The Darker Side of Things Podcast

Black Eyed Children

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:23:52 GMT

Black eyed children, what are they, why are they here? Nobody knows for sure, but these little buggers are pretty creepy. Their mere presence strikes fear in those who encounter them. Take a ride on the creepy side.Black-eyed Children - Paranormal Creatures | Mythology.net Black-eyed Children – Urban Legends Around the World (psu.edu )9 Terrifying Stories About Children With Black Eyes (ranker.com )Black-eyed children - Wikipedia

The Salem Witch Trials

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:49 GMT

Today's episode is a sad one. It's about the Salem Witch Trials and how so many innocent people died due to lack of knowledge or better yet, religious extremism. Strange customs were used to determine someone's innocence and even then, were still condemned. Join us as we go over the details on how these people were determined to be witches or sorcerers. Salem witch trials - Wikipedia 7 Bizarre Witch Trial Tests | HISTORY terminer - Wiktionary, the free dictionary History of the Salem Witch Trials - History of Massachusetts Blog

The Toy Box Killer

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:58:28 GMT

Let's take a trip down that incidious rabbit hole with David Parker Ray, the infamous "Toy Box Killer". Sometimes there are people born into this world that just shouldn't be. David Parker Ray is one of those.

David Parker Ray - WikipediaPillory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe Horrifying Story Of David Parker Ray, The "Toy Box Killer" (allthatsinteresting.com)The Toy Box Killer David Parker Ray's Motive For Murdering Dozens Of Women (grunge.com)

Kersey TimeSlip

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:00:28 GMT

Let's take a trip back to mediaeval times with 3 boys who swear they went there in an incident known as a timeslip. Crazy you say, well the boys don't think so. Join me as I tell this strange tale.When Three British Boys Traveled to Medieval England (Or Did They?) | History| Smithsonian Magazine,Lost in Time or Lost in Suffolk? The Kersey Timeslip Incident - Historic Mysteries en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_slipNikolaus Pevsner. The Buildings of England: Suffolk. London: Penguin, 1961

Harvey Glatman The Lonely Hearts Killer

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:00:10 GMT

Let's a ride on wild side here with this despicable man Harvey Glatman. The things he did to get sexual gratification is so disturbing it makes my stomach turn. However, in the end, he got what he deserved. Shirley Ann Loy Bridgeford (1933-1958) - Find a Grave Memorial Ruth Rita Mercado (1933-1958) - Find a Grave Memorial Harvey Glatman - Wikipedia Microsoft Word - Glatman, Harvey.doc (radford.edu )Harvey Glatman And The Disturbing Murders Of The 'Glamour Girl Slayer' (allthatsinteresting.com )

The Crescent Hotel

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:00:15 GMT

Is the Crescent Hotel haunted? According to those who've experienced it, absolutely! This is a very interesting tale about how it came to be so haunted. Norman Baker with his elixir for curing cancer, that and a couple other previous happenings began its haunted journey. So, let's take a ride on the haunted side.Norman G. Baker - Wikipedia The Haunted Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs – Legends of America The Haunting History of a Huckster’s “Cancer Cure” | The New Yorker The Crescent Hotel ‘America’s Most Haunted Hotel’ - US Ghost Adventures Episode Recap: The Crescent Hotel and Dr. Ellis | Ghost Hunters Blog (syfy.com )The Haunted History Of The 1886 Crescent Hotel In Eureka Springs (thetravel.com )Mediums say alleged haunted Arkansas hotel might have a 'portal to the other side' | wcnc.com

Shadow People

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:00:48 GMT

Come take a ride with me and my son Bryan as we discuss Shadow People. These are the creepiest things I've ever heard of. Up until my research, I did not realize there were so many different types. That makes them even more scary. At the end of the episode, my husband Dan and my son Bryan will tell their personal stories of the Shadow People they saw. Very interesting.

Shadow person - Wikipedia Explanations for the "Shadow People" Phenomenon (liveabout.com )Shadow People: The Urban Legend Explained (grunge.com )7 Things You Need to Know about Shadow People ... (allwomenstalk.com )What Are Shadow People? The Explanation Is Beyond Creepy (bustle.com )The Djinn (Jinn) and Their Connection to the Shadow People – I https://i-uv.com A Guide To The Different Classes Of Shadow People Haunting You In The Dark (ranker.com )

Ancient Egyptian Mysteries

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:50:37 GMT

Ancient Egypt. Those 2 words alone spark mystery. We are going to talk about 3 iconic symbols of Egypt and look at why their shrouded in mystery. Take a journey with me down the Ancient Egyptian rabbit hole. In this case, its quit interesting.

Do you have any stories you'd like to share? Please submit them to thedarkersideofthings1@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you.

Nefertiti - Queen, Bust & Death (biography.com )

10 Interesting Facts About King Tut - WorldAtlas

Mysteries Of Egypt: Who Built The Great Sphinx Of Giza? - WorldAtlas

Death Superstitions and Customs

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:45:41 GMT

Tonight's episode is about death superstitions and customs. These are quite interesting and makes you wonder what could have happened to make them come up with these ideas. Things that make you go hmmmmmm!!!

Haunted Salem — Three Knocks An old superstition states that when... (tumblr.com)

The Sodder Children Disappearance

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 01:34:14 GMT

Tonight's episode is about the mysterious disappearance of the Sodder Children. They supposedly perished in a fire, but their remains were never found. Foul play? That has never been answered.

Sodder children disappearance - Wikipedia

The Greenbriar Ghost

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 23:15:07 GMT

Tonight's episode is a tale about a ghost that appeared to her mother to help put her husband behind bars for murdering her.

The Greenbrier Ghost And The Murder Of Zona Heaster Shue (allthatsinteresting.com )The Greenbrier Ghost - Appalachian History

Ghosts and Torture

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:03:28 GMT

Tonight's episode is about ghosts, ghost towns and a haunted torture house, OH MY! lol

Inside McKamey Manor, The Most Extreme Haunted House In The World (allthatsinteresting.com)

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The Mysterious Disppearances of Netta Fornario and Dorothy Arnold

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:19:52 GMT

Tonight's episode is going to be a short one. It's about two strange and very different disappearances of two women who lead completely different lifestyles. One dabbled in the occult and the other was a wealthy heiress. While different stories, it just goes to show that it doesn't matter what walk of life you come from, your never really safe.

Mysterious Death of Netta Fornario - Historic Mysteries

Without a Trace: The Unsolved Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold (the-line-up.com )

Sylvia Likens

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:43:09 GMT

The senseless and disturbing murder of 16-year-old Sylvia Likens. The abuse and torment she and her younger sister suffered is unimaginable. All sources were obtained from Wikipedia.·

Waverly Sanatorium

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:40:45 GMT

Today's episode is about Waverly Sanatorium. Considered to be one of the most haunted houses in the United States. Funny thing about hauntings, you can't always believe what you hear. Sometimes, you have to experience it for yourself. Have fun listening and enjoy.Sources: Waverly Hills Sanatorium Body Chute: Is It Haunted? (lifefamilyfun.com )The Disturbing True Story Of The Waverly Hills Sanatorium (grunge.com )

Creepy War Stories

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:47:58 GMT

Tonight's episode is about the horror war leaves behind. Sadness, ghosts, and devastation.

Questions, comments, episode suggestions and even your own stories can be shared at thedarkersideofthings1@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.