The Dark Corners Podcast

This week will be a wrap on Gage’s Jerry Brudos coverage. After murdering two young women in 1968, Jerry felt as if he was the perfect killer. He had no idea however, that he was merely months away from causing his own undoing. Join Gage this week as he concludes the story of one of America’s most heinous serial killers! Listen with caution you guys SHOW NOTES: Credits For Music Samples:  Music us...

Between the years of 1968 and 1969, Jerome “Jerry” Brudos brutally murdered 4 women in and around Salem, Oregon. The motives for his crimes? Rage, as well as a bizarre sexual obsession with women’s high heel shoes. Join Gage this week as he begins breaking down the haunting story of one of America’s most strange and heinous killers! SHOW NOTES: Donate to the GiveSendGo Fundraiser for the Cheney Fa...

Did you know? The hit sci-fi horror series “Stranger Things” isn’t purely a work of fiction. The plot draws heavy inspirations from a world famous U.S government conspiracy known as “The Montauk Project”. This one has it all! Everything from super psychic children, unethical and horrifying government experimentation, time travel, mind control, alternate dimensions, and even otherworldly monsters....

On December 25th, 1929, a 43 year old tobacco farmer in Stokes County, North Carolina named Charles Lawson brutally executed his entire family in cold blood. This included his wife of 18 years, as well as 6 of his 7 living children. What was the motive you may ask? One has never been found. Join Gage this week as he breaks down the story of America’s most sad Christmas SHOW NOTES: Donate to the Gi...

This episode will thankfully mark the end of a grueling 2 part saga. Gacy spiraled out of control after his second divorce in 1975, escalating to constant murder. In less than 3 years time, he would brutally claim the lives of over 30 young boys. All the while keeping up good appearances in the community. However, that would all change in 1978 when he made a fatal slip up. This is an INSANE episod...

Between the years of 1972 and 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, John Gacy kidnapped, sexually tortured, and brutally murdered approximately 33 young men and boys, ultimately hoarding the numerous bodies in the crawl space under his house. He was also a politician, business owner, part time clown, and esteemed member of the community. No one ever suspected that he was capable of the horrors he committed....

For the spookiest day of the year, Gage is telling us not just 1, but 2 short stories! We’ll be traveling to the state of North Carolina to examine the lore surrounding two separate but equally eerie phenomena. The mysterious ghost lights that have been hovering over Brown Mountain since the 1700’s, as well as a haunted clearing of land in Chatham county known as the Devil’s Tramping Ground. Anima...

We’re going back to the olden days with this one! In the year 1820, a farmer living in Tennessee was tormented to death by supernatural forces. His name was John Bell, and the events leading up to his death has stunned historians and paranormal researchers for centuries. The entity that haunted his farm was named The Bell Witch, and she was known to physically attack visitors, speak aloud in spoke...

This episode marks the conclusion of our journey into this story. After brutally murdering Danny Joe Eberle in September of 1993, John Joubert would go on to abduct and brutally murder a third child. 12 year old Christopher Walden. He vanished while walking to school on December 2nd, 1983, and his body would be found 3 days later on December 5th. Join Gage this week as he takes us through the harr...

John Joubert was only 20 years old in 1984. His list of accomplishments included being a graduate of Cheverus High School, being promoted to Eagle Scout, as well as being an airmen in the U.S Air Force. From the outside looking in, the baby-faced John seemed as normal and unassuming as possible. No one suspected that he was brutally murdering children in his spare time. Join Gage this week as he b...

On October 31st, 2016 in Springfield, Ohio, a grandmother raising her two grandsons would wake up to a complete nightmare. Her youngest grandson, 14 year old Harley Starling had been brutally stabbed and bludgeoned to death in his sleep. After a series of unsettling discoveries, as well as super suspicious behavior from Harley’s older brother, a horrific image began to be painted. The truth? Accor...

This week is the conclusion of Gage’s coverage into the story of Edmund Kemper. By the end of 1972, Edmund found himself in the throes of murderous rampage. His methods only growing more sloppy and inhumane by the day. In this episode, Gage will guide us through the rest of Edmund’s heinous crimes, as well as how he was able to get away with them for so long. What events led to the capture of one...

Hello Darklings! I’m SO happy to be back from my break! I decided to drop the new episode 1 day early as a small thank you for everyone’s patience! I hope you all enjoy! Between the years of 1972 and 1973, in the area Santa Cruz, California, 24 year old Edmund Kemper brutally murdered, assaulted, and dismebered 8 people including 7 women and 1 child. Included in the 7 women he killed was his own m...

Since the 1700’s, people near the New Jersey Pine Barrens have been terrorized by an otherworldly creature. A bat winged devil with red eyes, large claws, as well as the head and hooves of a horse. Some believe this creature is the cursed 13th child of a witch named Mother Leeds, while others believe the creature to be something far more evil. Perhaps even the devil himself? SHOW NOTES: The Jersey...

On the night of April 14th, 2013, in the cozy college community of Davis, California, an elderly couple was brutally tortured and murdered by an unknown assailant in their own home. The crimes were carried out in a sadistic manner with a level of barbarism and cruelty that’s almost unheard of. In a desperate race to unveil the identity of the perpetrator, authorities would get the shock of their l...

This week, Gage concludes his coverage into a story that both disgusted and shocked the entire world. After 18 year old Elisabeth Fritzl went missing in 1984, she endured 24 long years of brutal and cruel torture at the hands of her father. She was also forced her to birth 7 children. After a series of astonishing events in April of 2008, Elisabeth and her underground family would finally find fre...

This week, Gage begins breaking down a case that truly shocked the entire world. In August of 1984, in Amstetten, Austria, 18 year old Elisabeth Fritzl disappeared from the world. She was locked away inside of an inescapable cellar beneath her family home. A cellar that her father spent 6 years building for her. In total, Elisabeth was imprisoned for 24 years, and during her captivity, her father...

This week, Gage concludes his coverage into the disturbing leaf killer story. On November 10th, 2010, Matthew Hoffman brutally murdered and dismembered Tina Herrmann, Kody Maynard, and Stephanie Sprang. After the attacks, he kidnapped Sarah Maynard and took her to his horrifying house of leaves. Thankfully, it didn’t take long for the walls to close in on Matthew. Join Gage this week as he finishe...

On November 10th, 2010, in the town of Apple Valley, Ohio, 32 year old Tina Herrmann failed to show up for her shift at the local Dairy Queen where she worked. On that same day, it was also found that Tina’s best friend and two young children were nowhere to be found. These disappearances would spark an investigation that would unravel one of the most brutally sadistic and unusual homicide cases i...

During the 1980’s and early 1990’s, the beautiful “Christmas card” city of Elkhorn, Wisconsin would be thrust into hysteria after a horrifying string of bizarre sightings. People within the Walworth county area reported being stalked by a giant, half wolf humanoid beast with large claws and glowing eyes. More specifically, this creature would frequent a road in Elkhorn named “Bray Road”. Thus, the...

Do you believe in lizards? Or Men? What about lizard men? If your answer is “no”, then this story may change your mind! In 1988, within the rural region of Lee County, South Carolina, a string of bizarre and horrifying encounters near the Scape Ore Swamp would send the locals into hysteria. According to police reports, people were seeing a giant, reptilian humanoid standing roughly 7-8 feet tall....

This week, Gage is delivering us a short spook on the infamous Goat Man of Prince George’s County! This creature is certainly very scary, as he’s said to be horned, covered in fur, and standing anywhere from 6-8 feet tall. This half-goat humanoid has been terrorizing Maryland residents for decades, and he’s been known to attack humans and decapitate dogs. You may second guess walking alone near th...

Here it is you guys, this week is the conclusion of Gage’s coverage into the Shanda Sharer story! Shanda’s body was sadly discovered the same morning she was burned alive, and from there, the walls started caving in around Melinda, Laurie, Hope, and Toni. After a grisly investigation, the 4 girls would be tried as adults for their hideous deed, but only 3 would receive 60 year sentences. Join Gage...

This week’s episode will not be an easy listen you guys. After 12 year old Shanda Sharer was kidnapped from her father’s home on January 10th, 1992, she would be subjected to hours of cruel and heinous torture by her captors. Her death would come the following morning when she was burned alive in a field. Today’s episode will mainly be highlighting the crime that took place, and next week will be...

This week is the start of Gage’s multi part coverage analyzing one of Indiana’s most notorious and heinous crimes. 12 year old Shanda Renee Sharer was abducted, tortured, and brutally murdered by 4 teenage girls in January, 1992. The ringleader of the brutal attack, 16 year old Melinda Loveless, plotted to murder Shanda out of jealousy and seething hatred. Join Gage this week as he begins breaking...