The Spooky Darlings

It's a special Follow-Up-Friday—the sisters are together in person, and we are recording from an actual haunted hotel! After spending only a few hours in this place, we sit down to exchange scary movie recommendations, and talk about what haunts us most— current headlines. Cozy up, throw that bolt, and join us for a night of laughter, chills, and maybe a visit from a ghost.  Sources: onlyinyo...

In Part Two of the Enfield Haunting, the paranormal activity picks up. A magician, a ventriloquist, and more members of the SPRA investigate—bringing a healthy dose of skepticism. But, behind the curtains, chaos erupts — flying objects, levitating children, and terrified eyewitnesses. Then, a mystery: Why do the hauntings end as  suddenly as they began? Was this real, or just an elaborate prank? ...

Pack your hiking boots and your lanterns, because this months Cryptid Crawl takes us deep into the legends of Colorado. From the chilling tale of the Hatchet Lady of Red Rocks, to the mysterious Vampire of Lafayette, to the mischievous, (and maybe murderous?) Tommyknockers lurking in the mines—Colorado's got more than just mountains and fresh air. Join us as we explore the strange legends hid...

We kick off Part One of the infamous Enfield haunting — from eerie knocks and flying furniture to police reports and terrified neighbors.  Follow our retelling of the horrors the Hodgson family faced, and the paranormal investigators that believed them, and tried to help. A blessing brings a brief calm… but the terror is far from over. Sources The Enfield Poltergeist documentary on Apple TV, This...

In this Follow Up Friday, the Darlings are finally together in Houston for a weekend of haunted adventures—and some wild stories. We dive into the disturbing number of bodies turning up in the local  bayous and ask the big question: could a serial killer be at work in Houston? We also cover breaking news about the plague, an update in the Christopher Wilder victim lineup, and some jaw-dropping hea...

This week we slip into the glossy world of celebrity stylists to uncover the shocking murder of Fabio Sementilli, a beloved hairstylist to the stars whose life was cut tragically short. Before we unravel the tangled web of betrayal and greed behind his death, we share a few tales of our own bad hair cuts—because sometime the scariest thing is what happens in the stylists chair.  Sources: - Cbsnews...

Cryptid Crawl: #5 - California! The Fresno Nightcrawler, the Billiwhack Monster, and The Dark Watchers We’re hitting the road (and maybe the woods) looking for the unsettling Fresno Nightcrawlers, the horned abomination of the Billiwhack Monster, and then lift our gaze to the mountain ridges where the Dark Watchers loom.  Grab your flashlight, if you dare to crawl with us… Three sisters. Three mon...

They're knocking again! In part two of our Black-Eyed Kids arc, we pull back the curtain on chilling theories about what these unsettling child-like entities might be: spirits, demons, vampires, aliens.. or something far stranger. We explore reports and encounters from various countries and cultures, and share even more bone-chilling stories of those who have come face-to-face with these bein...

Listen up, Darlings! We have scary movie recommendations, listener emails, Spooky Darlings Merch, breaking news, a recent phrogging case in Oregon, and an ID of one of Christopher Wilder's possible unidentified victims— the Palm Beach County Jane Doe. This Follow-Up-Friday has it all! Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings ! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you wo...

What would you do if two pale, hooded kids showed up at your door in the dead of night—eyes completely black, voices flat, and a chilling request to be “let inside”? In this two-part episode , the Spooky Darlings dive headfirst into the eerie phenomenon of the Black Eyed Kids. From hair-raising eyewitness accounts to the most popular (and bizarre) theories about what these unsettling visitors coul...

Buckle up, buttercup— we’re headed to Arkansas! In our fourth installment of the Cryptid Crawl, we chase the ghostly Gurdon Light, are awed by the beautiful but foreboding Snawfus, and dive into the murky waters to catch a glimpse of the White River Monster. Whether it's glowing lights, a breathy-blue haze, or a fish the size of a tow-truck, Arkansas is serving up cryptid chaos, and The Spook...

We saved you a seat at the table as we unravel the dark finale of The Beauty Queen Killer, Christopher Wilder.  In part two, we follow this psychopath on his cross-country spree of terror—luring young women with promises of glamour to a deadly end. We'll walk through his final days to the shocking end that brought his rampage to a close, and the haunting list of beautiful young women who now...

The shadows never stay quiet for long—and neither do we! In this week's Follow-Up Friday, the Darlings bring you a mix of chilling updates, listener whispers, and strange headlines only we could love.  Sources: www.denverpost.com www.nbcnews.com www.wokv.com toronto.com Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings ! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would like to sha...

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...

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 A...

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 un...

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 @thespookydarlingsp...

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.  Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings ! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you would li...

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/TrueScaryStori...

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...

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. ...

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...

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 craw...

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...

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.  Message us! Thanks for listening to The Spooky Darlings ! If you have a creepy, strange, or cool story you wou...