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IN THIS EPISODE: In 1974, the Smurl family was tormented by supernatural forces so intense, the haunting even withstood intervention by demonologists. Who or what was behind the terrifying oppression of this previously normal Pennsylvania family? (The Demonic Torture of the Smurl Family) *** \u2028There are numerous tales of ships simply disappearing without a trace. Some are never heard from again\u2026 others have created legends that terrify sailors to this day. (Ghost Ships Lost at Sea) *** Weirdo family member Jan Daniels relates events that happened to her on a new job \u2013 with odd happenings in the women\u2019s restroom among other things! (Scarecrows and Towel Dispensers) *** In 1992, runners came across a gruesome discovery in a South Wales state park\u2026 a dead body. But it was only the beginning of what quickly became a string of murders by a serial killer. (The Australian Backpacker Murderer) *** \u2028Azrael is known by many names in numerous cultures\u2026 but he is most famously, or infamously known as the angel of destruction. And not only are his powers terrifying \u2013 so is his appearance. (Azrael: The Angel of Destruction)

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE\u2026
\u201cGhost Ships Lost at Sea\u201d by Elizabeth Lundin: http://bit.ly/2K0h0TY
\u201cAzrael: The Angel of Destruction\u201d by Nathan Gibson: http://bit.ly/2JWkIOk
\u201cThe Demonic Torture of the Smurl Family\u201d by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/32PYAhl
\u201cScarecrows and Towel Dispensers\u201d by Weirdo family member Jan Daniels
\u201cAustralian Backpacker Murderer\u201d by Catherine Phalan: http://bit.ly/2YpkYPc
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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Originally aired: July 24, 2019

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