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Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places

Dark City Productions

Every place has a shadow, every shadow a story. Join us, dark tourists, as we uncover the hidden true crimes, scandals, and hauntings lurking in hotspots and forgotten stops. We dive deep into the research and spill the historical tea with dark humor. No tourist fluff, no sanitized versions. Just the real and sometimes terrifying truths that will surprise even the locals.Season 2: Phoenix is now streaming, with occasional detours to cities and towns with stories too good to wait.Hit follow or

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Behind the Story: Dark City on L.A. Not So...

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2025/09/23

While you’re waiting for the next episode, check out Leah's conversation with forensic psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott on their podcast L.A. Not So Confidential. We talk about the origins of Dark City, the importance of research in historical true crime storytelling, and revisit classic cases like Lizzie Borden and Winnie Ruth Judd. You can listen to Episode 215 Behind the Couch: Getting the Story Right with Dark City Podcast here. L.A. Not So Confidential is a true crime and forensic...

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Rebroadcast | HISTORY, LORE & HAUNTINGS: Griffith Park

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2025/09/10

This is a rebroadcast of our Griffith Park episode, highlighted during the live show with L.A. Not So Confidential, dropping on their feed on September 17th! Link: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/episodes. A wild mountain lion, the disembodied roar of a tiger, and a serial killer bear, oh my! And that’s just the wildlife of Griffith Park. It’s known for the Hollywood sign, its world-class observatory, countless places to hike or relax. Not so much for its long shady histor...

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40. Haunted: The Borden Murders Part 2

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2025/08/26

Fall River, MA | Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered in their own home. The weapon was never found, no one saw it happen, and suspicion quickly centered on Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. Here, the threads of resentment, money, a burned dress, and a failed attempt to buy prussic acid point suspicion at Lizzie. More than a century later, the question still lingers: was she guilty, or did history get it wrong? Special thanks to Megan Alves, staff at the Lizzie Borden House, for sharing her expertis...

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39. HAUNTED: Phoenix’s Palace of Stories and Secrets

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2025/08/15

Phoenix, AZ | The Orpheum Theatre has endured every challenge history put in its path, and so have the spirits of those who once filled its halls. From vaudeville spectacles and Hollywood premieres to decades of neglect and a $14.5 million restoration, the Orpheum has been the stage for both Phoenix’s triumphs and its growing pains. Today it dazzles with cutting-edge technology, but its most unforgettable performances may come from the ghosts who never left. Follow us for episode photos and ...

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38. HAUNTED LEGACY: The Lizzie Borden House Pt 1

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2025/07/31

Fall River, MA | We stayed overnight in the Lizzie Borden House to see for ourselves if the many accounts of paranormal activity were real. We’ll just say it wasn’t exactly uneventful. In this haunted detour from Phoenix, we dive into the ghost stories surrounding the infamous ax murders and uncover a relatively unknown tragedy in the Borden family that happened right next door, and is likely fueling the paranormal activity at the Borden house. Lipton soup, phantom bells, and child spir...

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37. INFAMOUS: The Trunk Murders Pt 2

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2025/07/11

Phoenix, AZ | We dive into conflicting confessions, courtroom chaos, and the question that won’t die: Did Winnie Ruth Judd act alone? Or was “Happy Jack” Halloran neck-deep in the horror? From drainpipe letters to marionette films, this story only gets weirder. Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcitypod 🪡 Threads: threads.net/@darkcitypod 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod 🦋 Bluesky: darkcitypodcast.bsky.social 🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@darkci...

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36. INFAMOUS: The Trunk Murders Pt 1

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2025/06/26

Phoenix, AZ | Three bold, trailblazing women share a quiet Phoenix duplex, until one boards a train to Los Angeles with the other two dead and hidden in her luggage. In 1931, Phoenix was a little-known desert town of 50,000, but this brutal, baffling case put it on the map and continues to raise questions nearly a century later. Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcitypod 🪡 Threads: threads.net/@darkcitypod 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod...

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35. VANISHED: The Desert Town That Watches Back

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2025/06/02

Carver, Arizona | It wasn’t on the map. Then it was. This desert mystery begins in 1983 with a park ranger’s call that was quietly buried. The story only gets weirder from there. Audio Attribution: Mysterious flute.mp3 by Almusic34 is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License Record scratch sound by kwahmah_02, via Freesound.org. The Witch and the Snitch by Dor Ben Lulu, Amitai Mann Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcitypod 🪡 Threads...

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Dark Detour Ahead: Start Here Before Phoenix

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2025/05/30

Before we hit the heat of Phoenix…. Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcity.podcast 🪡 Threads: threads.net/@darkcity.podcast 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod 🦋 Bluesky: darkcitypodcast.bsky.social 🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@darkcitypod 🌎 Website: www.darkcitypodcast.com ✉️ Email: info@darkcitypodcast.com Background Music: The Witch and the Snitch by Dor Ben Lulu, Amitai Mann Have ideas or suggestion? We would love to hear f...

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Ep 34 HIDDEN HISTORY: Wrensmoor Castle’s Secrets and...

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2025/04/10

Famed music producer Phil Spector‘s enraged reaction stunned police when they showed up to his castle to find actress Lana Clarkson dead in his foyer. But even more shocking was the story Phil Spector and his defense team told at his murder trial, especially when compared to the forensic evidence. Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcitypod 🪡 Threads: threads.net/@darkcitypod 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod 🦋 Bluesky: darkcitypodcast.bsky...

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Ep 33 HIDDEN HISTORY: Wrensmoor Castle’s Secrets and...

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2025/04/04

What’s the story behind Alhambra’s castle on the hill? Wrensmoor Castle stands like a relic from another era, modeled after the grand châteaus of the Pyrenees, the homeland of its original builder, Sylvester Dupuy. But beyond its stately facade lies a history marked by wealth, decline, and even murder. From hidden passages to a séance room, the castle has seen it all—including the downfall of legendary music producer Phil Spector, who once called it home. This episode’s topic was chosen by t...

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Ep 32 HAUNTED: The Island that Terrifies J.D. Barker...

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2025/03/19

Wood Island is so haunted, even bestselling horror writer J.D. Barker won’t stay the night - and he’s here to share how its chilling history inspired his upcoming book, Something I Keep Upstairs. Just as the Stanley Hotel inspired Stephen King’s The Shining (and J.D. shares a terrifying story from his own stay there!), Wood Island’s dark past—plagued by disease, starvation, vanished bodies, and eerie paranormal activity—laid the foundation for his latest novel. Most chilling is J....

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Ep 31 UNSOLVED: A Tragic Murder and A Missing Diary -...

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2025/03/04

What did Christa Helm know that got her killed? Or was she the victim of a jealous rage? On February 12, 1977, Christa was brutally stabbed to death in a quiet West Hollywood neighborhood. The night she was murdered, she carried a personal diary filled with high-profile names, secrets, and scandals—one that mysteriously vanished and has never been found. Decades later, her killer remains unknown. The eerie coincidences surrounding her death are just as numerous as the people who may have had ...

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Ep 30 CORRUPTION: You Can Fight City Hall –...

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2025/02/17

How does a cafeteria owner in 1930s Los Angeles, dedicated to providing affordable meals for all, become the driving force behind exposing and dismantling corruption? Today we are joined by Robert Petersen, host of the podcast The Hidden History of Los Angeles, to talk about Clifford Clinton—a man who took on the city’s power structure and won, but whose own personal life tells a far more complicated story. You can check out Robert’s podcast The Hidden History of Los Angeles at podcasts.apple...

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Ep 29 HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS: The Fallen Star & The...

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2025/02/01

Was Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle a scapegoat or a villain? Did George Reeves take his own life, or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode, we dive into two of Hollywood’s most infamous tragedies—Arbuckle’s scandalous trial that destroyed his career and Reeves’ mysterious death that still fuels conspiracy theories. Decades apart, both cases captivated the public and left behind more questions than answers. And even though Arbuckle received an official verdict and Reeves’ death w...

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Ep 28 FIRE: Everyone in LA Knows Someone Who Lost...

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2025/01/14

Los Angeles is burning, and the impact is personal. We delve into the current status of the devastating fires, discuss the factors that made them so catastrophic, and explore what they mean for the city's future. Linked Resources/How to Help:California Wildfires: Palisades and Eaton Fires (AP)L.A. Wildfires: Help and Resources List (KCRW)Mental Health Support for Fire Victims (LAist)How to Help L.A. Fire Victims (LAist)Wildfire Awareness Post on Instagram (PBS SoCal)Linked Sources Refer...

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Ep 27 MURDER: The Black Dahlia Beyond the Headlines -...

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2024/12/31

We conclude the tragic story of Elizabeth Short's 1947 murder with former LAPD homicide detective and New York Times bestselling author Steve Hodel. We delve into the moment Steve began to suspect his own father, Dr. George Hodel, was a central figure in the murder of Elizabeth Short, and subsequently the evidence he uncovered to substantiate that George was Elizabeth’s murderer. Throughout Steve's investigation, he reveals a complex web of connections linking Dr. Hodel to the art world, the ...

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TRUE CRIME & HAUNTINGS: The Hidden Dark History of...

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2024/12/19

Join us for an audio tour of Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles’ most haunted locations and infamous crime scenes with James T. Bartlett, journalist and author of Gourmet Ghosts Volumes 1 & 2. From the lingering spirit of Marilyn Monroe to the poetic capture of a murderer, this journey will give you a new perspective on these iconic locations. To read more about James’ work and order Gourmet Ghosts (there are many more locations we could not cover in the episode!), visit his website...

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Quick Update: Gourmet Ghosts & The Black Dahlia...

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2024/12/18

We are experiencing a few technical issues with our cloud recording platform and were unable to post on our regular schedule. We'll be back soon with our discussion with James Bartlett, journalist and author of Gourmet Ghosts, where he will take us on a tour of some of Hollywood and downtown’s most haunted spots and locations of notorious crimes.Also coming up is part three of The Black Dahlia: Beyond the Headlines. In this episode, we sit down with former LAPD homicide detective and New York...

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Ep 25 MURDER: The Black Dahlia Beyond the Headlines...

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2024/12/15

We continue the tragic story of the murder of Elizabeth Short in 1947, famously known as the Black Dahlia, with the most compelling theories surrounding her killer's identity. *Note: Since the troubled teen industry came up at the beginning of the episode, we wanted to take the opportunity to share a few links on how you can help stop the abuses in this system: stopinstitutionalchildabuse.com and unsilenced.org. It's a cause we are passionate about and we will continue to br...

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