Rogue Darkness
Welcome to Rogue Darkness! Let’s talk about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have lead many to do unthinkable crimes. From cults and ritualistic killings, to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown, let’s explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time!
Episodes
XCV: The Curse of the Changeling: The Death of Michael Leahy
In 1826, the Irish countryside was shaken by the tragic death of Michael Leahy — a young boy believed by his family to have been taken by the fairies and replaced with a changeling. Accusations of witchcraft, folklore, and superstition coll…
XCIV: Satanic Panic: The McMartin Preschool Trial
The McMartin Preschool Allegations became one of the most infamous cases of the 1980s, sparking nationwide hysteria during the height of the “Satanic Panic.” What began as a single accusation quickly spiraled into years of courtroom battles…
XCIII: The Mysterious Murder of Kirsty Bentley — A Chilling Unsolved Case
On New Year’s Eve, 1998, 15-year-old Kirsty Bentley went out to walk her beloved dog Abby in Ashburton, New Zealand. Hours later, Abby was found tied to a tree near the river — but Kirsty had vanished without a trace. Days later, her body w…
XCII: Spirits In The Walls | Illinois’ Most Haunted Home – The Stickney Mansion
Step inside the eerie halls of the Stickney Mansion in Bull Valley, Illinois — a home designed with strange architectural choices meant to keep away spirits… yet somehow became a magnet for paranormal activity. From ghostly encounters to it…
XCI: The Creepiest Questions Ever Asked to AI & ChatGPT’s Shocking Answers
In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, I challenge ChatGPT with some of the creepiest yes or no questions ever asked—and the answers will leave you unsettled. What starts as a simple yes or no quickly turns into eerie elaborations, str…
XC: Leonarda Cianciulli – The Soapmaker of Correggio | Cannibalism, Murder & Dark Alchemy
In the quiet Italian town of Correggio during the 1930s, a seemingly kindhearted woman named Leonarda Cianciulli gained a reputation as a devoted mother and trusted neighbor. But beneath her hospitable façade lurked a sinister obsession—one…
LXXXIX: Astrology Influencer’s Fatal Spiral — Danielle Johnson’s Eclipse Day Tragedy
On April 8th, 2024 — the day of a rare solar eclipse — Los Angeles was rocked by a chain of events that defied belief. Danielle Johnson, known online as astrology influencer Danielle Ayoka, spiraled into a morning of shocking violence that …
LXXXVIII: Whispers in the Snow | The Hinterkaifeck Murders
On a snowy night in 1922, an isolated Bavarian farmstead became the scene of one of Germany’s most chilling unsolved mass murders. The Gruber family, along with their maid, was found brutally slaughtered — their bodies stacked in the barn u…
LXXXVII: Gospel Written in Blood | The Cross Maniac - Dyonathan Celestrino
In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, we delve into one of Brazil’s most haunting true crime cases—the story of Dyonathan Celestrino, infamously dubbed The Cross Maniac. At just 16 years old, Dyonathan orchestrated a brutal triple mur…
LXXXVI: Witch Marked - The Tragic Death of Kristy Bamu
In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, we unravel the tragic and disturbing case of Kristy Bamu—a 15-year-old boy who was tortured and murdered by his own family after being accused of witchcraft during a holiday visit in 2010. Accused…
LXXXV: Kiss of Death - The Mysterious Death of Christopher Case
A Seattle man dies alone in a room of crucifixes, candles, and salt. Days earlier, he claimed a woman cursed him. Was it madness… or something far darker? Dive into the eerie death of Christopher Case. 🎙️Tune in as we dig deep into one of …
LXXXIV: Echoes in the Woods | Mimics & the Fae
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into eerie Appalachian lore, where the topic of mimics lurk, captivating unsuspecting hikers and trail walkers within its forests. Tune in to hear about an unsettling dream I …
LXXXIII: The Devil of Kerpen - Christman Gnipperteinga
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the terrifying tale of Christman Gnipperteinga, a serial killer whose story is still debated by scholars of being fabricated to scare children into staying safe when alon…
LXXXII: The Casket Girls of the Ursuline Convent
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the eerie tale of “The Casket Girls of Ursuline Convent”. Some say they were otherworldly vampires that fed on the unsuspecting people of New Orleans, while others claim …
LXXXI: A Changeling Murder - Bridget Cleary
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the sickening and heartbreaking case of Bridget Cleary, a woman from Ireland who was brutally murdered by her family, under the presumption that she was a changeling fair…
LXXX: Sachiko Eto - The Drumstick Killer
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the horrifying case of Sachiko Eto, notoriously dubbed as “The Drumstick Killer”, who was the head of a cult in Japan and ruthlessly killed some of its members with the u…
LXXIX: Ouija Board Tales
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into 3 tales involving Ouija boards! When playing around with Ouija boards leads to some unforgettable experiences, you know I want to talk about it!Sources:I. https://www.rd.…
Feed Takeover ft. California True Crime - The San Jose Halloween Murders
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we have another feed takeover by the California True Crime podcast! Check them out, wherever you listen to podcasts! This episode contains topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. L…
Darkcast Network Presents: CRUEL SUMMER - Part II
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! Several of the podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of dark tales and horrifying crimes, all that have occurred or have been said to take place during t…
Darkcast Network Presents: CRUEL SUMMER - Part I
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! Several of the podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of dark tales and horrifying crimes, all that have occurred or have been said to take place during t…
LXXVIII: The Salem Witch Trials
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be covering the horrific crimes that occurred during the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and 1693. This episode contains topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener …
LXXVII: The Vallecas Case - Hauntings & A Mysterious Death
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the horrifying case of the Vallecas Haunting and the still unsolved death of Estefania Gutierrez Lazaro. When dabbling in the unknown and use of a Ouija board leads to p…
LXXVI: The Pizzagate Conspiracy ft. The Hush Hush Society Conspiracy Hour
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode, I, along with a special guest, the guys from The Hush Hush Conspiracy Hour Podcast, discuss the eerie conspiracy called “Pizzagate”. This episode contains discussions surrounding immensely …
LXXV: The Vampire King Cult
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be covering the horrific crimes of Marcus Wesson and his “vampire cult”. Marcus repeatedly brainwashed and abused his family members, fathering a mass amount of children from his own bl…
Rogue Tales I: The Little People’s Village
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode, we’ll be beginning a new segment that I will include periodically, called Rogue Tales, where I discuss eerie tales, lore, myths, and urban legends that include, or are based on, crimes. Join …
LXXIV: The Vampire of Barcelona - Enriqueta Marti
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be covering the grim case Enriqueta Marti, the infamous Spanish serial killer who used the bodies of child victims to cure the illnesses of her wealthy clients… Sources:https://en.m.wiki…
LXXIII: The Artist in the Asylum - Richard Dadd
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be covering the odd case of Richard Dadd, a promising artist whose mental illness overcame him, leading to the unfortunate loss of life… Sources:https://headstuff.org/culture/...https://…
Feed Takeover ft. Scottish Murders - The Murder of Josephine Ogilvie
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In honor of my birthday week, for this episode we’ll be voyaging over to Scottish Murders podcast as host Dawn discusses the heartbreaking case of the brutal murder of sister Josephine Ogilvie… Check out Scot…
Valentine’s Special Part II: Not So Sweet Sweehearts - Spooky Tales
Happy Valentines Day my friends! Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! Several of the podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of spooky tales, just in time for the annual day of love! Join us …
Valentine’s Special Part I: Not So Sweet Sweehearts - True Crime
It’s almost Valentines Day my friends! Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! Several of the podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of dark tales, just in time for the annual day of love! Join…
LXXII: Demonic Possession & Blood Drinking - The Grim Murder of David Cardenas
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be covering the grim murder of a young boy named David Cardenas, and how his murderer, Pablo Vasquez, claimed that instead of his actions being brought on by a horrific mixture of mental…
LXXI: The Wicked Witch of Monroe - Hanna Cranna
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the eerie case of the infamous “Wicked Witch of Monroe”, Hanna Cranna, whose powers were said to bring fear into the hearts of many within the small Connecticut town… Sou…
LXX: The Mysteries of Bohemian Grove
WARNING: This episode contains content that may not be suitable for some listeners, including presumed ritualistic human sacrifices, conspiracy theories, kidnappings, child exploitation and trafficking, and sexual deviancy including prostit…
Yuletide Tales: Part II - The Nice List
Seasons Greetings my friends and welcome back to Rogue Darkness! I, along with many of the other podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of dark tales, just in time for the holidays!Join…
Yuletide Tales: Part I -The Naughty List
Seasons Greetings my friends and welcome back to Rogue Darkness! I, along with many of the other podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of dark tales, just in time for the holidays! Joi…
LXIX: Chen Tao - The “True Way” Doomsday Cult
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the case of Chen Tao, also known as the True Way Cult, lead by a man named Hon-Ming Chen, who believed the great tribulation would come to destroy humanity back in the 19…
LXVIII: The Greenbrier Ghost - Zona Heaster Shue
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the eerie, and very much debated case of the murder of Zona Heaster Shue, more commonly known as The Greenbrier Ghost…Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Gho…
Horrifying Thanksgiving Tales ft. Autumn’s Oddities & Octoberpod
Happy Thanksgiving my friends and welcome back to Rogue Darkness! I’m so thankful for each and every one of you! 🦃🖤For Thanksgiving, I wanted to give thanks to the Darkcast Network and shine the light on two amazing, fellow Darkcast pods,…
LXVII: Doctor Death - Harold Shipman
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the terrifying case of a killer doctor, Harold Shipman, who will forever be dubbed as “Doctor Death”…Sources: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/doctors/oath_modern.html#:~:te…
Darkcast Network Halloween Sleepover Special
Happy Halloween my friends and welcome back to Rogue Darkness! The podcasts of the Darkcast Network teamed up to bring you this amazing collaboration of horrifyingly awesome spooky, eerie, and dark tales, from paranormal encounters and cam…