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Rogue Darkness
Rogue Darkness Podcast
114 episodes
1 day ago
Welcome to Rogue Darkness! Let’s talk about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have lead many to do unthinkable crimes. From cults and ritualistic killings, to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown, let’s explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time!
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Welcome to Rogue Darkness! Let’s talk about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have lead many to do unthinkable crimes. From cults and ritualistic killings, to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown, let’s explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time!
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Rogue Darkness
XCIX: From Love to Madness | The Curse of the House of Laments
Deep in the heart of Guanajuato, Mexico, stands a house that whispers of sorrow and screams of vengeance. La Casa de los Lamentos — the House of Laments — is said to be cursed, its walls echoing with the cries of the lost and the damned.

Once home to Tadeo Fulgencio Mejía, a man driven to madness after the brutal death of his beloved wife, this eerie mansion became the site of countless unspeakable rituals… and possibly, murders. But were they the acts of a grieving husband seeking solace—or something darker that took hold within those stone walls?

Join me, your host from Rogue Darkness, as we step beyond the threshold of this haunted home to uncover the chilling legend that blurs the line between love, obsession, and the supernatural.

Because in the House of Laments… the dead never rest.


📚SOURCES:
“House of Laments.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.... Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
“Casa de los lamentos (Guanajuato).” Wikipedia (Spanish). https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/.... Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
“House of Laments.” Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/p.... Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
“La Casa de Lamentos.” EspookyTales.com. https://www.espookytales.com/b.... Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.

📢Podcast Promo: POD OF TERROR 👈


#RogueDarkness #HouseOfLaments #TrueCrime #Paranormal #HauntedMexico #LaCasaDeLosLamentos #HorrorPodcast #DarkHistory #HauntedPlaces #OccultMysteries
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4 days ago
9 minutes

Rogue Darkness
XCVIII: The Monster with 21 Faces | Japan’s Unsolved Candy Terror 🍬
In 1984, Japan faced a terror unlike anything before — a shadowy group calling itself “The Monster with 21 Faces.”

What began with the chilling kidnapping of a candy company president quickly spiraled into a campaign of extortion, poisoned confections, and cryptic letters that taunted both the police and the public.

Join Rogue Darkness as we delve deep into the Glico–Morinaga case — one of Japan’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Was it corporate revenge, organized crime, or something even darker?

Step into the shadows and uncover the truth behind The Monster with 21 Faces… if you dare.

🕯️ Dark Tales. Real Horror.
🎙️ New episodes weekly on Rogue Darkness.


📚SOURCES
1.“Glico–Morinaga case.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, last updated 2025.
2.“Japan Candy Kidnapping Case: The Monster with 21 Faces.” All That’s Interesting, by Marco Margaritoff, 19 July 2023.
3.Kaplan, David E. Yakuza: Japan’s Criminal Underworld. University of California Press, 2003.
4.“Glico’s Chief Kidnapped.” The Japan Times Archives, March 19, 1984.
5.“The Monster With 21 Faces.” Unresolved Podcast, Episode 90, 2021.
6.Associated Press Archive. “Japanese Police Continue Search for Masked ‘Monster.’” AP News, 12 June 1984.
7.“Glico Morinaga Incident.” Japan Today, Crime Section, 2018.
8.“The 21 Faces of Terror: Japan’s Most Haunting Cold Case.” BBC News Asia, 2014.
9.“Inside the Glico-Morinaga Case.” CrimeReads, 2022.
10.“Chronology of Events.” Tokyo Metropolitan Police Records (Public Access), 1984–1985.
11. Ashkenazi, Michael. Handbook of Japanese Mythology. Oxford University Press, 2003.
12. “Japanese Corporate Culture and Crisis Response.” Journal of East Asian Studies, Vol. 14, 2011.
13. “Media and Public Fear in the Glico Case.” Yomiuri Shimbun, archival reprint, 1985.


#RogueDarkness #TrueCrimePodcast #TheMonsterWith21Faces #UnsolvedMysteries #GlicoMorinagaCase #JapaneseCrime #DarkHistory #TrueCrimeCommunity #CreepyPodcast #HorrorPodcast #PsychologicalThriller #RogueDarknessPodcast #MysteryPodcast #JapanTrueCrime #UrbanLegends #RealHorror
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1 week ago
9 minutes

Rogue Darkness
🎃 Halloween Special 🎃 Tales From The Darkcast Network Crypt Keeper
This Halloween, the veil thins… and the Darkcast Network Crypt Keeper rises once more. 🎃

Join me and a gathering of some of the darkest voices in the Darkcast Network as we unearth chilling tales, twisted crimes, and haunted histories from the deepest corners of the crypt. Each story carries its own shadow — and together, they’ll leave you questioning what truly lurks beyond the darkness.

So dim the lights, lock your doors, and listen closely…
The Crypt Keeper has tales to tell. 🕸️

🖤 Featuring creators from the Darkcast Network — where the dark side of podcasts live amongst the shadows, including: Rainbow Crimes, The Final Trace, Missing in the PNW, The Book of the Dead, Mountain Murders, Mythical True Crime, Pod of Terror, Famous Last Words, Murder in the PNW, ATTWG, Day By Day, A Hateful Homicide, Rogue Darkness, Tragedy With A View and The Bell Witch Podcast.

Happy Halloween!



#HappyHalloween #DarkcastNetwork #RogueDarkness #CreepyPodcasts #TrueCrimeCommunity #ParanormalPodcast #HalloweenSpecial #TalesFromTheCrypt #MacabreStories #SpookySeason
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 52 minutes

Rogue Darkness
XCVII: Witchcraft, Folklore, and a Brutal English Murder | The Mysterious Death of Charles Walton
In 1945, the quiet village of Lower Quinton, England, was shaken by one of the most chilling murders in British history.
Charles Walton — an elderly farm laborer with ties to local folklore and rumored witchcraft — was found brutally slain with his own pitchfork and billhook.

Was this a ritualistic killing rooted in ancient superstition… or something far darker hidden beneath the village’s pastoral calm?

In this episode of Rogue Darkness, we descend into the fog of post-war England — where pagan echoes, paranoia, and real human fear intertwine.

🔮 Join me as we explore:
•The eerie folklore surrounding Charles Walton’s death
•The investigation that baffled Scotland Yard
•The witchcraft rumors that still haunt Warwickshire to this day

Dark tales… real horror.


📚SOURCES
“Killing of Charles Walton.” *Wikipedia*, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... />
Simpson, Jacqueline. “The Case that Foiled Fabian: Murder and Witchcraft in Rural England.” *Folklore*, vol. 126, no. 2, 2015, pp. 129–148, https://doi.org/10.1080/001558... />
Casciani, Dominic. “When the Murder Trail Goes Cold.” *BBC News*, 10 May 2010, https://www.bbc.com/news/10114... />
Sutherland, Gill. “Witchcraft and Murder on Meon Hill.” *Stratford Herald*, 31 Oct. 2021, https://www.stratford-herald.c... />
“Tales About Meon Hill.” *Our Warwickshire*, Warwickshire County Council, https://www.ourwarwickshire.or... />
Morton, James. “Bewitched by Murders.” *The Law Society Gazette*, 27 Oct. 2008, https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/a... />

🎵Song Credit: “Strange Vision” b Myuu.


#RogueDarkness #CharlesWalton #TrueCrimePodcast #DarkFolklore #Witchcraft #OccultCrime #BritishFolklore #MysteryPodcast #RealHorror #DarkHistory #UnsolvedMurder #WitchcraftHistory #HauntingStories #EerieTales
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3 weeks ago
9 minutes

Rogue Darkness
XCVI: Feast of Flesh – The Horrifying Crimes of the Samara Cannibals
In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, we descend into one of Russia’s most disturbing true crime cases — the Cannibal Family of Samara.

What began as an unassuming couple soon turned into a nightmare that shocked investigators and horrified the world. Together, they lured victims, feasted on their flesh, and documented their gruesome acts in detail.

Join me as we explore the dark psychology behind their crimes, the evidence that led to their capture, and the twisted reality of human monstrosity that blurs the line between myth and madness.

👁️‍🗨️ Dare to descend into the darkness.

🔗 Listen to more episodes on true crime, folklore, and the paranormal at Rogue Darkness — where the shadows speak.

📚SOURCES
1.“Cannibal Family of Samara.” Russia Beyond, 2017.
2.“The Samara Cannibals: Family of Butchers in Russia.” Crime Russia, 2019.
3.“Russian Cannibal Family Arrested for Eating Victims.” The Moscow Times, 2017.
4.“Samara’s House of Flesh: Cannibal Clan Terrorizes Region.” Komsomolskaya Pravda, translated archives (original 2009, reprinted 2018).
5.“Cannibalism and Ritual Crime in Post-Soviet Russia.” The Independent, 2018.
6.“Cursed by Hunger: Russian Cannibal Families Through History.” All That’s Interesting, by Genevieve Carlton, updated 2023.
7.“True Crime Russia: The Samara Family.” Unresolved Podcast (Season 4, Ep. 6), 2021.
8.“The Horror of Samara’s Cannibal Family.” Daily Mail UK, Crime Section, 2017.
9. Satter, David. Age of Delirium: The Decline and Fall of the Soviet Union. Yale University Press, 2001.
10. “Crime and Desperation in Late Soviet Russia.” Journal of Slavic Studies, Vol. 44, 2019.
11. “The Myth of the Hungry Ghost: Folklore and Cannibalism in Eastern Europe.” Mythos Journal, 2018.


#SamaraRussia #TrueCrimePodcast #DarkHistory #RussianTrueCrime #CannibalismCase #CrimeDocumentary #MacabreMystery #SerialKillers #CrimeOfSamara #HorrorPodcast #TrueCrimeStories #DarkPsychology #RogueDarkness
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Rogue Darkness
XCV: The Curse of the Changeling: The Death of Michael Leahy
In 1826, the Irish countryside was shaken by the tragic death of Michael Leahy — a young boy believed by his family to have been taken by the fairies and replaced with a changeling. Accusations of witchcraft, folklore, and superstition collided with brutal reality, leading to his drowning in a lake. Was this the deadly grip of old-world myth, or a crime justified by fear? Join me as we uncover the chilling tale where folklore and murder intertwine.

👉 If you enjoy exploring true crime through the lens of folklore and the paranormal, be sure to follow Rogue Darkness on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, or wherever you listen.


#ChangelingCurse #MichaelLeahy #IrishFolklore #TrueCrimePodcast #ParanormalPodcast #FolklorePodcast #CelticMythology #DarkHistory #Superstition #RogueDarkness
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Rogue Darkness
XCIV: Satanic Panic: The McMartin Preschool Trial
The McMartin Preschool Allegations became one of the most infamous cases of the 1980s, sparking nationwide hysteria during the height of the “Satanic Panic.” What began as a single accusation quickly spiraled into years of courtroom battles, sensational headlines, and ruined lives. But behind the lurid claims of underground tunnels, secret rituals, and widespread abuse—what was the truth?

In this episode of Rogue Darkness, we unravel the McMartin case from its explosive beginnings to its dramatic collapse. Was it a cautionary tale about fear and mass hysteria, or was something darker left unresolved?

Join me as we dive into one of the most controversial and haunting chapters in modern history.

📚SOURCES:

Nathan, Debbie. *Satan’s Silence: Ritual Abuse and the Making of a Modern American Witch Hunt*. HarperCollins, 1995.
Victor, Jeffrey S. *Satanic Panic: The Creation of a Contemporary Legend*. Open Court, 1993.
Lanning, Kenneth. *Investigator’s Guide to Allegations of “Ritual” Child Abuse*. National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, FBI, 1992.
Nathan, Debbie. “The Ritual Sex Abuse Hoax.” *The Village Voice*, 1990.
Toubia, Nahid. “False Memories and Satanic Abuse: Lessons from McMartin.” *Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect*, 1996.

🔊NEWS AUDIO CLIPS USED:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=...
https://youtu.be/MD5aT6kZ5MQ?s...


#TrueCrimePodcast #McMartinPreschool #SatanicPanic #TrueCrimeCommunity #PodcastCoverArt #ParanormalPodcast #DarkHistory #CrimeDocumentary #InfamousTrials #CultCases #TrueCrimeObsessed
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Rogue Darkness
XCIII: The Mysterious Murder of Kirsty Bentley — A Chilling Unsolved Case
On New Year’s Eve, 1998, 15-year-old Kirsty Bentley went out to walk her beloved dog Abby in Ashburton, New Zealand. Hours later, Abby was found tied to a tree near the river — but Kirsty had vanished without a trace. Days later, her body was discovered in a remote area, sparking one of the most haunting murder mysteries in New Zealand’s history.

In this episode of Rogue Darkness, we dive deep into the timeline, chilling details, and lingering questions surrounding Kirsty’s tragic death. Who was responsible? Why was Abby found tied up where she disappeared? And why has this case remained unsolved for more than two decades?

Join me as we explore the unsettling story of Kirsty Bentley — a case that still haunts both investigators and the community to this day.

#TrueCrimePodcast #UnsolvedMystery #KirstyBentley #RogueDarkness #DarkHistory #UnsolvedMurder #TrueCrimeCommunity #CreepyPodcast #ColdCase
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2 months ago
7 minutes

Rogue Darkness
XCII: Spirits In The Walls | Illinois’ Most Haunted Home – The Stickney Mansion
Step inside the eerie halls of the Stickney Mansion in Bull Valley, Illinois — a home designed with strange architectural choices meant to keep away spirits… yet somehow became a magnet for paranormal activity. From ghostly encounters to its infamous spiral staircase, the Stickney Mansion has drawn investigators and thrill-seekers alike, each leaving with chilling stories of their own.

Join me as we uncover the mysteries, hauntings, and dark folklore tied to this historic estate and explore why it remains one of Illinois’ most haunted homes.

If you love tales of the supernatural, haunted places, and eerie history, you won’t want to miss this episode of Rogue Darkness.

Featuring promo for Three Ravens Podcast! Be sure to check them out! https://open.spotify.com/show/...

#StickneyMansion #HauntedIllinois #HauntedHistory #GhostStories #HauntedPlaces #ParanormalPodcast #TrueHaunting #IllinoisHauntings #GhostHunters #DarkHistory #RogueDarknessPodcast #SpiritsAndShadows
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2 months ago
11 minutes

Rogue Darkness
XCI: The Creepiest Questions Ever Asked to AI & ChatGPT’s Shocking Answers
In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, I challenge ChatGPT with some of the creepiest yes or no questions ever asked—and the answers will leave you unsettled. What starts as a simple yes or no quickly turns into eerie elaborations, strange truths, and unnerving insights into the unknown.

From dark hypotheticals to paranormal curiosities, this episode dives deep into the shadows where AI meets the mysterious.

🔔 Subscribe for more chilling explorations of true crime, folklore, paranormal mysteries, and the unsettling side of technology.


#ChatGPT #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CreepyQuestions #YesOrNo #ParanormalPodcast #DarkMysteries #EerieStories #RogueDarkness
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2 months ago
8 minutes

Rogue Darkness
XC: Leonarda Cianciulli – The Soapmaker of Correggio | Cannibalism, Murder & Dark Alchemy
In the quiet Italian town of Correggio during the 1930s, a seemingly kindhearted woman named Leonarda Cianciulli gained a reputation as a devoted mother and trusted neighbor. But beneath her hospitable façade lurked a sinister obsession—one that led to the gruesome murders of three women, whose bodies she transformed into soap and teacakes.

In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, we unravel the twisted life and crimes of “The Soapmaker of Correggio,” exploring her troubled past, her belief in dark superstition, and the horrifying methods she used to “protect” her family. Was she a delusional killer driven by prophecy, or a cold-blooded murderer hiding behind folklore?

Join us as we step into the macabre kitchen of one of Italy’s most infamous murderers—where horror was brewed alongside soap bubbles.

📚 SOURCES:
•Balsamo, Paola. Il Museo Criminologico di Roma. Rome: Ministero della Giustizia, 2008.
•“Leonarda Cianciulli, the Soap-Maker of Correggio.” Murderpedia, murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cianciulli-leonarda.htm.
•Stille, Alexander. Benevolence and Blood: The Dark Life of Leonarda Cianciulli. Milan: Feltrinelli, 1999.
•“The Soap-Maker of Correggio.” Historic Mysteries, 23 Jan. 2023, historicmysteries.com/leonarda-cianciulli/.
•Dickie, John. Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.
•“Leonarda Cianciulli: The Soap Maker of Correggio.” All That’s Interesting, 15 Sept. 2021, allthatsinteresting.com/leonarda-cianciulli.
•“Leonarda Cianciulli – The Soapmaker of Correggio.” The Crime Library, crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/women/cianciulli/.
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2 months ago
10 minutes

Rogue Darkness
LXXXIX: Astrology Influencer’s Fatal Spiral — Danielle Johnson’s Eclipse Day Tragedy
On April 8th, 2024 — the day of a rare solar eclipse — Los Angeles was rocked by a chain of events that defied belief.
Danielle Johnson, known online as astrology influencer Danielle Ayoka, spiraled into a morning of shocking violence that left three people dead, including her infant daughter, and one child fighting to recover.

In this episode of Rogue Darkness, we uncover the verified facts of that day: the disturbing social media posts that preceded the tragedy, the timeline of events from Woodland Hills to the 405 Freeway, and the aftermath that left a community searching for answers.

This is not just the story of a true crime — it’s a stark reminder of how quickly reality can unravel.

⚠️Listener discretion advised.

📚SOURCES:

“Mother Accused of Killing Partner, Throwing Kids from Car before Fatal Crash.” AP News, 9 Apr. 2024, https://apnews.com/article/dan.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.

Fry, Hannah. “Woodland Hills Woman Killed Partner, Threw Daughters from Car before Fatal Crash, Police Say.” Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024, https://www.latimes.com/califo.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.

“New Details Emerge in Eclipse Day Tragedy Involving Astrology Influencer.” ABC7 Los Angeles, 9 Apr. 2024, https://abc7.com/danielle-john.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.

Martinez, Lizbeth. “Danielle Johnson’s Death Ruled Accidental after Murder of Partner, Infant Daughter.” People, 5 July 2024, https://people.com/danielle-jo.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.

“Brazilian Suspect ‘Killed in the Name of God.’” BBC News, 13 Jan. 2011, www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-a.... Accessed 10 Aug. 2025. (Only if you referenced ritual crimes comparison; otherwise omit.)

ABC 7 News: https://youtube.com/shorts/0sn...

NBCLA: https://youtu.be/OhQKBP6OSGM?s...

#DanielleJohnson #DanielleAyoka #EclipseDayTragedy #AstrologyInfluencer #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderCase #DarkHistory #CrimeDocumentary #TrueCrimeStories #LosAngelesCrime #ParanormalAndCrime #RogueDarkness
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2 months ago
9 minutes

Rogue Darkness
LXXXVIII: Whispers in the Snow | The Hinterkaifeck Murders
On a snowy night in 1922, an isolated Bavarian farmstead became the scene of one of Germany’s most chilling unsolved mass murders. The Gruber family, along with their maid, was found brutally slaughtered — their bodies stacked in the barn under layers of straw. But what makes this case even more haunting are the whispers of strange footprints in the snow, ghostly voices in the attic, and chilling signs that the killer may have stayed in the home after the murders.

In this episode of Rogue Darkness, we dive into the eerie mystery of the Hinterkaifeck Murders — a case drenched in superstition, tragedy, and silence. Was it a disgruntled relative? A drifter? Or something far more sinister? Join me as we explore the evidence, the oddities, and the theories that still haunt true crime investigators to this day.

🔪 Listener discretion is advised.

—

📚Sources:
•“The Hinterkaifeck Murders” – HistoricMysteries.com
•“Unsolved Mysteries: The Hinterkaifeck Murders” – AllThat’sInteresting.com
•“Germany’s Chilling Unsolved Farm Murders” – Der Spiegel Archives
•“The Case of Hinterkaifeck” – Reddit r/UnresolvedMysteries
•Hinterkaifeck.net (English Archive)

🎵Background music used:
“Out of Sight” by Marc van der Meulen: https://youtu.be/RhKavk6MttU?s...

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, and all major platforms.
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3 months ago
10 minutes

Rogue Darkness
LXXXVII: Gospel Written in Blood | The Cross Maniac - Dyonathan Celestrino
In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, we delve into one of Brazil’s most haunting true crime cases—the story of Dyonathan Celestrino, infamously dubbed The Cross Maniac. At just 16 years old, Dyonathan orchestrated a brutal triple murder under the guise of religious salvation, claiming divine command as justification for his acts. What drove this teenager to commit such calculated violence? Was it faith twisted into fanaticism—or something far more sinister?

Join us as we unravel the disturbing timeline of events, the ritualistic symbolism left at the crime scene, and the psychological underpinnings behind one of Brazil’s most shocking cases of religiously-motivated murder.

Listener discretion is strongly advised.

🕯️ Darkness awaits…

⸻

Sources Referenced in This Episode:

G1 Globo. “Maníaco da Cruz é condenado a 48 anos de prisão.”
G1 - O Portal de Notícias da Globo, Grupo Globo, 22 Sept. 2010, https://g1.globo.com.

Folha de São Paulo. “Perfil psicológico aponta distúrbio em jovem acusado de assassinato.”
Folha de S.Paulo, Folha Online, 14 Nov. 2008, https://www.folha.uol.com.br.

UOL Notícias. “Adolescente é acusado de matar três e deixar marcas de cruz nas vítimas.”
UOL Notícias, Grupo Folha, 20 Oct. 2008, https://noticias.uol.com.br.

Câmera Record. “O Maníaco da Cruz.”
RecordTV, RecordTV, 2010, https://recordtv.r7.com.

Silva, Renato. “Radicalização Juvenil e Delírios Religiosos: Um Estudo de Caso Brasileiro.”
Revista Brasileira de Psicologia Forense, Conselho Federal de Psicologia, 2014, https://www.cfp.org.br.

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Background Music Used In This Episode:
“DARK CHOIR MUSIC” by Mattia Cupelli - License for Use; No Copyright.

Listen to Mattia’s music here: https://m.youtube.com/@MATTIA_CUPELLI
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3 months ago
15 minutes

Rogue Darkness
LXXXVI: Witch Marked - The Tragic Death of Kristy Bamu
In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, we unravel the tragic and disturbing case of Kristy Bamu—a 15-year-old boy who was tortured and murdered by his own family after being accused of witchcraft during a holiday visit in 2010.

Accused of practicing “kindoki”—a form of witchcraft feared in some Congolese communities—Kristy endured days of unimaginable abuse at the hands of his sister and her partner in a London flat. What followed was a harrowing descent into ritualistic violence, exposing the dark intersection of cultural beliefs, superstition, and unchecked cruelty.

We’ll explore the psychological manipulation behind the abuse, the role of cultural demonization, and the court proceedings that followed. This case is a sobering reminder of how superstition, when left unchecked, can become deadly.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed accounts of child abuse, torture, and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

⸻

🔍 Sources Used:
•Laville, Sandra. “Kristy Bamu murder: the story of an accusation of witchcraft that ended in death.” The Guardian, 5 Mar. 2012.
•Dodd, Vikram. “Kristy Bamu: Couple found guilty of murdering boy accused of witchcraft.” The Guardian, 1 Mar. 2012.
•BBC News. “Kristy Bamu torture case: Man guilty of murder.” BBC, 1 Mar. 2012.
•ITV News. “Kristy Bamu: Timeline of a horror story.” ITV, 1 Mar. 2012.
•Crown Prosecution Service. “Kristy Bamu: Witchcraft murder conviction.” cps.gov.uk, 2012.
•Met Police UK official press release on the case.

Videos used for News Audio:
https://youtu.be/dfEoNM7UKsY?s...

https://youtu.be/yTjiWI9d9gQ?s...
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3 months ago
9 minutes

Rogue Darkness
LXXXV: Kiss of Death - The Mysterious Death of Christopher Case
A Seattle man dies alone in a room of crucifixes, candles, and salt. Days earlier, he claimed a woman cursed him. Was it madness… or something far darker? Dive into the eerie death of Christopher Case.

🎙️Tune in as we dig deep into one of the most unnerving unexplained deaths in modern times…

⸻

📚 Sources:
•Kieltyka, Matthew. “Christopher Case: Cursed to Death?” Historic Mysteries, 14 June 2022, https://www.historicmysteries.... /> •Riddle, Lincoln. “Christopher Case and the Curse That Killed Him.” Ranker, 17 Jan. 2024, https://www.ranker.com/list/ch... /> •“The Strange Death of Christopher Case.” Talk Murder With Me, https://www.talkmurderwithme.c... /> •O’Neill, Ann. “Seattle Man Dies After Claiming He’s Cursed.” The Spokesman-Review, 1991 (archival source, paraphrased).
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3 months ago
7 minutes

Rogue Darkness
LXXXIV: Echoes in the Woods | Mimics & the Fae
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into eerie Appalachian lore, where the topic of mimics lurk, captivating unsuspecting hikers and trail walkers within its forests. Tune in to hear about an unsettling dream I had with what I can only describe…as a mimic.

Sources:
1.Sikes, Wirt.
British Goblins: Welsh Folk-Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions.
London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1880.
•Available at: Public Domain Review and Internet Archive

2.MacDougall, James.
Folk Tales and Fairy Lore in Gaelic and English.
Edinburgh: John Grant, 1910.

3.Jersáková, Jana; Johnson, Steven D.; Kindlmann, Pavel.
“Mimicry and Deception in Pollination.”
Journal of Experimental Botany, Volume 57, Issue 18, 2006, pp. 4771–4780.

4.Kelley, Darcy, et al.
“Mimicry and the Evolution of Communication.”
Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2001.

5.Briggs, Katharine.
An Encyclopedia of Fairies: Hobgoblins, Brownies, Bogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures.
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4 months ago
8 minutes

Rogue Darkness
LXXXIII: The Devil of Kerpen - Christman Gnipperteinga
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the terrifying tale of Christman Gnipperteinga, a serial killer whose story is still debated by scholars of being fabricated to scare children into staying safe when alone…but what if he was truly a mass murderer? Tune in, and let’s uncover his eerie crimes, one step at a time! Then you, dear listener, can be the judge of what’s fact and what’s merely fiction 🕯️

Sources:
In Mentem Insania: Christman Gnipperteinga – Stórfréttir (debatablelands.org)

1581: Christman Genipperteinga | Executed Today

http://arcana.wikidot.com/chri...

Christman Genipperteinga | Villains Wiki | Fandom

Christman Genipperteinga - Wikipedia


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4 months ago
15 minutes

Rogue Darkness
LXXXII: The Casket Girls of the Ursuline Convent
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the eerie tale of “The Casket Girls of Ursuline Convent”. Some say they were otherworldly vampires that fed on the unsuspecting people of New Orleans, while others claim they were victims to a cruel and demanding world. Regardless which you believe, it’s safe to say the mystery and eerie circumstances that surround the Casket Girls definitely makes for a horrifying tale…

Sources:
The Casket Girls and Vampires of New Orleans – #FolkloreThursday
Womens History Month: The Casket Girls - NOLWT (neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com)
Myth, Legend, and History: The Casket Girls of New Orleans (pelicanstateofmind.com)

Casquette girl - Wikipedia

The Casket Girls, a New Orleans Vampire Tale - Locations of Lore

The Truth About the Casket Girls in New Orleans (ghostcitytours.com)

The Casket Girls | New Orleans History


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5 months ago
13 minutes

Rogue Darkness
LXXXI: A Changeling Murder - Bridget Cleary
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the sickening and heartbreaking case of Bridget Cleary, a woman from Ireland who was brutally murdered by her family, under the presumption that she was a changeling fairy, attempting to wreak havoc on the human realm.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

https://www.nationalarchives.i...

https://www.atlasobscura.com/a...

https://www.libraryireland.com...


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1 year ago
17 minutes

Rogue Darkness
Welcome to Rogue Darkness! Let’s talk about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have lead many to do unthinkable crimes. From cults and ritualistic killings, to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown, let’s explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time!