Step into the shadows with Obscurata, the latest podcast from The Whispering Woods Studio.
Here, we unravel the darkest corners of the human experience—exploring unsolved mysteries, true crime, paranormal encounters, and tales of the occult. Obscurata dares you to question the boundaries of what we believe to be true… and what we fear may be lurking in the dark.
Each episode delves into mysterious events, blending atmospheric storytelling with a touch of the unexplainable. Whether it’s an intriguing crime, a ghostly legend, or strange phenomenon, we uncover the stories that refuse to be silenced—because some have no ending.
Brought to you by the creators of The Whispering Woods https://thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com
A HOUSE OF HORROR : The Hello Kitty Murder Case | True Scary Stories
Episode 9
Thursday, March 27, 2025 • Duration 28:47
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of extreme violence, torture, and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
In 1999, inside a small apartment in Hong Kong, a nightmare unfolded behind closed doors. A young woman, Fan Man-yee, vanished—her fate unknown until investigators uncovered something horrifying. A plush Hello Kitty doll. A decaying human skull. And a story so brutal it defied belief.
CURSE OF THE HEADLESS VALLEY: The Nahanni Deaths | True Scary Stories
Episode 8
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 • Duration 29:37
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.
MARITIME MYSTERIES: The Eilean Mòr Mystery & The Palmyra Atoll Murder | True Scary Stories
Episode 7
Thursday, March 20, 2025 • Duration 26:42
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.
WITCH'S CURSE: The Haunting Death of Christopher Case | True Scary Stories
Episode 6
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 • Duration 30:56
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.
WENDIGO LEGACY: When Man Becomes Monster | True Scary Folklore Stories
Episode 5
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 • Duration 23:39
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?
VANISHED SETTLEMENTS: The Lost Villages | True Crime and Mysteries
Episode 4
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 • Duration 23:00
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?
MESSAGES FROM THE DEAD: Two Crimes Solved from the Grave | True Paranormal Stories
Episode 3
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 • Duration 27:43
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?
MYSTERIOUS DEATH: Cindy James Part 2 of 2 | True Scary Stories and Mysteries
Episode 2
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 • Duration 30:41
Welcome to the second episode of Obscurata. This is part two of a two part episode on the life and death of Cindy James.
For years, Cindy James had been plagued by disturbing phone calls. The same chilling voice. The same diabolical threats. Stalked, harassed, and, if she was to be believed, physically attacked by an unknown tormentor.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH: Cindy James Part 1 of 2 | True Scary Stories
Episode 1
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 • Duration 24:52
Welcome to the first episode of Obscurata. This is part one of a two part episode on the life and death of Cindy James.
For years, Cindy James had been plagued by disturbing phone calls. The same chilling voice. The same diabolical threats. Stalked, harassed, and, if she was to be believed, physically attacked by an unknown tormentor.
Obscurata | Tales of Mystery, Intrigue, and Terror
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 • Duration 01:15
Step into the shadows with Obscurata, the latest podcast from The Whispering Woods Studio.
Here, we unravel the darkest corners of the human experience—exploring unsolved mysteries, true crime, paranormal encounters, and tales of the occult. Obscurata dares you to question the boundaries of what we believe to be true… and what we fear may be lurking in the dark.
Each episode delves into mysterious events, blending atmospheric storytelling with a touch of the unexplainable. Whether it’s an intriguing crime, a ghostly legend, or strange phenomenon, we uncover the stories that refuse to be silenced—because some have no ending.
Brought to you by the creators of The Whispering Woods https://thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com
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.
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