Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p83udf8IN 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) *** 
There are numerous tales of ships simply disappearing without a trace. Some are never heard from again… 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 – with odd happenings in the women’s restroom among other things! (Scarecrows and Towel Dispensers) *** In 1992, runners came across a gruesome discovery in a South Wales state park… 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) *** 
Azrael is known by many names in numerous cultures… but he is most famously, or infamously known as the angel of destruction. And not only are his powers terrifying – so is his appearance. (Azrael: The Angel of Destruction)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Ghost Ships Lost at Sea” by Elizabeth Lundin: http://bit.ly/2K0h0TY“Azrael: The Angel of Destruction” by Nathan Gibson: http://bit.ly/2JWkIOk“The Demonic Torture of the Smurl Family” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/32PYAhl“Scarecrows and Towel Dispensers” by Weirdo family member Jan Daniels“Australian Backpacker Murderer” by Catherine Phalan: http://bit.ly/2YpkYPcWeird 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: July 24, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/smurlfamily/