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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

“THE QUEEN MARY: THE GREY GHOST WITH A HAUNTED HISTORY” and More True Tales! #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar

History, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.64.1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 December 2023

⏱️ 59 minutes

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IN THIS EPISODE: Although the Queen Mary's rich history may have garnered the vessel some impressive titles, she has recently earned a more notorious designation. Ghost stories from the Queen Mary suggest that it may be one of the most haunted ships in the world. (Haunted History of the Queen Mary) *** One of the last mezzo-sopranos of the 19th Century, Elena Theodorini was also one of the most beloved. Except for that time when… well… when she was accused of being a spy. (The Spy Who Came In From The Sea) *** Joseph was walking down the street, minding his own business, when he was jumped by a group of men armed with scissors and razors… they were after his long, luxurious beard. And that’s just the beginning of the insanity that Joseph Palmer had to go through simply because he refused to shave. (Joseph Palmer and the Beard of Justice) *** Weirdo family member and paranormal researcher John Parrish shares a true story with a simple lesson – don’t ever use a Ouija board. (The Repercussions of Using a Ouija Board) *** (Originally aired November 11, 2020)

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Haunted Destination: RMS Queen Mary” from Travel Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yyau84x3
“Haunted History of the Queen Mary” by Sabrina Ithal for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/yyj26het
“The Spy Who Came In From The Sea” by Elyse for Second Glance History: https://tinyurl.com/yxpaxsz7
“The Repercussions of Using a Ouija Board” by Weirdo family member, John Parrish
“Joseph Palmer and the Beard of Justice” from Slightly Odd Fitchburg: https://tinyurl.com/y4roch9r
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PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/queen-mary-grey-ghost-haunted-history/

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0:00.0

Book your ticket to happiness with Sun Express Airlines. Stories and is content in weird darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and is intended for mature audiences only.

0:43.4

Parental discretion is strongly advised.

0:45.6

In the 1930s, the R. M.

0:51.6

In the 1930s, the RMS Queen Mary was the ultimate luxury liner.

0:57.5

Big names of the day, like Winston Churchill, Greta Garbo, and Clark Gable all journeyed across the Atlantic on her majestic decks.

1:07.1

When World War II broke out, the Queen Mary was painted grey and redubbed the grey ghost to ferry soldiers to the front lines.

1:16.4

Today you can find her docked off the port of Long Beach, California, where she now serves

1:21.6

as a floating hotel. But before you book, Beware, the ship's

1:27.0

one thousand one transatlantic crossings of Yore were accompanied by 49 recorded deaths. Today as many as 150 different spirits may still

1:39.5

call the Queen Mary home.

1:42.6

Some notable residents include a crew member who was crushed to death by a watertight door,

1:48.5

a woman dressed in all white who dances by herself in one of the luxury sweets, and several adults and children

1:55.9

in 1930s era garb whose apparitions have been spotted wandering the pool decks.

2:02.6

Watch out for drastic temperature changes, slamming doors, knocking, screams, lights flickering

2:10.8

and children crying. All aboard a ship that's earned its reputation as one of the most haunted structures in America.

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I'm Darren Marler and this is weird darkness.

2:27.0

Welcome weirdos. This is Weirdness. Here you'll find stories of the paranormal,

2:40.1

supernatural, legends, lore, crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved,

2:49.4

and unexplained. If you're new here, welcome to the podcast and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future

2:56.8

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3:05.2

episodes as often as I do.

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Coming up in this episode, one of the last Meso-Sopranos of the 19th century, Eleanor Theodorini was also one of the most

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