VAMPIRES FROM EVERY CULTURE: The Bloodsuckers You’ve Never Heard Of
Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
Darren Marlar
4.6 • 4K Ratings
🗓️ 25 August 2025
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
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IN THIS EPISODE: True crime lovers will most readily admit that the strange cases are the juiciest. Some cases are bizarre, some are odd, others can be brutal… but whatever your preference, I’ve got some of the weirdest ones to share with you. (Strange Stories of True Crime) *** It seems most all states or territories in northern America have their own version of a big, hairy, bipedal creature we’ve all come to call Bigfoot. Ohio has their own, which has been dubbed the “Grassman.” (Buckeye Bigfoot of Ohio) *** Residents of Christchurch and the surrounding areas of Canterbury in New Zealand would suffer two huge earthquakes within six months – one September 2010, then another February 2011. And if the hundreds of souls who perished wasn’t enough, it appears the earth cracking open as it did unleashed something evil from the bowels of hell. (The Earthquake That Released a Demon) *** Sadly, child abuse and murder is not only a modern crime – it has been happening since the beginning of human history. But some cases are so severe or brutal, they rise to the surface and point out just how evil some people can be – such as Elizabeth Brownrigg, who was hanged for her crimes – and deservedly so. (The Inhumane Actions of Elizabeth Brownrigg) *** Slicked back hair, black cape, long white canines, maybe a mesmerizing stare… the image of the vampire has become iconic, if not a bit predictable. But bloodsucking creatures around the world aren’t all the same – and while the traditional look of a vampire might frighten some, there are much more terrifying versions to fear in the night. (Lesser-Known Vampire Myths Around The World)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:32.976 = Lesser-Known Vampire Myths Around the World
00:10:13.849 = Strange Stories of True Crime
00:28:45.017 = Buckeye Bigfoot
00:33:43.694 = The Earthquake That Released a Demon
00:41:29.739 = The Inhumane Actions of Elizabeth Brownrigg
00:55:39.429 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Lesser-Known Vampire Myths Around The World” by Lyra Radford for Sematary Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycyzrx23
“The Earthquake That Released a Demon” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k26ycz3
“Buckeye Bigfoot of Ohio” by Maggie Clancy for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/35wp3ts4
“Strange Stories of True Crime” by Patrick Thornton” for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fsamf
“The Inhumane Actions of Elizabeth Brownrigg” by B.B. Wagner for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfnub8b
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ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
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