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Deep in the wild, untamed heart of Canada’s Northwest Territories lies the Nahanni Valley—a place of staggering beauty, towering peaks, and a chilling legend that has endured for over a century. The Dene people spoke of a land cursed by vengeful spirits, a place where those who entered often never returned. But it wasn’t just stories that fuelled the fear—it was the bodies.For decades, prospectors and explorers seeking fortune in the valley met a gruesome fate. Their remains were found scattered through the wilderness. And then there was the most disturbing detail—their heads were missing.Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUPThe BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESource Information:Hammerson Peters, Legends of the Nahanni Valley – Northern Canada's Greatest Mysteries, Mysteries of Canada (2017)https://mysteriesofcanada.comNahanni—Valley of the Headless Human Cadavers, DyingWords (2020)https://dyingwords.netNahanni River: Location Facts, NativePlanet Travel Guidehttps://nativeplanet.comWikipedia, Nahanni National Park Reserve and Lost McLeod Minehttps://en.wikipedia.orgE. Nielsen, Valley of the Headless Men, Maclean’s Magazine (March 15, 1947) – via excerptshttps://uphere.caParks Canada & Dehcho First Nations, Nahʔą Dehé Park HistoryThanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next Tuesday.Sarah & Rog xx

In 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished from Eilean Mòr, leaving behind cryptic log entries. Was it a rogue wave, madness, or something far stranger?Nearly 75 years later, Malcolm and Eleanor Graham set sail for Palmyra Atoll, seeking adventure—but only one of them was ever found. Their disappearance unravelled a chilling story of murder, betrayal, and an island some believe is cursed.Two disappearances. Two remote islands. And questions that may never be answered.Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUPThe BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESource Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannan_Isles_Lighthouse https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsL0mEr2ZkA https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-06-12-me-6125-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_the_Sea_Will_Tell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_0DmVIVVpQThanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next Tuesday.Sarah & Rog xx

On April 18, 1991, Seattle police entered a small apartment in the Richmond Beach area of King County and found a scene straight out of a horror novel. Thirty-five-year-old Christopher Case was discovered dead, kneeling fully clothed in his dry bathtub with his head resting against the wall. There were no signs of an intruder or a struggle – yet the atmosphere was anything but normal. The apartment was littered with crucifixes and burned-down candles, and curious lines of salt had been carefully poured along the base of every wall and across doorways.Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUPThe BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESource Information:Louis T. Corsaletti & Eric Nalder, The Seattle Times, April 22, 1991 – “Occult Clues Baffle Police Probing Weird Death Scene – Victim Reportedly Terrified By Spurned Woman’s Curse.”Associated Press report, in The Seattle Times, May 4, 1991 – “Heart Failure Killed Man Who Feared ‘Curse’.”Sammye Souder statements in The Seattle Times (April 1991) – Friend of Christopher Case who recounted his fear of a witch’s curse and unusual phone messages in the days before his death.Police statements and evidence as reported by The Seattle Times (April–May 1991) – Details of the death scene (salt lines, crucifixes, candles, no sign of foul play) and investigator observations.“The Witch’s Curse – The Strange Death of Christopher Case.” Unresolved Mysteries – Provides a timeline of Christopher’s alleged experiences (meeting the woman on April 11, reported paranormal events on April 14 and 16, etc.) based on case accounts.Richard While, “The Peculiar Death of Christopher Case.” Bedtime Stories (July 2018 podcast & article) – Narrative retelling of the case in a paranormal context, including interviews (e.g., bookstore manager Rodney Higucci’s account).C.J. Lynch, “The (Un)Solved: Christopher Case.” The Morbid Library (Nov 15, 2021) – Research blog discussing the case, its background, and theories, citing original news sources and highlighting the question of curse vs. fear.Additional case summaries on paranormal and true-crime websites (e.g. Mysterious Universe, Morbid Kuriosity, Spine Online) – Used to cross-reference the timeline of events and descriptions of Christopher’s reported experiences.Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next Tuesday.Sarah & Rog xx

Three cases. Three encounters with the horrifying influence of the Wendigo. In 19th‑century Canada, Swift Runner's descent into darkness led him to commit unspeakable acts of cannibalism, as he claimed the spirit of the Wendigo drove him to murder. In another chilling tale, Jack Fiddler emerged as a relentless Wendigo hunter, determined to confront and vanquish the malevolent force that haunted his people—even as his actions collided with colonial laws. And in modern times, a brutal attack aboard a Greyhound bus in Manitoba, marked by shocking violence and cannibalism, has drawn unsettling parallels to the ancient Wendigo myth. Were these tragic events mere coincidences, or do they reveal the enduring terror of a dark force that transforms man into monster?Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUPThe BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESource Information:https://www.canadianmysteries.ca/swift-runner-wendigo-casehttps://www.canadianmysteries.ca/jack-fiddler-wendigo-hunterhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tim-mclean-murderThanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next Tuesday.Sarah & Rog xx

Three villages. Three impossible disappearances. No bodies, no signs of struggle - just entire communities erased as if they had never existed. In China’s remote Qinling Mountains, a village vanishes overnight, leaving behind only whispers of government cover-ups and ancient warnings. Across the Atlantic, the lost colony of Roanoke leaves behind a single word "Croatoan" a name that resurfaces throughout history, linked to disappearances and death. And deep in the Canadian wilderness, the Angikuni Lake village stands frozen in time, its people gone, its sled dogs left behind. Were these vanishings the work of natural forces, government secrets… or something far more terrifying?Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUPThe BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESource Information:https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Teresita_Basahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Barn_MurderThanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next Tuesday.Sarah & Rog xx

Two women, two brutal murders, and two chilling messages from beyond the grave. Teresita Basa’s voice named her own killer, solving an impossible case, while Maria Marten’s mother’s haunting dreams led to a shocking discovery in the Red Barn. Were these cases paranormal justice… or eerie coincidences?Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUPThe BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESource Information:https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Teresita_Basahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Barn_MurderThanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next Tuesday.Sarah & Rog xx