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.... /> •Riddle, Lincoln. “Christopher Case and the Curse That Killed Him.” Ranker, 17 Jan. 2024, https://www.ranker.com/list/ch... /> •“The Strange Death of Christopher Case.” Talk Murder With Me, https://www.talkmurderwithme.c... /> •O’Neill, Ann. “Seattle Man Dies After Claiming He’s Cursed.” The Spokesman-Review, 1991 (archival source, paraphrased).
🎙️Tune in as we dig deep into one of the most unnerving unexplained deaths in modern times…
⸻
📚 Sources:
•Kieltyka, Matthew. “Christopher Case: Cursed to Death?” Historic Mysteries, 14 June 2022, https://www.historicmysteries.... /> •Riddle, Lincoln. “Christopher Case and the Curse That Killed Him.” Ranker, 17 Jan. 2024, https://www.ranker.com/list/ch... /> •“The Strange Death of Christopher Case.” Talk Murder With Me, https://www.talkmurderwithme.c... /> •O’Neill, Ann. “Seattle Man Dies After Claiming He’s Cursed.” The Spokesman-Review, 1991 (archival source, paraphrased).
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Speaker 1 (00:02):
Dark Cast Network. Welcome to the dark side of podcasts
belief they would decliffe animals, dark world of ritualistic child abuse?
Is there a well organized plot, an insidious design to
(00:22):
program the minds.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Of our children towards the occult and witchcraft? Does it
make you want to hate murder?
Speaker 1 (00:28):
Or does it make you want to do murder?
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Let's explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness, the podcast that uncovers how
the misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other
beliefs have led many to do unthinkable crimes. From ritualistic
killings and the demons that live in all of us,
to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown.
(00:56):
Let's explore the darkness of mankind one crime. I'm your
host of the Germ and Gruesome Raven.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Some deaths are tragic, others are downright mysterious. Then there
are those select few, those deeply unnerving deaths that seem
to echo with something darker, something ominous, something perceived as cursed.
Today we'll be delving into a chilling case that's haunted
(01:30):
paranormal circles, for decades. Let's uncover the strange and terrifying
death of Christopher Case. Christopher Case was not the kind
of man you'd expect to be linked to the supernatural.
By all accounts, he was logical, grounded, and skeptical of
the paranormal. A thirty five year old man living in Seattle, Washington,
(01:52):
Christopher was a music executive with a good career, a
stable life, and no known enemies. But in April of
nineteen ninety one, his world and possibly his fate, shifted
dramatically after one strange encounter, and what followed would become
one of the most unsettling unsolved deaths in modern history.
(02:19):
But before the darkness crept in and we delve into
the unsolved mysteries of this haunting case, let's first go
back and learn about who Christopher Case was. Christopher was
said to be a deeply rational, grounded man. Originally from Richmond, Virginia,
(02:39):
he had recently settled into a quiet life in Seattle, Washington.
At thirty five years old. He worked as a regional
manager for a high end nutritional supplement company. Well educated,
health conscious, and highly organized, Christopher wasn't the type to
spiral into hysteria or believe in the supernatural, at least
not openly. Friends described him as quiet and thoughtful. He
(03:05):
had a deep interest in ancient civilizations and esoteric beliefs,
especially the mysticism of ancient Egypt. In fact, he often
spent his free time studying metaphysical texts, fascinated by rituals,
protective symbols, and the hidden forces that cultures throughout history
claimed to understand. But it was always from a distance,
(03:28):
a curiosity, not a conviction, until something changed. Just days
before his death in April nineteen ninety one, Christopher began
leaving frantic voice mails for friends. He told them he
believed he was being targeted by a curse. According to Christopher,
(03:48):
it all began during a business trip to San Francisco.
While there, he reportedly met a woman who was heavily
into occult practices, particularly ancient magic and rituals. The two
allegedly went on a date, but when Christopher declined her
romantic advances, something dark was set into motion. The woman
(04:10):
was allegedly angry that Christopher didn't share her same interest,
and he would later tell his friends that she told
him he had offended the wrong person and that he
would soon pay the price. Was it a threat, a warning,
or something more sinister. Along with his unsettling encounter with
the mysterious woman, Christopher had told his friends that he
(04:33):
believed he was being watched, that things were moving in
his apartment. He began performing strange protective rituals, lining windows
and doorways with salt, burning candles, and placing crucifixes.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Around the home.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
He even left messages describing shadowy figures appearing in the
corners of his room. At night. On April eighteenth, nineteen
ninety one, Christopher made his final calls, telling friends he
didn't believe he would survive the night. The next day,
police were called to perform a welfare check. What they
(05:11):
found was as tragic as it was chilling. Christopher's body
was discovered kneeling in his bath tub, fully clothed, hands
resting in his lap, no signs of trauma, no drugs
or alcohol in his system, and no clear cause of death.
Medical examiners would later list it as a sudden cardiac arrest,
(05:33):
but many believed something much darker happened that night, that
the curse had come to claim him. Was Christopher Case
truly cursed? Was it merely stress, mental illness or a
tragic coincidence, or did he cross paths with a practitioner
of real dark magic. Some skeptics argue that his death
(05:57):
was a psychosomatic breakdown, a man gripped by overwhelming fear. Others, however,
point to the eerie accuracy of his premonitions, the escalating terror,
and his strange ritual like death pos Whatever the truth is,
one thing's for sure, Christopher Case died utterly convinced that
he was being hunted by something not of this world.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to Rogue
Darkness on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us
continue to bring you more stories of true crime and
the paranormal. Definitely let me know your thoughts on this
case and if you have any questions regarding it or
any other cases I've previously covered. You can always contact
me at Rogue darknesspod at gmail dot com. You can
(06:51):
also always reach out to me directly on my socials, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok,
and YouTube are all at Rogue Underscore Darkness. As always,
be sure to share the podcast with anyone who you
think would like it, and be sure to leave a
rating and review over on Apple, iTunes, Spotify, Good Pods,
or anywhere else you can leave a review to let
other listeners know you enjoy the show, and if you
(07:14):
want some personalized shout outs and other exclusives, definitely check
out my Patreon by visiting patreon dot com slash Rogue Darkness.
You can also check out my Bonfire shop if you
want to get your hands on some merch to support
the show even further. As always, all the links for
everything discussed in my episodes are down in the description
box of the episode. And with that said, that concludes
(07:36):
this week's episode of Rogue Darkness. The darkness is all
around us, and I can confidently say that reality truly
is more terrifying than fiction. Until next time,
Dark Cast Network. Welcome to the dark side of podcasts
belief they would decliffe animals, dark world of ritualistic child abuse?
Is there a well organized plot, an insidious design to
(00:22):
program the minds.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Of our children towards the occult and witchcraft? Does it
make you want to hate murder?
Speaker 1 (00:28):
Or does it make you want to do murder?
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Let's explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Welcome back to Rogue Darkness, the podcast that uncovers how
the misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other
beliefs have led many to do unthinkable crimes. From ritualistic
killings and the demons that live in all of us,
to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown.
(00:56):
Let's explore the darkness of mankind one crime. I'm your
host of the Germ and Gruesome Raven.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Some deaths are tragic, others are downright mysterious. Then there
are those select few, those deeply unnerving deaths that seem
to echo with something darker, something ominous, something perceived as cursed.
Today we'll be delving into a chilling case that's haunted
(01:30):
paranormal circles, for decades. Let's uncover the strange and terrifying
death of Christopher Case. Christopher Case was not the kind
of man you'd expect to be linked to the supernatural.
By all accounts, he was logical, grounded, and skeptical of
the paranormal. A thirty five year old man living in Seattle, Washington,
(01:52):
Christopher was a music executive with a good career, a
stable life, and no known enemies. But in April of
nineteen ninety one, his world and possibly his fate, shifted
dramatically after one strange encounter, and what followed would become
one of the most unsettling unsolved deaths in modern history.
(02:19):
But before the darkness crept in and we delve into
the unsolved mysteries of this haunting case, let's first go
back and learn about who Christopher Case was. Christopher was
said to be a deeply rational, grounded man. Originally from Richmond, Virginia,
(02:39):
he had recently settled into a quiet life in Seattle, Washington.
At thirty five years old. He worked as a regional
manager for a high end nutritional supplement company. Well educated,
health conscious, and highly organized, Christopher wasn't the type to
spiral into hysteria or believe in the supernatural, at least
not openly. Friends described him as quiet and thoughtful. He
(03:05):
had a deep interest in ancient civilizations and esoteric beliefs,
especially the mysticism of ancient Egypt. In fact, he often
spent his free time studying metaphysical texts, fascinated by rituals,
protective symbols, and the hidden forces that cultures throughout history
claimed to understand. But it was always from a distance,
(03:28):
a curiosity, not a conviction, until something changed. Just days
before his death in April nineteen ninety one, Christopher began
leaving frantic voice mails for friends. He told them he
believed he was being targeted by a curse. According to Christopher,
(03:48):
it all began during a business trip to San Francisco.
While there, he reportedly met a woman who was heavily
into occult practices, particularly ancient magic and rituals. The two
allegedly went on a date, but when Christopher declined her
romantic advances, something dark was set into motion. The woman
(04:10):
was allegedly angry that Christopher didn't share her same interest,
and he would later tell his friends that she told
him he had offended the wrong person and that he
would soon pay the price. Was it a threat, a warning,
or something more sinister. Along with his unsettling encounter with
the mysterious woman, Christopher had told his friends that he
(04:33):
believed he was being watched, that things were moving in
his apartment. He began performing strange protective rituals, lining windows
and doorways with salt, burning candles, and placing crucifixes.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Around the home.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
He even left messages describing shadowy figures appearing in the
corners of his room. At night. On April eighteenth, nineteen
ninety one, Christopher made his final calls, telling friends he
didn't believe he would survive the night. The next day,
police were called to perform a welfare check. What they
(05:11):
found was as tragic as it was chilling. Christopher's body
was discovered kneeling in his bath tub, fully clothed, hands
resting in his lap, no signs of trauma, no drugs
or alcohol in his system, and no clear cause of death.
Medical examiners would later list it as a sudden cardiac arrest,
(05:33):
but many believed something much darker happened that night, that
the curse had come to claim him. Was Christopher Case
truly cursed? Was it merely stress, mental illness or a
tragic coincidence, or did he cross paths with a practitioner
of real dark magic. Some skeptics argue that his death
(05:57):
was a psychosomatic breakdown, a man gripped by overwhelming fear. Others, however,
point to the eerie accuracy of his premonitions, the escalating terror,
and his strange ritual like death pos Whatever the truth is,
one thing's for sure, Christopher Case died utterly convinced that
he was being hunted by something not of this world.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to Rogue
Darkness on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us
continue to bring you more stories of true crime and
the paranormal. Definitely let me know your thoughts on this
case and if you have any questions regarding it or
any other cases I've previously covered. You can always contact
me at Rogue darknesspod at gmail dot com. You can
(06:51):
also always reach out to me directly on my socials, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok,
and YouTube are all at Rogue Underscore Darkness. As always,
be sure to share the podcast with anyone who you
think would like it, and be sure to leave a
rating and review over on Apple, iTunes, Spotify, Good Pods,
or anywhere else you can leave a review to let
other listeners know you enjoy the show, and if you
(07:14):
want some personalized shout outs and other exclusives, definitely check
out my Patreon by visiting patreon dot com slash Rogue Darkness.
You can also check out my Bonfire shop if you
want to get your hands on some merch to support
the show even further. As always, all the links for
everything discussed in my episodes are down in the description
box of the episode. And with that said, that concludes
(07:36):
this week's episode of Rogue Darkness. The darkness is all
around us, and I can confidently say that reality truly
is more terrifying than fiction. Until next time,
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