Render the Darkness: A True Crime & Paranormal Podcast

Can a town’s history hold on so tightly that it haunts the land even after the land has been taken over by water?  Is it possible that an entire lake is destined for sorrow and tragedy due to the location of its construction?  Join us in today’s episode, our second case out of Georgia, as we talk about the legend that surrounds the unusually high number of deaths that have take place on Lake Lanie...

This is the first case out of Georgia in our 50-stateseries. This case takes place in the 18-1900’s. It is a case about the possibility of a man being sentenced to death for a murder he didn’t commit and the tragic outcome of justice being taken into the hands of the public. What happens when the evidence is not looked at correctly? What happens when the public decides to take matters into their o...

Join us we travel back a bit and look into some of the differentunexpected and bizarre ways people have died throughout history and let me tellya, some of them are quite strange and there may be one or two that seem morelike karma than just bad luck.  Join us forthe case and then leave a comment telling us what you think! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerian_(emperor) https://www.britannica.com/...

Do you believe in cryptids? Do you think there are things out there in this world that haven't been scientifically identified? Join us as we talk about Bigfoots smaller cousin....the Florida Skunk Ape! https://www.countere.com/home/floridas-bigfoot-everglades-dave-shealy-legend-of-the-skunk-apeDave’s Video of the Skunk Ape https://youtu.be/LmRBUSK_Dsghttps://www.newspapers.com/image/623136241/...

Join us as we talk about the case of Danny Goldman, a boy who was kidnapped in front ofhis parents and how the case would be solved over 40 years later thanks to agroup of men who refused to give up on finding out the truth because of amother’s pleas after her death.  https://surfsidekidnapping.org/ https://people.com/crime/danny-goldman-kidnapping-childhood-friends-cracked-case/ https://people.co...

Have you ever heard of Spring-Heeled Jack? In this episode we will talk about who or what people thought he was. Stories that were passed down about what he did that left a mark on some people lives. Do you think that he was real? Was he just in a lot of peoples imaginations? Tell us what you think in the comments!! Thank you for listening and we appreciate everyone of ya'll! Please like, share an...

Do you believe that it’s possible for a film to be cursed?  Do you think that the contents of some moviescripts can trigger something paranormal? Is it possible that using certain props in a film can cause acurse?  Join us as we talk about 2 moviesets that were said to be cursed and see if you believe they were.  https://maryjanephilip96.medium.com/the-problem-with-the-poltergeist-curse-fd613a084a...

This is the last case out of Delaware in our 50 state series. This case takes place in the 18-1900's. This case is one of the first to use the mail to commit a crime. A wife grows tired of her husbands affairs and the mistress makes a decision that will impact the lives of so many just for her own selfish desires. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65486684/cordelia_adelaide-botkinhttps://mai...

Do you believe the soldiers of the past are still hauntings the grounds of this island located in the Delaware River? Would you be willing to take a tour of the Fort and find out? https://delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com/tourDetails.do?contractCode=DE&tourId=7099&e4q=44964415-ca3a-49db-8f09-6fda4b213211&e4p=dfe95649-9097-4837-b963-349c00977fa0&e4ts=1745503515&e4c=aspira&am...

This is the last case out of Connecticut in our 50 states series. This case is widely known as the woodchipper murder and her death led to one of the state’s first murder convictions without a body. https://crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/woodchipper_murder/12.html https://mail.murderpedia.org/male. C/c/crafts-richard.htm https://www.amazon.com/Woodchipper-Murder-Ruth-Kanton/dp/B0CX428MS...

This is a case out of London in the 1800's. A small town is being tormented by a spirit. A murder takes place because of mistaken identity. Do you think it was truly and accident? Do you think that justice was served? https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/10/the-case-of-a-ghost-haunted-england-for-over-two-hundred-years/https://sickhistory.com/hammersmith-ghost/https://play.google.com/books/reader?id...

Ever wonder if there’s being other than what we think humans to be living amongst us?  What about witches?  Do you believe witches exist?  Travel with us to Connecticut where we talk about some of their local folklore and legends surrounding some of their beliefs about these questions.  You don’t want to miss these legends, they may just inspire you to take a trip or warn you of a place you should...

In this episode we are talking about the senseless murder of Warren Barnes who was loved by everyone in the community. We also talk about the person who committed the horrific crime and what his reason behind it was and about the terrible way that he acted during his interrogation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvrp87VXtD4 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/251570369/warren_bruce-barnes https:/...

Please join us as we talk about the life and tragic death of Nancy Pfister, an Aspen Colorado socialite and daughter of Art Pfister, owner of a ski resort there and owner of Buttermilk Ranch.  We talk about the people who were said to be responsible for this tragic death and how many,if any of them got convicted.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Nancy_Pfister https://www.aspentimes.com/new...

Please join us as we talk about the life and tragic death of Nancy Pfister, an Aspen, Colorado socialite and daughter of Art Pfister, owner of a ski resort there and owner of Buttermilk Ranch.  This is going to be a 2 part episode. In this part 1, we talk about who Nancy was and who the people most involved in her life at the time of her death were. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Nancy_Pf...

Do you believe in the afterlife? Do you think that there are people that still walk among us after they have passed from this plane of existence into the next? Join us as we talk about some of the spirits that are said to still be in buildings, restaurants, mountains and canyons. If you like our content please like, share and subscribe. It really helps us out and we are truly grateful for each and...

A little behind but please join us as we deep dive into the second marriage of Little Rascal star Robert Blake.  This case is about Bonny Lee Bakley or LeeBonny Blake as she was also known.  Did Blake play a role in her murder?  Let’s findout! https://www.thoughtco.com/bonny-lee-bakley-973285 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Blake_(actor) https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/bonny-lee-bakley-ho...

This is the last part of The Murder of Larry McNabney. In this episode we talk about the crime, the confession and the sentencing. https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Blooded-Martins-Crime-Library/dp/0312994060 https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/Laren-Aims-Jordan-Murdered-Husband-Larry-McNabney-With-Horse-Tranquilizers https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sacbee/name/laurence-mcnabney-obituary?id=15161437

This is the second case out of California in our 50 state series. This is about the awful murder of Larry McNabney. This is a very tragic case . We first talk about the early lives, careers, family, and some money problems as well as some run-ins with the law. https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Blooded-Martins-Crime-Library/dp/0312994060/ref=tmm_mmp_swatch_0 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41687021/l...

Ever wonder what happens to all the people of the past who have traveled abroad from country to country during some of the World’s most trying times who may not have made thevoyage?  Do they move on to another place or do just continue to stay on board for all of eternity? Do you believe in portals for the supernatural?  Join us as we talk about one of the most historic ships to ever exist, her hi...

This is the last part of the Tragic murder of Ella Barham. We talk more about the trial, the verdict, the Supreme Court verdict and the sentencing. Do you think that justice was served? Do you think that they convicted the right person? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31134642/odus-davidson https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Ella-Murder-Mystery-Arkansas/dp/1945624175 https://www.law.cornell.ed...

Is it possible for there to be an entire human race that most of us aren't privy to? If someone told you they had lived amongst ancient civilization would you believe them? In this episode we talk about a man who was convinced that he had and that this race was far more important than anyone could imagine. He believed this race is where the English language derived and they may be responsible...

This is the second part of the tragic murder of Ella Barham. In this episode we will be going over the inquest and the Grand Jury verdict and the testimony of Dr. Taylor during the main trial. We will also hear different stories from family members and others that are close to the accused. https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Ella-Murder-Mystery-Arkansas/dp/1945624175 https://encyclopediaofarkansas....

In this episode, we are going to be talking about the tragic and horrific murder of Ella Barham. This will be a two-part episode because there is so much about this case that I feel two parts would be best.  This is the 3rd case out of Arkansas in our 50 states series. This case was solved, but some people believe that they may have convicted the wrong person. https://www.amazon.com/Remembering-El...

In today's episode we are on our 2nd case coming out of Arkansas in our 50 States series. We are discussing the senseless murder of Stacy Errickson and the almost 20 year long battle her family had to go through before finally seeing any kind of justice served in this case. https://www.arkansasonline.com/arkansasexecutions/m/marcelwilliams/https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/...