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The Spooky Darlings

Jeannette, Emily, Hayley

Three sisters. Endless creepy stories. The Spooky Darlings explores true crime, the paranormal, and all things bizarre—from lighthearted hauntings to the darkest of deep dives, If it"s creepy, strange, or just too intriguing to ignore, we"re talking about it.

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#11: Christopher Wilder- The Beauty Queen Killer Pt. 1

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2025/08/26

Before the headlines, before the manhunt—Christopher Wilder was a charming playboy with a dark obsession. In Part 1 of The Beauty Queen Killer, we uncover the early life and twisted beginnings of a predator hiding in plain sight. Sources: "A Rage to Kill" by Ann Rule "The Snapshot Killer" by Duncan McNab Wikipedia Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@g...

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Cryptid Crawl: #3- Arizona! The Aswang, The The...

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2025/08/22

Pack your bags—It's time for another Cryptid Crawl! In this third installment, we're headed to Arizona, where desert caves and pine forests hide creatures you won't soon forget. From the vampiric Aswang, to the towering Mogollon Monster, to the gigantic Thunderbird, we're exploring legends that are as eerie as they are memorable. Grab your flashlight and join us as we unravel Arizona's most chilling Cryptid tales. Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a cr...

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#10: Lady Bird Lake: A Nightmare on Rainey Street

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2025/08/19

In Austin, Texas, a troubling pattern has emerged — dozens of men found dead in or near Lady Bird Lake, many last seen along Rainey Street’s bustling nightlife district. Locals whisper about a possible predator stalking the area, dubbing him the “Rainey Street Ripper.” In this episode of The Spooky Darlings, we dive deep into the chilling timeline, the theories of drugging and robbery, and the unanswered questions that haunt the city. Is it coincidental accidents, a calculated killer, or some...

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FUF (Follow-Up Friday) 3: Mail, Murder, and Maritime...

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2025/08/15

The Spooky Darlings revisit the Wanda Beach Murders, read some listener emails, talk about ocean-themed horrors including Amy Bradley, and share the week’s weirdest headlines. Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram and TikTok @thespookydarlingspodcast for more!

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#9: Adrift in the Atlantic: Steven Callahan’s 76 days...

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2025/08/12

Send us a text A shipwreck. Seventy-six days alone. Sharks circled, shadows lurked, and the Atlantic seemed hungry. Listen along as Hayley shares the harrowing survival story of Steven Callahan—adrift with nothing but a fragile raft, sheer grit, and a few meager supplies between him and the deep. Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram @thesp...

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Cryptid Crawl: #2 - Alaska! Snow, Shivers, and Shape...

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2025/08/08

Send us a text Bundle up! In this episode, The Spooky Darlings brave Alaska's terrifying tundra to meet the shape-shifting Kushtaka, the stealthy hairless Keelut, and the mischievous but sometimes helpful little people called Ircenrraat. Grab your coffee or cocoa, and light that fire! It might be summer, but in these stories from the Last Frontier, you will be chilled to the bone! Sources: r/TrueScaryStories (Reddit) Mythlok.com Wikipedia Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If ...

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#8: The Wanda Beach Murders, 1965: The Girls Who...

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2025/08/05

Send us a text On a summer day in 1965, two 15-year-old best friends went for a walk in the dunes along Wanda Beach in New South Wales, Australia—and never returned. What followed remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Australian history. In this episode, The Spooky Darlings examine the timeline of events leading up to the girls' disappearance, the discovery of their bodies, and the early days of the investigation. We explore the suspects, the theories, and the lingeri...

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Follow-Up Friday 2: Paranoia, Perps, and Pervs.

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2025/08/01

Send us a text This week on Follow-Up Friday, The Spooky Darlings revisit the paranoia-packed world of gang-stalking through the eyes of a listener, and dive head first into the weirdest corners of true crime and current events. We cover the victim impact statements from the Idaho 4 murders, report on a cold-case being solved (thanks, DNA!) and discuss a serial offender with a super strange and creepy fixation. Sources: Tiktok: Crimetimeteatime, Court TV, NewsNation DNASolves.com- Aft...

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Claw and Order: The Story of Lobster Boy

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2025/07/29

Send us a text Ladies and gentlemen, step right up for a twisted tale of family, fame, and fatal consequences. In this episode, Hayley dives into the chilling story of Grady Stiles Jr., aka Lobster Boy— a sideshow performer whose charming stage persona hid a disturbing truth backstage, and back home. Join us as we explore the dark history of a man who terrorized those he should have protected, and the trail of trauma and blood he left behind. Sources: Wikipedeia Last Podcast on th...

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Cryptid Crawl: #1—Alabama! Don't Hug Molly

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2025/07/25

Send us a text We are kicking off our new bonus series: Cryptid Crawl - A state-by-state trek through America's creepiest creatures. First stop: Alabama! Come and get a hug from Hugging Molly; See if you can catch a glimpse of The Alabama White Thang; and go back in time to a week where an entire town was haunted by The Wolf Woman of Mobile. Creepy legends, red eyes and deadly embraces await! Join the crawl, if you dare! Sources: Reddit:r/Cryptozoolog...

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Gang Stalking: The Conspiracy that Follows You Home

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2025/07/22

Send us a text Is it paranoia? Or just Tuesdays? In today's episode, The Spooky Darlings dive into the bizarre and disturbing world of targeted individuals: people who believe they are being followed, monitored, harassed, and manipulated by an organized group. (Not your HOA!) Join us as we discuss real stories of gang stalking, the feeling that somebody is always watching, and how easy is to spiral when you're already a little spooky. Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you ...

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Follow-Up Friday: The First Freaky Four

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2025/07/18

Welcome to our first Follow-Up-Friday, where the veil is thin, and so is our research. In this episode we're revisiting our first four episodes with corrections, confessions, and to answer listener questions—and maybe summon a few facts we we forgot to mention the first time around. Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us at thespookydarlings@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram @thespookydarlings...

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It's a Harpe Knock Life! America's First Serial...

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2025/07/15

Before Ted Bundy, there were these idiots! Saddle up for sibling slayings as we dive into the world of Mickey and Wiley Harpe, two killer brothers who tore through the American frontier in the late 1700s. Join The Spooky Darlings as Hayley takes us through the Harpe's spree of violence from Kentucky to Tennessee. Part outlaws, part serial killers—these brazen brothers brought the drama AND the trauma! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool st...

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54:33

The Devil Monkey Made Me Do It.

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2025/07/08

In this potpourri of the paranormal and the peculiar, each Spooky Darling brings something strange to the table. We dive into the curious background stories behind famous songs (What's the Frequency Kenneth, Nothing Compares 2U, Smoke on the Water), explore the concept of an Egregore, and catch a glimpse of the elusive Appalachian Devil Monkey. It's a delightfully dreary mix of music, mind and monster. Sources: blueridgeoutdoors.com Wikipedia spookyapplachia.com Hubpages.com Itsmth.fand...

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Edgefield McMenamins: Oregon's Most Haunted Hotel?

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2025/07/04

In this episode of The Spooky Darlings, we check into one of Oregon's most haunted hotels—Edgefield McMenamins. From the property's eerie history to ghostly guest encounters, we uncover the spirits that haunt this majestic building, and read the firsthand accounts recorded in the hotel's own ghost logs. Sources: portlandghosts.com Ghost Logs of McMenamins Edgefield Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to share email us ...

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33:54

Phrogging!

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2025/07/03

Strange noises, food disappearing, the feeling that you are not alone...This week on The Spooky Darlings, we are creeping into the eerie world of phrogging—the terrifying real life phenomenon of people secretly living in someone else's house. From attics to crawlspaces, we're sharing unsettling stories and true cases that will have you checking every closet. Sources: dictionary.com lifehacker.com Wikipedia joeturnerbooks.com Oxygen.com allthatsinteresting.com Thanks for listening to The Spook...

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Shadow People and The Hat Man

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2025/07/03

They lurk at the edge of your vision, and peer into your doorway just as you are drifting off to sleep. Join The Spooky Darlings as we explore the unsettling world of shadow people and the infamous Hat Man— and give you a good reason to sleep with a nightlight. Sources: The Editors of "The Science Spirits" , "Ghost Hunting: The Science of Sprits" 12/10/21 Reddit: r/Paranormal, users Amazing_Fall8321, Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings! If you have a creepy, strange, or co...

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