IN THIS EPISODE: Stories of “wild men”–people who live ferally in nature as any wild animal would do–have been a part of our myths and legends since the dawn of civilization. But they don’t live just in ancient lore… according to the reports, they are being seen even today, despite the modern and technological world surrounding them. (Wild Men In The Hills) *** In 1974 the Smurl family began a 15-year period of terror by an unknown entity. (The Smurl Family Tormentors) *** Weirdo family member John Parish discovers something strange going on in his home’s wood shop. (Woodworking Ghost) *** One of the problems with cryptids such as Bigfoot or Sasquatch is that they leave very little evidence behind of their existence. Their cousin the Yowie leaves even less evidence behind – on the verge of none. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any evidence. (Tracks of the Kempsey Creature)

YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open
00:04:04.557 = Weird Darkness, “Wild Men In The Hills, Part 1”
00:10:30.927 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Demon Spirit” (October 31, 1974)
00:56:57.032 = Weird Darkness, “Wild Men In The Hills, Part 2”
01:06:04.648 = Beyond Midnight, “Paxtons House” (November 08, 1968)
01:32:22.926 = Weird Darkness, “Wild Men In The Hills, Part 3”
01:42:37.584 = The Black Mass, “An Evening’s Entertainment” (October 31, 1964)
02:14:51.776 = Weird Darkness, “The Smurl Family Tormentors”
02:25:52.387 = Box 13, “Blackmail Is Murder” (September 05, 1948)
02:54:59.745 = Weird Darkness, “Tracks Of The Kempsey Creature”
03:05:59.713 = Weird Darkness, “Woodworking Ghost”
03:09:42.244 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Wild Men In The Hills” by Sarah P. Young for Ancient Origins http://bit.ly/2BIiSwC and Micah Hanks for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2WmoIgY
“The Smurl Family Tormentors” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: http://bit.ly/32PYAhl
“Woodworking Ghost” by Weirdo family member John Parish
“Tracks of the Kempsey Creature” by Paul Cropper for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/32ZgptI
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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Originally aired: June 29, 2024

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