Wicked Darkness with S.E.W.P.I.T

Send us Fan Mail Step into the shadows with us as we explore the chilling legends and fascinating history behind the Friday the 13th , the day long feared as the unluckiest date on the calendar.  Where did this superstition begin, and why has it haunted cultures for centuries?   In this episode, we uncover the myths, curses, and historical events that helped create the dark reputation of Friday th...

Send a text This Friday the 13th... love and legend collide in blood. On this episode, we descend into the shadowed past of Vlad III of Wallachia- the man history remembers as Vlad the Impaler... and the world fears as Dracula.   Before the vampire myth... Before the Gothic castles... There was a prince forged in betrayal, war, and vengeance.  How did he rise to power in a land surrounded by enemi...

Send a text During this episode, we journey to Ireland to explore the infamous Leap Castle.  Is a Banshee said to roam its lands?  What exactly is the mysterious Elemental that has terrified its occupants for centuries?  We'll dive into the brutal history of the five clans who battled for control of the castle.  And the biggest question of all-does Leap Castle still have paranormal activity t...

Send a text Many cultures have their own traditions and folklore meant to keep children safe-- and sometimes, to make sure they listen.  In this episode, we're diving into the tale of La Llorona, the infamous Wailing Woman deeply rooted in Latin American folklore.   Join us as we explore her tragic story, her chilling legend, and the fear she still inspires today.  Listen closely... because i...

Send a text During this episode, we'll be discussing the Aokigahara Forest, nestled at the base of Mt. Fuji.  This dense and mysterious forest is known not only for its breathtaking beauty, but also for its tragic and haunting history.  Many people travel here to experience its natural wonder- but for others, their visit is far more somber.  For some, Aokigahara becomes their eternal resting...

Send a text Come along as we discuss the butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein.  Our team took a field trip to Plainfield WI, where we visited the Gein family plot and the family plot of his last victim, Bernice Worden.  We then travel to the former Gein family farm and then into town to the location Bernice took her last breath.  We don't want to give away everything we talked about, so it's t...

Send a text Did Matt Rife and Elton Castee really purchase Ed and Lorraine Warren's home?  What happens to Annabelle and the other artifacts that have been collected and stored in the occult museum for decades?  What is the plan that has been set out to keep Ed and Lorraine's legacy going?  Why has there been so much silence from the sellers, Judy and Tony Spera?  Come along as we discus...

Send a text During this episode the team discusses their time investigating the Grand Theater in Oshkosh WI this past April.  The theater opened in 1883 and is the oldest operating opera house in Wisconsin and did we mention they claim to be haunted?  Come along as we explore our time at the Grand theater.   Make sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If you have a topic, you want u...

Send a text This story was sent in by a listener named Zackary, who shared with us an alien reptilian encounter at a home in Morgantown, West Virgina, USA in 2006.  Why did alien reptilian creatures invade this home?  What was their purpose there?  Listen in to find out these answers.    Make sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If you have a topic, you want us to talk about, emai...

Send a text Superstitions are deeply ingrained in human culture, often tied to beliefs about luck, fortune and rituals to either ward off bad luck or attract good luck.  Many superstitions stem from centuries-old traditions and are passed down through generations without clear understanding of their origins.   People might follow certain rituals, like knocking on wood, crossing their fingers, or a...

Send a text Have you missed listening to us?  Don't worry, we're still here.  We'll be starting back up next week with the beginning of Season 3 and all new paranormal episodes.  See what we will be up to in the following weeks.  We can't wait to talk to you again.    Make sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If you have a topic, you want us to talk about, emai...

Send a text A building built at the turn of the century was about to become nonexistent, until one fateful night a famous author decided to spend the night in one of its rooms.  Due to his paranormal experiences while staying at the hotel, it not only changed his life, but also revived a dying hotel.  That stay inspired Stephen King to write a book known as "The Shining" and sparked Holl...

Send a text Thanks for joining us for another episode, this time we are talking about the spirits that roam the halls of the most important residential home in America, the White House.  Come along as we discuss the different spirits which haunt the rooms inside the White House.  We are talking about Abraham Lincoln, Abilgail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, just to name a few.  Let's get started. Ma...

Send a text Come along as we continue our discussion regarding the Wyoming Territorial State Prison in Laramie Wyoming.  Renee continues to talk about her own paranormal experiences during her time as a staff member and tour guide.  The cells and halls are not as empty as they look.  Take a listen and we hope you enjoy her stories.   Make sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If yo...

Send a text Back in the 1800's, the United States saw an uptick of its population moving from the east coast to the west coast during the gold rush days.  With the expansion of the west, came with it the outlaws.  The law was spread thin and the lawless was forever growing far and wide.  Many of the jails and prison systems were very rudimentary, but very harsh treatment to those imprisoned w...

Send a text During this episode we are talking about a serial killer who haunted the citizens of LA county and surrounding areas dreams.  Richard Ramirez was named the Night Stalker by the press.  There was no pattern to his crimes, no one felt safe the between June 1984 to August 1985.  Our own field investigator, Renee, tells her tale of growing up in LA during the time of this serial killer&apo...

Send a text Have you heard of a little well known hotel in Los Angles called "The Cecil Hotel."  In its heyday it was a luxury hotel, until the great depression hit that's when everything changed.  The hotel has very dark history which include murders, suicides and overdoses.  Listen along as our own investigator Renee, tells us of her own experience within the hotel walls.   Make s...

Send a text We are finishing our discussion regarding Gettysburg PA and the tragedy that fell upon its fields and town.  Why did this sleepy little town in America become the center of one of the most bloody and deadliest battles of the Civil War?   Do the spirits of those who died during those hot July days in 1863 still walk among the living?  Listen along as we try to answer those questions.  ...

Send a text Who could ever imagine in the quiet town of Gettysburg Pennsylvanian, history would be made in one of the bloodiest battles on US soil.  Between 1861 and 1865, the United States was torn in half mainly because of slavery.  Those states and their constituents who were for it and those who were against it.  The result was civil war between the northern states and southern, brother agains...

Send a text Robert the doll has been captured the fascination of those researching the paranormal field and those who are fans of the paranormal field.  We continue to discuss how a doll given to a young boy over a hundred years ago has struck the fear into people who have visited this doll in the museum it now calls home to those who have never set foot in the same location as the doll.  What mak...

Send a text When children love to play with toys, but back in the early 1900's it wasn't uncommon for girls and boys to play with dolls.  The Otto family thought it would be nice to gift a doll to their youngest son, Robert Eugene Otto.  It was shortly after their meeting each other that Robert gave his name to his doll and would be known as Gene until his death and the doll will forever...

Send a text The LaLaurie Mansion was a place for the who's who of New Orleans to meet every week.  It was the home of Dr. LaLaurie and Madame Delphine LaLaurie.  Actress Kathy Bates, portrays Madame Delphine in the hit TV series, American Horror Story.  The citizens found out about the nightmares committed by the LaLaurie's and took it upon themselves to seek justice by driving the famil...

Send a text Welcome to Wicked Darkness.  We are beginning our second season with a house where nightmares were created, and those nightmares were expanded even further on TV series American Horror Story.  On April 10, 1832, was the night that the citizens of New Orleans Louisiana would discover the nightmares happening behind a locked door at 1140 Royal Street, the home of the socialite Madame Del...

Send a text During this episode, Steve and I are diving into the famous story of the legend of Sleepy Hollow and its creator, Washington Irving.  We learn about Irving's past and what life was life for him and who he found to be the muses for his legendary character's.  We even added a few songs from Bing Crosby to take you back to your own childhood watching the Disney movie about Sleep...

Send a text During this episode, our team members are telling the tale of their own personal ghost stories.  Some have had some pretty interesting experiences, and some are waiting to have a personal experience.   What will it take for them to change from skeptic to believer?  Are the believers still somewhat skeptic?   Come along as the ghost hunters tell how they were once hunted by the ghost.  ...