Skinwalker: Horror Stories

The Smiling Man Trapped in Stone

A man in rural Brazil, alone in his bolted home, felt an unseen presence watching him. Hours later, a doctor witnessed water pouring through a hole in his cheek, a wound that defied explanation. What could have caused such a horrific injury without a trace of fire or struggle?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Joao Prestige Filho, a farmer in the isolated village of Araçariguama in 1946. We explore the strange circumstances leading up to his death, the local legends that offered a temporary explanation, and the physical evidence that ultimately made those theories impossible.

Person: Joao Prestige Filho
Age: 44
Location: Araçariguama, São Paulo state, Brazil
Date: March 4, 1946
Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest and generalized burns

- Joao Prestige Filho was found with a hole in his cheek, through which he drank water.
- His death certificate listed cardiac arrest and generalized burns, yet no fire was found in his home.
- The village of Araçariguama had no modern infrastructure in 1946, including no electricity or telephone lines.
- Joao's wife had left a window slightly open for him to enter his home.
- Local legends spoke of the Boitatá, a serpent of fire, but physical evidence contradicted this explanation.

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Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

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The Ghost Who Convicted Her Killer

A photograph exists that shows a five-ton elephant hanging from an industrial crane in a small Tennessee town, an image so real it's often mistaken for a hoax. This authentic, over one-hundred-year-old picture captures the exact moment a gentle creature was executed in front of a crowd. What led to the public hanging of Mary, the "greatest elephant in captivity," just 24 hours after she led a celebrated parade?

In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Mary, a beloved circus elephant known for her incredible talents and bond with her owner, Charlie Sparks. We explore the events of September 12, 1916, when a new handler's fatal mistake ignited a town's fear and forced an impossible decision.

Person: Mary
Date: September 13, 1916
Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Event: Elephant execution
Circus: Sparks World Famous Shows

- Mary weighed over 10,000 pounds and could play 25 songs on a trumpet.
- She was trained since infancy and performed for the Sparks World Famous Shows.
- Red Eldridge, a 38-year-old janitor with no animal experience, was hired one day before the incident.
- Eldridge jabbed Mary with a metal prod behind her ear, striking a sensitive spot.
- Mary crushed Eldridge's skull, killing him instantly.

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OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

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The Illiterate Man's Unbreakable Code

A man obsessed with capturing the perfect grizzly bear photo finally got his shot, but the camera was still in his hand when they found what was left of him. What drove Charles Gibbs to walk towards a four-hundred-pound grizzly, and what did his last photograph reveal?

In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of April 25, 1987, when Charles Gibbs ventured into Glacier National Park. We explore the events leading up to his disappearance and the discovery that left investigators with more questions than answers about his final moments.

Case: Charles Gibbs
Date: April 25, 1987
Location: Glacier National Park, Montana
Subject: Grizzly bear attack
Outcome: Fatal

- Charles Gibbs, 40, was a school bus driver from Libby, Montana.
- His ambition was to publish a single grizzly bear photograph in the local Hungry Horse News.
- Glenda Gibbs, his wife, hiked with him into the southern section of Glacier National Park.
- Charles separated from Glenda around 5 PM to pursue something he saw on the slope.
- His last photograph captured a 400-pound grizzly bear charging directly at the camera.

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OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

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The Mountain Took Them. Or Did It?

A photograph exists from deep inside a Kentucky cave, taken on a day when everyone believed the man in the frame would survive. He didn't. The disturbing distance between that moment and his death is a story of peril and impossible odds. What sequence of events led to this tragic outcome, despite multiple chances for rescue?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing true story of Floyd Collins, a seasoned caver trapped deep within Sand Cave. We explore the critical decisions, the unforgiving environment, and the desperate attempts to save him, revealing a tale of human resilience against the overwhelming power of nature.

Person: Floyd Collins
Date: January 30, 1925
Location: Sand Cave, Central Kentucky
Object: 27-pound rock
Status: Trapped

- Floyd Collins, 37, entered Sand Cave alone with only a small oil lamp.
- He was trapped 55 feet below the surface when his lamp went out and a 27-pound rock fell on his left ankle.
- The tunnel walls were so narrow he couldn't reach his own ankle to move the rock.
- His brother, Homer Collins, arrived 30 hours later with food and water, assessing the impossible situation.
- Homer spent 8 hours chiseling at the limestone wall in an attempt to widen the passage, with little success.

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OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

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The Delicate Question: Owen Coffin's Last Draw

A plaque in West Virginia marks the only known case where a ghost's testimony helped convict a murderer. This isn't fiction; it's the true story of Zona Shue, a 23-year-old woman found dead at the foot of her stairs, her neck at an unnatural angle. How did a dead woman speak from beyond the grave to reveal her killer?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details surrounding Zona Shue's mysterious death in 1897 and the extraordinary events that followed. Explore the unsettling actions of her husband at the funeral and the mother's unwavering conviction that led to an unprecedented trial.

Person: Zona Shue
Date: January 23, 1897
Location: Lewisville Mill, West Virginia
Status: Murder conviction
Case: The Greenbrier Ghost

- Zona Shue was 23 years old, four months married, and pregnant when she died.
- An 11-year-old boy found her body at the foot of her staircase.
- The doctor initially ruled her death as "pregnancy complications."
- Her husband, Erasmus Shue, dressed her for the funeral and obscured her neck with a scarf and high collar.
- Zona's mother, Mary Jane, claimed her daughter's ghost appeared to her four times, describing her murder.

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OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.

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