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HOUR ONE: In 1974, the Smurl family was tormented by supernatural forces so intense, the haunting even withstood intervention by demonologists. Who or what was behind the terrifying oppression of this previously normal Pennsylvania family? (The Demonic Torture of the Smurl Family) *** There are numerous tales of ships simply disappearing without a trace. Some are never heard from again… others have created legends that terrify sailors to this day. (Ghost Ships Lost at Sea) *** Weirdo family member Jan Daniels relates events that happened to her on a new job – with odd happenings in the women’s restroom among other things! (Scarecrows and Towel Dispensers) *** In 1992, runners came across a gruesome discovery in a South Wales state park… a dead body. But it was only the beginning of what quickly became a string of murders by a serial killer. (The Australian Backpacker Murderer)
SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
“Ghost Ships Lost at Sea” by Elizabeth Lundin: http://bit.ly/2K0h0TY
“The Demonic Torture of the Smurl Family” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/32PYAhl
“Scarecrows and Towel Dispensers” by Weirdo family member Jan Daniels
“Australian Backpacker Murderer” by Catherine Phalan: http://bit.ly/2YpkYPc
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HOUR TWO: Bugs. Spiders. All manner of creepy crawlies raise goosebumps for many. But even those who have no natural fear of insects might run in terror if they see one the size of a human being. And that is exactly what people around the world have been reporting. (Giant Bugs and Mantis Men) *** Weirdo family member Shaylynn Hayworth describes the haunted house she lived in as a child, and the ghostly occurrences that took place in her bedroom at night. (Haunting In My Bedroom)
SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
“Giant Bugs And Mantis Men” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/32UKawc
“Haunting In My Bedroom” by Weirdo family member, Shaylynn Hayworth
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SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: 
Azrael is known by many names in numerous cultures… but he is most famously, or infamously known as the angel of destruction. And not only are his powers terrifying – so is his appearance. (Azrael: The Angel of Destruction) *** When you hear the words “Loch Ness” you immediately think of Nessie – the Loch Ness Monster. But this deep, lengthy body of water in Scotland is known for other strange creatures – including what some are reporting as a giant bird of prey. (Loch Ness Monster-Sized Owl) *** At just 14 years old, Jesse Pomeroy became the youngest convicted murderer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. What would drive a boy so young to such brutal crimes? (The Fiend of Boston) *** When you sit down to a good ghost story, you expect horrors, terrifying encounters, frightening situations… but not all ghosts are malevolent. In fact, some appear to take solace from beyond the grave by reaching out to those still living to help them, even rescue someone or save a mortal’s life. (Ghosts To The Rescue)
SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
“Azrael: The Angel of Destruction” by Nathan Gibson: http://bit.ly/2JWkIOk
“Loch Ness Monster-Sized Owl” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LI4FXJ
“The Fiend of Boston” by Stephanie Almazan: http://bit.ly/2GwpX6B
“Ghosts To The Rescue” by Inigo Gonzalez: http://bit.ly/2K3q36u
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