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“Satanic Panic” as we know it today didn’t see it’s height until the mid-1980’s, but in 1972, when Jeannette DePalma was found dead on the Devil’s Teeth in an abandoned New Jersey quarry, America was starting to feel this “Satanic” fear permeating the air; a fear that Satan and other unholy beings were starting to influence the “disillusioned” and “misguided” youth of the time.
After the investigation into Jeannette’s untimely death seemingly stalled, newspapers started publishing articles informing the public that her body was laying in the midst of a Satanic altar surrounded by occult symbols and relics. Worst of all, it was reported Jeannette had been a human sacrifice murdered by Satanic witches practicing black magic…
These shocking details sparked fear in locals that quickly spread across the country. But were the reported details true? Was Jeannette sacrificed within a Satanic altar by a coven of witches? Or was someone or something else to blame?
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In this installment of Bone-chilling Broadcasts, Brianna takes you to Cornwall, England to discuss a little-known cryptid – The Owlman.
Multiple sightings of a half-man half-owl creature have been reported around the old Mawnan church… First, people report hearing static or hissing coming from the treeline of the old forest. Intrigued by the sound, they go to investigate, only to instantly regret the decision when they are greeted by a large birdlike creature with glowing red eyes.
Who is the Owlman that lingers in the eerie darkness of this quaint town? Is he truly a long-lost, little-known cryptid? Is it an elaborate hoax? A case of mistaken identity? Join us as we discuss the creepy sightings and potential explanations for this birdman of mystery!
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In Episode #5 of MMM, we covered the death of Nadine Gurczenski, a woman found murdered in a rural Niagara town on May 8, 1999. When we originally released the episode on June 23, 2023, it was an unsolved case. In May 2024, the Niagara Regional Police Service announced they had solved her murder.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111, dial option 3, ext. 1009060.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
CBC News
Niagara Police Update
CHCH News
DNA Solves.com - Joseph Archie Raymond Brousseau
DNA Solves.com - Ontario Cases
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Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is an eclectic city boasting history that is both triumphant and complicated. Today’s case deals with a darker part of the city’s history, as it was home to one of the most heinous and brutal serial killers...
Yoo Young-Chul is pure evil. Frustrated and angered by his mediocre life, he intentionally targeted wealthy people and sex workers because “women shouldn’t be sluts and the rich should know what they’ve done”. All of the murders were brutal. Some of his victims were dismembered. Parts of some were allegedly eaten.
Yoo Young-Chul touted lots of self-imposed baggage – petty thefts to begin his criminal career, a sex crime that sent him to jail and ended his marriage, and the dilemma of which wealthy home or massage parlour to terrorize next…
This episode isn’t for the faint of heart, so if you’re ready to hear graphic details from mutilation to cannibalism that took place in a mere 10-month time span, let’s begin...
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It's Episode 80! So, you know what that means?! DYSON IS BACK AT THE HELM AND 👏 HE 👏DELIVERED 👏
In this episode, we delve into the chilling tale of the Black Monk of Pontefract, one of the most infamous and violent hauntings in British history. Discover how the Pritchard family’s nightmare began with mysterious disturbances and slowly progressed into chaos of terrifying proportions. We’ll explore the eerie history of 30 East Drive, its connection to a dark past, and how this otherwise unassuming house became a hotspot for paranormal investigators and thrill-seekers.
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Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) is notorious. It’s only 4 square kilometers in size, but it’s a dangerous place for at-risk people. For decades, the streets have been used as a hunting ground for vulnerable women. For example, Robert Pickton, one of Canada’s most heinous criminals, walked these streets in search of victims.
Massive drug operations have headquartered in the derelict hotels of East Hastings, and when enslaved drug mules or sex workers don’t pay their debts, they meet fates as heinous as being thrown out of 5- or 6-storey windows.
The DTES is a complicated, convoluted world, and no match for the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), which has proven time and again it falls short of effectively handling the cases of marginalized women who meet their demise in its streets.
Additional Reading:
Missing Women Commission of Inquiry
The Tyee: Vancouver Now Owns the Balmoral and Regent, but Their Histories Still Haunt
Source Material:
APTN National News
Newspaper – The Province
Newspaper – The Province
Newspaper – The Province
Newspaper – The Province
Newspaper – The Province
Newspaper – The Province
Newspaper – The Province Editorial
Newspaper – The Vancouver Sun
Newspaper- The Vancouver Sun
The Ridge
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Sun
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YouTube - Noelle O'Soup case: Man found in unit with decomposing remains was wanted on Canada-wide warrant
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In our first installment of Bone-chilling Broadcasts, Brianna brings you back in time to Edo Japan to discuss the folklore and legend of Kuchisake-onna.
The oppressive heat of summer in Edo Japan had people longing for the night and the relief brought by the setting sun. In the cool darkness, people would gather and play Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai. This ritualistic parlour game had participants telling 100 ghostly tales with the intention of evoking a supernatural event. One of the ghostly tales told is about Kuchisake-onna (a.k.a. the Slit-mouthed Woman), the vengeful spirit of woman who prowls the streets and alleyways of Japan...
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Dark Adaptation's monthly segment, "Missing, Murdered, Mysterious", is designed to highlight unsolved cases of missing people, homicides, and mysterious deaths and focuses on BIPOC in North America. Today’s case focuses on a missing person named Jared Shadeed.
MMM Case #10:
In July 2023, Jared Shadeed was captured on surveillance footage leaving the Air BnB he was staying at in the Squire Park neighbourhood of Seattle, Washington. He had few belongings with him, leaving the rest of his luggage inside the share-rental. This is the last time Jared was seen.
A few weeks later, his SUV mysteriously appears in a Los Angeles neighbourhood, but there is still no sign of Jared. How did his vehicle end up 1,100 miles away? How has there been no trace of Jared's whereabouts or clues to the possible circumstances surrounding his disappearance?
His family has been desperately seeking answers for the past 10 months, but sadly, the disappearance of Jared Shadeed remains as perplexing today as it was in those early days...
If you have any information about the disappearance of Jared Shadeed, who was last seen on the surveillance footage of the Air BnB located in the 200 block of 16th Avenue in Seattle’s Squire Park neighbourhood on July 30, 2023, please contact the Seattle Police Department at (206) 625-5011.
Videos and photos related to Jared's case are available on our Instagram & website: @darkadaptationpodcast & www.darkadaptationpodcast.ca
Episode Sources:
News Nation Now
Fox 13 Seattle
Fox 11 Los Angeles
KING 5 Seattle
News Nation
New Pittsburgh Courier
WTAP
USA Today
Augusta Free Press
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Christina Kettlewell was a beautiful, promising young woman who was busy working on her career and falling madly in love with her boyfriend, Jack. The couple’s evolving romance led them to a spontaneous, maybe even rebellious, marriage. A few days after their wedding, they headed into the Muskoka wilderness to honeymoon at a friend’s cottage. The friend, Ronald, was also Jack’s roommate, and bizarrely enough, Ronald accompanied the two newlyweds on what should have been a private, romantic, getaway.
The events that took place during that fateful trip are shrouded in mystery; there’s a suspicious fire that takes down the cottage and Christina is found dead in mere inches of water.
The inquest into her unexplained death showcased dramatic theories, various versions of events, and gripping eyewitness testimonies, but the biggest question of all was left unanswered – What happened to Christina Kettlewell? How did the eight-day bride meet her fate?
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In December 1910, the heiress to a perfume empire vanished from the streets of Manhattan while shopping on the illustrious Fifth Avenue.
Her disappearance left the public reeling with questions and speculations, and her family’s secrecy in handling the case only served to amplify the concerns of the mystified onlookers. The family was reluctant to engage the police in their investigation into the socialite’s disappearance, which led to a rift and an apparent power struggle between the two entities.
The actions of the family, investigators, and the missing socialite herself paved the way for a plethora of conspiracy theories, and to this day, the vanishing of New York City socialite Dorothy Arnold remains one of the most infamous missing person cases in American history.
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Mic check 1-2-1-2. Ladies and gentlemen, we're back! After a much needed reprieve for the winter months, we're behind the mics once more to bring you more macabre, mysterious, and downright dark episodes. As we emerge from our wintery slumber, we're also bringing you this quick, absolutely unhinged update on the show's new format. We'll cover all things new with the show here, but don't worry, we also have a brand new episode out now for your listening pleasure!
PS: Our resident astrology expert, Steph, released her first EP this month. You can give it a listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6UxRPESDSSh37ucbpaFQgD?si=d4REOFB7QrSKmClBRAMvRQ
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16-year-old Mekayla Bali was last seen on the afternoon of April 12, 2016, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. That morning, she went to school as usual but left shortly after arriving. Before she vanished, she sent her friends cryptic messages, made calls to unknown recipients, and her movements through town were strange. She even returned to school briefly before taking off again. There’s no evidence that she met up with anyone or that she left town on a bus or by other means, so what happened to Mekayla Bali on that sunny spring afternoon?
If you have information about Mekayla Bali's disappearance, please contact:
F Division RCMP Historical Case Unit 1-833-502-6861; 639-625-4111; [email protected]. Reference Case#: 2016430186Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/submit-a-tip/submit-a-tipSend email to the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at: [email protected]; orReach out through contact details on the Bring Mekayla Bali Home websitePlease rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening!
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People in Riverside California were left reeling when they heard the shocking news of a horrible crime committed in the usually peaceful neighbourhood of La Sierra South. Each detail they learned was more horrifying than the last. A teenage girl abducted; a law enforcement officer killed in a shootout; and 3 members of the beloved family found dead. Little did everyone know this story was much bigger, and it originated 2,600 miles away in Virginia with an absolute monster named Austin Lee Edwards.
Articles for Online Safety:
Kids Safety Online: Parental Control and How to Protect Your Kids Online
KidsHealth.org
Unicef.org
ProtectKidsOnline.ca
WebMD – Signs of Catfishing
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What better way to close out the spooky season than with our special guest Paige for another iteration of Cryptids and Folklore. This episode, keep an eye out for the dark figures lurking at the edges of your vision—shadow people and sleep paralysis demons that have haunted the human psyche for centuries. We delve into the eerie lore surrounding these elusive entities, pulling back the veil between the known and the unknown.
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Brianna got sick and had to take an unexpected hiatus, so, the new plan for October is an in-depth coverage of a true crime case with all 3 parts being released at once! We appreciate your patience and your loyal listenership, so we're making it up to you the best we can. Now, on with the show...
On October 2, 1996, in the small town of Waurika, Oklahoma, 16-year-old Heather Rich snuck out of her bedroom in the middle of the night to see a friend. She never returned home and for 7 agonizing days, her parents did everything they could to find their daughter. Meanwhile, on the evening of October 9, a Texas rancher and his granddaughter saw something floating in Belknap Creek. Assuming a calf had slipped into the river upstream and drowned, he shot the body twice to sink it. The next morning, he realized the calf was still floating in the creek. Upon closer inspection, he realized this wasn’t the body of a drowned calf – it was the body of a person…Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening!
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Brianna got sick and had to take an unexpected hiatus, so, the new plan for October is an in-depth coverage of a true crime case with all 3 parts being released at once! We appreciate your patience and your loyal listenership, so we're making it up to you the best we can. Now, on with the show...
On October 2, 1996, in the small town of Waurika, Oklahoma, 16-year-old Heather Rich snuck out of her bedroom in the middle of the night to see a friend. She never returned home and for 7 agonizing days, her parents did everything they could to find their daughter. Meanwhile, on the evening of October 9, a Texas rancher and his granddaughter saw something floating in Belknap Creek. Assuming a calf had slipped into the river upstream and drowned, he shot the body twice to sink it. The next morning, he realized the calf was still floating in the creek. Upon closer inspection, he realized this wasn’t the body of a drowned calf – it was the body of a person…Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening!
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Brianna got sick and had to take an unexpected hiatus, so, the new plan for October is an in-depth coverage of a true crime case with all 3 parts being released at once! We appreciate your patience and your loyal listenership, so we're making it up to you the best we can. Now, on with the show...
On October 2, 1996, in the small town of Waurika, Oklahoma, 16-year-old Heather Rich snuck out of her bedroom in the middle of the night to see a friend. She never returned home and for 7 agonizing days, her parents did everything they could to find their daughter. Meanwhile, on the evening of October 9, a Texas rancher and his granddaughter saw something floating in Belknap Creek. Assuming a calf had slipped into the river upstream and drowned, he shot the body twice to sink it. The next morning, he realized the calf was still floating in the creek. Upon closer inspection, he realized this wasn’t the body of a drowned calf – it was the body of a person…Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening!
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Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to the "Brie spent all week writing an episode and then got sick and now we're releasing a Best of" episode! For our listeners, don't worry! We promised you 5 episodes this month, and by god you're gonna get it... just not today. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this throwback classic.---
It’s Halloween night in 1957. Betty and Peter Fabiano had turned out the lights in their home in Sun Valley, California. They had just gotten comfy in bed when they heard the doorbell ring. It was past 11 p.m., and they hadn’t had trick-or-treaters in hours. They probably looked at each other, debating who would go answer the door, when the doorbell rang again. Betty watched as Peter got out of bed and headed down the stairs. She heard him answer the door saying, “Yes? Isn’t it kind of late for this sort of thing?” She couldn’t make out the response of the person at the door – she just heard a strange voice that sounded to her like a woman impersonating a man. Suddenly, she heard a pop, then a thump, then silence. As she hurried downstairs to see what was happening, she heard a car outside speed off into the night, the screeching tires faded into the screech of her own terrified screams as she looked down at Peter, who was sprawled out on the floor, unconscious, with blood pouring out of his chest…
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In 1958, the Herrmann family experienced a strange and inexplicable haunting, which catapulted them into the limelight after various newspapers and magazines began writing stories about the bizarre happenings - bottles popping open, porcelain figurines being thrown across the room, bookcases being turned end over end... Join us as we discuss the Herrmann Family Haunting and the steps they took to try and figure out what was going on in their suburban home. Was it a poltergeist? Psychokinesis? An elaborate hoax? You be the judge.
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In 2005, Eddie Tillman was a 14-year-old boy living in Brooklyn with his loving mother and sisters. On August 10, his mother dropped him off at summer school, gave him some lunch money, and watched as he entered the school. That was the last time she saw her son. Two months prior to his disappearance, he came out as gay and his family accepted him into loving arms. After his disappearance, his mother learned he was communicating with men online. Are one of these men responsible for his disappearance? Are the police correct when they say he ran away? What really happened to Eddie Tillman?
If you have any information about the disappearance of Eddie Tillman, who has been missing from Manhattan’s Lower East Side in New York City since August 10, 2005, please contact the New York Police Department Missing Persons Squad at (212) 694-7781.
Sources:
Missing & Unidentified
NamUs
Charley Project
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The Vivid Faces of the Vanished
Gay City News
Pix 11
Doe Network
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