This week we cover the early life of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most famous 19th century American authors. Poe's life was about as mysterious and macabre as his writings in gothic literature. Hear tales of Poe as a child, the events that molded him into young adulthood, and the tragedies as well as the triumphs that influenced him to become one of the most renowned dark poets in history. Join us for this case of The Darkives as we 'tear up the planks!'' of his biography and learn the true story of Edgar Allan Poe. And as for next week Quoth the Darkives "we'll have more!"

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Source:

• Dawidziak, Mark. A Mystery of Mysteries. St. Martin’s Press, 14 Feb. 2023.

Theme music: Ways of the Wizard

Composed by: Geoff Harvey

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This week, come judge the history of the Greenbrier ghost and the life (and murder) of Zona Heaster Shue. This famous American ghost story isn't like the others, we hear stories of 1890's West Virginia true crime, fast lovers (one with a secret past), and a ghost's testimony used in court... Let's hear a tale of how a ghost helped solve a murder but can Zona be the first ghost to actually convict a murderer? Join us in this episode of The Darkives and learn the true story of the Greenbrier ghost.

Sources:

https://www.greenbrierhistorical.org/blog/the-greenbrier-ghost-reexamined

https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghost

https://allthatsinteresting.com/greenbrier-ghost

https://www.murderbygaslight.com/2009/12/zona-heaster-shue-greenbriar-ghost.html

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5015852/zona-shue

https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/erasmus-stribbling-trout-shue-24-1pwqg5

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178188560/lucy-ann-shue

Theme music: Ways of the Wizard

Composed by: Geoff Harvey

Licensed through: Pixabay

Used with permission, Thank you Geoff!

This week we share a tale of 1800's California history and explain the real history of the Whaley house in San Diego. One of the historic houses in San Diego's dark history, a house that is considered by many to be one of if not the most haunted house in America. We delve into Thomas Whaley's family history and the impact they had on their communities throughout the generations. We will uncover the Whaley's tragic past and the multiple deaths and executions that took place on the Whaley house property that are the basis to the claims of paranormal activity. Join us for this weeks case of The Darkives.

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Sources:

https://www.sohosandiego.org/educators/images/lessonspioneerwhaleyfamily.pdf

https://sandiegohistory.org/archives/biographysubject/whaley/

https://sandiegohistory.org/journal/1960/april/whaley/

https://www.trolleytours.com/san-diego/whaley-house

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69953130/anna_eloise-whaley

https://www.geni.com/people/Violet-Whaley/6000000019937741413

Theme music: Ways of the Wizard

Composed by: Geoff Harvey

Licensed through: Pixabay

Used with permission, Thank you Geoff!