Dark City

Jun 28 2024
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The brighter the lights, the darker the shadows.
Join us every week as we shine a light on the dark history lurking in the shadows of world famous cities.  We’ll give you the scoop on the shocking yet true tales of scandal, crime, the paranormal and more that will surprise even the locals.  Dark humor included!
Season 1: Los Angeles is now streaming.  Hit follow or subscribe and you will never miss an episode!  Follow us for episode photos and more @darkcitypod on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, or check out our website at www.darkcitypodcast.com.  Feedback or listener tales you would like to share?  Drop us a note at [email protected]!  We would love to hear from you.




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S1E14 Scandals and Hauntings at the Owlwood and Greystone Estates

Jun 28 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the scandals surrounding the various owners of the Owlwood Estate in Holmby Hills as well as the mysterious murder-suicide cold case at the Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills. We also share eerie hauntings reported at Greystone, adding a supernatural layer to the estate's dark history. Join us as we navigate through these captivating and haunting stori

S1E13 The Kidnapping of Sister Aimee: A Tale of Faith and Deception

Jun 20 2024 47 mins  
Why would a popular and accomplished preacher fake her own kidnapping? This is the tale of Aimee Semple McPherson, a woman who accomplished groundbreaking evangelical success and founded the Foursquare Church, only to have her credibility forever questioned once she emerged in the desert town of Douglas, Arizona in June of 1926, telling an unlikely story of being held captive durin

S1E12 Water for Los Angeles: A History of Lies, Scandal, & Tragedy

Jun 13 2024 40 mins  
How does a city surrounded mostly by desert secure enough water to sustain millions of people? With lies and deception. Through a combination of aggressive strategies, including lobbying and manipulation, several of LA’s leaders acquired the access and infrastructure to bring water from over 200 miles away to the city back in the early 1900s. It’s not quite like the 1974 movie

ICYMI S1E11 A Scandalous Affair in Silver Lake: The Secret Lover in the Attic

Jun 06 2024 53 mins  
Is it possible to hide away a secret lover in an attic…for nearly a decade?? What starts as a daytime affair in the midwest between Dolly Oesterreich and Otto San Huber quickly escalates into Otto living in the attic of Dolly’s home. This arrangement lasts for years, even surviving a move to Los Angeles where Otto continues to live hidden in the attic of Dolly’s Silver Lake h

S1E10: UCLA Parapsychologists Investigate in Culver City: Poltergeist or Hoax?

May 29 2024 50 mins  
Doris Bither, a single mother of four, reports unsettling instances of paranormal activity and assault in her home. Join us as we delve into the chilling investigation by UCLA parapsychologists to uncover the truth behind these disturbing events.Follow us for episode photos and more at:👤 Facebook: facebook.com/darkcitypod📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darkcitypod🪡 Threads: htt

S1E9 The “Who’s Who” of “Who’s That?”: The Rockefeller Imposter of San Marino Pt 2

May 23 2024 51 mins  
Christian Gerhartstreiter’s lies become more and more outrageous, yet the list of people he fools grows longer and longer. However, a secret that seemed to be long buried and forgotten will come back to haunt him and eventually some form of justice will be served. Note: This is our first remote recording and while the audio might have a slight underwater quality at times, you can

S1E8 The “Who’s Who” of “Who’s That?”: The Rockefeller Imposter of San Marino Pt 1

May 16 2024 53 mins  
This story makes the Netflix series “Inventing Anna” look like amateur hour. The con artist that set up shop in the picturesque city of San Marino in the early 80’s fooled just about everyone he met; but the truth would eventually unravel after an unexpected find nearly a decade later in a neighborhood backyard.Follow us for episode photos and more at:👤 Facebook: facebook.

S1E7 The Source Family in Los Angeles: Cult or Commune? (It’s Totally A Cult)

May 08 2024 41 mins  
The Source Family of 1970s Los Angeles had all of the trappings of a thriving commune with a flair for glamor. Running one of LA's earliest and most celebrated organic eateries on the Sunset Strip, it’s hard to see a darker reality lurking beneath the surface. But make no mistake, its leader, Jim Baker, had all of the characteristics of a cult leader, breaking his own rules and p

S1E6 Griffith Park in Los Angeles: History, Lore, & Hauntings

May 01 2024 52 mins  
A wild mountain lion, the disembodied roar of a tiger, and a serial killer bear, oh my! And that’s just the wildlife of Griffith Park. It’s known for the Hollywood sign, its world class observatory, countless places to hike or chillax. Not so much for its long shady history of land owners mired in scandal, restless ghosts, and a few dozen dead bodies found over the decades. It�

S1E5 The Cecil Hotel in Downtown LA: A True American Horror Story Pt 2

Apr 24 2024 44 mins  
Was it a tragic accident, murder, or a paranormal force at work? Theories abound as to how Elisa Lam, a Canadian student visiting LA as part of her exploration of the west coast, died in the shocking and bizarre way she did during her stay at The Cecil. In Part 2, we delve into the details of what is arguably the most well known tragedy at the hotel. With this place being such a ho