Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, True Crime, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

A forgotten cathedral, a sinister scrapbook, and a demon sketched from memory — some illustrations should never come to life. *** Hear the story from BBC’s radio show, Ghost Story in the episode, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook!” | #RetroRadio EP0389 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Slick And The Dead” (January 23, 1976) ***WD 00:47:35.109 = The Whistler, “Justice” (June 12, 1943) 01:18:11.389 = The Witch’s Tale, “Statue of Thor” (May 22, 1933) 01:42:11.659 = X Minus One, “Time And Time Again” (January 11, 1956) 02:11:17.929 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1956) ***WD 02:35:59.329 = Strange Adventure, “Savage One” (1945) ***WD 02:39:23.949 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 19, 1943) ***WD 03:07:59.619 = BBC Ghost Story, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook” (1997) 03:22:50.619 = Beyond The Green Door, “John Otis – Mr. Dunn, Disposer” (1966) ***WD 03:26:59.151 = Box 13, “Dan and the Wonderful Lamp” (March 27, 1949) 03:54:41.309 = Incredible But True, “Two Heads Are Better” (1950-1951) 03:58:40.349 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “The Bitter Pill” (1992) 04:29:14.209 = The Clock, “Angel With Two Faces” (May 25, 1947) ***WD 04:52:46.103 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0389

What really happened inside the Borden house that bloody summer morning — and could Lizzie’s silence have been hiding more than just guilt? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: She looms large in the annals of American crime lore. A romantic relationship gone awry and troubles at home could explain why many still believe Lizzie Borden killed her parents. (Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden) *** Many years before Adolph Hitler and Germany’s Nazis created Auschwitz, there was another concentration camp that experienced deaths in tens of thousands. But this encampment of turpitude wasn’t located in Germany – or anywhere near Europe. It was located in the land of the free… the home of the brave. The USA. (The Devil’s Punchbowl) *** Several people have returned from their near-death experiences reporting they were briefly in the fiery pits of hell. Is there any truth to their claims? (They Escaped Hell’s Clutches) *** Have you ever seen what appears to be a shadow person or dark figure (stationary or moving) with your own eyes, close up or far away, ​maybe even in your peripheral vision or dream state? Perhaps you have felt the sensation of someone  standing behind you and then you turn around but no one was there? What is it that you are seeing when this happens? (Who Are The Shadow People?) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:50.704 = Show Open 00:02:54.240 = Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden 00:19:18.753 = They Escaped Hell’s Clutches 00:26:44.011 = The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp 00:34:34.889 = Who Are The Shadow People? 01:02:18.973 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden” written by Darren Marlar ***Sources include Aliza Polkes: http://bit.ly/2X60g70, Zillow: http://bit.ly/2X6TmOM, Kelly McClure: http://bit.ly/2KDy3hj, Catherine Phelan: http://bit.ly/2xkNsdv, Sarah Mangiola: http://bit.ly/2xdVd55. Lizzie Borden monologue written by Brandy Purdy:https://amzn.to/2IRCCTb, female narration by voice actor Katrina Carpenter: http://bit.ly/2Jdd8hZ “The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp” by Claire Bernish: http://bit.ly/2YeAlqd “They Escaped Hell’s Clutches” posted at Earth Chronicles: http://bit.ly/2xoGl49 “Who Are The Shadow People?” by Natalia Kuna: http://bit.ly/2X10esl ===== (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...

These orphanages once held children… now they hold something far more chilling. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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’ll explore chilling stories of haunted orphanages, where the echoes of heartbroken and lonely children linger long after the buildings have been abandoned. (Haunted Orphanage Stories) *** “If only these walls could talk,” we’ve heard people say. But what if the walls could talk? In the world of paranormal investigations, the “Stone Tape Theory” is gaining recognition – or at least raising eyebrows and intrigue. Could the walls of your home have recorded your horrific death – and then replay that scene as a haunting? (The Stone Tape Theory) *** One thing is for sure in this life – and that is, your life will eventually cease. How you go out could make or break your legacy. Freak accidents are something you’d probably want to avoid, but they happen – and I have a few examples to share. (Weird Deaths) *** In the misty expanse of Bodmin Moor, a tragic tale of love, jealousy, and murder unfolded in 1844. When Charlotte Dymond's lifeless body was found, all eyes turned to her lover, Matthew Weeks, whose subsequent execution left many questioning his guilt. (The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond) *** The Urantia Book – a fascinating and controversial text that blends science, religion, and philosophy into a cosmic narrative of divine beings and celestial order. But no one knows who wrote it. (The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought) *** I’m trying something new by telling a true story of old murder in an old detective style… I call it “Murder Noir” and tonight’s case will be the death of Jeanette Earnest in Fort Worth in 1954. (Murder Noir, Jeanette Earnest) *** On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people. A bizarre industrial accident resulted in the release of a tsunami onto the streets of London… comprised entirely of beer. (A Sudden Wave of Suds) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:11.492 = Show Open 00:04:10.942 = Haunted Orphanage Stories 00:17:50.495 = The Urantia Book of Cosmic Thought 00:24:16.312 = The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond 00:29:43.049 = The Stone Tape Theory 00:39:43.488 = Weird Deaths 00:48:41.582 = A Sudden Wave of Suds 00:53:53.546 = Murder Noir: “The Case of the Obsessed Uncle” 01:00:44.516 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Haunted Orphanage Stories” source: Elle Tharp, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjhkvhs7 “The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought” source: Zoe Mitchel, Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2yax9yes(Read the Urantia Book online: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4e5a45ca) “The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond” source: Les Hewitt, Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4aczfd8r “Murder Noir: The Case of the Obsessed Uncle” source: Robert A. Waters, Kidnapping, Murder and...

The lady of an old English manor and estate is determined not to let anyone usurp her position – otherwise they’ll have to deal with the LADY OF THE MIST! Hear the chilling tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0388 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Lady of the Mist” (January 21, 1976) ***WD 00:47:23.239 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Eris” (1984) 01:18:02.039 = Stay Tuned, “The Bogey Man Will Get Your” (1945) ***WD 01:33:36.039 = Strange, “Deja Vu In France” (1955) ***WD 01:49:43.859 = Suspense, “The ABC Murders” (May 18, 1943) ***WD 02:18:29.759 = Tales of the Frightened, “Don’t Lose your Head” (1957) 02:24:27.749 = Tales From The Tomb, “A Ghost Or a Vampire” (1960s) 02:31:05.909 = Theater Five, “Odyssey of Number Fourteen” (September 22, 1964) 02:52:59.579 = The Unexpected, “Handle With Care” (1948) 03:05:42.679 = Unit 99, “Investigate Prowler” (January 31, 1958) 03:29:53.299 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD 03:45:43.989 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD 04:16:34.559 = The Weird Circle, “Cask of Amontillado” (April 09, 1944) 04:45:58.981 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing. 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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0388

In 1916, Marion Lambert was found dead in the snow with cyanide on her hand. Today her ghost still lingers for justice and closure. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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: Author Troy Taylor tells one of his favorite true ghost tales – it’s the haunting story of Marion Lambert, the girl in the snow. (The Girl In The Snow) *** A boy thinks he sees a man in his rearview mirror, but the figure disappears – just to reappear again. And it was then that the terrifying things began to happen to his family. (Angel of Death In The Rearview Mirror) *** Native Americans have a legend of a terrible skinwalker that not only can shapeshift, but also control its victims by thought. (Mind Controlling Skinwalker) *** A girl’s sleepover with friends turns into a literal nightmare. Weirdo family member Jacque Sicks tells her story. (Slumber Party of Horror) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:18.658 = Show Open 00:02:51.847 = The Girl In The Snow 00:26:40.551 = Angel Of Death In The Rearview Mirror 00:29:27.995 = Mind Controlling Skinwalker 00:36:44.041 = Slumber Party of Horror 00:41:09.738 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Girl In The Snow” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2I5AgOW “Angel of Death In The Rearview Mirror” by Zarza: http://bit.ly/2K9c0xM “Mind Controlling Skinwalker” by Ellen Lloyd http://bit.ly/2HHNO3T and A. Sutherland http://bit.ly/2W293Bs for Ancient Pages “Slumber Party of Horror” by Jacque Sicks, submitted to WeirdDarkness.com ===== (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: May 29, 2019 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GhostOfTheGirlInTheSnow TAGS: Marion Lambert, Will Orpet, Marion Lambert murder, Lake Forest mystery, 1916 murder case, Marion Lambert ghost, unsolved historical crimes, Weird Darkness podcast, Sheridan Road ghost, ghost of Marion Lambert, cyanide poisoning case, early 20th century murder, true crime podcast, haunted Illinois, paranormal Illinois, true ghost stories, Deerfield High School murder, Sacred Heart Convent Lake Forest, vintage true crime, ghostly apparitions, haunted Sheridan Road, famous murder trials, historic murder cases, Midwest true crime, haunted forest story, Marion Lambert haunting, tragic love story murder, spectral sightings Illinois, Chicago true crime history,...