cover of episode “THE GILL MAN OF NEW ORLEANS” True Macabre Stories To Haunt You! #WeirdDarkness

“THE GILL MAN OF NEW ORLEANS” True Macabre Stories To Haunt You! #WeirdDarkness

2024/12/21
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证人：在2010年2月7日凌晨，一名拖拉机司机在新奥尔良城市公园目击到一个奇怪的生物。该生物皮肤黝黑，身上长满了类似藻类的皮肤或鳍状物，脸上和头上似乎有腮或像腮一样的纠结的毛发，两只黄色的眼睛从突出的前额下窥视着。该生物似乎意识到司机的存在，在穿过马路后停了下来，回头看着司机，然后发出咆哮声，露出了一排巨大的尖牙和一条看起来比嘴巴还大的舌头。它举起一只带爪子的手，好像要让司机走开。司机在环境光线下清楚地看到了指尖上的长爪子，然后它转过身，蹒跚地走进斯科特岛的阴影中。 达伦·马拉尔：这个目击事件与当地土著居民和奴隶的早期传说相符，最近的目击事件可能与公园内拍摄的超自然电影有关。新奥尔良城市公园有很多守护者。

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Key Insights

What did the witness describe about the creature seen in City Park, New Orleans?

The creature had dark or black skin covered in masses of skin or fins resembling algae. It had gills or matted hair that looked like gills on its face and head, with two yellow eyes under a prominent forehead. It also had massive fangs and a lolling tongue that seemed too big for its mouth.

Why didn’t the witness report the sighting to the police?

The witness believed the police would not believe him and that reporting the incident would bring unnecessary scrutiny upon himself.

What led to the murder in the story 'Wrapped in Ivy'?

Paul Reed, a new neighbor, became romantically involved with Vernon Plager's wife, Ivy, leading to a broken marriage and ultimately to Vernon's murder by a car bomb set by Paul.

What was the fate of Paul Reed after the murder of Vernon Plager?

Paul Reed was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison, where he eventually died of tuberculosis in 1947.

What are the reported characteristics of the Specter Moose of Lobster Lake?

The Specter Moose is described as ghostly white, standing 10 to 15 feet tall, weighing nearly 2,500 pounds, and having antlers spanning 10 to 12 feet across. It is considered a harbinger of doom and has been seen as recently as 2002.

Why are the Brabant Killers significant in Belgian history?

The Brabant Killers were a group of criminals responsible for at least 28 murders and numerous violent robberies in the 1980s. Their crimes left deep psychological scars on the citizens of Brabant Province, and they were never brought to justice.

What unusual experiences did the truck driver have at the haunted Wendy's?

The truck driver saw a figure resembling his trainer moving without hearing the door open, encountered a suspicious man in a hoodie who disappeared quickly, and witnessed the alarm system activating by itself without any apparent cause.

Shownotes Transcript

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream)Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV)IN THIS EPISODE: The creature had dark or black skin covered in masses of “skin or fins” that looked like algae growing all over its body.  It seemed to have gills or matted hair that looked like gills on its face and head; two yellow eyes leered out from under a prominent forehead.  That’s the description one witness had for the thing in City Park, New Orleans. (The City Park Thing) *** Anyone who knew the little family before that July day would say that one thing was certain, Vernon Plager loved his wife and daughter more than anything.  But then Paul Reed moved to the neighborhood, and it led to more than just a broken marriage… it led to murder. (Wrapped in Ivy) *** The moose is said to be a ghostly white and a giant of stature and weight, antlers bigger than any other moose ever seen. Considered a harbinger of doom, it was first reported in 1891… but has been seen as recently as 2002. Could this giant, ghostly moose at Lobster Lake, North Dakota actually have existed – or still exist? (The Specter Moose of Lobster Lake) *** For the citizens of Brabant Province, Belgium, the era of the Brabant Killers, left behind traumatic wounds that have never really healed. Making matters worse is the fact that the killers were never brought to justice. (The Killers of Brabant) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:07.160 = Show Intro00:03:44.423 = The City Park Thing (Gill Man of New Orleans)00:09:50.084 = Wrapped In Ivy00:31:18.891 = The Specter Moose of Lobster Lake00:38:09.540 = The Killers of Brabant00:54:33.891 = The Haunted Wendy’s01:00:20.901 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The City Park Thing” is from Haunted America Tours: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rw3aza96)“Wrapped in Ivy” originally posted in “Rockford Writes”, edited by Heath Alberts for HauntedRockford.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2tn299te)“The Specter Moose of Lobster Lake” by Kathy Weiser for LegendsOfAmerica.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bbb5jzbk)“The Killers of Brabant” by Benjamin Welton for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jve5ku2d)“Haunted Wendy’s” by Weirdo family member, Ethan HahnWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 16, 2021SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/GillManNOLA