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In 1599, a young French woman's demonic possession became history's first scientifically debunked exorcism — but the truth behind her supernatural feats might be even stranger than fiction.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Young Marthe was a troubled young girl already, but her life took a dark, evil turn when she became possessed by a demon. But the strangest part of her story isn’t the possession – but the exorcism. (The Exorcism of Martha Brossier) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Erdington Murders) *** At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world – and in very strange ways. (Eerie Facts About Point Nemo) *** Is it possible to anger a ghost to the point they’ll follow you home to taunt you? (The Green Man) *** In 1921, the term “one-way ride” came into existence – after a man named Stevie was “disappeared” thanks to the Chicago Mob. (The One Way Ride) *** Was the woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England a Nazi spy? (The Hagley Woods Mystery) *** The crew of 309 aboard the USS Cyclops disappeared without a trace – and now, 100 years later, we're still left with more questions than answers. (The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops) *** Mickey was arrested and charged with slicing the throat of one of his best friends, and he had good reason. After all, his friend owed him thirty-five dollars. (The Confessions of Mickey Sliney) *** A grandfather tells his grandson about the time he lived in a haunted house. (A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire) *** Wander around one particular U.S. park and you may come across a soldier who lost his head to a cannonball. (The Legend Of Green Eyes) *** Strange dreams happen to us all – but what does it mean if you dream about spiders? (8-Legged Nightmares) *** Police respond to a 9-1-1 call, but they arrive a few years too late. (Ghost 911 Call) *** Vegetable Men, Space Fairies… how bizarre can alien encounters get? (Truly Bizarre Alien Encounters)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:27.722 = Show Open
00:04:16.836 = The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier
00:12:27.520 = The Hagley Woods Mystery ***
00:27:05.667 = The Erdington Murders
00:31:12.846 = The “One Way Ride”
00:39:12.063 = The Green Man ***
00:41:42.547 = Eerie Facts About Point Nemo
00:46:53.135 = Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens
01:09:38.340 = The Confessions of Mickey Sliney ***
01:17:41.102 = Ghost 911 Call
01:19:06.115 = Eight-Legged Nightmares
01:25:11.308 = A Strange Haunted Incident at Lincolnshire
01:29:37.460 = The Legend of Green Eyes ***
01:39:35.490 = The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops
01:45:08.928 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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