In 1599, a young French woman's demonic possession became history's first scientifically debunked exorcism — but the truth behind her supernatural feats might be even stranger than fiction.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Young Marthe was a troubled young girl already, but her life took a dark, evil turn when she became possessed by a demon. But the strangest part of her story isn’t the possession – but the exorcism. (The Exorcism of Martha Brossier) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Erdington Murders) *** At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world – and in very strange ways. (Eerie Facts About Point Nemo) *** Is it possible to anger a ghost to the point they’ll follow you home to taunt you? (The Green Man) *** In 1921, the term “one-way ride” came into existence – after a man named Stevie was “disappeared” thanks to the Chicago Mob. (The One Way Ride) *** Was the woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England a Nazi spy? (The Hagley Woods Mystery) *** The crew of 309 aboard the USS Cyclops disappeared without a trace – and now, 100 years later, we're still left with more questions than answers. (The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops) *** Mickey was arrested and charged with slicing the throat of one of his best friends, and he had good reason. After all, his friend owed him thirty-five dollars. (The Confessions of Mickey Sliney) *** A grandfather tells his grandson about the time he lived in a haunted house. (A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire) *** Wander around one particular U.S. park and you may come across a soldier who lost his head to a cannonball. (The Legend Of Green Eyes) *** Strange dreams happen to us all – but what does it mean if you dream about spiders? (8-Legged Nightmares) *** Police respond to a 9-1-1 call, but they arrive a few years too late. (Ghost 911 Call) *** Vegetable Men, Space Fairies… how bizarre can alien encounters get? (Truly Bizarre Alien Encounters)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open
00:01:44.727 = Show Intro
00:05:09.008 = The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier
00:14:49.618 = The Hagley Woods Mystery
00:29:29.035 = The Erdington Murders
00:33:37.646 = The “One Way Ride”
00:40:26.183 = The Green Man
00:42:59.001 = Eerie Facts About Point Nemo
00:48:07.919 = Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens
01:13:12.935 = The Confessions of Mickey Sliney
01:21:13.109 = Ghost 911 Call
01:22:44.001 = Eight-Legged Nightmares
01:28:48.500 = A Strange Haunted Incident at Lincolnshire
01:32:23.667 = The Legend of Green Eyes
01:42:21.524 = The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops
01:47:52.281 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Eerie Facts About Point Nemo” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/yc258yf8
“The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier” by Mark Oliver for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/rlvzjpy
“The Erdington Murders” posted at The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/vyocutf
“The Green Man” by Goth237 at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/sper8ua
“The One Way Ride” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/wsqod6d
“The Hagley Woods Mystery” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/wtxqr7l
“The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops” by Joel Stice for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/sksdgpc
“The Confessions of Mickey Sliney” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y8o6dehp
“The Legend of Green Eyes” by Kevin Cumming for the Rome News-Tribune: https://tinyurl.com/wanmrm6
“Eight-Legged Nightmares” posted at Message To Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/vu72y9u
“A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire” by James at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/smff6z6
“Ghost 911 Call” by an unknown author (website no longer exists)
“Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://tinyurl.com/wu5k6b6
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Originally aired: September 04, 2018
SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MartheBrossier
TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckn4wzr