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119: Centralia Mine Fire | Best of Dark Side
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1962, Centralia Pennsylvania. A the residents of this peaceful mining town, very quickly discovered their lives would change forever, as a fire broke out in the mines beneath the city. This fire would eventually turn Centralia into an uninhabitable wasteland, as the fire that broke out, would never be extinguished, even to this day. The Centralia Mine Fire, Today and the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Apr 14, 2021 |
89: The Michael Philpott Story | Burning A Family Alive
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He lived the narcissistic life that he wanted to live. Taking along with him anyone who would follow, and those he brought into the world. In the end, those closest to him would all go down in flames. Literally. As Michael Philpott would set fire to his own home burning down evidence of his crime and six lives that he created. His insane story is what we discuss today on the Dark Side of Wikipedia. Want to hear MORE about this dark story? Dive deeper when you become a Dark Sider! That's a supporter of Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Apr 13, 2021 |
89: John Myles Sharp
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A murder described as “too awful to contemplate”, that is the crime that John Myles Sharpe was found guilty of. His victims: his wife and only child. Just how could someone turn so cold, dark and evil to take the lives of those who rely on and trust in them in such a cruel and horrific way? We try to contemplate all of these questions today on The Dark Side of Wikipedia. Want to hear MORE about this dark story? Dive deeper when you become a Dark Sider! That's a supporter of Dark Side of Wikipedia. When you become a Dark Sider, you'll get:
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Apr 12, 2021 |
119: Jimmy Savile | British Icon & Serial Predator
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He was at one time one of the most trusted and beloved names in UK television and radio. He would survive most of his career free to abuse and go about his sadistic lifestyle. Today we hear the true story behind the dark world of Jimmy Savile.
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Apr 10, 2021 |
118: Butt Injections Gone Wrong | Dark Side Of The News
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A Preachers Wife and Her lover Arrested for the murder of her husband! Butt Injections went the wrong result in one woman behind bars after a nationwide manhunt. Father Daughters lovers finally meet lady justice after being found guilty on murder charges. Those stories and more, today on Dark Side of Wikipedia
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Apr 09, 2021 |
102: Battling Darkness, A Conversation with Plato Angelakis
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A world covered in a shadow of darkness. This is where we find ourselves today. The long-term effects of the stress, anxiety, and depression that have touched all of us are coming to the surface. Along with the negative emotions seem to come hostile forces that feed off our pain. How do we deal with this? How do we overcome the negativity and try to come out the other side alive, or even possibly stronger? Today we talk about battling darkness with Archbishop Plato Angelakis.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
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Apr 08, 2021 |
86: The Hindenburg Disaster
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On May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg disaster occurred in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States. The German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst. There were 35 fatalities in total, but how and why did such a horrible disaster occur?
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Apr 06, 2021 |
86: The Lindbergh Baby Story
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The man who broke barriers in the world of aviation, Charles Lindbergh. Also, the man who would have his life torn apart and plagued by disaster, as his child was kidnapped from his home in 1932. Who stole the Lindbergh baby and why? Who could act out such a deplorable crime, and what were the motives. Today, the Lindbergh Baby, on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Apr 05, 2021 |
114: The Fucked Up Mind of Fred Phelps
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A one-time civil rights attorney turned religious terrorist, Fred Phelps was one of the most hated individuals in the US. As the leader of a cult-like church in Topeka Kansas, Phelps would terrorize families at military funerals, and other public venues, spewing his hate and brainwashing his followers. Truly a shell of a human, today we discuss the dark history of the human cockroach that should have been eradicated from the earth sooner, Fred Phelps.
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Apr 02, 2021 |
93: Brave Investigator | A Conversation With Christie Williams
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As a little girl, Christie Williams discovered she had a fascination with the paranormal. An intrigue sparked by Robert Stack and Unsolved Mysteries in the 1980s. Could the world be that mysterious? Could ghosts really exist? Christie Williams bravely went into that world on a mission to get answers. From paranormal investigations to taking on owning a notoriously haunted house and oddities museum. Christie knows the bright and dark side of the supernatural. This is her story on The Grave Talks.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
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Apr 01, 2021 |
103: The Tragic Story of TWA 800 | Part 2 | Best of Dark Side
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On the night of July 17, 1996 a Boeing 747 headed to Paris experienced a sudden change of plans, as it suddenly plummeted to the ground, killing all 230 souls on board. It would take years for analysis to reveal a suspected cause of the crash, a cause that to this day remains in question.
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Mar 31, 2021 |
82: The Story of Aileen Wuornos
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A woman who claimed self-defense, in the murders of six separate men soliciting the services of the Sex worker known as Aileen Wuornos. Was she really defending herself, or was she a cold-blooded serial killer, bent on murdering the men who tried to pay her sex? Just what was it about killing these desperate men that were so alluring to Aileen Wuornos and how did she get away with it for so long? Today the story of Aileen Wuornos on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 30, 2021 |
81: The William George Bonin Story
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William George Bonin, also known as the Freeway Killer, was an American serial killer and twice-paroled sex offender who committed the rape, torture, and murder of a minimum of 21 boys and young men in a series of killings in 1979 and 1980 in Southern California. Bonin is also suspected of committing a further 15 murders. Described by the prosecutor at his first trial as "the most arch-evil person who ever existed".
Find more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Mar 29, 2021 |
112: America's Back... To Murder... | Dark Side of The News
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America's BACK!!! Back to mass shootings, as the country goes back sending useless thoughts and prayers but never really taking any action to curb the mentally ill's violence. The Texas Chainsaw massacre comes to life, as guests at a motel cower in terror as a chainsaw reeling man wanders the halls! One man still having problems putting that piece of cloth over their face out of consideration for others and feel the need to stab each other. Yes… Another bridge too far for some Americans.
Get more at http://www.patreon.com/darksideofwikipedia |
Mar 26, 2021 |
91: Villisca Axe Murder House | A Conversation With Greg Bakun
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A family returns home from church. A meal is served, the children play, and eventually, everyone retires to their beds for another night of sleep. However, this night would be like no other. It would be the final night of these eight souls’ lives. From the shadows of the attic, it is believed that one man emerged and would swing his ax multiple times brutally murdering the entire family. Who was this man, why did he commit such a disturbing act? These are questions that still linger today, as do the spirits of the Villisca Axe Murder House. Today we discuss all of this and more with paranormal investigator Greg Bakun.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
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Mar 25, 2021 |
103: The Dark Story of TWA 800 | Best of Dark Side
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On the night of July 17, 1996 a Boeing 747 headed to Paris experienced a sudden change of plans, as it suddenly plummeted to the ground, killing all 230 souls on board. It would take years for analysis to reveal a suspected cause of the crash, a cause that to this day remains in question.
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Mar 24, 2021 |
80: Signs of A Murderer
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Signs of A Murder What do you do when you know something is wrong. Something with a person who is a trusted family member or friend who exhibits signs that they may not be right in their minds. Not only “not right”, but potentially dangerous to others. A danger that could go so far, and deep, that it could result in murder? Today several stories of the “Signs of a Murderer” on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 23, 2021 |
78: Bill Cosby | Part 2
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He was for many generations, “America’s Dad”. Tearing down racial barriers and paving the way for a line of upcoming black entertainers to take the spotlight. But behind all that good, lie, something very bad. A disturbed, manipulative man seemingly obsessed with sex, and would stop at no length to get there. Today the story of the rise and fall of, America’s Dad, Bill Cosby. On The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 22, 2021 |
108: Murder For Money | Dark Side of The News
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A man kills his ex-girlfriend's family in an effort to steal their stimulus checks. Killing spree in Atlanta leads to far more questions than answers. Florida Man Kills Grandfather and collects his ears as a souvenir. A woman pretending to be a plastic surgeon, arrested mid-procedure on the unsuspecting patient. Get more at HTTP://www.patreon.com/darksideofwikipedia Want to hear the FINAL CHAPTER of this story?
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Mar 19, 2021 |
88: Being Watched | A Conversation with Stephanie Smith
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Growing up in a haunted house can be terrifying for a child. It can be even more confusing if your parents, to protect you, refuse to discuss the haunting with you. Only to have all your fears confirmed one day when you and your mother flee the house in fear of the unknown entity that demands you leave. That is what happened to Stephanie Smith. Today we hear her story of making sense of her childhood paranormal experiences and taking that knowledge into paranormal investigating as an adult.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
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Mar 18, 2021 |
107: Ronald Defeo and The Amityville Murders
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Ronald DeFeo died on March 12, 2021, at the Albany Medical Center. An official cause of death is yet to be determined.
What really happened the night of November 13th, 1974, in the quaint village of Amityville New York? Facts show that a young man took the lives of his six family members before surrendering to the police. What drove him to commit such a hanus crime? Was he the only one involved? Was there something darker at play than just a demented human will to kill? And were the allegations of the house being haunted really a True Story? Get more at http://darksideofwiki.com/2020/03/24/ronald-defeo-and-the-amityville-murders-the-story-behind-the-amityville-horror/ |
Mar 17, 2021 |
103: Robert Maxwell | Best of Dark Side
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The dark story of the Maxwell Family doesn't start with the allegations against Ghislaine Maxwell and her friend Jeffery Epstein. No, the lies, deceit, and shady practices of Ghislaine's father are where the real story began. As a prominent publisher and businessman, Robert Maxwell would create an empire, only to see it all crumble right before his death. Today the story of Robert Maxwell on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 17, 2021 |
75: Julio Gonzalez and the Happyland Fire
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A man in search of a new life comes to America. Ten years later, in a fit of rage, throws gasoline on partygoers in the Bronx and lights a nightclub on fire, killing 87 people! Who was this crazed maniac and what brought him to such rage the he took the lives of 87 innocent souls? Today the story of Julio Gonzalez and The Happy land Fire on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 16, 2021 |
74: Bill Cosby | Part 1
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He was for many generations, “America’s Dad”. Tearing down racial barriers and paving the way for a line of upcoming black entertainers to take the spotlight. But behind all that good, lie, something very bad. A disturbed, manipulative man seemingly obsessed with sex, and would stop at no length to get there. Today the story of the rise and fall of, America’s Dad, Bill Cosby. On The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 15, 2021 |
105: "Mommy Ruined Xmas... Because I Killed Her" - Dark Side Of The News
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Man propped dead wife on sofa in front of kids Alleged murderous husband shocked when police find the body of his wife in the backyard. Man charged with the murder of 36 people from the infamous “Ghost Ship” fire. A social media sale goes horribly wrong, leaving one man dead. Want to hear the FINAL CHAPTER of our stories?
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Mar 12, 2021 |
84: The Story of Elementals
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Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks |
Mar 11, 2021 |
103: Minneapolis Bridge Collapse | Best of Dark Side
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If you have ever driven over a bridge, you may have wondered, just how safe is this bridge? The horror and answer were realized one fateful day in 2007 high above the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. As a bridge, thousands of travelers a day believed to be secure, collapsed, claiming the lives of many. Today the Minneapolis bridge collapse on the dark side of Wikipedia.
Learn more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Mar 10, 2021 |
72: The Aaron Hernandez Story | Dark Side of Wikipedia
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He seemed to have it all. A young man, a superstar athlete, and a promising career in the NFL. Then friends and family would slowly start to notice that something was different about Aaron, something that no one could predict or put their finger on until tragedy struck. Murder. Today the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 09, 2021 |
71: Cheshire Murders | Dark Family Murder
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In the quiet and unsuspecting suburb of Cheshire, Connecticut, Jennifer Petit and her two young daughters were murdered in a horrific home invasion. The crazy and extreme events of that shocking crime along with police failures and untold personal dramas shook a city to its core. A tragedy that could have been prevented at so many turns. Today the story of the Cheshire Murders on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 08, 2021 |
100: Child Killer and Coke Cans | Dark Side Of The News
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A Coke Can Leads to a Killer Soul-less mother shows little remorse after confessing to killing her own son. A fight over wearing a facemask ends with one man dead. Lady GaGa’s dog walker is gunned down and her dogs stolen. Get more at HTTP://www.patreon.com/darksideofwikipedia Want to hear the FINAL CHAPTER of this story?
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Mar 05, 2021 |
83: Gettysburg Ghosts | A Conversation With Dale Kaczmarek
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If there were one place in the United States that one could almost guarantee any would-be ghost hunter to come across activity, it would be the battlefields of Gettysburg. With literally tens of thousands of souls lost in a period of just a few days, the ripple effects of the lives lost would forever change the lives of millions of individual family members of these soldiers across the nation. Leaving a lasting scar or imprint on the land where these horrific battles took place. When exploring this area, Dale Kaczmarek has captured utterly unique and, at times, shocking one on one communication with what could be the souls of those who lost their lives on this hallowed ground.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
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Mar 04, 2021 |
70: The Jodi Arias Story
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A traveling salesman left for dead. Just how did Travis Alexander's life come to a tragic end? Who was the killer and was it murder in cold blood, or was it in self-defense? It’s a case that captured the minds of millions, and to this day still divides many on what they believe really happened. The Jodi Arias Story, today on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 02, 2021 |
69: Lizzie Borden | Was Lizzie Borden A Killer?
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Her name is synonymous with murder. Not just any murder tough, a vicious disturbing attack welding an axe to her family and forever placing a dark veil on the building where the attack took place. But did she actually commit the murders? Or is this a case of history not being actually portrayed? Today the true story of Lizzie Borden, on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 01, 2021 |
97: Spirits of Fernald | A Conversation with Nick Graves
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The Walter E. Fernald Developmental Center has a very dark past. A past shaded with sinister and unethical experimentation on developmentally disabled children. From eugenics to feeding children cereals laced with radioactive isotopes. Life inside the Fernald was not one of rehabilitation or care that it should have been. Today, the campus sits abandoned, a quiet and lonely reminder of a time that many would rather forget. But do the dark shadows of the past still linger in the halls of countless buildings that slowly rot away on this seemingly cursed plot of land? Today we learn about Fernald's Spirits as we talk with paranormal investigator Nick Graves.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
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Feb 25, 2021 |
97: Golden State Killer | Best of Dark Side of Wikipedia
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Obscene phone calls, strange letters, and taunting the innocent before he struck. These were some of the signs California residents had to become aware of in the late seventies and early eighties as they lived their lives feeling like sitting ducks knowing a killer was on the loose. In the end, more than 13 people would be dead and hundreds of others would be traumatized forever. This is the story of the Golden State Killer.
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Feb 24, 2021 |
68: Son of Sam – David Richard Berkowitz Part 2
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In the hot summer of 1976, a killer lurked in the shadows of New York City. A killer that would take part in eight separate shooting attacks and earning him the name Son of Sam. Who was Son of Sam and what were the motives for his killing spree? Today the dark story of David Berkowitz, Son of Sam on the Dark Side of Wikipedia. This is part 2 of his story.
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Feb 23, 2021 |
67: Son of Sam | David Berkowitz Part 1
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In the hot summer of 1976, a killer lurked in the shadows of New York City. A killer that would take part in eight separate shooting attacks and earning him the name Son of Sam. Who was Son of Sam and what were the motives for his killing spree? Today the dark story of David Berkowitz, Son of Sam on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Feb 22, 2021 |
96: Deaths At The Cecil & Serial Killer Kicks It | Dark Side of The News
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What is driving everyone’s fascination with the infamous Cecil Hotel? A Notorious Cleveland Serial Killer, Anthony Sowell Dies in Prison at Age 61
And more, in this week's Dark Side of The News.
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Feb 19, 2021 |
79: Targeted By Spirits | A Conversation With Brian Dietz
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It started as an innocent business trip to one of the most haunted cities in the world, New Orleans. Shortly after checking into his room Brian Dietz began feeling “watched.” After searching his room, Brian soon found himself the recipient of a life-changing paranormal experience that would put him on a path searching for answers. What answers has he found on this journey as he realized that as much as he may be searching for spirits, spirits may be targeting him?
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
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Feb 18, 2021 |
62: Dupont de Ligonnès Murders? | Best of Dark Side
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In the 1980’s residents of Kansas City had to endure the agony and torture of knowing a killer was on the loose. A killer who would kidnap, rape and torture men and enslave them weeks on end. Who was this evil monster, and what drove him to such depravity? Today we hear the true story of Robert Andrew Berdella Jr.
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Feb 17, 2021 |
66: Ted Bundy | Part 2
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He was the man who genuinely believed, he could do no wrong. The ultimate narcissist… or was he something more, something much darker, something – we may not even have a word for? Today the disturbing story of murder, lies, and the belief that one is invincible. The story of Ted Bundy.
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Feb 16, 2021 |
65: Ted Bundy | Part 1
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He was the man who genuinely believed, he could do no wrong. The ultimate narcissist… or was he something more, something much darker, something – we may not even have a word for? Today the disturbing story of murder, lies and the belief that one is invincible. The story of Ted Bundy.
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Feb 15, 2021 |
92: Clinic Killer, Dead Animals on Graves, and Rambo Grandpa
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Today, on The Dark Side of The News – A disturbed man opens fire at a Clinic killing one injuring 4. then An Arkansas man pleads guilty to leaving 16 dead animals on a neighbors grave. And also a A 95 year old man takes the law into his own hands executing a maintenance working he believed was “stealing from him”. Those stories and more Today, on the Dark Side of The News, from Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Feb 12, 2021 |
77: In Touch With The Dead | A Talk with Ryan Weflmeyer
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Communicating with the dead was always something that captivated the mind of Ryan Weflmeyer. Eventually, Ryan decided that he felt it was time to try and explore that world and try communicating on his own. In short order, it was a success. From communicating with the dead at an abandoned high school to many other locations. Ryan began a journey of trying to understand how the dots connect within ourselves enabling us to communicate with the other side, but also with the physical world and the tools that now exist. Today we discuss how to be in touch with the dead, on The Grave Talks.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
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Feb 11, 2021 |
62: Albert Fish | Best Of Dark Side
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When you end up being known as “the Gray Man, the Werewolf of Wisteria, the Brooklyn Vampire, the Moon Maniac, and The Boogey Man”, chances are most people fear you. But what horrid crimes have you committed to gain this reputation? Today we hear the try of Albert Fish on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Feb 10, 2021 |
65: Paul Bateson | The Exorcist Killer
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From appearing in an infamous movie known for its rumors of death and tragedy, to actually committing the crime of murder. The story of Paul Paterson is an intriguing one. What drove him to kill a film industry journalist? And was he involved in more than just the one murder he was convicted of? Today the story of Paul Paterson on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Feb 09, 2021 |
61: Child Killers
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Is there anything scarier than a cold-blooded killer? How about a cold-blooded killer, who is also a child? An innocence that does not exist, only a desire for death, revenge and blood of those they deem to be unfit to walk this earth. Today on the dark side of Wikipedia, we examine the cases of several child killers and the aftermath of their crimes.
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Feb 08, 2021 |
90: Jack Palladino, Triple Murder Suicide & Social Media Slaughterhouse
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Dark News Of The Week A man live streams bodies onto social media and is surprised to find consequences awaiting him. Notorious celebrity PI, Jack Palladino murdered at the age of 76. The victims of a triple murder-suicide identified, but what was the motive for the crime. Those stores and more on this week's Dark Side of The News.
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Feb 05, 2021 |
76: Why Spirits Haunt | A Chat with Bill Vockroth
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A large family lives together in a multi-acre homestead. The bonds of love, trust, and understanding grow and the family evolves. A little girl plays with another little girl down the road, they laugh and giggle and have a good time being children. The only problem with this picture… They are all dead. Yet the family unit remains intact on the other side. Today we discuss death, spirits, and the dynamics of the dead with paranormal investigator Bill Vockroth.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
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Feb 04, 2021 |
62: Jim Jones | Best of Dark Side
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How could a man who started as a respected civil rights leader eventually be turned to the life of leading a cult to a mass suicide? A life of twists, turns, highs, lows and a disastrous end to not only his world, but the world of countless souls around him. This is the dark and very true story of Jim Jones on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Feb 03, 2021 |
60: The Disturbing Deeds of Dee Dee Blanchard
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A child suffering from a debilitating injury is nothing to joke about. It's also something that should never be “Faked”. Faked to such an extreme point that the child believes they are suffering from the disabilities the mother claims she has. Today, the dark story of the disturbed mind and some would say a justified end to Dee Dee Blanchard.
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Feb 02, 2021 |
59: The Murder of Chandra Levy | Who Killed Her?
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Chandra Ann Levy was an American intern at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Washington, D.C. who disappeared in May 2001. She was presumed murdered after her skeletal remains were found in Rock Creek Park in May 2002. Who killed Chandra Levy and why?
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Feb 01, 2021 |
87: Jason Collier, Dismembered Body In the Forest & Evil People | Dark Side of The News
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Did a Police Chief lead a double life, only to be exposed on Facebook? A woman’s body found dismembered in a freezer deep in the forest.
Mass murder in a home described as a “different kind of evil”.
A woman executed after carving a baby out of a woman's body.
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Jan 30, 2021 |
85: How To Get MORE DARK SIDE Content!!
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Jan 28, 2021 |
73: The House In Between
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John Bullard would spend much of his childhood wondering where the strange whispers he heard were coming from. Eventually, he would get validation for his paranormal experience by capturing the dead's voice on tape. This would lead him on a journey to show the rest of the world that we are not alone in the living realm. This would lead him to investigate what became known as "The House In Between." A house that would hold more spirits than anyone could understand.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
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Jan 28, 2021 |
62: Hotel Tragedies | Best of Dark Side
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The Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse in Kansas city, and the MGM Grand Fire in Las Vegas, both today, on The Dark Side of Wikipedia. Bustling hotels filled with guests excited for a holiday away from home. The hotels are opulent, the food and drinks are flowing, and then tragedy strikes. Today we examine two hotel tragedies that would forever change the lives of the thousands who would survive them. The Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse in Kansas city, and the MGM Grand Fire in Las Vegas, both today, on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
Find more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Jan 27, 2021 |
58: The Wreck of The Andrea Doria
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What should have been a luxury cruise aboard a prestigious Italian cruise liner, the final voyage of the Andrea Doria was a shocking one. Plagued by errors, coverups, incompetence and horrible luck, the ship would eventually end up on the floor of the ocean near Nantucket, along with the souls of 46 passengers on board. Today, the story of the Wreck of The Andrea Doria on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Jan 26, 2021 |
58: Black Dahlia | True Ghost Stories
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A beautiful woman found dead and mutilated at the waist. Who was behind such a disturbing crime. Who or what could she have possibly been involved with that would be capable of such carnage, or was she in the wrong place at the wrong time? Today we discuss the murder of Elizabeth Short, otherwise known as The Black Dahlia.
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Jan 25, 2021 |
73: DIY Pandemic Paranormal Investigation A Conversation with Vinny Carbone
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Vinny Carbone has been a paranormal investigator for several years. In a time and place during the Covid-19 pandemic where investigators and exorcists are not able to visit a home, has paranormal activity increased? Are the spirits more active now, than in other recent points in history? Today we discuss this and more on The Grave Talks.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
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Jan 21, 2021 |
62: Elmer Wayne Henley | Best of Dark Side
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What do you do when you discover a serial killer is on the loose?
Today we hear the story of the twisted evil human responsible for the Houston Mass Murders in which a minimum of 28 teenage boys and young men were abducted, tortured, raped and murdered. How did he get away with it for so long, and how did it all end. This is the story of Elmer Wayne Henley. Get more at http://darksideofwiki.com/2020/03/31/elmer-wayne-henley/ |
Jan 20, 2021 |
57: Sinking of The Costa Concordia
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What should have been an exciting cruise around exotic parts of the world turned out to be anything but for the passengers onboard one of the world's largest cruise ships in January of 2012, as it struck rocks of Isola del Giglio (ice-ala-del-jill-e-o). Twisting the ship on its side and claiming the lives of thirty-two passengers in the process, leaving thousands more with nightmares they will never overcome. This is the story of the Costa Concordia.
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Jan 19, 2021 |
56: The Disturbing Story of R Kelly
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R. Kelly was arrested in February 2019 on account of 10 charges, including sexual abuse, enticing minors into sexual activity, and producing and receiving child pornography. Today on the Dark Side of Wikipedia, the story of R Kelly.
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Jan 18, 2021 |
73: What Do The Dead Want?
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Investigating the dead is not an easy job. No case is the same, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to calming a haunt down. Thomas Edward is one such investigator. He's had a fascination with the paranormal since having several haunting childhood experiences. Today we discuss life investigating private homes and well-known haunts such as the Haunted Hinsdale House and the West Virginia Penitentiary on The Grave Talks.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
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Jan 14, 2021 |
62: Ronald Defeo and The Amityville Murders | Best of Dark Side
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What really happened the night of November 13th, 1974, in the quaint village of Amityville New York? Facts show that a young man took the lives of his six family members before surrendering to the police. What drove him to commit such a hanus crime? Was he the only one involved? Was there something darker at play than just a demented human will to kill? And were the allegations of the house being haunted really a True Story?
Get more at http://darksideofwiki.com/2020/03/24/ronald-defeo-and-the-amityville-murders-the-story-behind-the-amityville-horror/ |
Jan 13, 2021 |
55: The Murder of Artemus Ogletree
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Who was Artemus Ogletree? Why did he give the name of Ronald T Owen when checking in to his final stay at a Kansas City Hotel. So many questions surround this nearly 100-year-old unsolved mystery that by the decade, leaves more questions than answers. Today on the Dark Side of Wikipedia, the mysterious death of Artemus Ogletree.
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Jan 12, 2021 |
54: Death of Brian Wells | Evil Genius Murder Story
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A man allegedly shows up to deliver pizzas to a remote building. Soon after, he finds himself being forced to rob a bank with a collar bomb strapped around his neck. Despite his plea’s for help from the police, the man simply sat and waited in a parking lot for the inevitable to take place, ending his life as the bomb ignited. Who put the bomb around his neck and why? That’s Today on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Jan 11, 2021 |
73: Growing Out of Possession
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As a child, David Pierce Rodriguez spent several of his formative years possessed. Living in a mansion that held its spirits, combined with depressing family trauma, likely led to something very dark taking on David's body and actions. All these years later, David is out to help those affected by the paranormal and those affected by the supernatural world's darkest sects. The demonic.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
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Jan 07, 2021 |
62: The Ed Kemper Story | Best of Dark Side
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What do you do when everyone thought a man who murdered his family to be “better”... turns out to be anything buy. When he can outsmart the doctors and more importantly, his future victims? Leaving a trail of death, destruction and lives destroyed in his horrible. Wake. Today we hear the very dark, and true story of Ed Kemper.
More at http://darksideofwiki.com/2020/03/31/ed-kemper-story/ |
Jan 06, 2021 |
53: Fred Phelps | Dark Side of Wikipedia
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A one-time civil rights attorney turned religious terrorist, Fred Phelps was one of the most hated individuals in the US. As the leader of a cult-like church in Topeka Kansas, Phelps would terrorize families at military funerals, and other public venues, spewing his hate and brainwashing his followers. Truly a shell of a human, today we discuss the dark history of the human cockroach that should have been eradicated from the earth sooner, Fred Phelps.
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Jan 05, 2021 |
52: The Michael Peterson Story
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What appeared to be a loving marriage on the surface, would soon come into question when the body of Kathleen Peterson was found at the bottom of the staircase of her home. Her husband Michael would soon become the main suspect; tried and convicted of the murder. Unwilling to accept the verdict, a second trial was eventually granted. Who was the killer, and how did Michael end up the main suspect?
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Jan 04, 2021 |
73: Dark Side of The Dead
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What should have been a peaceful afternoon childhood nap turned into a horrific nightmare in reality. As a child, Jason Emerick fled to his mother's room, chased by decrepit bugs that would send any child running in fear. From this point forward, he knew he could sense the dead… and not only the dead… but the dark side of the deceased—the demonic. Today we talk with Jason about his experiences and life battling the demonic.
PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss:
As a Grave Keeper, for $5 per month you will get:
Listen to part two of this interview and get exclusive access to HUNDREDS of bonus episodes at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks
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Dec 31, 2020 |
63: Marvin Heemeyer | Best of Dark Side
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Life in a small town can be peaceful, noisy, or outright crazy. In the early 2000s Marvin Heemeyer, chose to turn the “old boys club” of his small town on its head, leading to his ultimate death. Today, we discuss the dark day Marvin Heemeyer snapped and took what he believed to be “justice” into his own hands.
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Dec 30, 2020 |
51: Golden State Killer | Best of 2020 Dark Side of Wikipedia
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Obscene phone calls, strange letters, and taunting the innocent before he struck. These were some of the signs California residents had to become aware of in the late seventies and early eighties as they lived their lives feeling like sitting ducks knowing a killer was on the loose. In the end, more than 13 people would be dead and hundreds of others would be traumatized forever. This is the story of the Golden State Killer.
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Dec 29, 2020 |
51: The Dating Game Killer | Best of 2020 Dark Side of Wikipedia
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When police describe you as a “Killing machine” or compare you to “Ted Bundy”, you know that at some point you may have gone down the wrong path in life. Just how could an individual be so charming to lure so many girls to him, only to later take their lives. So cunning to be a contestant on the Dating Game during his spree? Today we hear the story of Rodney Alcala.
Get more at HTTP://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Dec 28, 2020 |
63: Atlanta Child Murders | Best of Dark Side
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From 1979 to 1981 the city of Atlanta Georgia would experience an unsolved string of murders that would psychology rock its residents. Most notably because the victims of these crimes were children. 28 young souls in total would fall victim to the senseless acts that many to this day, remain a mystery. Today on the Dark Side of Wikipedia. The Atlanta Child Murders.
Get more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Dec 23, 2020 |
51: The BTK Killer | Dark Side of Wikipedia Best of 2020
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For nearly two decades, a killer known only as BTK (Dennis Raider) would terrorize Wichita Kansas. Causing neighbors to question neighbors, friends to suspect the worst in those they trusted and would create an atmosphere of fear as citizens wondered who would be the next victim and why? Then the mysterious killer would disappear, REMERGING nearly 15 years later. Would he strike again? Or would he make a critical misstep, revealing his identity?
More at - http://darksideofwiki.com/2020/03/24/the-btk-killer-the-dennis-raider-story/ |
Dec 22, 2020 |
64: The Story of David Koresh | Best of Dark Side
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A man who claimed to be the “Final Prophet”, with the ability to convince droves to follow him and believe his teachings. In modern times, characters like this rarely pass through society in peace. David Koresh is no different. After gaining attention as a cult leader at his compound in Mount Carmel Center outside of Waco, his name would forever be cemented in the American zeitgeist. This is the story of David Koresh.
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Dec 21, 2020 |
63: Halifax Explosion | Best of Dark Side
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What started out as a normal day in an otherwise normal northern town, would turn into anything but. As an incident involving two ships on the towns integral waterway would end up maiming and killing countless residents in the town after a massive explosion. This is the story of the Halifax Explosion.
Learn more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Dec 16, 2020 |
50: Air France Flight 8969 | Christmas 1994
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Christmas Eve, 1994. Passengers board Air France Flight 8969 in Algeria for what should have been a somewhat routine flight, aside from the nation being a hotbed for terrorist activity at the time. The passengers and crew would very soon find out just how dangerous and the lengths some maniacs will go to get their futile message across, leaving passengers dead and a holiday forever changed for hundreds of families.
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Dec 15, 2020 |
50: Cryptids | Mothman, Chupacabra & Kraken
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A mysterious man with wings that appears as an omen of destruction. A strange dog-like creature that appears in the middle of the night to drink the blood of livestock. And a mysterious sea creature capable of taking down large ships! Today on the Dark Side of Wikipedia we take a look at Cryptids.
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Dec 14, 2020 |
63: Jeffrey Dahmer | Best of Dark Side
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Sometimes the only way to describe the deplorable actions of a human being is by using the words evil. Actions so twisted, so dark, so disturbing, the human mind can barely comprehend them actually taking place. Today we hear about these actions, through the story of terror reigned down on the city of Milwaukee Wisconsin at the hands of Jeffery Dahmer.
More at http://darksideofwiki.com/2020/04/15/jeffery-dahmer/ |
Dec 09, 2020 |
49: HH Holmes & The Murder Factory
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A man who confessed to 27 murders, of which only nine could be confirmed. Rumors of his rampage possibly including up to 300! Just who was HH Holmes, and why did he have such a dark and lurid taste for death? That is the story we learn about today on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Dec 08, 2020 |
48: Heaven's Gate Cult: The Marshall Applewhite Story
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A doomsday cult that led its followers to take their own lives in order to meet up with a comet that was passing by the earth. It happened, and the result was 39 people dead and several others brainwashed and accessories to a crime. Today, Marshall Applewhite and The Heaven’s Gate Cult.
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Dec 07, 2020 |
63: Death of Elisa Lam | Best of Dark Side
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Her disappearance has been the inspiration for movies and conspiracy theories. From what we know she was an unsuspecting college student attending classes in Vancouver when late one night, a mysterious security video would launch the last minutes of her life into one of the most talked-about modern mysteries of our time. This is the story of the mysterious death of Elisa Lamb.
Learn more at http://www.darkdsideofwiki.com |
Dec 02, 2020 |
47: Luka Magnotta
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It started with videos posted to a dark website depicting the murder of innocent cats. It soon took a turn to an even darker route when Luka Magnotta would kill an innocent man and drop his body parts in the mail to unsuspecting recipients. All the while, authorities were warned about this disturbing maniac increasing warnings and cryptic promises online. It took the unthinkable to occur, for him to finally be stopped. Today the story of the human-like rat excrement, known as Luka Magnotta.
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Dec 01, 2020 |
46: Keith Raniere and NXIVM
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What some believe started as an executive success growth program, would eventually turn into one of the darkest cult stories in recent American History. A cult where on the surface all may seem well, but upon a closer look, something secret is going on. Something very dark and unthinkable. Today the story of Keith Raniere and NXIVM.
See more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Nov 30, 2020 |
45: Pan Am Flight 103 | The True Story
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Christmas time 1988. Air travel is bustling as families worldwide take to the skies to quickly and efficiently return home for the holidays. On the ground, families would be preparing for their upcoming guests, making their homes festive and warm for the upcoming happy holiday. All of that would be ruined for the 270 people whose lives would be taken in the air and eventually on the ground, as a result of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
Get more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Nov 26, 2020 |
44: Killing For Cash | The Burke & Hare Story
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Killing someone with the intent of selling their bodies to science for use at lectures? It was indeed once a business… a dark shadowy business pioneered in the mid 1800’s. Just how far did these killers go, and were they ever caught? Today the Burke and Hare murders, on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Nov 24, 2020 |
44: Johnstown Flood | The True Story
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When your city is surrounded by a large Dam, there lies an inherent risk of devastation. The devastation that is not “likely” to happen, but still exists. On May 31 1889 the citizens of Johnstown PA discovered just how real that risk was, as the dam broke, destroying their town and killing thousands.
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Nov 19, 2020 |
44: Alcatraz Escape | Did They Survive?
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Of the 36 inmates who staged 14 escape attempts over the 29 years that Alcatraz served as a federal penitentiary, twenty-three were recaptured, six were shot and killed, two drowned, and five are listed as "missing and presumed drowned. It is these two, that has been the subject of myth and mystery for decades. That’s what we talk about today on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Nov 17, 2020 |
43: Battle of Prairie Grove | Civil War Massacre
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On December 7th, 1862, the residents of a small Northwest Arkansas town fell victim to an assault on their town and lives as Union and Confederate forces would converge on in what would become known as the Battle of Prairie Grove. When all was said and done, more than 2,500 lives would be lost and a community left with traumatic scars that could never be erased. Today, the Battle of Prairie Grove on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Nov 12, 2020 |
43: Football Plane Crashes of 1970 | Wichita State and Marshall
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What should have been routine flights moving football teams from one city to another, turned tragic? As in the fall of 1970; only one month apart, two cities would lose a majority of their college football teams in separate plane crashes. Today crashes that claimed the lives of Wichita State and Marshall University.
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Nov 10, 2020 |
42: Disappearance of Natalee Holloway
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In May of 2005, what should have been a celebratory graduation trip for one young woman, a start to a new life as an adult? Would turn out to be the start of a new life as a missing person. As Natalee Ann Holloway would go missing, her story and what happened on that fateful trip, remaining a mystery to this day.
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Nov 05, 2020 |
41: Titanic Conspiracy Theories | Was it The Titanic That Really Sank?
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April 14th, 1912. The largest moving object in the world, Titanic is on a collision course with history to either break trans-Atlantic records for speed and safety. Or go on to be a tragic tale of egos and false confidence, resulting in death. But is there more to Titanic story other than just hitting and iceberg and sinking?
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Nov 03, 2020 |
40: Jimmy Savile | British Icon & Serial Predator
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He was at one time one of the most trusted and beloved names in UK television and radio. He would survive most of his career free to abuse and go about his sadistic lifestyle. Today we hear the true story behind the dark world of Jimmy Savile.
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Oct 29, 2020 |
39: The Murder of Susan Powell
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On the surface, everything seemed "Normal," but what does normal exactly mean? Could the "normal" going on behind the scenes for one family lead to the disappearance and death of a wife… only to later lead to a father killing his two young sons and then himself. Just what kind of "normal" was this? Today the Disappearance of Susan Powell, on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Oct 27, 2020 |
39: The Candy Man | The Halloween Pixy Stix Killer
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Halloween is supposed to be a time of fun and excitement for children until one crazy man laced pixy sticks with cyanide. Today the dark story of a Halloween that some will never forget as we hear the words of Ronald Clark O'Bryan on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
Find more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Oct 22, 2020 |
39: Texas City Disaster | The Explosion That Killed Hundreds
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In 1947 on an otherwise unassuming day in Texas City, Texas, citizens would wake up to start their day like any other. Brewing coffee, getting ready for work or school, and planning for their activities. Until out of nowhere, a massive explosion would be heard, and in an instant, 581 people would lose their lives in one of the most massive non-nuclear disasters in history. This is the story of the Texas City Explosion.
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Oct 20, 2020 |
38: Exorcisms | Ronald Doe and Anna Ecklund
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Ever since a little girl spewed green pea soup all over her family in the film The Exorcist, the world has held on to their interest in the idea of a real-life Exorcism. But does what happens in the movies, actually happen in real life? Today we examine two of the most infamous famous exorcism cases in history: Ronald Doe and Anna Ecklund on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Oct 15, 2020 |
38: Centralia Mine Fire | Fire Underground
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1962, Centralia Pennsylvania. A the residents of this peaceful mining town, very quickly discovered their lives would change forever, as a fire broke out in the mines beneath the city. This fire would eventually turn Centralia into an uninhabitable wasteland, as the fire that broke out, would never be extinguished, even to this day. The Centralia Mine Fire, Today and the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Oct 13, 2020 |
38: TWA 800 | Part 2
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On the night of July 17, 1996 a Boeing 747 headed to Paris experienced a sudden change of plans, as it suddenly plummeted to the ground, killing all 230 souls on board. It would take years for analysis to reveal a suspected cause of the crash, a cause that to this day remains in question.
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Oct 08, 2020 |
37: TWA 800 | Part 1
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On the night of July 17, 1996 a Boeing 747 headed to Paris experienced a sudden change of plans, as it suddenly plummeted to the ground, killing all 230 souls on board. It would take years for analysis to reveal a suspected cause of the crash, a cause that to this day remains in question.
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Oct 06, 2020 |
37: History Of Halloween
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It’s a day that many feels “Celebrates darkness”, to others, it’s a day of joy, costumes, candy, and fun. Just how dark of a side does Halloween have to it? That’s what we find out today, as we learn the history of Halloween on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Oct 01, 2020 |
37: Atlanta Child Murders | Dark Side of Wikipedia
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From 1979 to 1981 the city of Atlanta Georgia would experience an unsolved string of murders that would psychology rock its residents. Most notably because the victims of these crimes were children. 28 young souls in total would fall victim to the senseless acts that many to this day, remain a mystery. Today on the Dark Side of Wikipedia. The Atlanta Child Murders.
Get more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Sep 29, 2020 |
36: Robert Maxwell | The True Dark History
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The dark story of the Maxwell Family doesn't start with the allegations against Ghislaine Maxwell and her friend Jeffery Epstein. No, the lies, deceit, and shady practices of Ghislaine's father are where the real story began. As a prominent publisher and businessman, Robert Maxwell would create an empire, only to see it all crumble right before his death. Today the story of Robert Maxwell on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Sep 24, 2020 |
35: Marvin Heemeyer | Destroying A Town
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Life in a small town can be peaceful, noisy, or outright crazy. In the early 2000s Marvin Heemeyer, chose to turn the “old boys club” of his small town on its head, leading to his ultimate death. Today, we discuss the dark day Marvin Heemeyer snapped and took what he believed to be “justice” into his own hands.
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Sep 22, 2020 |
34: Minneapolis Bridge Collapse | The True Story
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If you have ever driven over a bridge, you may have wondered, just how safe is this bridge? The horror and answer were realized one fateful day in 2007 high above the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. As a bridge, thousands of travelers a day believed to be secure, collapsed, claiming the lives of many. Today the Minneapolis bridge collapse on the dark side of Wikipedia.
Learn more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Sep 17, 2020 |
33: Golden State Killer
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Obscene phone calls, strange letters, and taunting the innocent before he struck. These were some of the signs California residents had to become aware of in the late seventies and early eighties as they lived their lives feeling like sitting ducks knowing a killer was on the loose. In the end, more than 13 people would be dead and hundreds of others would be traumatized forever. This is the story of the Golden State Killer.
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Sep 15, 2020 |
33: 2011 Joplin Tornado | The True Story
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In the center of the United States sits an area known as “tornado alley”. An area that year after year, has been proven to be a hot spot for the formation of large and violent tornadoes. On the evening of May 22, 2011 a twister that was more than a mile wide dealt a direct blow to the city of Joplin Missouri, rendering its hospital nearly unusable, as hundreds of residents lie injured or dead in its wake.
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Sep 10, 2020 |
23: Halifax Explosion | The True Story
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What started out as a normal day in an otherwise normal northern town, would turn into anything but. As an incident involving two ships on the towns integral waterway would end up maiming and killing countless residents in the town after a massive explosion. This is the story of the Halifax Explosion.
Learn more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Sep 08, 2020 |
32: Robert Berdella | The True Story
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In the 1980’s residents of Kansas City had to endure the agony and torture of knowing a killer was on the loose. A killer who would kidnap, rape and torture men and enslave them weeks on end. Who was this evil monster, and what drove him to such depravity? Today we hear the true story of Robert Andrew Berdella Jr.
Find out more at http://www.darksideofwikipedia.com |
Sep 03, 2020 |
31: Oklahoma City Bombing | Part 2
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What was an otherwise “normal” spring day in downtown Oklahoma City, would very quickly turn into the worst day in the lives of many of its residents when a truck bomb was off at 9:02 am killing 168 people, including children in the Alfred P Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. What kind of hate did one have to have to senseless be driven to murder so man and cause so much destruction? That’s today on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Sep 01, 2020 |
30: Oklahoma City Bombing | Part 1
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What was an otherwise “normal” spring day in downtown Oklahoma City, would very quickly turn into the worst day in the lives of many of its residents when a truck bomb was off at 9:02 am killing 168 people, including children in the Alfred P Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. What kind of hate did one have to have to senseless be driven to murder so man and cause so much destruction? That’s today on the Dark Side of Wikipedia.
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Aug 27, 2020 |
30: Ghislaine Maxwell | Dark Allegations
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Was she just a friend of an unbelievably bad man, who’s path ended up going down a very dark road unknown to her? Or was she a willing participant in a child sex ring, running countless lives and threatening the reputation of some of the world's most elite and powerful men. Today we hear the story of Ghislaine Maxwell.
For more visit http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Aug 25, 2020 |
29: Richard Ramirez | The Night Stalker Story
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With a reputation and infamous title of “Night Stalker”, Richard Ramirez became an infamous name in 1980’s San Francisco. Over the course of reign of terror, many souls would forever be scared by his unrelenting taste for terror and murder. What drove this mad man to do what he did? That is what we discuss today on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Aug 20, 2020 |
28: 1994 Northridge Earthquake
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What was an otherwise peaceful winter day in the San Fernando Valley turned into chaos as the parts of California would begin to shake and the events of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake began to take shape? Buildings would be leveled, lives would be changed forever and a generation would get a first-hand look at the power that mother nature holds in its grasp, ready to strike at almost anytime. Today we revisit the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
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Aug 18, 2020 |
26: Innocence of Richard Jewell & The Olympic Park Bombing
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What should have been a peaceful celebration of sport during the Summer of 1996 in Atlanta turned into a nightmare witch hunt that would forever scar the name of an innocent security guard and alter the reputation of an institution. Today we look back at the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing and the story of Richard Jewell.
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Aug 13, 2020 |
27: Jeffrey Epstein Part 3 | The True Story
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A mysterious man that on the surface seemed to be close friends with many of the world's biggest figures. But where did this mysterious man come from? Where did he get all of his money and influence and why was he using it the way he was? Today we dive into part 3 of the Jeffrey Epstein story.
More at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Aug 11, 2020 |
26: Jeffrey Epstein Part 2 | The True Story
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Part 2: Jeffrey Epstein & Friends
A mysterious man that on the surface seemed to be close friends with many of the worlds biggest figures. But where did this mysterious man come from? Where did he get all of his money and influence and why was he using it the way he was? Today we dive into a three part episode of the story surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. See more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Aug 06, 2020 |
24: Jeffrey Epstein Part 1 | The True Story
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A mysterious man that on the surface seemed to be close friends with many of the worlds biggest figures. But where did this mysterious man come from? Where did he get all of his money and influence and why was he using it the way he was? Today we dive into a two part episode of the story surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.
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Aug 04, 2020 |
25: Death of Elisa Lam | The True Story
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Her disappearance has been the inspiration for movies and conspiracy theories. From what we know she was an unsuspecting college student attending classes in Vancouver when late one night, a mysterious security video would launch the last minutes of her life into one of the most talked-about modern mysteries of our time. This is the story of the mysterious death of Elisa Lamb.
Learn more at http://www.darkdsideofwiki.com |
Jul 30, 2020 |
32: Dupont de Ligonnès Murders?
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In the 1980’s residents of Kansas City had to endure the agony and torture of knowing a killer was on the loose. A killer who would kidnap, rape and torture men and enslave them weeks on end. Who was this evil monster, and what drove him to such depravity? Today we hear the true story of Robert Andrew Berdella Jr.
Get more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Jul 28, 2020 |
22: David Koresh | The True Story of The Waco Tragedy
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A man who claimed to be the “Final Prophet”, with the ability to convince droves to follow him and believe his teachings. In modern times, characters like this rarely pass through society in peace. David Koresh is no different. After gaining attention as a cult leader at his compound in Mount Carmel Center outside of Waco, his name would forever be cemented in the American zeitgeist. This is the story of David Koresh.
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Jul 22, 2020 |
21: Albert Fish | The Man Who Ate Children
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When you end up being known as “the Gray Man, the Werewolf of Wisteria, the Brooklyn Vampire, the Moon Maniac, and The Boogey Man”, chances are most people fear you. But what horrid crimes have you committed to gain this reputation? Today we hear the try of Albert Fish on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Jul 15, 2020 |
20: Jim Jones | Flavor-Aid vs Kool-Aid
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How could a man who started as a respected civil rights leader eventually be turned to the life of leading a cult to a mass suicide? A life of twists, turns, highs, lows and a disastrous end to not only his world, but the world of countless souls around him. This is the dark and very true story of Jim Jones on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Jul 08, 2020 |
19: Charles Cullen | Hospital Murderer
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When a patient is in the care of hospital staff, they expect safety and the best treatment possible. As we know, that is not always the case. Especially if you were in the care of Charles Edmund Cullen. Over the years, the dark mind of Charles would steal the lives of up to forty different patients in his care. How did he go on his death spree for so long and how did it all end or Charles Cullen?
Find more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Jul 01, 2020 |
18: Circus Tragedy | True Circus Disaster Stories
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What do you do when you’re in the business of bringing smiles to children, and you end up causing endless trauma and torment for your crew and the community you visit? Today on the dark side of Wikipedia, circus train disasters.
Find more at http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
Jun 24, 2020 |
17: The Dating Game Killer | The Rodney Alcala Story
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When police describe you as a “Killing machine” or compare you to “Ted Bundy”, you know that at some point you may have gone down the wrong path in life. Just how could an individual be so charming to lure so many girls to him, only to later take their lives. So cunning to be a contestant on the Dating Game during his spree? Today we hear the story of Rodney Alcala.
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Jun 17, 2020 |
16: Zodiac Killer | The True Story Of An Unsolved Murder
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In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s a killer terrorized northern California. Striking multiple young victims, both men and women. As authorities struggled to find his identity, the monster would taunt and torment the press, public and authorities through a series of letters. The murder would come to be known simply as The Zodiac Killer.
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Jun 10, 2020 |
15: Hotel Tragedy | MGM Grand Fire & Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
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Bustling hotels filled with guests excited for a holiday away from home. The hotels are opulent, the food and drinks are flowing, and then tragedy strikes. Today we examine two hotel tragedies that would forever change the lives of the thousands who would survive them. The Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse in Kansas city, and the MGM Grand Fire in Las Vegas, both today, on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Jun 03, 2020 |
14: USS Helena | Tragedy At Sea
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During WWII, the navy had to do their best with their weary fleet, repairing and returning ships to battle over and over during the 5-year war. This is the story the horrifying history of the ship that became known as the “fightinest ship”,the USS Helena. For more, visit http://www.darksideofwiki.com |
May 27, 2020 |
13: Oba Chandler | True Crime and Murder
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Was an unlicensed aluminum-siding contractor the villain behind the murder of a mother and her two daughters in summer 1989? The murder would leave the community baffled and the police searching for answers. In the end, the alleged killer would hold to his innocence until his final moments.
Today on the dark side of Wikipedia. The story of Oba Chandler. |
May 20, 2020 |
12: Steamboat Sultana | Tragedy On The Mississippi
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What do you do when your steamboat is only designed to carry 376 souls, yet you have 2,137 ticketed passengers waiting to board? A lesson in the dangers of overcrowding a dangerous vessel came to a head on the Mississippi River in April of 1865 when the Steamboat Sultana would take its final voyage, and many of the souls on board would take their final breaths. This is the story of The Steamboat Sultana.
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May 13, 2020 |
11: Elmer Wayne Henley | True Crime Stories
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What do you do when you discover a serial killer is on the loose?
Today we hear the story of the twisted evil human responsible for the Houston Mass Murders in which a minimum of 28 teenage boys and young men were abducted, tortured, raped and murdered. How did he get away with it for so long, and how did it all end. This is the story of Elmer Wayne Henley. Get more at http://darksideofwiki.com/2020/03/31/elmer-wayne-henley/ |
May 06, 2020 |
10: Ed Kemper Story | The Co-Ed Killer
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What do you do when everyone thought a man who murdered his family to be “better”... turns out to be anything buy. When he can outsmart the doctors and more importantly, his future victims? Leaving a trail of death, destruction and lives destroyed in his horrible. Wake. Today we hear the very dark, and true story of Ed Kemper.
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Apr 29, 2020 |
9: Jeffrey Dahmer Part 2 | Nightmare In Milwaukee
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This is the second part of the nightmare reality that was created by Jeffrey Sometimes the only way to describe the deplorable actions of a human being is by using the words evil. Jeffrey Dahmer Sometimes the only way to describe the deplorable actions of a human being is by using the words evil. Actions so twisted, so dark, so disturbing, the human mind can barely comprehend them actually taking place. Today we hear about these actions, through the story of terror reigned down on the city of Milwaukee Wisconsin at the hands of Jeffrey Dahmer.
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Apr 22, 2020 |
8: Jeffrey Dahmer | Part 1
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Jeffery Dahmer Sometimes the only way to describe the deplorable actions of a human being is by using the words evil. Actions so twisted, so dark, so disturbing, the human mind can barely comprehend them actually taking place. Today we hear about these actions, through the story of terror reigned down on the city of Milwaukee Wisconsin at the hands of Jeffery Dahmer.
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Apr 15, 2020 |
7: General Slocum Disaster | Disaster At Sea
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A relaxing steamboat ride to a church picnic turns into pandemonium as the boat catches fire and begins to sink. All you have to do is put on your lifejacket and jump. Imagine the terror of witnessing those who jumped, being dragged to their death by the very life jacket that worn to save them. This is the story of the General Slocum disaster.
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Apr 08, 2020 |
6: Amelia Dyer | The Baby Farm Killer
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During the Victorian era, it was not uncommon for mothers to die during childbirth, or for illegitimate babies to be given up preserving the mother’s reputation, leaving droves of newborns in need of care. Can you imagine anyone better suited to care for motherless newborns than a kindly old grandmother? But something seems amiss when the babies begin to vanish in her care. This is the story of Amelia Dyer.
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Apr 01, 2020 |
5: Richard Speck | The Chicago Nurse Killer
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In 1966 residents of south Chicago were traumatized by a deviant who was found to have systematically tortured, raped, and murdered his victims. What was the story of this bizarre and horrendous murderer? What drove him to such madness? And how was he caught and punished for his crimes? Today we explore the story of Richard Speck on The Dark Side of Wikipedia.
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Mar 24, 2020 |
4: Ronald Defeo and The Amityville Murders | The Story Behind The Amityville Horror
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Ronald Defeo and The Amityville Murders What really happened the night of November 13th, 1974, in the quaint village of Amityville New York? Facts show that a young man took the lives of his six family members before surrendering to the police. What drove him to commit such a hanus crime? Was he the only one involved? Was there something darker at play than just a demented human will to kill? And were the allegations of the house being haunted really a True Story?
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Mar 24, 2020 |
3: New London School Explosion
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New London School Explosion Natural gas is oftentimes called the silent killer. One spring Day in 1937, the residents of New London Texas would discover this fact all to well, as the school their children attend would instantly burst into flames while packed with students and faculty. This tragedy would leave a permanent scar on the town, and bring a heightened awareness of natural gas PAID FOR WITH THEIR LIVES.
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Mar 24, 2020 |
2: The BTK Killer | The Dennis Raider Story
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For nearly two decades, a killer known only as BTK (Dennis Raider) would terrorize Wichita Kansas. Causing neighbors to question neighbors, friends to suspect the worst in those they trusted and would create an atmosphere of fear as citizens wondered who would be the next victim and why? Then the mysterious killer would disappear, REMERGING nearly 15 years later. Would he strike again? Or would he make a critical misstep, revealing his identity?
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Mar 24, 2020 |
1: Ed Gein | The True Story of The Wisconsin Butcher
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The small northern town of Plainfield, Wisconsin is not the setting one would suspect for one of the most ghoulish killers in American History. However, over several fateful days, the innocent residents of this quaint little town would find themselves on the wrong side of a disturbing monster, who would turn their lives upside down, and their bodies… inside out. This is the story of Ed Gein.
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Mar 24, 2020 |