Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

The Alaskan Hotel has stood in Juneau since 1913, and the guests who ask for Room 315 by name do not always stay the night.

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlaskanHotel

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4r83875s

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Alaskan Triangle is already known for strange and bizarre activity – so it should be no surprise that a hotel located in the triangle might experience a few bumps in the night. (Alaskan Hotel) *** After picking up a sex worker to assault and murder, a serial killer made the mistake of underestimating the determination of his victim to stay alive… and lost his own life in the process. (The Hooker Who Stopped a Serial Killer) *** Chucky the doll isn’t real. Neither were any of the dolls that came to life on shows like “The Twilight Zone” and “Outer Limits” – but that doesn’t mean real haunted dolls don’t exist, and it’s not just “Annabelle” and “Robert” on the list. (When Haunted Dolls Attack) *** Ilse Koch was a female concentration camp guard and she was so ruthless and evil even the Na*is had her arrested. (Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald) *** They reside atop dizzying heights and are often unnoticed by human eyes but ever watchful of our movements. They have 'observed' us for centuries. We’ll look at the history and purpose of gargoyles and grotesques. (In The Protection of Gargoyles) *** Outside of Washington, D.C. lies an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past. We’ll look at the history and horrors of Forest Haven Mental Asylum. (The Afflictions Of Forest Haven Asylum)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:55.557 = Show Open
00:03:02.648 = The Alaskan Hotel
00:14:35.519 = The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer ***
00:21:01.261 = When Haunted Dolls Attack
00:42:30.032 = Ilse Koch, The Witch Of Buchenwald ***
00:53:50.963 = In The Protection of Gargoyles
01:00:45.633 = The Afflictions of Forest Haven Asylum ***
01:08:04.727 = Show Close
01:09:07.770 = SONG: “Don’t Knock On The Glass Of That Doll” by Crossroads Haint:https://weirddarkness.com/music
01:14:36.912 = Bloopers
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
SONG: “Don’t Knock On The Glass Of That Doll” by Crossroads Haint: https://weirddarkness.com/music
“The Demonic Haunting of the Alaskan Hotel” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8w47e9
“The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer” by Roger Kim for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ffhcv4n
“Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald” by Laura Allen for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yr3a4dvy
“In The Protection of Gargoyles” by Angela Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3j94t765
“The Afflictions Of Forest Haven Asylum” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34p6fe79
“When Haunted Dolls Attack” by MD Bastek for Horror Obsessive: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuhxk6
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: March, 2022

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In colonial Massachusetts, a dying woman made her husband lock her gowns and jewels in an attic trunk and swear that her sister would never open it – a promise Henry James turned into one of the coldest ghost stories he ever wrote.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Locked Trunk” (July 21, 1978) ***WD
00:46:18.627 = Quiet Please, “Shadow Of The Wings” (April 17, 1949) ***WD
01:15:10.049 = Radio City Playhouse, “Wine Of Ora Paula” (December 18, 1949) ***WD
01:43:14.151 = Isn’t It Crime, “Speaking Of Murder” (December 14, 1945)
02:12:06.344 = Sam Spade, “The Rushlight Diamond Caper” (July 04, 1948) ***WD
02:39:41.697 = The Sealed Book, “Design For Death” (June 03, 1945)
03:09:05.253 = The Shadow, “A Pass To Death” (February 06, 1944) ***WD
03:37:48.563 = Sleep No More, “Homecoming And Aunt Cassie” (April 17, 1957) ***WD
04:06:34.356 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “Eat Your Heart Out” (October 20, 2007)
04:20:24.502 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD
04:33:21.990 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Man Who Knew Everything” (March 20, 1945) ***WD
04:45:31.119 = Strange, “Captain Robinson” (1955)
04:59:16.313 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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A collector of rare books finds a shop hidden among the side streets where every shelf stands empty except for one table of leather volumes about murder, and the old proprietor keeps his best one on a back shelf – untitled, buckled shut, and handwritten in a script that changes from section to section.

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-ancienttome

SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Acts of Vengeance” by G.L. Bouwman: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/392b52sh

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Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: August 25, 2026

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Across five decades and three continents, killers have handed police the same explanation for the bodies they left behind – a demon made them do it. Can demonic possession be blamed for murder, or is it just the ultimate excuse for the inexcusable?

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DevilInTheMirror

READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pumw8

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From serial killers to seemingly ordinary individuals, a chilling phenomenon emerges as criminals claim demonic possession drove them to commit unspeakable acts. These disturbing cases, spanning decades and continents, blur the lines between evil and the supernatural, leaving us questioning the true nature of their heinous crimes. From the infamous Son of Sam to a father who claimed demonic voices compelled him to murder his own child, we’ll explore some of these cases and let you decide if the devil made them do it. (Demonic Crimes) *** The Rose family lived comfortably in the picturesque Pleasant Valley in the late 1800s. However, oldest daughter Ceely's unrequited love for a neighbor boy led to a series of chilling events. Her obsession turned deadly, leading not only to death, but to a ghostly presence as well. (Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose) *** In the wild era of the 1920s and 1930s, organized crime flourished in the United States, with hitmen like the mysterious "Buster from Chicago" making a name for themselves. Known for his ruthless efficiency and chilling calm, Buster was responsible for many high-profile mob hits during the violent Castellammarese War. But who was Buster? (The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago) *** In July 1993, 26-year-old Kristin Ann set out for her morning jog, but her run ended in a horrifying, fatal attack. The shocking crime has left her grieving family and community outraged and seeking justice. (The Murder of Kristin Ann) *** Imagine falling asleep on your usual train ride home, only to wake up at a mysterious, strikingly-white colored station with no way to leave. You encounter a strange child-like figure who warns you that this place is "one step before death." This is the eerie reality of Hitsuka Station, a ghostly train stop in Japan that traps unsuspecting passengers. (The Haunting of Hitsuka Station)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:35.737 = Show Open
00:04:36.680 = Demonic Crimes
00:30:42.697 = Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose ***
00:37:45.972 = The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago
00:44:25.478 = The Haunting of Hitsuka Station
00:51:04.794 = The Murder of Kristin Ann ***
00:57:52.235 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose” source: Anomalien.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9684ce
“The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago” source: Bipin Dimri at HistoricMysteries.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfupk
“The Murder of Kristin Ann” source: Robert Waters at KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.blogspot.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9s5d5h
“The Haunting Of Hitsuka Station” source: TheGhostInMyMachine.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmcauh
“Demonic Crimes” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc66dun2; Benjamin Welton at ListVerse.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44sy8rrw; Austin Harvey at AllThatsInteresting.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/244y234v; KPIC News 4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96nsb7
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
Originally aired: March 15, 2024
LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

An old television set starts picking up broadcasts from years that haven't happened yet, and what the couple watching sees convinces them that some futures are worth killing to prevent.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Further You Go, The Less You Know” (July 20, 1978) ***WD
00:44:53.980 = CBC Nightfall, “Future Fear” (August 15, 1980) ***WD
01:09:30.588 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
01:31:33.891 = Obsession, “The Peacock Screen” (February 25, 1951)
01:54:31.492 = Origin of Superstition, “Whistling In The Dressing Room” (1935)
02:08:31.407 = Pat Novak For Hire, “Sam Tolliver” (April 09, 1949)
02:37:47.861 = Peril, “Showdown” (1953) ***WD
03:03:59.094 = Mystery Playhouse, “Yours Truly, Jack The Ripper” (February 27, 1945)
03:32:00.687 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Needs An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD
03:58:35.619 = Price of Fear, “The Ninth Removal” (April 20, 1974)
04:27:06.867 = Ellery Queen, “Nikki Reporter – Suspect” (March 05, 1947) ***WD
04:52:45.869 = Strange Adventure, “Death Wears Spurs” (1945) ***WD
04:56:02.016 = Tales of the Frightened, “Call at Midnight” (1957)
05:00:48.213 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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