IN THIS EPISODE: Young Marthe was a troubled young girl already, but her life took a dark, evil turn when she became possessed by a demon. But the strangest part of her story isn’t the possession – but the exorcism. (The Exorcism of Martha Brossier) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Erdington Murders) *** At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world – and in very strange ways. (Eerie Facts About Point Nemo) *** Is it possible to anger a ghost to the point they’ll follow you home to taunt you? (The Green Man) *** In 1921, the term “one-way ride” came into existence – after a man named Stevie was “disappeared” thanks to the Chicago Mob. (The One Way Ride) *** Was the woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England a Nazi spy? (The Hagley Woods Mystery) *** The crew of 309 aboard the USS Cyclops disappeared without a trace – and now, 100 years later, we're still left with more questions than answers. (The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops) *** Mickey was arrested and charged with slicing the throat of one of his best friends, and he had good reason. After all, his friend owed him thirty-five dollars. (The Confessions of Mickey Sliney) *** A grandfather tells his grandson about the time he lived in a haunted house. (A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire) *** Wander around one particular U.S. park and you may come across a soldier who lost his head to a cannonball. (The Legend Of Green Eyes) *** Strange dreams happen to us all – but what does it mean if you dream about spiders? (8-Legged Nightmares) *** Police respond to a 9-1-1 call, but they arrive a few years too late. (Ghost 911 Call) *** Vegetable Men, Space Fairies… how bizarre can alien encounters get? (Truly Bizarre Alien Encounters)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Eerie Facts About Point Nemo” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/yc258yf8“The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier” by Mark Oliver for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/rlvzjpy“The Erdington Murders” posted at The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/vyocutf“The Green Man” by Goth237 at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/sper8ua“The One Way Ride” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/wsqod6d“The Hagley Woods Mystery” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/wtxqr7l“The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops” by Joel Stice for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/sksdgpc“The Confessions of Mickey Sliney” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y8o6dehp“The Legend of Green Eyes” by Kevin Cumming for the Rome News-Tribune: https://tinyurl.com/wanmrm6“8-Legged Nightmares” posted at Message To Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/vu72y9u“A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire” by James at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/smff6z6“Ghost 911 Call” by an unknown author (website no longer exists)“Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://tinyurl.com/wu5k6b6Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 04, 2018PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/exorcism-of-marthe-brossier/