THE MALEVOLENT MEN IN BLACK: Investigating True Cases of These Enigmatic Shadow Men In Suits

You go to bed like any other night… but by morning, someone is dead — was it a dream, or did you kill while still deep in sleep? Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: At least 68 cases of sleepwalking murder have reached a courtroom, giving a jury the unenviable task of deciding whether a murder committed while asleep means criminal responsibility for the unfortunate sleepwalker. (Homicidal Sleepwalking) *** A man begins to see and experience strange things around the house as he cares for his elderly grandmother. 
(The Other Company) *** What does uncontrollable laughing, the Chupacabra, rampant crime, witch burnings, and dancing to exhaustion all have in common? They are all examples of what experts call “mass hysteria”. (Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria) *** Weirdo family member and U.S. veteran Joe Akins shares a personal experience with the paranormal and extraterrestrial! (UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures) *** Another Weird Darkness fan, Mathew R., sent us a short story about what happened to him while visiting the Watseka Wonder House (The Watseka Wonder) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:38.261 = Show Open00:02:29.182 = Homicidal Sleepwalking00:19:04.509 = The Other Company00:25:15.401 = Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria00:37:24.799 = UFOs and Demonic Shadow Figures00:40:32.570 = The Watseka Wonder 00:44:27.202 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Homicidal Sleepwalking” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2nhu93j “The Other Company” by Marc Eulo Boni for Ghost Attic: http://bit.ly/2lN5UcS “Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2lIJ8mp “UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures” by Joe Akins for Weird Darkness “The Watseka Wonder” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2nOK1dE, with a short paragraph at the end from Weirdo family member Mathew R. ===== (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: August 22, 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomicidalSleepwalking TAGS: homicidal sleepwalking, sleepwalking murder, murder while asleep, sleep disorders, sleep crime, parasomnia, automatism defense, sleepwalking trial, true crime, bizarre murders, unexplained murder cases, sleepwalking defense, sleep violence, Matthew Phelps case, Kenneth Parks...

A young couple inherits a remote estate on Dead Lake – only to discover a deranged scientist and his monstrous creation lurking beneath the water’s surface. Hear the tale in this marathon’s first story! | #RetroRadio EP0396 Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and For Commercial Version Only)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Horror of Dead Lake” (February 09, 1976) ***WD (LQ) 00:47:05.969 = Sam Spade, “The Bouncing Betty Caper” (December 12, 1948) 01:13:30.719 = The Sealed Book, “Beware of Tomorrow” (July 29, 1945) ***WD 01:43:11.969 = The Shadow, “Phantom Fingerprints” (October 29, 1939) 02:09:31.869 = Sleep No More, “Jilting of Granny Weatherall” (January 30, 1957) ***WD 02:39:06.179 = BBC Spinechillers, “Boonies” (1984) 03:06:04.119 = Stay Tuned for Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (1945) ***WD 03:20:03.719 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD 03:35:28.579 = Strange Wills, “Audition And Sales Presentation” (January 15, 1946) 04:06:43.799 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (May 25, 1943) 04:37:57.999 = Tales of the Frightened, “Dr. Harvey Cushing” (1957) 04:42:31.235 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960s) 04:46:54.675 = Theater Five, “We Are All Alone” (September 23, 1964) ***WD 05:06:26.679 = 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/WDRR0396 TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

In the darkest jungles of Colombia, a vengeful one-legged spirit lures the unfaithful into darkness — and none who hear her cries ever return. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/LaPatasola Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: You might think you’d be able to outrun a vampire that only had one leg – but you’d be mistaken if you come across Columbia’s hateful La Patasola. (One-Legged Female Vampire) *** Eight women were mysteriously murdered in Jennings, Louisiana from 2005-2009 and as the investigation progressed, the small town's dark secrets began to unravel. (The Jeff Davis 8) *** In 1924, five prospectors abandoned their site in a panic after what they described as a horrible, terrifying night-long battle against some strange, violent Sasquatch-like creatures, barely making it out alive. (The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon) *** When Father Rocco Facchini was given his first parish as a young priest in Chicago, he was excited and anxious to spread the gospel to anyone who would listen in the Windy City. Unfortunately, the church he was sent to was haunted – and that was only the beginning of his tragic story. (Muldoon) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:06.145 = Show Open 00:30:00.781 = The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon 00:17:39.098 = The One-Legged Female Vampire 00:22:00.268 = The Jeff Davis 8 00:31:40.883 = Muldoon 00:38:42.763 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “One-Legged Female Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2lsgq9b “The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon” by Garth Haslam for Anomaly Info: http://bit.ly/2ljOKU3 “The Jeff Davis 8” by Tim Ott for Biography.com: http://bit.ly/2mSE9Q7 BOOK: “Murder in the Bayou – Who Killed The Women Known As The Jeff Davis 8” by Ethan Brown: https://amzn.to/3DcD6yE “Muldoon” from Chicago Hauntings: (link no longer available) ===== (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 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LaPatasola TAGS: La Patasola, Colombian folklore, haunted forests, jungle...

Would you live with a ghost if it meant getting a mansion at half the price? From cursed Victorians to infamous crime scenes, these haunted houses come with history, mystery… and maybe a few unexpected roommates. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/HomeSweetHauntedHome Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: Are you brave enough to live in a haunted house? If so, and you’re ready to make a move, you might find a good deal in one of the homes I’m about to tell you about. (They Sold Their Haunted Houses) *** The Nazca Lines of Peru span for miles and are visible only from the sky. These mysterious designs have sparked theories ranging from astronomical markers to extraterrestrial landing strips, challenging our understanding of ancient civilizations. We’ll look at the mystery behind them – and consider a few theories for their existence. (Mystery of the Nazca Lines) *** Armin Meiwes placed a personal ad for a volunteer. He was looking for someone to give themselves over to him… to eat. It’s one of the most infamous cases of modern cannibalism. (The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad) *** On May 28, 1903, Dr. Francis J. Tumblety, a man with a deep-seated hatred for women and surgical skills, died in St. Louis. Intriguingly, Tumblety was in London during the gruesome Jack the Ripper murders in 1888, sparking speculation that he might be the infamous slasher. (Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?) *** Imagine a duel between two women. One a princess, the other a countess. Now picture them dueling topless. It really happened… and the reason for the duel? A disagreement over flower arrangements. (The Topless Duel Between Two Ladies) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:28.929 = Show Open 00:3:48.289 = They Sold Their Haunted Houses 00:24:27.614 = The Mystery of the Nazca Lines 00:33:55.877 = Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis? 00:47:46.731 = The Topless Duel Between Ladies 01:00:59.421 = The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad 01:05:53.928 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “They Sold Their Haunted Houses” source: Sonja Ska, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ezeefr9 “The Mystery of the Nazca Lines” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9dumsu “The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad” source: The Scare Chamber, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vy977m8 “Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyj892ws “The Topless Duel Between Ladies” source: Genevieve Carlton, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdcs6zuk ===== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear,...

When a meek man impulsively buys a horse at auction, he discovers it can talk — and it just might be his ticket to fortune… if he can stay out of trouble! Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0395 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, “Straight From The Horse’s Mouth” (February 06, 1976) ***WD 00:47:56.789 = Obsession, “Paranoia Death House Express” (1950-1952) 01:13:15.159 = Origin of Superstition, “Breaking the Wishbone” (1935) 01:28:13.129 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951) 01:59:01.109 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Saga of Ruffy Rux” (November 27, 1947) (LQ) 02:28:45.579 = Quiet Please, “Twelve To Five” (April 12, 1948) 02:58:59.319 = Radio City Playhouse, “Temporarily Purple” (November 29, 1948) 03:30:58.109 = Cat, “Audition” (October 21, 1946 – aired during Suspense) ***WD 03:47:58.249 = Richard Diamond, “The Ruby Diamond Case” (December 03, 1949) 04:17:33.385 = Ripley’s Believe It or Not, “Remarkable Woman” (1930) ***WD 04:19:35.029 = The Saint, “Cupid and Corpse” (August 27, 1950) 04:48:56.105 = 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/WDRR0395 TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio