IN THIS EPISODE: Eerie tales of spectral Hellhounds have haunted humanity for centuries, from the misty moors of the British Isles to the dense forests of Appalachia. These colossal black dogs with glowing eyes are said to be harbingers of doom, leaving a trail of fear and mystery in their wake. Over the years, the line between folklore and reality has blurred after numerous individuals have reported their own true tales of coming face-to-face with these denizens of the underworld. (True Tales of Hellhounds: Ancient Myths To Modern Cases) *** When the criminal justice system falters, the dead may step in to rectify the errors of the living. Through eerie whispers, unsettling dreams, and ghostly apparitions, sometimes, the deceased help to ensure justice is served. (Victims Who Solved Their Own Murders From The Grave) *** On June 9th, 1979, approximately 35 riders boarded the Sydney Ghost Train ride in Australia’s beloved harbor attraction Luna Park. Seven of them would not leave the train tunnel alive. (The Haunting Tragedy of the Sydney Ghost Train Fire) *** On a fateful night in 1860 New York City, John Walton was gunned down in cold blood, setting off a desperate chase through the shadowy streets. As his cousin pursued the mysterious assailant, another life was claimed, plunging the city into a gripping tale of murder, intrigue, and a relentless quest for justice. The aftermath revealed a tangled web of family secrets, betrayal, and a courtroom drama that would captivate the entire nation. (Mystery of the Distiller’s Demise) *** In the late eighteenth century, terror gripped the streets of London as a mysterious figure known as "The London Monster" targeted aristocratic women with cruel precision. Over fifty attacks within two years sparked widespread panic, leading to the formation of vigilante groups and a media frenzy that captivated the city's working class. What made him a monster, you may ask? He snuck up behind women and stabbed them… in the buttocks! (London’s Butt-Stabbing Monster)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Teaser and Show Open
00:08:11.718 = True Tales of Hellhounds, Part 1
00:25:30.881 = True Tales of Hellhounds, Part 2
00:56:00.012 = Mystery of the Distiller’s Demise
01:05:04.742 = London’s Butt-Stabbing Monster
01:13:47.880 = Victims Who Solved Their Own Murders From The Grave
01:26:36.680 = The Haunting Tragedy of the Sydney Ghost Train Fire
01:34:01.868 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Victims Who Solved Their Own Murders From The Grave” source: Lyra Radford at ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckrb5d7
“The Haunting Tragedy of the Sydney Ghost Train Fire” by Carolyn Cox for The-Line-Up.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5ssbkyd (used with permission)
“London’s Butt-Stabbing Monster” source: Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckk95u2
“Mystery of the Distiller’s Demise” source: Robert Wilhelm at MurderByGaslight.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck5vxwv
“True Tales of Hellhounds: Ancient Myths to Modern Cases” source: Brent Swancer at MysteriousUniverse.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4ry86tcp
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library under paid license
Background Music in this episode from Envato Elements under paid license
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Originally aired: July 15, 2024


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