“EMAILS FROM THE DEAD” and More Terrifying True Stories! #WeirdDarkness #Darkives

IN THIS EPISODE: Female serial killers… they are a lot more common than you think. 
(We’re Surrounded by Female Serial Killers) *** The founder of the website Chicago Hauntings, Ursula Bielski, shares how the paranormal first invaded her life. (My Paranormal Life) *** The death of Thomas Becket shook the middle-ages. It’s believed his assassination in Canterbury Cathedral on December 29th, 1170 changed the course of history. (The Assassination of Thomas Becket) *** We’ll take a humorous look at the insane life of Boston Corbett – the man who was a hero because he killed John Wilkes Booth, but was also an idiot, cutting off his own manhood. (Abraham Lincoln’s Insane Avenger) YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS… 00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open 00:03:41.449 = We’re Surrounded By Female Serial Killers 00:15:11.406 = The Assassination of Thomas Becket 00:25:09.668 = My Paranormal Life 00:53:43.952 = Abraham Lincoln’s Insane Avenger 01:02:10.558 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “We’re Surrounded by Female Serial Killers” from the book, “Lady Killers” by Tori Telfer: https://tinyurl.com/vpvqwvu “The Assassination of Thomas Becket” from British Museum: https://tinyurl.com/rhap89e “My Paranormal Life” by Ursula Bielski: https://tinyurl.com/uqx8gl9 “Abraham Lincoln’s Insane Avenger” by Mark Hill for Cracked: https://tinyurl.com/ql8ubex Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = (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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: September, 2021 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/female-serial-killers/

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00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:48.040 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Terror On The Heath” (November 06, 1974) 00:47:26.463 = Strange Dr. Weird, “Journey Into The Unknown” (November 21, 1944) 00:59:58.812 = Eleventh Hour, “List” (Air Date Unknown) 01:28:23.433 = Escape, “Operation Fleur De Lis” (July 14, 1947) 01:58:58.823 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949) 02:29:59.646 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Dreams” (January 01, 1958) 02:51:00.202 = Five After The Hour, “Amid The Blaze of Noon” (June 20, 1945) 03:16:22.099 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) 03:44:32.152 = Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Family” (July 05, 1980) 04:13:35.506 = The Haunting Hour, “Date In The Dark” (Air Date Unknown) 04:41:56.047 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Blackness of Terror” (Air Date Unknown) 05:06:35.464 = Show Close Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = "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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: July 02, 2024 RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240702/

We heard you - the original RETRO RADIO has returned with nothing but Old Time Radio shows playing back-to-back! YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:48.040 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bury Me Again” (November 04, 1974) 00:47:10.561 = The Chase, “The Will” (February 15, 1953) 01:17:26.078 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “It Came From Video” (Air Date Unknown) 01:46:42.384 = Cloak And Dagger, “Brenner Pass” (June 04, 1950) 02:17:33.888 = The Creaking Door, “Face To Face Music of the Spheres” (Air Date Unknown) 02:43:27.768 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) 03:12:42.496 = Crime Classics, “John & Judith, Their Crime And Why They Didn’t Enjoy It” (December 16, 1953) 03:41:55.556 = Dark Fantasy, “Men Call Me Mad” (December 19, 1941) 04:07:20.874 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Where Are You” (October 08, 1971) 04:37:58.167 = Dimension X, “Knock” (May 06, 1950) 05:07:37.627 = Show Close Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = "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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: July 01, 2024 RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240701/

THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: Matthew Hoffman, a former tree trimmer turned murderer, became known as "The Leaf Killer" after authorities discovered his gruesome crimes in 2010. Following a downward spiral involving job loss, a breakup, and prison time for arson, Hoffman's behavior grew increasingly erratic. He began spending hours in trees, stalking his neighbors, and developing a disturbing obsession with leaves. Hoffman's fixation turned deadly when he invaded the isolated home of Tina Herrmann in Mount Vernon, Ohio, murdering her, her two children, and her friend Stephanie Sprang. After dismembering their bodies, he hid the remains in a hollow tree. His house, bizarrely filled with piles of leaves, concealed 13-year-old Sarah Maynard, whom he had kidnapped and assaulted. Hoffman’s capture was a result of meticulous police work, which involved tracking his purchases and analyzing security footage. Facing the death penalty, Hoffman confessed and led authorities to the victims' remains in exchange for a life sentence without parole. Sarah Maynard testified at his trial. SOURCES… https://www.ranker.com/list/matthew-hoffman-leaf-case/sonja-ska Music provided by Alibi Music Library = = = = = (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.) = = = = = "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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: July 01, 2024 CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/the-tree-trimmers-terrifying-secret-unmasking-the-leaf-killer-murdernoir/