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Call transcript: >Police Department. >A man is trying to break in my door. I don’t know who he is. He said, ‘let me in.’ >He’s doing what? >He’s trying to break in my door! >What’s your address? >[redacted] >What’s your name, ma’m? >Karen [redacted]. >Karen, I want you to stay on the telephone, okay? >Okay. >Where are you now? >I locked the front door and I’m upstairs in the bedroom. >Is there anyone with you? >No, just my baby. >Karen, are you still there? >He’s in the house! He broke through the door! >He broke in—Karen, are you still there? >Uh-huh. >Shut the bedroom door. Lock it if you can and come right back to the phone. >He’s at the door! >What? >He’s at the door! He’s here! He’s here! >Are you still with me? >Uh-huh. >Tell him you’ve got the police on the phone. >I’ve got the police on the phone. Who are you? Why are you here? >He’s in the bedroom with her. >I’ve got the police on the phone! I’ve got the police on the phone! Why are you here? Why are you here? Why!? Why!? >Karen? … Karen? - This is Tapes from the Darkside: Anthology. Bringing you a new case each episode. Show Notes: tapesfromthedarkside.com/s5e1 Support the show and get exclusive rewards: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside If you missed our featured episode last week, please go check it out: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/whatwasthatlike-grizzly/

I have a fascination with grizzly bear stories. I’ve seen the documentary “Grizzly Man” about a dozen times. Same goes for “The Revenant” (...the grizzly scene; if you know, you know). So when I found out that the podcast WHAT WAS THAT LIKE had done a story about a man who was attacked by a grizzly bear, I knew I had to check it out. I was not disappointed. I’m so excited to share this full episode with you today. Please subscribe to WHAT WAS THAT LIKE available on all pod-players including spotify. Check out the show notes for more info about Dan’s story and some pictures of him and his family. Show Notes: WhatWasThatLike.com/68 --- The new season of Tapes from the Darkside will be premiering in 1 week: May 17. For early access, HD audio, and exclusive merch... check us out on Patreon. patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside

Part 5 of 5. Season 4: The Bogle-Chandler Mystery After 60 years of relative silence, two competing theories emerge in this Austrailian-mystery-of-the-century. One; an obscure sex drug. The other; a noxious gas. Which one do you find most plausible? Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s4e5 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | Follow us on instagram... https://www.instagram.com/thedarksidepod/ | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo: True Crime Island https://www.truecrimeisland.com/

Part 4 of 5. Season 4: The Bogle-Chandler Mystery The official inquest into the deaths of Dr. Bogle and Mrs. Chandler would begin in May of 1963. J.J. Loomes is named the Sydney coroner in charge of the inquest. Multiple pieces of evidence would be censored from the hearing. But what was the court trying to hide? JJ Joomes: https://i.imgur.com/LfEui87.jpg Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s4e4 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | Follow us on instagram... https://www.instagram.com/thedarksidepod/ | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo: Excuse Me, That's Illegal... https://apple.co/3JJv94N

Part 3 of 5. Season 4: The Bogle-Chandler Mystery Let's examine each suspect in the Bogle-Chandler case, weighing all relevant evidence, in an attempt to identify our potential killer. Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s4e3 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | Follow us on instagram... https://www.instagram.com/thedarksidepod/ | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo: Killafornia Dreaming... https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Part 2 of 5. Season 4: The Bogle-Chandler Mystery Let's examine the events of the night of New Year's Eve, December 31st, 1962. Bogle's artwork: https://imgur.com/a/CfN1Sdf Exclusive image gallery: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59976279 Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s4e2 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo: Apple for the Teacher... https://spoti.fi/3IXeYRV

Part 1 of 5. Season 4: The Bogle-Chandler Mystery It all started early on New Year’s Day. 1963. The body of a scientist was found—dead and naked. Nearby, was the partially nude body of his colleague’s wife. There were no cuts, stab marks, or bruises on either of the bodies. And the subsequent tests for poison came up negative across the board. What would follow is a mystery that has perplexed the citizens of Australia for over half a century. But now...we think we have an answer. Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s4e1 | Exclusive Images... https://www.patreon.com/posts/59976279 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/join/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo, True Crime South Africa... https://truecrimesouthafrica.com/

Darksiders—here's a true crime podcast you can't afford to miss. Join Eric Carter-Landin as he explores true crime and mystery in the state of New Mexico. This is TRUE CONSEQUENCES. https://www.trueconsequences.com/ An Update from the Darkside Season 4 will be released soon. Get early access to this and all future episodes by joining Patreon. Plus audio in the highest quality audio. Memberships are on sale for $1.99 per month. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside

Darksiders—Join host and criminal defense attorney Bob Motta as he enters the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys as they prepare for the trial of the century. https://defensediaries.com/ A Halloween update from Tapes from the Darkside. Our 2021 Halloween Special is being released soon. Featuring three frightful tales read by yours truly. Patreon memberships are on sale for $1.99 per month. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside

"...But here is the strange paper found by the dismayed notary in the desk where the judge had kept the records of great criminals... It was entitled: WHY?" The Diary Of A Madman by Guy de Maupassant Narrated by T. Z. Borden The full 54 minute version of this episode featuring two additional stories is available right now on Patreon. Membership is $1.99 per month (it could up in the future so lock in this rate today). You'll also get ad-free episodes, bonus content, merch discounts, and more... patreon.com/join/tapesfromthedarkside Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/halloween-special-diary-of-a-madman-1-story-preview/ Music by Augusta Treverorum: https://soundcloud.com/agsttrvrrm

Part 5 of 5. This is the Season 3 Finale. Join us as we examine the most disturbing incident of violence in Don Spirit's past. Out of respect for those lives lost in the Spirit Family Massacre... 50% of September's Patreon earnings will go to Childhelp. (*Edit...you helped us donate $175. Thank you.) Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s3e5 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Podcast Promo: The Path Went Chilly... https://spoti.fi/3yJas58 | After the Credits... a sneak peek look at... Bonus Episode 4.5 — Drug Stories

Part 4 of 5. The Rapid Response Report released by the Florida Department of Children and Family Services states: “There is no evidence to suggest that anyone, at any time, could have known that Don Spirit was capable of the premeditated and intentional massacre of his six grandchildren, his daughter, and then himself.” But is that really so? Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s3e4 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo, Weird Distractions... https://linktr.ee/WeirdDistractionsPod

Part 3 of 5. What exactly happened on that fateful day in November of 2001? Was Don Spirit already a murderer before he annihilated his family in 2014? Or was the hunting accident truly an accident? Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s3e3 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo: Lady Justice... https://linktr.ee/lady.justice.podcast

Part 2 of 5. After Don Spirit turned his pistol on himself, the Gilchrist County Police Department would be left to deal with the grisly scene left inside the family trailer home. Six tiny lifeless bodies. Each with a single bullet wound to either the head or chest. Shot at point-blank range. Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s3e2 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo: Music City 911... https://www.spreaker.com/show/music-city-911

Part 1 of 5. In September of 2014, Don Spirit did the unthinkable. He murdered his daughter and six grandchildren, shooting each of them at point-blank range. After committing this unthinkable act, he called 911, calmly sat on the back steps of his mobile home, and waited for deputies to arrive. Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s3e1 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo, True Consequences... trueconsequences.com

In 2014, on a seemingly normal Thursday afternoon, Don Spirit shot and killed his entire family. His 28-year-old daughter, Sarah Spirit. And his 6 grandchildren. What would motivate a man to commit such a monstrous act? Come explore with us. | Support indie podcasts! Join our Patreon today and become an official Darksider... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast

Part 3 of 3. America has tried for over a century to forget the events of May 15, 1916. Don’t let that happen. Rest In Power, Jesse Washington (1899-1916). Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s2e3 | Out of respect to the memory of Jesse Washington, 50% of our Patreon earnings from December and January will be donated to "Faith in Texas." (*edit, you helped us donate $190, thank you.) | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Featured Promo, The Shattered Window... https://theshatteredwindow.com/

Part 2 of 3. An all white jury. A four minute deliberation. A death sentence...The Waco Horror. Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s2e2 | Out of respect to the memory of Jesse Washington, 50% of our Patreon earnings from December and January will be donated to "Faith in Texas." (*edit, you helped us donate $190, thank you.) | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Podcast Promo: 3 Spooked Girls https://www.3spookedgirls.com/

Part 1 of 3. On May 15, 1916, one of the most savage crimes in American history occurred. A 17-year-old was tortured to death by a crowd of over fifteen thousand people. His name was Jesse Washington. Join us in Season 2, as we unflinchingly examine one of the most brutal crimes in our nation's history: The Waco Horror. Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s2e1 | Support the show... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside | All of our links... https://linktr.ee/darksidepodcast | Podcast Promo: True Crime Horror Story https://www.truecrimehorrorstory.com/

Darksiders—this is our last promo until Season 2 hits your feed. This one comes to you from Les Gross, a dear podcast friend. He hosts a seriously killer show that covers the most horrific crimes in history. Les masterfully takes you through each twist; carefully weaving a macabre tale in his signature raw style. These tales are not only real...they are, indeed, WORSE THAN FICTION. Search "Worse Than Fiction" wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to support TAPES FROM THE DARKSIDE then consider joining us on Patreon. Sign up today and get access to our PREMIUM ad-free feed, episodes in pristine 320 kbps (vs 192 on the standard feed), bonus episodes, merch discounts, and custom stickers. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside