Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.

Unearthed in the deserts of Peru, a mummified hand with three fingers and six bones each may hold the key to an ancient species — or a hoax more elaborate than anyone imagined. Download the FREE WORD SEARCH and CROSSWORD For This Episode: <a href="https://weirddarkness.com/ElongatedSkullsTridactylHands" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.com/ElongatedSkullsTridactylHands</a> Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: <a href="https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate</a> ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: Could it possibly be true that the three-fingered mummies found in Peru, eventually deemed to be a hoax, are in fact real extraterrestrial bodies? New evidence seems to say so! (The Mysterious Three-Fingered Mummies of Peru – Alien or Hoax?) *** In the early morning hours of August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead inside her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose — but suspicions of foul play have persisted ever since. (The Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe) *** Within the span of about 80 years two terrifying beasts emerged to haunt the imaginations of two European communities. From the werewolf of Ansbach to the mysterious Beast of Gévaudan, these creatures blurred the line between reality and legend, leaving a trail of death bodies, and people who even hundreds of years later in these areas are still frightened to go out after dark. (Two European Werewolves) *** The Hellfire Club, a secret society from the 1700s, provided a space for high-standing individuals to indulge in intellectual pursuits and social activities without judgment… but it also became infamous for its rumored hedonistic behaviors and dark rituals, though its true purpose and activities remain shrouded in mystery even today – making the rumors about it all the more tantalizing. (The Secret World of the Hellfire Club) *** In 2003, Christine Paolilla shocked her Texas community by going from a bullied high school student to a convicted killer. It’s a tragic story of friendship, love, drugs, violence, and murder. (From Miss Irresistible to Mrs Murderer) *** Oakville, Washington, a small town with fewer than 1,000 residents, experienced an unusual event in the summer of 1994. On August 7th, clear gelatinous blobs fell from the sky, soon followed by a mysterious illness affecting the townspeople. Despite various theories, from jellyfish particles to star jelly, the true nature of the Oakville Blobs remains a mystery, leaving the town and the rest of the world without clear answers. (What Were The Oakville Blobs?) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Anatomy of the Impossible (Short Story) 00:02:43.814 = Lead-In 00:03:35.952 = Show Open 00:06:41.937 = The Mysterious Three-Fingered Mummies of Peru – Alien or Hoax? 00:17:09.226 = The Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe 00:24:38.754 = Two European Werewolves 00:36:31.062 = From Miss Irresistible to Mrs Murderer 00:42:21.948 = The Secret World of the Hellfire Club 00:50:22.128 = What Were The Oakville Blobs? 00:55:34.135 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Mysterious Three-Fingered Mummies of Peru – Alien or Hoax?” sources: Anomalien,<a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mhubm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mhubm</a>; Ancient-Origins, <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fjedt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fjedt</a>; Metabunk, <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmk27w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmk27w</a> “The Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe” source: AllThatsInteresting.com, <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mwuhzyf2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mwuhzyf2</a> “Two European Werewolves” sources: Amusing Planet, <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrx7ske5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrx7ske5</a>,<a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2c83z9mp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2c83z9mp</a> “From Miss Irresistible To Mrs Murderer” source: Unspeakable Crimes (Ranker), <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzn37f77" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzn37f77</a> “The Secret World of the Hellfire Club” source: HistoricMysteries.com, <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bde5smnt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bde5smnt</a> “What Were The Oakville Blobs” by Kelsey Christine McConnell for The-Line-Up.com (used with permission),<a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46ussh63" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46ussh63</a> ===== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: July 02, 2024 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ElongatedSkullsTridactylHands three-fingered mummy, Peru archaeological discovery, elongated skull, Nazca mummies, alien hand Peru, mummified alien body, unexplained artifacts, ancient aliens, Brien Foerster, Hidden Inca Tours, Peruvian desert discovery, mysterious sarcophagus, non-human anatomy, archaeological mystery, secret tunnels Peru, alien hand found, forbidden archaeology, extraterrestrial evidence, lost civilizations, paranormal discoveries

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

ELONGATED SKULLS AND TRIDACTYL HANDS: Alien or Hoax – What’s The Truth About The Nazca Mummies?

Perched atop Hathorne Hill, the real-life inspiration for Arkham Asylum hides a history of madness, cruelty, and restless spirits buried beneath its polished brick facade. FREE Word Search and Crossword Puzzle for this episode: <a href="https://weirddarkness.com/ArkhamDanvers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.com/ArkhamDanvers</a> Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: <a href="https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate</a> ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: Mother Shipton was known for her prognostication skills – but she was even more well known for her grotesque appearance. So much so that she was nicknamed The York Witch, and the Devil’s Daughter. But others have another name for her… hoax. (The Devil’s Daughter) *** A family heirloom begins acting strange when a woman moves into her deceased grandmother’s home. (I Moved Into My Dead Grandmother’s House) *** Is it possible that ghosts, visions, and other paranormal experiences are not only real – but also good for your mental health? (Therapeutic Ghosts) *** After it closed, the old hospital site became a popular destination for thrill-seeking kids looking for the scare of a lifetime. Why does Danvers State Hospital rank among history’s most infamous asylums? (The Infamy of Danvers State Hospital) *** Attend any amateur magic show and most assuredly you will hear a certain word at least once. Why do illusionists use this word? What does it mean – if anything? We’ll look at the very interesting history behind the word “Abracadabra.” (Say The Magic Word) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In, “Arkhams’ Dark Past” 00:03:36.808 = Show Open 00:05:36.569 = The Devil’s Daughter, Mother Shipton 00:11:29.548 = I Moved Into My Dead Grandmother’s House 00:17:34.047 = The Infamy of Danvers State Hospital 00:24:25.409 = Therapeutic Ghosts 00:34:29.402 = Say The Magic Word 00:40:26.739 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Arkham’s Dark Past” was written by Darren Marlar “I Moved Into My Dead Grandmother’s House” by Kelsey for Your Ghost Stories: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/rjcvecr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tinyurl.com/rjcvecr</a> “The Devil’s Daughter” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/vp6vlo4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tinyurl.com/vp6vlo4</a> “Therapeutic Ghosts” by Andreas Sommer for Aeon: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/r7xcv2v" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tinyurl.com/r7xcv2v</a> “The Infamy of Danvers State Hospital” by William DeLong for All That’s Interesting: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/rd223yu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tinyurl.com/rd223yu</a> “Say The Magic Word” from Ancient Origins: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/sl9nlzm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tinyurl.com/sl9nlzm</a> ===== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: September 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ArkhamDanvers Danvers State Hospital, Hathorne Hill, Arkham Asylum inspiration, haunted asylums, abandoned mental hospitals, Danvers Massachusetts history, creepy places in Massachusetts, haunted hospitals, Kirkbride building, real Arkham Sanitarium, Salem Witch Trials connection, lobotomy history, Danvers State ghost stories, Avalon Danvers Apartments, paranormal Massachusetts, dark history of Danvers, insane asylum horror, gothic architecture asylum, haunted Kirkbride institutions, Massachusetts haunted locations

INSIDE THE REAL ARKHAM ASYLUM: Danvers State Hospital’s Terrifying Legacy

A man is found dead in a Missouri cornfield — and in his pocket, a mysterious handwritten cipher so baffling that even the FBI still can’t crack it. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: <a href="https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate</a> ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: We explore the unsolved murder of Ricky McCormick, and the mysterious pages of code found in the dead man’s pocket after his body was discovered in St. Charles County, Missouri, in 1999. The FBI’s top cryptanalysts have appealed to the public for help deciphering the enigmatic scribbles—and you may hold the key. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Cipher In The Corn” written by Stu Wahlin for Weird Darkness: <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hstndhs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hstndhs</a> If you have info that could help solve the Ricky McCormick case, visit <a href="https://forms.fbi.gov/code" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.fbi.gov/code</a>; you can also write to: FBI Laboratory Cryptanalysis and Racketeering Records, Unit 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico VA 22135 - Attention: Ricky McCormick Case ===== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: November, 2016 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CipherInTheCorn

THE UNSOLVED MYSTERY OF THE CIPHER IN THE CORN: The Mysterious True Crime Murder of Ricky McCormick

When you dream of places you’ve never seen and lives you’ve never lived, what if it isn’t your imagination — but someone else’s reality bleeding into yours? Download the FREE WORD SEARCH and CROSSWORD For This Episode: <a href="https://weirddarkness.com/DreamDivide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.com/DreamDivide</a> Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: <a href="https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate</a> ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: A calm resident spirit suddenly begins making the children in one home sick. (Resident Spirit) *** The most sensational murder in 1930 revolved around the mob in Chicago… but the murder victim wasn’t a made man, it was a reporter from the Chicago Tribune. (Who Killed Jake Lingle?) *** In 1961, Joan Risch vanished from her Massachusetts home, leaving behind two children, a distraught husband, and a kitchen streaked with blood. (Blood On The Kitchen Floor) *** Imagine receiving an email from one of your closest friends talking about what happened just yesterday… but that friend who emailed you had died several months ago. (Emails From The Dead) *** Pregnancy and the paranormal. Are the two related? I’ll share four accounts from pregnant women who might have you believing there is a connection. (Pregnancy and the Paranormal) *** Why do some people dream about future events? Why are some dreams full of hidden meaning? Can some of our dreams be glimpses of events taking place in an alternate reality, a parallel Universe? (Are Dreams Glimpses Of a Parallel Universe?) *** Plus, a very creepy original story suggested to me by a fellow Weirdo, called “Happy Sun Daycare”. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:53.591 = Show Open 00:03:00.594 = Are Dreams Glimpses Of A Parallel Universe? 00:09:51.369 = Resident Spirit Giving Me a Heads Up 00:15:26.816 = Emails From The Dead 00:19:51.616 = Pregnancy And The Paranormal 00:27:48.981 = Who Killed Jack Lingle 00:52:04.902 = Blood On The Kitchen Floor 01:00:27.635 = Happy Sun Daycare (Short Horror Fiction) 01:24:04.247 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Resident Spirit Giving Me a Heads Up” by SpiritWaiting for Your Ghost Stories: <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/te4z639n" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/te4z639n</a> “Who Killed Jake Lingle?” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings: <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a7e74xy8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a7e74xy8</a> “Blood On The Kitchen Floor” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y3mhx4s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y3mhx4s</a> “Emails From The Dead” by Les Hewitt for Paranorms: <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42f4rn6h" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42f4rn6h</a> “Pregnancy and the Paranormal” (link no longer available) “Are Dreams Glimpses Of A Parallel Universe?” by Ellen Lloyd for Message to Eagle:<a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vay5md3a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vay5md3a</a> “Happy Sun Daycare” by Chelsea Adams: <a href="https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/abw7j7xd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/abw7j7xd</a> ===== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.) = = = = = "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: September, 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): <a href="https://weirddarkness.com/DreamDivide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://weirddarkness.com/DreamDivide</a>

Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories by Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor

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