Here, we unravel the darkest corners of the human experience—exploring unsolved mysteries, true crime, paranormal encounters, and tales of the occult. Obscurata dares you to question the boundaries of what we believe to be true… and what we fear may be lurking in the dark.
Each episode delves into mysterious events, blending atmospheric storytelling with a touch of the unexplainable. Whether it’s an intriguing crime, a ghostly legend, or strange phenomenon, we uncover the stories that refuse to be silenced—because some have no ending.
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Here, we unravel the darkest corners of the human experience—exploring unsolved mysteries, true crime, paranormal encounters, and tales of the occult. Obscurata dares you to question the boundaries of what we believe to be true… and what we fear may be lurking in the dark.
Each episode delves into mysterious events, blending atmospheric storytelling with a touch of the unexplainable. Whether it’s an intriguing crime, a ghostly legend, or strange phenomenon, we uncover the stories that refuse to be silenced—because some have no ending.
Brought to you by the creators of The Whispering Woods https://thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode contains references to the violent death of a parent by a child, suicide, and themes of Satanism and mental distress. While the content is not graphic, it may be disturbing to some listeners. Discretion is strongly advised.
In Jefferson Township, New Jersey, a 14-year-old altar boy killed his mother and took his own life in what some believed was a Satanic ritual. Was it mental illness, media-fuelled hysteria or something darker that entered their home?
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Research:
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-01-13-mn-23377-story.html
https://patch.com/new-jersey/jefferson/80s-satanic-murder-suicide-shook-nj-now-true-crime-tv-series
https://magic983.com/2025/09/02/mgm-series-explores-1988-new-jersey-teen-murder-suicide-case
https://www.edweek.org/education/cult-watchers-worry-about-an-upsurge-in-teen-devil-worship/1989/09
https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/9zs69k/1988_murdersuicide_in_jefferson_nj_tommy_sullivan
https://groundzeroplus.com/hellfire-blazin-bran-pdf-summary-let-the-devil-in
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/1988/march-18/suicides-blamed-on-musics-satanic-spell.html
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-devil-within/id1557924062
Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next weekend.
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