In the heart of Louisiana’s swamps, ancient curses, ghostly hitchhikers, and bloodthirsty cryptids rise from the mist – proving the bayou’s darkest legends might be terrifyingly true.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Welcome to a DARKIVE episode from May, 2022! *** We look into the creepy swamps of Louisiana, where gators and snakes are the least of your worries as compared to the paranormal. (Swamp Legends of Louisiana) *** From building fake cities, to creating ghost army bases, to playing stupid in front of the enemy, we’ll look at some of the most cleverly deceptive tactics that have been used in war throughout history. (Brilliant Wartime Deceptions) *** Chung Ling Soo was one of the greatest magicians of his time – so much so the he was able to not only conceal items up his sleeves, but conceal his true identity. (The Magician Who Lived a Double Life) *** In 1974 five little girls disappeared in a span of just three months – two were later found deceased, but the remaining three have never been found. And the kidnapper and murderer has never been brought to justice… nor do we have any idea who it was. (The Jacksonville Kidnappings) *** Photographs of strange orblike objects are more common than any other photos purported to be ghosts, aliens, or cryptids. But what exactly are these orbs? A trick of the light… or could they be alive? (Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?) *** In the mountains of Jackson County in North Carolina lies a large mysterious rock covered in petroglyphs that have yet to be deciphered. For the Cherokee Indians, the rock and surrounding area is a sacred site where ceremonies used to take place. Indeed, Judaculla Rock is surrounded by rumors and legends, including strange sounds and UFO sightings during the night. (The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock) *** In 1971 children from all over the United States were being rushed into hospital emergency rooms with a very strange symptom… what was causing otherwise healthy children to create pink poop? (The Pink Poop Pandemic)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00.00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:43.150 = Show Open (Coming Up In This Episode)
00:04:26.558 = Swamp Legends of Louisiana
00:18:40.719 = Brilliant Wartime Deceptions
00:28:10.623 = The Magician Who Lived a Double Life
00:34:57.913 = The Jacksonville Kidnappings
00:46:31.146 = Could Ghostly Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?
00:52:21.568 = The Indecipherable Jadaculla Rock
00:59:23.097 = The Pink Poop Pandemic
01:05:58.331 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Magician Who Lived a Double Life” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckvppfw
“The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock” by John Black for Ancient Origins Unleashed: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jxjra7u
“Swamp Legends of Louisiana” by Erin McCann for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46uj6fyk
“The Pink Poop Pandemic” by Roisin Everard for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ak8kzv7
“The Jacksonville Kidnappings” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfhcbwu
“Brilliant Wartime Deceptions” by Jetta for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4f9xwp3z
“Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?” by A. Sutherland for Message To Eagle:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n6awrpm
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Originally aired: May 2022
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LouisianaSwamps