Rogue Darkness
Welcome to Rogue Darkness! Let’s talk about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have lead many to do unthinkable crimes. From cults and ritualistic killings, to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown, let’s explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time!
Episodes
August 8, 2025 • 15 mins
In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, we delve into one of Brazil’s most haunting true crime cases—the story of Dyonathan Celestrino, infamously dubbed The Cross Maniac. At just 16 years old, Dyonathan orchestrated a brutal triple murder under the guise of religious salvation, claiming divine command as justification for his acts. What drove this teenager to commit such calculated violence? Was it faith twisted into fanaticis...
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August 1, 2025 • 9 mins
In this chilling episode of Rogue Darkness, we unravel the tragic and disturbing case of Kristy Bamu—a 15-year-old boy who was tortured and murdered by his own family after being accused of witchcraft during a holiday visit in 2010.
Accused of practicing “kindoki”—a form of witchcraft feared in some Congolese communities—Kristy endured days of unimaginable abuse at the hands of his sister and her partner in a London flat. What foll...
Accused of practicing “kindoki”—a form of witchcraft feared in some Congolese communities—Kristy endured days of unimaginable abuse at the hands of his sister and her partner in a London flat. What foll...
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July 25, 2025 • 7 mins
A Seattle man dies alone in a room of crucifixes, candles, and salt. Days earlier, he claimed a woman cursed him. Was it madness… or something far darker? Dive into the eerie death of Christopher Case.
🎙️Tune in as we dig deep into one of the most unnerving unexplained deaths in modern times…
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📚 Sources:
•Kieltyka, Matthew. “Christopher Case: Cursed to Death?” Historic Mysteries, 14 June 2022, https://www.historicmysteries.... /...
🎙️Tune in as we dig deep into one of the most unnerving unexplained deaths in modern times…
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📚 Sources:
•Kieltyka, Matthew. “Christopher Case: Cursed to Death?” Historic Mysteries, 14 June 2022, https://www.historicmysteries.... /...
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July 11, 2025 • 8 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into eerie Appalachian lore, where the topic of mimics lurk, captivating unsuspecting hikers and trail walkers within its forests. Tune in to hear about an unsettling dream I had with what I can only describe…as a mimic.
Sources:
1.Sikes, Wirt.
British Goblins: Welsh Folk-Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions.
London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivin...
Sources:
1.Sikes, Wirt.
British Goblins: Welsh Folk-Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions.
London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivin...
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July 4, 2025 • 15 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the terrifying tale of Christman Gnipperteinga, a serial killer whose story is still debated by scholars of being fabricated to scare children into staying safe when alone…but what if he was truly a mass murderer? Tune in, and let’s uncover his eerie crimes, one step at a time! Then you, dear listener, can be the judge of what’s fact and what’s merely fiction 🕯️
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June 20, 2025 • 13 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the eerie tale of “The Casket Girls of Ursuline Convent”. Some say they were otherworldly vampires that fed on the unsuspecting people of New Orleans, while others claim they were victims to a cruel and demanding world. Regardless which you believe, it’s safe to say the mystery and eerie circumstances that surround the Casket Girls definitely makes for a horrifyi...
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October 11, 2024 • 17 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the sickening and heartbreaking case of Bridget Cleary, a woman from Ireland who was brutally murdered by her family, under the presumption that she was a changeling fairy, attempting to wreak havoc on the human realm.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
https://www.nationalarchives.i...
https://www.atlasobscura.com/a...
https://www.libraryireland.com...
All ...
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
https://www.nationalarchives.i...
https://www.atlasobscura.com/a...
https://www.libraryireland.com...
All ...
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August 16, 2024 • 12 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the horrifying case of Sachiko Eto, notoriously dubbed as “The Drumstick Killer”, who was the head of a cult in Japan and ruthlessly killed some of its members with the use of taiko drumsticks.
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...
https://journal.com.ph/a-myste...
http://unknownmisandry.blogspo...
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sach...
Videos Used:
1. https://www.y...
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...
https://journal.com.ph/a-myste...
http://unknownmisandry.blogspo...
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sach...
Videos Used:
1. https://www.y...
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August 9, 2024 • 7 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into 3 tales involving Ouija boards! When playing around with Ouija boards leads to some unforgettable experiences, you know I want to talk about it!
Sources:
I. https://www.rd.com/list/ouija-...
II. https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk...
III. https://www.buzzfeed.com/allie...
All music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes of Rogue Darkness, are royalty and copyr...
Sources:
I. https://www.rd.com/list/ouija-...
II. https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk...
III. https://www.buzzfeed.com/allie...
All music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes of Rogue Darkness, are royalty and copyr...
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July 21, 2023 • 79 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we have another feed takeover by the California True Crime podcast! Check them out, wherever you listen to podcasts!
This episode contains topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes of Rogue Darkness, are royalty and copyright free and available for public use through the Creative C...
This episode contains topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
All music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes of Rogue Darkness, are royalty and copyright free and available for public use through the Creative C...
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July 11, 2023 • 64 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness!
Several of the podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of dark tales and horrifying crimes, all that have occurred or have been said to take place during the scorching summer months...
This is the second part of "Cruel Summer" where we cover even more grim tales!
Be sure to check out all of the other podcasts on the Darkcast Network by visiting us ov...
Several of the podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of dark tales and horrifying crimes, all that have occurred or have been said to take place during the scorching summer months...
This is the second part of "Cruel Summer" where we cover even more grim tales!
Be sure to check out all of the other podcasts on the Darkcast Network by visiting us ov...
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July 10, 2023 • 56 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness!
Several of the podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of dark tales and horrifying crimes, all that have occurred or have been said to take place during the scorching summer months...
Join us for this two part episode of "Cruel Summer" and be sure to tune in tomorrow to hear part II where we feature even more disturbing summer horror!
Check out all ...
Several of the podcasts within the Darkcast Network worked together to bring you this amazing collaboration of dark tales and horrifying crimes, all that have occurred or have been said to take place during the scorching summer months...
Join us for this two part episode of "Cruel Summer" and be sure to tune in tomorrow to hear part II where we feature even more disturbing summer horror!
Check out all ...
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June 2, 2023 • 16 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be covering the horrific crimes that occurred during the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and 1693.
This episode contains topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...
https://www.britannica.com/eve...
https://www.history.com/topics...
Promo at the end of the episod...
This episode contains topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...
https://www.britannica.com/eve...
https://www.history.com/topics...
Promo at the end of the episod...
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May 19, 2023 • 21 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the horrifying case of the Vallecas Haunting and the still unsolved death of Estefania Gutierrez Lazaro.
When dabbling in the unknown and use of a Ouija board leads to presumed possession and an ongoing haunting, the lives of Estefania and those closest to her voyage down a tunnel of perpetual darkness…
Sources:
https://vocal.media/horror/ter...
https://journalne...
When dabbling in the unknown and use of a Ouija board leads to presumed possession and an ongoing haunting, the lives of Estefania and those closest to her voyage down a tunnel of perpetual darkness…
Sources:
https://vocal.media/horror/ter...
https://journalne...
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May 5, 2023 • 28 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode, I, along with a special guest, the guys from The Hush Hush Conspiracy Hour Podcast, discuss the eerie conspiracy called “Pizzagate”.
This episode contains discussions surrounding immensely graphic topics and is meant for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Check out Hush Hush Conspiracy Hour Podcast here: https://www.hushhushsociety.co... 👈
All music u...
This episode contains discussions surrounding immensely graphic topics and is meant for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Check out Hush Hush Conspiracy Hour Podcast here: https://www.hushhushsociety.co... 👈
All music u...
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April 21, 2023 • 24 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be covering the horrific crimes of Marcus Wesson and his “vampire cult”.
Marcus repeatedly brainwashed and abused his family members, fathering a mass amount of children from his own blood relatives.
This episode is very graphic and is meant for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
https://lightsonpod.medium...
Marcus repeatedly brainwashed and abused his family members, fathering a mass amount of children from his own blood relatives.
This episode is very graphic and is meant for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
https://lightsonpod.medium...
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March 24, 2023 • 8 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode, we’ll be beginning a new segment that I will include periodically, called Rogue Tales, where I discuss eerie tales, lore, myths, and urban legends that include, or are based on, crimes. Join me as I cover the eerie tale of the Little People’s Village…
Sources:
https://www.damnedct.com/littl...
https://www.onlyinyourstate.co...
The promo at the end of the episode was for Southern Haunts...
Sources:
https://www.damnedct.com/littl...
https://www.onlyinyourstate.co...
The promo at the end of the episode was for Southern Haunts...
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March 17, 2023 • 16 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be covering the grim case Enriqueta Marti, the infamous Spanish serial killer who used the bodies of child victims to cure the illnesses of her wealthy clients…
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...
https://barcelonalowdown.com/e...
https://murderpedia.org/female...
https://hellhorror.com/serial-...
The promo at the end of the episode was for Lullaby: The Fear podcast! Defin...
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik...
https://barcelonalowdown.com/e...
https://murderpedia.org/female...
https://hellhorror.com/serial-...
The promo at the end of the episode was for Lullaby: The Fear podcast! Defin...
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March 3, 2023 • 14 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be covering the odd case of Richard Dadd, a promising artist whose mental illness overcame him, leading to the unfortunate loss of life…
Sources:
https://headstuff.org/culture/...
https://murderpedia.org/male.D...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mag...
https://virtualvictorian.blogs...
Promo at the end of the episode is for Smoke Filled Rooms: True Political Crime podcast! Check it out, ...
Sources:
https://headstuff.org/culture/...
https://murderpedia.org/male.D...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mag...
https://virtualvictorian.blogs...
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February 24, 2023 • 22 mins
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In honor of my birthday week, for this episode we’ll be voyaging over to Scottish Murders podcast as host Dawn discusses the heartbreaking case of the brutal murder of sister Josephine Ogilvie…
Check out Scottish Murders wherever you listen to podcasts!! https://scottishmurders.com 👈🖤
All music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes of Rogue Darkness, are royalty and copyright free and...
Check out Scottish Murders wherever you listen to podcasts!! https://scottishmurders.com 👈🖤
All music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes of Rogue Darkness, are royalty and copyright free and...
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