The Dark Corners Podcast

On October 31st, 2016 in Springfield, Ohio, a grandmother raising her two grandsons would wake up to a complete nightmare. Her youngest grandson, 14 year old Harley Starling had been brutally stabbed and bludgeoned to death in his sleep. After a series of unsettling discoveries, as well as super suspicious behavior from Harley’s older brother, a horrific image began to be painted. The truth? According to Nicholas, he murdered his b...

This week is the conclusion of Gage’s coverage into the story of Edmund Kemper. By the end of 1972, Edmund found himself in the throes of murderous rampage. His methods only growing more sloppy and inhumane by the day. In this episode, Gage will guide us through the rest of Edmund’s heinous crimes, as well as how he was able to get away with them for so long. What events led to the capture of one of America’s most disturbing monste...

Hello Darklings! I’m SO happy to be back from my break! I decided to drop the new episode 1 day early as a small thank you for everyone’s patience! I hope you all enjoy!
Between the years of 1972 and 1973, in the area Santa Cruz, California, 24 year old Edmund Kemper brutally murdered, assaulted, and dismebered 8 people including 7 women and 1 child. Included in the 7 women he killed was his own mother. Growing up in a tumultuo...

Since the 1700’s, people near the New Jersey Pine Barrens have been terrorized by an otherworldly creature. A bat winged devil with red eyes, large claws, as well as the head and hooves of a horse. Some believe this creature is the cursed 13th child of a witch named Mother Leeds, while others believe the creature to be something far more evil. Perhaps even the devil himself?
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The Jersey Devil by Ray Miller and Ja...

On the night of April 14th, 2013, in the cozy college community of Davis, California, an elderly couple was brutally tortured and murdered by an unknown assailant in their own home. The crimes were carried out in a sadistic manner with a level of barbarism and cruelty that’s almost unheard of. In a desperate race to unveil the identity of the perpetrator, authorities would get the shock of their lives. The culprit was none other th...

This week, Gage concludes his coverage into a story that both disgusted and shocked the entire world. After 18 year old Elisabeth Fritzl went missing in 1984, she endured 24 long years of brutal and cruel torture at the hands of her father. She was also forced her to birth 7 children. After a series of astonishing events in April of 2008, Elisabeth and her underground family would finally find freedom. This one is NUTS you guys! Li...

This week, Gage begins breaking down a case that truly shocked the entire world. In August of 1984, in Amstetten, Austria, 18 year old Elisabeth Fritzl disappeared from the world. She was locked away inside of an inescapable cellar beneath her family home. A cellar that her father spent 6 years building for her. In total, Elisabeth was imprisoned for 24 years, and during her captivity, her father subjected her to cruel and brutal t...

This week, Gage concludes his coverage into the disturbing leaf killer story. On November 10th, 2010, Matthew Hoffman brutally murdered and dismembered Tina Herrmann, Kody Maynard, and Stephanie Sprang. After the attacks, he kidnapped Sarah Maynard and took her to his horrifying house of leaves. Thankfully, it didn’t take long for the walls to close in on Matthew. Join Gage this week as he finishes his coverage into one of Ohio’s m...

On November 10th, 2010, in the town of Apple Valley, Ohio, 32 year old Tina Herrmann failed to show up for her shift at the local Dairy Queen where she worked. On that same day, it was also found that Tina’s best friend and two young children were nowhere to be found. These disappearances would spark an investigation that would unravel one of the most brutally sadistic and unusual homicide cases in Ohio history. Join Gage this week...

During the 1980’s and early 1990’s, the beautiful “Christmas card” city of Elkhorn, Wisconsin would be thrust into hysteria after a horrifying string of bizarre sightings. People within the Walworth county area reported being stalked by a giant, half wolf humanoid beast with large claws and glowing eyes. More specifically, this creature would frequent a road in Elkhorn named “Bray Road”. Thus, the beast would be given its famous na...

Do you believe in lizards? Or Men? What about lizard men? If your answer is “no”, then this story may change your mind! In 1988, within the rural region of Lee County, South Carolina, a string of bizarre and horrifying encounters near the Scape Ore Swamp would send the locals into hysteria. According to police reports, people were seeing a giant, reptilian humanoid standing roughly 7-8 feet tall. This creature is also described as ...

This week, Gage is delivering us a short spook on the infamous Goat Man of Prince George’s County! This creature is certainly very scary, as he’s said to be horned, covered in fur, and standing anywhere from 6-8 feet tall. This half-goat humanoid has been terrorizing Maryland residents for decades, and he’s been known to attack humans and decapitate dogs. You may second guess walking alone near the woods at night after this one!

Here it is you guys, this week is the conclusion of Gage’s coverage into the Shanda Sharer story! Shanda’s body was sadly discovered the same morning she was burned alive, and from there, the walls started caving in around Melinda, Laurie, Hope, and Toni. After a grisly investigation, the 4 girls would be tried as adults for their hideous deed, but only 3 would receive 60 year sentences. Join Gage as he concludes his telling of a s...

This week’s episode will not be an easy listen you guys. After 12 year old Shanda Sharer was kidnapped from her father’s home on January 10th, 1992, she would be subjected to hours of cruel and heinous torture by her captors. Her death would come the following morning when she was burned alive in a field. Today’s episode will mainly be highlighting the crime that took place, and next week will be the conclusion! Listen with care ev...

This week is the start of Gage’s multi part coverage analyzing one of Indiana’s most notorious and heinous crimes. 12 year old Shanda Renee Sharer was abducted, tortured, and brutally murdered by 4 teenage girls in January, 1992. The ringleader of the brutal attack, 16 year old Melinda Loveless, plotted to murder Shanda out of jealousy and seething hatred. Join Gage this week as he begins breaking down one of America’s most tragic ...

On August 2nd, 1993, in the small village of Savona, New York, a four year old boy named Derrick Robie was brutally murdered by another child. The child in question was thirteen year old Eric Smith. Eric is known as “the freckle face killer”, and his actions that day would forever haunt not only the community of Savona, but also the family and loved ones of baby Derrick. Join Gage as he tells us the horrific story of an adolescent ...

This week’s story is one that truly pushes the boundary of insanity. On September 29th, 1978, 15 year old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking to her grandfather’s home near Los Angeles, California. After accepting a ride from a seemingly gentle and kind older man, Mary soon found herself in a situation so horrific, that it’s beyond what we could ever imagine. Even in the darkest and most twisted of our nightmares. Join Gage as he tells us...