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Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
Dark City Productions
43 episodes
1 week ago
While you’re waiting for the next episode, check out Leah's conversation with forensic psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott on their podcast L.A. Not So Confidential. We talk about the origins of Dark City, the importance of research in historical true crime storytelling, and revisit classic cases like Lizzie Borden and Winnie Ruth Judd. You can listen to Episode 215 Behind the Couch: Getting the Story Right with Dark City Podcast here. L.A. Not So Confidential is a true crime and forensic...
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While you’re waiting for the next episode, check out Leah's conversation with forensic psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott on their podcast L.A. Not So Confidential. We talk about the origins of Dark City, the importance of research in historical true crime storytelling, and revisit classic cases like Lizzie Borden and Winnie Ruth Judd. You can listen to Episode 215 Behind the Couch: Getting the Story Right with Dark City Podcast here. L.A. Not So Confidential is a true crime and forensic...
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Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
Behind the Story: Dark City on L.A. Not So Confidential Podcast
While you’re waiting for the next episode, check out Leah's conversation with forensic psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott on their podcast L.A. Not So Confidential. We talk about the origins of Dark City, the importance of research in historical true crime storytelling, and revisit classic cases like Lizzie Borden and Winnie Ruth Judd. You can listen to Episode 215 Behind the Couch: Getting the Story Right with Dark City Podcast here. L.A. Not So Confidential is a true crime and forensic...
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1 week ago
1 minute

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
Rebroadcast | HISTORY, LORE & HAUNTINGS: Griffith Park
This is a rebroadcast of our Griffith Park episode, highlighted during the live show with L.A. Not So Confidential, dropping on their feed on September 17th! Link: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/episodes. A wild mountain lion, the disembodied roar of a tiger, and a serial killer bear, oh my! And that’s just the wildlife of Griffith Park. It’s known for the Hollywood sign, its world-class observatory, countless places to hike or relax. Not so much for its long shady histor...
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3 weeks ago
48 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
40. Haunted: The Borden Murders Part 2
Fall River, MA | Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered in their own home. The weapon was never found, no one saw it happen, and suspicion quickly centered on Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. Here, the threads of resentment, money, a burned dress, and a failed attempt to buy prussic acid point suspicion at Lizzie. More than a century later, the question still lingers: was she guilty, or did history get it wrong? Special thanks to Megan Alves, staff at the Lizzie Borden House, for sharing her expertis...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
39. HAUNTED: Phoenix’s Palace of Stories and Secrets
Phoenix, AZ | The Orpheum Theatre has endured every challenge history put in its path, and so have the spirits of those who once filled its halls. From vaudeville spectacles and Hollywood premieres to decades of neglect and a $14.5 million restoration, the Orpheum has been the stage for both Phoenix’s triumphs and its growing pains. Today it dazzles with cutting-edge technology, but its most unforgettable performances may come from the ghosts who never left. Follow us for episode photos and ...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
38. HAUNTED LEGACY: The Borden Murders Pt 1
Fall River, MA | We stayed overnight in the Lizzie Borden House to see for ourselves if the many accounts of paranormal activity were real. We’ll just say it wasn’t exactly uneventful. In this haunted detour from Phoenix, we dive into the ghost stories surrounding the infamous ax murders and uncover a relatively unknown tragedy in the Borden family that happened right next door, and is likely fueling the paranormal activity at the Borden house. Lipton soup, phantom bells, and child spir...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
37. INFAMOUS: The Trunk Murders Pt 2
Phoenix, AZ | We dive into conflicting confessions, courtroom chaos, and the question that won’t die: Did Winnie Ruth Judd act alone? Or was “Happy Jack” Halloran neck-deep in the horror? From drainpipe letters to marionette films, this story only gets weirder. Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcitypod 🪡 Threads: threads.net/@darkcitypod 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod 🦋 Bluesky: darkcitypodcast.bsky.social 🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@darkci...
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
36. INFAMOUS: The Trunk Murders Pt 1
Phoenix, AZ | Three bold, trailblazing women share a quiet Phoenix duplex, until one boards a train to Los Angeles with the other two dead and hidden in her luggage. In 1931, Phoenix was a little-known desert town of 50,000, but this brutal, baffling case put it on the map and continues to raise questions nearly a century later. Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcitypod 🪡 Threads: threads.net/@darkcitypod 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod...
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3 months ago
38 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
35. VANISHED: The Desert Town That Watches Back
Carver, Arizona | It wasn’t on the map. Then it was. This desert mystery begins in 1983 with a park ranger’s call that was quietly buried. The story only gets weirder from there. Audio Attribution: Mysterious flute.mp3 by Almusic34 is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License Record scratch sound by kwahmah_02, via Freesound.org. The Witch and the Snitch by Dor Ben Lulu, Amitai Mann Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcitypod 🪡 Threads...
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4 months ago
12 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
Dark Detour Ahead: Start Here Before Phoenix
Before we hit the heat of Phoenix…. Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcity.podcast 🪡 Threads: threads.net/@darkcity.podcast 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod 🦋 Bluesky: darkcitypodcast.bsky.social 🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@darkcitypod 🌎 Website: www.darkcitypodcast.com ✉️ Email: info@darkcitypodcast.com Background Music: The Witch and the Snitch by Dor Ben Lulu, Amitai Mann Have ideas or suggestion? We would love to hear f...
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4 months ago
2 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
34. HIDDEN HISTORY: Wrensmoor Castle’s Secrets and Spector Pt 2
Alhambra, CA | Famed music producer Phil Spector‘s enraged reaction stunned police when they showed up to his castle to find actress Lana Clarkson dead in his foyer. But even more shocking was the story Phil Spector and his defense team told at his murder trial, especially when compared to the forensic evidence. Follow us for episode photos and more at: 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcitypod 🪡 Threads: threads.net/@darkcitypod 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod 🦋 Bluesky: darkc...
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5 months ago
45 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
33. HIDDEN HISTORY: Wrensmoor Castle’s Secrets and Spector Pt 1
Alhambra, CA | What’s the story behind Alhambra’s castle on the hill? Wrensmoor Castle stands like a stately gift from the past, modeled after the grand châteaus of the Pyrenees, the homeland of its original builder, Sylvester Dupuy. Behind its stately facade is a layered history shaped by opulence, challenges, and moments of dark intrigue. From hidden passages to a séance room, the castle has seen it all—including the downfall of legendary music producer Phil Spector, who once called it home...
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6 months ago
24 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
32. HAUNTED: The Island that Terrifies J.D. Barker - and Inspired His Novel
Wood Island, Maine | Wood Island is so haunted, even bestselling horror writer J.D. Barker won’t stay the night - and he’s here to share how its chilling history inspired his upcoming book, Something I Keep Upstairs. Just as the Stanley Hotel inspired Stephen King’s The Shining (and J.D. shares a terrifying story from his own stay there!), Wood Island’s dark past—plagued by disease, starvation, vanished bodies, and eerie paranormal activity—laid the foundation for his latest novel. ...
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6 months ago
30 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
31. UNSOLVED: A Tragic Murder and A Missing Diary - The Christa Helm Story with Jamey DuVall
Los Angeles, CA | What did Christa Helm know that got her killed? Or was she the victim of a jealous rage? On February 12, 1977, Christa was brutally stabbed to death in a quiet West Hollywood neighborhood. The night she was murdered, she carried a personal diary filled with high-profile names, secrets, and scandals—one that mysteriously vanished and has never been found. Decades later, her killer remains unknown. The eerie coincidences surrounding her death are just as numerous as the people...
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7 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
30. CORRUPTION: You Can Fight City Hall – Clifford Clinton’s Complex Legacy with Robert Petersen
Los Angeles, CA | How does a cafeteria owner in 1930s Los Angeles, dedicated to providing affordable meals for all, become the driving force behind exposing and dismantling corruption? Today we are joined by Robert Petersen, host of the podcast The Hidden History of Los Angeles, to talk about Clifford Clinton—a man who took on the city’s power structure and won, but whose own personal life tells a far more complicated story. You can check out Robert’s podcast The Hidden History of Los Angeles...
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7 months ago
39 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
29. HOLLYWOOD SCANDALS: The Fallen Star & The Superman
Los Angeles, CA | Was Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle a scapegoat or a villain? Did George Reeves take his own life, or was there something more sinister at play? In this episode, we dive into two of Hollywood’s most infamous tragedies—Arbuckle’s scandalous trial that destroyed his career and Reeves’ mysterious death that still fuels conspiracy theories. Decades apart, both cases captivated the public and left behind more questions than answers. And even though Arbuckle received an official verdict a...
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8 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
28. FIRE: Everyone in LA Knows Someone Who Lost Everything
Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles is burning, and the impact is personal. We delve into the current status of the devastating fires, discuss the factors that made them so catastrophic, and explore what they mean for the city's future. Linked Resources/How to Help: California Wildfires: Palisades and Eaton Fires (AP) L.A. Wildfires: Help and Resources List (KCRW) Mental Health Support for Fire Victims (LAist) How to Help L.A. Fire Victims (LAist) Wildfire Awareness Post on Instagram (PBS S...
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8 months ago
21 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
27. MURDER: The Black Dahlia Beyond the Headlines - Featuring Steve Hodel Pt 3
Los Angeles, CA | We conclude the tragic story of Elizabeth Short's 1947 murder with former LAPD homicide detective and New York Times bestselling author Steve Hodel. We delve into the moment Steve began to suspect his own father, Dr. George Hodel, was a central figure in the murder of Elizabeth Short, and subsequently the evidence he uncovered to substantiate that George was Elizabeth’s murderer. Throughout Steve's investigation, he reveals a complex web of connections linking Dr. Hodel to t...
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9 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
26. TRUE CRIME & HAUNTINGS: Touring LA's Iconic Locations with James T. Bartlett
Los Angeles, CA | Join us for an audio tour of Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles’ most haunted locations and infamous crime scenes with James T. Bartlett, journalist and author of Gourmet Ghosts Volumes 1 & 2. From the lingering spirit of Marilyn Monroe to the poetic capture of a murderer, this journey will give you a new perspective on these iconic locations. To read more about James’ work and order Gourmet Ghosts (there are many more locations we could not cover in the episode!...
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9 months ago
56 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
25. MURDER: The Black Dahlia Beyond the Headlines Pt 2
Los Angeles, CA | We continue the tragic story of the murder of Elizabeth Short in 1947, famously known as the Black Dahlia, with the most compelling theories surrounding her killer's identity. *Note: Since the troubled teen industry came up at the beginning of the episode, we wanted to take the opportunity to share a few links on how you can help stop the abuses in this system: stopinstitutionalchildabuse.com and unsilenced.org. It's a cause we are passionate about and we...
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9 months ago
46 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
24. MURDER: The Black Dahlia Beyond the Headlines Pt 1
Los, Angeles, CA | In the shadowy landscape of 1940s Los Angeles, one murder would captivate and horrify a nation. Elizabeth Short—forever immortalized as the Black Dahlia—represents more than just a gruesome crime. She was a young woman whose tragic end became a dark legend, a mystery that has haunted investigators and true crime enthusiasts for generations. We’re peeling back the layers of sensationalism and diving deep into the forensic details, cultural context, and shocking evidence that...
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10 months ago
43 minutes

Dark City: Touring the Hidden History of Famous & Forgotten Places
While you’re waiting for the next episode, check out Leah's conversation with forensic psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott on their podcast L.A. Not So Confidential. We talk about the origins of Dark City, the importance of research in historical true crime storytelling, and revisit classic cases like Lizzie Borden and Winnie Ruth Judd. You can listen to Episode 215 Behind the Couch: Getting the Story Right with Dark City Podcast here. L.A. Not So Confidential is a true crime and forensic...