No One Is Immune To “THE POWER OF LUCIFER!”: 13 Thrilling #RetroRadio Episodes EP0283 #WeirdDarkness
Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Deep Dive
Why did Augusta Sanderson feel compelled to kill Dr. Howells?
Augusta Sanderson felt compelled to kill Dr. Howells because he stole her scientific discovery and took all the credit for it, which infuriated her and made her feel like she had been betrayed. However, it turns out that she didn't actually kill him, and the real killer might have been Ali, the younger brother of the Crown Prince, who wanted to use the discovery for his own political gain.
Why did Old Nick refuse to leave his fortune to his family?
Old Nick refused to leave his fortune to his family because they had always treated him poorly and shown no interest in his well-being. He wanted to take revenge by ensuring they couldn't get their hands on his gold. He devised a plan to collapse his house and kill them when they came to claim the gold.
Why did Warren Gray believe that Ivan Orloff had the power to bring his wife back to life?
Warren Gray believed that Ivan Orloff had the power to bring his wife back to life because Orloff claimed to be a priest of Lucifer and possessed great supernatural abilities. Orloff's confident and manipulative behavior, as well as his detailed knowledge of the Cult of Lucifer, convinced Warren that he could indeed restore Catherine's life, but at a steep price.
Why did Dean Quinn decide to hide the gun he stole from Yaffe Cush?
Dean Quinn decided to hide the gun he stole from Yaffe Cush to protect himself and Beth from potential retaliation. He knew that if Yaffe found out he had the gun, he might come after them, so he hid it in the bushes near the Yodel-a-Go-Go club to avoid detection.
Why did George Coombs decide to give Matt Howard an alibi?
George Coombs decided to give Matt Howard an alibi to protect himself and Elaine from being implicated in the murder. He feared that if he didn't provide the alibi, Matt would expose his past as an escaped convict, which would ruin his relationship with Elaine and potentially send him back to prison.
Why did Sam Smith's luck at the poker table make the other gamblers uncomfortable?
Sam Smith's extraordinary luck at the poker table made the other gamblers uncomfortable because they believed he was cheating, even though they couldn't catch him in the act. They felt threatened by his consistent winnings and feared they would soon be broke, leading them to plot ways to get rid of him.
Why did Pat Abbott and his wife Jean decide to stop the Eldorado train?
Pat Abbott and his wife Jean decided to stop the Eldorado train because they suspected that Charles Drake, who was impersonating Professor Duffield, had murdered the real Professor Duffield and stolen a top-secret bacterial weapon. They needed to intercept the train to catch the killer and recover the weapon.
Why was the flask that Charlie Drake died with actually worthless?
The flask that Charlie Drake died with was actually worthless because it contained only colored water. The real flask, which was supposed to contain a powerful bacterial weapon, was being sent to California by other secure means. The government had set up a decoy to protect the actual flask and the scientists involved.
Why did Dean Quinn move into bungalow number nine after being fired by Walden?
Dean Quinn moved into bungalow number nine after being fired by Walden because he needed a place to stay and was still hoping to find Helen Martin, the rightful heir to Edgar Ryan's fortune. He also wanted to keep an eye on Beth and Stella without being too intrusive.
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