Episodes

Welcome back, fans of the strange and the unsettling, to Whispers from the Dark. Join Raven Vale as we revisit the heartbreaking true crime story that captivated a nation: the tragic fate of Gabby Petito. This episode delves into her idyllic van life road trip across the American West, meticulously chronicled through social media, which ultimately revealed a dark, unfolding mystery and a devastating end.We explore the initially picture-perfect journey, the subtle red flags emerging from incident...

On Among Monsters, Damien Vale uncovers the chilling true story of David Elliot Penton, the military man turned serial killer whose family-man facade concealed a monster hunting young girls across the highways of Texas, Ohio, and beyond. Tonight, step into a haunting narrative of hidden evil and systemic failures. David Penton, a seemingly ordinary soldier and father, unleashed a decades-long reign of terror after his own son's mysterious death. Explore how this elusive predator exploited the l...

Welcome back, fans of the strange and the supernatural, to Whispers from the Dark. Join Raven Vale as we plunge into one of America's most bizarre and chilling true crime trials: the infamous Arne Cheyenne Johnson case from 1981. This episode unravels the terrifying events that led to the first known U.S. court defense of "The Devil Made Me Do It," arguing demonic possession as the cause for murder. Discover the harrowing ordeal of 11-year-old David Glatzel, his alleged demonic infestation, and ...

On Among Monsters, Damien Vale cracks open the shocking case of Charles Ray Hatcher, a master manipulator and serial killer who exploited the legal system for decades, leaving a devastating trail of child victims across America. Tonight, descend into the chilling story of Charles Ray Hatcher, a career criminal whose cunning allowed him to masquerade as insane, sane, victim, or good guy—whatever lie served his purpose. Explore Hatcher's deeply dysfunctional origins in Missouri, where violence wa...

Uncover the haunting true story of the Sodder children disappearance, one of America's most perplexing unsolved mysteries. Join Raven Vale on Whispers from the Dark as we revisit Christmas Eve, 1945, when a devastating house fire in Fayetteville, West Virginia, claimed five young lives—or did it?Explore the bizarre circumstances surrounding the inferno: a mysteriously missing ladder, sabotaged trucks, a strange phone call, and zero human remains found in the ashes. We delve into the Sodder famil...

On Among Monsters, Damien Vale reveals the terrifying true story of Keith Hunter Jesperson, the "Happy Face Killer," a long-haul truck driver whose charming smile concealed a monstrous rage and a cross-country trail of victims. Tonight, descend into the chilling odyssey of one of America's most elusive serial killers. Discover how Keith Jesperson, a man driven by rejection and a perverse need for control, transformed the open road into his hunting ground, targeting vulnerable women at truck sto...

Uncover the haunting true story of the Sodder children disappearance, one of America's most perplexing unsolved mysteries. Join Raven Vale on Whispers from the Dark as we revisit Christmas Eve, 1945, when a devastating house fire in Fayetteville, West Virginia, claimed five young lives—or did it?Explore the bizarre circumstances surrounding the inferno: a mysteriously missing ladder, sabotaged trucks, a strange phone call, and zero human remains found in the ashes. We delve into the Sodder famil...

Unravel one of the most enigmatic cold cases in Scandinavian history: the mysterious death of the Isdal Woman. Join Raven Vale on Whispers from the Dark as we explore the 1970 discovery of a woman's body in Norway's remote Isdalen valley, meticulously stripped of all identity and burned.Delve into her phantom trail of multiple false passports, aliases (Genevieve Lancier, Claudia Tielt), and cryptic hotel movements across Europe. We meticulously piece together the baffling crime scene details, fr...

On Among Monsters, Damien Vale descends into the chilling world of Hadden Clark, an elusive serial killer who haunted Maryland and New England, claiming to consume his victims and collecting their gruesome "trophies." Tonight, unravel the profoundly fractured mind of Hadden Irving Clark, a predator whose quiet demeanor masked an unimaginable capacity for cruelty. This episode delves into Clark's disturbing childhood, marked by abuse and undiagnosed mental illness, which set him on a terrifying ...

Unravel one of the most enigmatic cold cases in Scandinavian history: the mysterious death of the Isdal Woman. Join Raven Vale on Whispers from the Dark as we explore the 1970 discovery of a woman's body in Norway's remote Isdalen valley, meticulously stripped of all identity and burned.Delve into her phantom trail of multiple false passports, aliases (Genevieve Lancier, Claudia Tielt), and cryptic hotel movements across Europe. We meticulously piece together the baffling crime scene details, fr...

Welcome back, fans of the strange and the supernatural, to Whispers from the Dark. Join Raven Vale as we delve into one of the most chilling and controversial cases of demonic possession in UK history: the terrifying ordeal of Michael Taylor in 1974. This episode explores the harrowing transformation of an ordinary man from Ossett, England, into a vessel of unspeakable evil, culminating in a dramatic exorcism and a shocking true crime tragedy.Witness accounts from priests and family detail the a...

In this chilling episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale descends into the twisted world of Maury Travis, one of America’s most terrifying and methodical serial killers. Between 2000 and 2002, Travis abducted, tortured, and murdered multiple women in the St. Louis area—turning his suburban basement into a real-life dungeon of horrors. Using bondage equipment, surveillance cameras, and a homemade torture rack, Travis meticulously filmed his crimes, narrating them with haunting calmness. He t...

Welcome back, fans of the strange and the supernatural, to Whispers from the Dark. Join Raven Vale as we delve into one of the most chilling and controversial cases of demonic possession in UK history: the terrifying ordeal of Michael Taylor in 1974. This episode explores the harrowing transformation of an ordinary man from Ossett, England, into a vessel of unspeakable evil, culminating in a dramatic exorcism and a shocking true crime tragedy.Witness accounts from priests and family detail the a...

Welcome back, fans of the strange and the supernatural, to Whispers from the Dark. Join Raven Vale as we descend into the sweltering, Spanish moss-draped heart of Louisiana's bayou, unearthing the chilling dark history of the Carter Brothers. This episode dives deep into the post-Civil War era, where lawlessness reigned and a pair of bloodthirsty killers emerged from the shadows, leaving a trail of unspeakable horror across the isolated parishes.Discover the unsettling true crime saga of Silas a...

On Among Monsters, Damien Vale unravels the chilling story of Douglas Taylor, a man who built a silent prison of fear and control, leading to the tragic death of Crystal Justice in Evansville, Indiana. Tonight, dive into a haunting narrative of hidden abuse and psychological domination that reveals the dark side of a seemingly ordinary suburban life. Douglas Taylor, to the outside world, was a quiet family man. But behind closed doors, he waged a years-long campaign of systematic torture agains...

Welcome back, fans of the strange and the supernatural, to Whispers from the Dark. Join Raven Vale as we plunge into the chilling legends surrounding Washington State's most infamous geological enigma: The Bottomless Pit. Nestled in the stark, beautiful landscape near Coulee City within the Grand Coulee, this mysterious water-filled void has birthed centuries of unexplained disappearances and terrifying lore. This episode delves into the historical geology of the Missoula Floods that carved this...

On Among Monsters, Damien Vale unearths the chilling story of Randall Coffland, whose desperate need for control culminated in the brutal murder of his twin daughters, Brittany and Tiffany, in St. Charles, Illinois. Tonight, step into a narrative woven with haunting poetry and stark reality, as we dissect the suburban tragedy of March 10, 2017. Randall Coffland, seemingly an ordinary father, masked a terrifying obsession with control that shattered his family. This episode delves deep into the ...

Step into the chilling heart of Gary, Indiana, as Whispers from the Dark unravels one of America's most documented and terrifying paranormal cases: The Gary Demon House. Join Raven Vale to explore the harrowing true story of Latoya Ammons and her family's battle against alleged demonic possession in their seemingly ordinary home. This episode delves deep into the unexplained phenomena witnessed by police, doctors, and child protective services, blurring the lines between mundane reality and supe...

Among Monsters delves into the chilling true story of Marcus Wesson, the self-proclaimed "Vampire Father" who orchestrated one of America's most horrific family massacres in Fresno, California. In this harrowing episode, host Damien Vale unearths the twisted life and dark legacy of Marcus Wesson, a man who transformed his own family into a captive cult. Discover how Wesson, a drifter from Kansas, meticulously groomed, abused, and controlled his daughters and nieces, fathering multiple children ...

Step into the chilling silence of Springfield, Missouri, as Raven Vale guides you through the agonizing, decades-long mystery of the Springfield Three. On June 7th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from their quiet home, leaving behind a profound void and a community forever changed. This episode of "Whispers from the Dark" delves into the initial, baffling investigation, the chilling absence of evidence, and the persistent, often terrifying, con...

In this chilling episode of Whispers from the Dark, Raven Vale peels back the surface of one of America’s most disturbing modern urban legends: the Smiley Face Killer. Dozens of young, athletic college men vanish from lively college towns, only to be found lifeless in nearby rivers. While authorities often chalk it up to tragic drownings, a chilling pattern emerges — eerily similar circumstances, missing evidence, and a sinister graffiti symbol lurking nearby: a crude, grinning smiley face. Rave...

Prepare to enter the twilight zone of Cold War espionage with "Whispers From The Dark" as we decode the unnervingly peculiar language of Project Sun Streak. This declassified US government program sought to harness alleged psychic abilities for intelligence gathering, revealing a world where "psychoenergetics" and "remote viewing" were considered viable tools against the Soviets. Delve into the unsettling official documents and ponder the bizarre reality behind these clandestine psychic endeavor...

I am Raven Vale, and tonight, the whispers lead us away from the riverbanks and deep into the haunting heart of Vermont’s wilderness. In this chilling episode of Whispers from the Dark, we explore the eerie legend of the Bennington Triangle — an enigmatic stretch of forest shadowed by five terrifying disappearances between 1945 and 1950. From a seasoned mountain guide to an 8-year-old boy, these victims all vanished without a trace in and around Glastenbury Mountain, leaving behind no clues, no ...

Uncover the deeply unsettling, unsolved deaths of Ira Briscoe and Limon Little in Sikeston, Missouri, in 1953, in this Among Monsters episode. Explore how these two Black men met their violent ends within months of each other, during the harsh era of Jim Crow segregation. This podcast meticulously details the official, yet highly contested, narratives: Briscoe's alleged suicide by hanging in police custody at the Sikeston city jail, despite evidence of severe bruising, and Little's supposed acci...