From a Dark Place

In this chilling episode of From A Dark Place, we dive into one of the most infamous hauntings in history... The Enfield Poltergeist. What began as strange knockings and moving of furniture in a quiet London home soon spiraled into a full blown paranormal storm. Was it a genuine haunting... or a clever hoax taken too far? Join us as we unravel the mystery, the skeptics and the chilling truth behin...

In 1971, The Perron family moved into a centuries old farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island and soon discovered they weren't alone. Over the next decade, they claimed to experience one of the most terrifying hauntings in American history. From unseen forces and ghostly apparitions to violent attacks and a seance gone wrong, the story of the Perrons would later inspire "The conjuring". But what re...

In the sultry nights of 1918-1919, the streets of New Orleans trembled under an unseen menace. A serial killer known as the Axeman broke into homes clumsily yet terrifyingly... chiseling panels, entering through back doors and then wielding an axe to strike sleeping victims. Targeting mostly Italian immigrant grocers and their families... but he did not stop at violence. He entered the public imag...

Imagine a knock at your door late at night. Two childen stand outside, their voices soft, their request simple- asking to come in. But something feels off. Their eyes are pitch black, void of any light or soul. These encounters have been whispered about for decades, leaving those who claim to have seen them shaken to their core. In this episode of FROM A DARK PLACE, we dive into the chilling pheno...

in Dec 1872, the merchant ship - The Marie Celeste was discovered drifting in the Atlantic Ocean, completely abandoned. The crew's belongings were untouched, the cargo as intact and there were no signs of struggle. So why would an experienced captain, his family and the entire crew vanish without a trace? In this episode we unravel the chiling mystery of one of histories most infamous ghost ships,...

The conversation explores the haunting tale of the Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in 1897. Her mother, Mary Jane, believed Zona's spirit communicated with her, revealing the truth about her death. This led to an investigation, exhumation, and ultimately the conviction of Zona's husband, Edward Shue, making it a unique case in U.S. history where gh...

*PITCH BLACK* Richard Chase, also known as the "vampire of Sacramento", left a dark and horrifying mark on California in the late 70's. Driven by severe mental illness and terrifying delusions, Chase's crimes shocked the nation for their brutality and disturbing nature. In this episode, we explore his troubled childhood, the chilling escalation of his behavior and the gruesome murders that earned...

Summary This episode delves into the chilling unsolved murders in Mineral, Washington, where two couples were found dead under mysterious circumstances, both with tube socks tied around their necks. The conversation explores the timeline of events, the investigation, and various theories surrounding the cases, including potential connections to other murders in the area. The hosts discuss the eeri...

In April of 1974, six- year old Gary Ray Hose vanished from his family's home after being punished by his mother. At first, police believed he had run away but as time passed, suspicions of foul play grew. Decades later, his case remains unsolved- a haunting mystery marked by family secrets, abuse and a life time of unanswered questions. sources The Charley Project - Gary Ray Hose http://charleypr...

This conversation delves into the chilling case of Winnie Ruth Judd, known as the trunk murderess, who dismembered two women and transported their bodies across state lines in 1931. The discussion explores her troubled life, relationships, the night of the murders, her trial, and subsequent escapes from a mental institution, raising questions about justice and the nature of her actions.

When Amanda Gill traveled to Mexico from the UK for what was supposed to be a relaxing trip away, turned tragic. Amanda would pass away on her trip but her death would leave more questions than answers. One big question- why was Amanda's body returned to her loved ones with no organs? no eyes? no answers? Was her death due to complications from diabetes or something far more sinister. Was the reas...

In 2019, Russian historian Oleg Sokolov—once celebrated as an expert on Napoleon—was pulled from a freezing river carrying a backpack stuffed with severed limbs. Behind the bizarre headlines was a story of obsession, abuse, and academic arrogance gone homicidal. This week, we unpack the chilling case of the so-called Napoleon Butcher of St. Petersburg —a man who thought he was a genius but turned...

*WARNING* This episode is graphic and deeply upsetting - but Junko's story deserves to be told, with truth and empathy. Join us as we honor her memory and examine the lasting impact her case had on Japan and the global true crime community* *LISTENER DISCRESION IS STRONGLY ADVISED* In this episode we recount one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking cases in true crime history- the abduction, t...

nestled beneath a canopy of ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss, the Myrtles Planation is often called "one of America's most haunted homes". but how much of its chilling reputation is rooted in fact-- and how much is legend passed down, twisted and embellished over time? join us in the basement as we peel back the layers of folklore- like the story of Chloe, the enslaved woman accused of poisonin...

Today we finish our story about Jackie Schut by discussing how she was finally caught. We discuss the work of supercop Detective Regimbal and the outcome of the trial. Source material for this episode comes from Ann Rule's book Lying in Wait

Part 1 of our first 2 part episode! This story comes from Ann Rule's book Lying in Wait. The Baby Seller aka Jackie Schut is as bad as they come. In Part 1, we discuss Jackie's background and assorted crimes as well as the two known victims, Geneva Clemons and Cheryl Jones. They were two mothers who were murdered by Jackie, so that she could steal their babies and sell them. Follow us to a dark pl...

In this haunting episode of From A Dark Place, we uncover the deeply disturbing and heartbreaking story of Rhoda Derry- Born in the mid 1800's, Rhoda's life spiraled into darkness after a forbidden love and an alleged curse from arrival family. What followed was decades of unimaginable suffering, confinement and abuse in an Illinois' mental health facility. Join us as we trace Rhoda's journey from...

The title says it all. Today we talk about Leonarda Cianciulli, the soap maker of Correggio. But Amy, Dani, what's so dark about making soap? Let us tell you! It's not so much about the soap as what (or who) it's made from.....

In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking and mysterious case of Billy Martin a 7 year old boy who vanished without a trace from his hometown of Brazil, Indiana right out of his front yard... sparking one of the most unsettling and enduring mysteries in the states history. In this episode, we take you back to that summer afternoon- the carnival across town, the tricycles in the driveway, and t...

In this episode of From A Dark Place, we're exploring the chilling legacy of Waverly Hills Sanatorium - an abandoned hospital with the reputation for being one of the most haunted places in the United States. Originally built in the early 1900s to treat tuberculosis patients, Waverly Hills became the site of immense suffering, experimental treatments and thousands of deaths. We'll walk you through...

Mary Day would go missing in July of 1981 at the age of of 13 after living a life of neglect and abuse at the hands of her mother and step father. A missing persons case was never filed and the family seemed to have moved on without her. It was not until 1992 her younger sister in a search for answers would finally report Mary missing, even still- no real investigation would take off until years l...

A brief history lesson and a little lore we discuss the Casket Girls of New Orleans. In the 1700's shipments of women from France were sent to the new land to help with colonization. The journey for these women was not an easy one. With many different accounts of how the lives of these women went, the long standing legend of vampires still exist today. When touring the French Quarter you will stil...

In this week's episode, we will discuss the twisted love triangle between Evelyn Nesbit, Harry Thaw, and Stanford White, which lead to the very public murder of Mr. White. The main source for this episode is On Trial for Murder Courtroom Dramas that Gripped the World by Emily G Thompson

Taking you to the pitch black side of From A Dark Place. Poland's Ed Gein... From Poland, serial killer and graver robber Edmund Kolanowski would terrorize the village of Poznan. His crimes would span from 1970-1980's. After one known murder and multiple grave robbing's officials would finally stake out the local cemeteries to catch him red handed in the act of defiling a corpse. Fleeing the scene...

This week we're taking a peek into two of Indiana's creepiest cemeteries; Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana and Stepp Cemetery in Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Source for this episode is Haunted Cemeteries of Indiana by Ashley Hood