Her Husband's Biggest Customer Didn't Exist — And Someone Was Killed To Keep The Secret

Her Husband's Biggest Customer Didn't Exist — And Someone Was Killed To Keep The Secret

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor April 13, 2026 Duration: 5:12:38
“For Want of a Nail”: When a woman's plane makes an emergency landing in a small South Dakota town, a quick visit to her husband's biggest customer leads her down a rabbit hole of lies, a fake company, and a murder — and the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0628

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “For Want of a Nail” (August 12, 1977) ***WD
00:45:51.630 = The Clock, “Jungle Drums” (November 08, 1955) ***WD
01:12:36.461 = The Crime Club, “No Time For Murder” (September 25, 1947) ***WD
01:43:30.287 = Danger Dr. Danfield, “$100,000 Live Insurance Claim” (December 08, 1946)
02:08:30.525 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Nature Study” (July 26, 1942) ***WD
02:37:54.260 = Dimension X, “Mars Is Heaven” (July 07, 1950) ***WD
03:06:34.469 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Death In The Everglades” (December 05, 1944) ***WD
03:19:05.506 = The Eleventh Hour, “Death of Elaine” (October 15, 1959) ***WD
03:45:39.212 = Escape, “The Diamond As Big As The Ritz” (March 27, 1949)
04:15:05.074 = Everyman’s Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD
04:42:20.862 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1947)
05:11:48.121 = Show Close

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***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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Step into the shadows with Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories, where professional voice actor Darren Marlar brings a chilling depth to narratives often left untold. This award-winning daily podcast explores the intricate tapestry of human experience and mystery, weaving together documented history, cultural folklore, and unsettling true crime. Each episode is a deep dive into the unexplained, from long-forgotten legends and supernatural encounters to meticulously researched accounts of dark deeds and unsolved conspiracies. Marlar’s skill as a storyteller, recognized by industry voices like the Podcast Business Journal, transforms these accounts into immersive audio experiences, allowing the strange and the macabre to feel vividly real. The consistent seven-day-a-week schedule means there’s always a new story waiting, a fresh journey into the corners of society and documentary evidence that most prefer to avoid. This isn't just a collection of scary stories; it's a persistent exploration of the questions that linger at the edges of our understanding, all delivered with a compelling vocal performance that has defined the distinctive atmosphere of this podcast. You'll find the lines between history, mystery, and the purely paranatural blurring as you listen, making Weird Darkness a unique destination for those drawn to the darker side of reality.
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