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Dark Side Diaries

Dark Side Diaries

Auteur(s): Samantha & Alisha
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 Step into the shadows with Dark Side Diaries, where we peel back the layers of the human—and inhuman—condition. From chilling true crime and haunting supernatural encounters to the strange, the twisted, and the unexplainable, each episode dives deep into the stories that live in the dark. Whether it’s a cursed object, a wrongful conviction, or a disturbing local legend, we explore the unsettling truths that most would rather ignore. Hosted by Samantha and Alisha, this isn’t your average bedtime story—it’s a journey into the things that keep us up at night. Come to the dark side… if you dare.Samantha & Alisha True Crime
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  • Episode 7: Aileen Wuornos

    Episode 7: Aileen Wuornos
    Aug 16 2025
    In this episode of for Aileen Wuornos, we explore the life of Aileen Wuornos—a woman whose troubled past, personal trauma, and survival struggles culminated in her becoming one of America’s most infamous female serial killers. We delve into her early life marked by abuse and instability, examine the complexity of her motivations, and reflect on how her story speaks to broader issues of trauma, mental health, and systemic neglect.Follow Dark Side Diaries:Facebook - @DarkSideDiaries TikTok - @DarkSideDiariesInstagram - @DarkSideDiariesPodcastHere are reliable, accessible organizations and services supporting survivors of sexual and domestic violence—especially those experiencing or at risk of homelessness:RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Offers the National Sexual Assault Hotline, providing 24/7 crisis support to survivors and their loved ones.National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) A confidential, round-the-clock hotline for domestic violence survivors—available in multiple languages (1-800-799-SAFE) and via chat. Also oversees Love is Respect, a youth-focused resource.National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) A hub offering training, toolkits, advocacy materials, and extensive resource libraries that include content addressing housing and homelessness issues.1in6 A nonprofit specifically supporting male survivors of sexual abuse through its partnerships with RAINN, offering a 24/7 helpline and online support groups.Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC) Provides free legal assistance to sexual assault survivors in the U.S., helping navigate issues involving schools, workplaces, or insurance.NSVRC’s “Sexual Violence & Housing Resource Collection” Offers research, data, and guidance on the intersection of sexual assault and housing instability, including annotated bibliographies and listening session summaries from 2023–2024.EndSexualViolence.org Highlights trauma-informed, flexible housing solutions designed to support survivors of sexual assault in securing safe and stable living environments.PDF Resource – “Housing Needs of Survivors” Discusses how violence, including domestic and sexual assault, contributes to homelessness and outlines housing support strategies, especially for women, families, LGBTQ+ individuals, and communities of color.Crisis Center of Tampa Bay (serving Hillsborough County and the greater Tampa area) Offers a sexual assault “Rape Hotline,” trauma therapy, crisis counseling, and practical assistance (like new clothing) for survivors in crisis.Hope Villages of America – Abuse Services Provides domestic violence services and emergency housing assistance, with a contact number for immediate support.Women in Distress (Broward County, FL) A comprehensive domestic violence center offering crisis shelter, counseling, parenting support, and even a pet shelter—important in ensuring survivors don’t have to leave pets behind.References:Books: Holmes, R. M., & Holmes, S. T. (2009). Serial murder (3rd ed.). Sage Publications.King, G. (2004). Aileen Wuornos: The selling of a serial killer. St. Martin’s Press.Documentaries: Nichols, N. (Director). (2003). Aileen: Life and death of a serial killer [Documentary]. HBO Documentary Films.Journal Articles: Ramsland, K. (2007). Understanding the mind of Aileen Wuornos. Journal of Forensic Psychology, 12(3), 220–235. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/jfp.2007.123News Articles: Smith, J. (1991, January 15). Woman accused of killing men along highways. The Tampa Tribune, pp. A1, A4.Websites: FBI. (n.d.). Aileen Wuornos case summary. FBI.gov. Retrieved August 12, 2025, from https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/aileen-wuornosNational & Specialized ResourcesHousing & Homelessness IntersectionLocal & Community-Based Support (Lakeland/Tampa Bay area)
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    36 min
  • Episode 6: Chowchilla School Bus Children

    Episode 6: Chowchilla School Bus Children
    Aug 11 2025
    July 15, 1976 — A quiet farming town in California was shattered when a school bus carrying 26 children and their driver vanished without a trace. Hours later, the unimaginable truth emerged: they had been hijacked at gunpoint, driven into the night, and buried alive in a moving van deep underground.In this chilling episode of Dark Side Diaries, we unravel the harrowing 16-hour ordeal, the courage of bus driver Ed Ray, and the resilience of children who refused to give up hope. We’ll explore the twisted minds behind the plot, the decades-long legal battles, and the lasting scars left on the survivors.Because some nightmares… you never wake up from.Email us at darksidediariespodcast@gmail.comFollow us:Facebook - @DarkSideDiariesTikTok - @DarkSideDiariesInstagram - @DarkSideDiariesPodcastNational Helplines & Trauma Support988 Lifeline – Available 24/7 for confidential emotional support. Call, text, or chat with a counselor any time. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HOME to 741-741. Crisis Text Line – Confidential support via text, available globally. National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) – Offers hotlines and tools for victims of violent crime, including missing or abduction trauma. Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) – Provides a directory of victim compensation, state-specific services, and support programs. Team HOPE (NCMEC) – Peer-support volunteers who understand the unique trauma of missing or exploited children, offering heartfelt guidance and connection. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) – Hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST, as well as resources for families seeking support and guidance. Safe Horizon – The largest U.S. organization supporting victims of crime and abuse, offering hotlines and multilingual assistance.Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) – In NYC, provides trauma-focused therapy, psychiatric care, and advocacy for violence survivors.988 Lifeline — 24/7 crisis counseling via call, text, chatNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 1-800-273-TALK (8255) / Text HOME to 741-741Crisis Text Line — Global text-based emotional supportNCTSN — Trauma-specific resources and hotlinesOVC Directory — Crime victim compensation & servicesVictimConnect — Survivor help & safety planningTeam HOPE (NCMEC) — Peer support for families of missing/exploited kidsNCMEC Hotline — 1-800-THE-LOSTTrauma Therapy Platforms — BetterHelp, Talkspace, Inclusive Therapists, Reclamation CollectiveSelf-care Guidance — Therapy search tips and alternativesReferences:A&E True Crime. (n.d.). The Chowchilla bus kidnapping: A survivor’s story. A&E. https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/chowchilla-bus-kidnappingBaron, J. (2022, July 21). Chowchilla kidnapping survivor recounts terrifying 1976 ordeal. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2022/07/21/1112846925/chowchilla-kidnapping-survivor-1976-ed-rayCNN. (2022, March 28). The last of 3 men who kidnapped 26 California children in 1976 has been released from prison. https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/us/chowchilla-kidnapper-paroled/index.htmlHistory.com Editors. (2010, June 3). 26 children kidnapped in Chowchilla, California. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/26-children-kidnapped-in-chowchilla-californiaLos Angeles Times. (2022, March 25). Frederick Woods, last of Chowchilla kidnapping trio, granted parole. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-25/chowchilla-kidnapping-last-of-three-men-granted-paroleMontalván, L. (2022, July 20). What happened to the Chowchilla kidnapping survivors? Blurred Bylines. https://blurredbylines.com/articles/chowchilla-kidnapping-survivors/SFGate. (2022, March 25). Last Chowchilla school bus kidnapper granted parole after 46 years in prison. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/chowchilla-school-bus-kidnapper-freed-17030396.php
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    39 min
  • Episode 5: Waco

    Episode 5: Waco
    Aug 5 2025
    In 1993, the world watched as a small religious group in Waco, Texas faced off with the U.S. government—ending in fire, death, and controversy that still burns today. In this episode of Dark Side Diaries, we look into the beliefs, the bullets, and the blame behind one of the most explosive events in American history.Follow Us On:🎵 TikTok –@DarkSideDiaries📘 Facebook – @DarkSideDiaries📸 Instagram –@DarkSideDiariesPodcast✉️ Email – darksidediariespodcast@gmail.comResources:📰 Survivor Interviews & CoveragePBS Frontline – “Waco: The Inside Story” Watch or read interviews with survivors, federal agents, and negotiators.A Survivor’s Story: David Thibodeau Interview with one of the few Branch Davidians who escaped the fire.📚 Further Reading & DocumentariesWaco: A Survivor’s Story by David ThibodeauWaco: American Apocalypse (Netflix Documentary Series)Waco (Paramount Network Miniseries, 2018)🧠 Mental Health Support & Cult Recovery ResourcesNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) https://nami.org | Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline https://rainn.org | 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)International Cultic Studies Association https://icsahome.com – Support and education for those recovering from cultic experiencesTherapy for Survivors Directory https://therapyforblackgirls.com https://therapyforlatinx.com https://openpathcollective.org – Affordable therapy optionsReferences:Boyer, P. (1995). When time shall be no more: Prophecy belief in modern American culture. Harvard University Press.Department of Justice. (1993). Report to the Deputy Attorney General on the events at Waco, Texas, February 28 to April 19, 1993. U.S. Government Printing Office. https://www.justice.gov/publicationsDoyle, C. (2012). A Journey to Waco: Autobiography of a Branch Davidian. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.ESPN. (2018, January 22). Waco: The Rules of Engagement [Documentary]. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120472/Gifford, P. (1995). The Branch Davidians of Waco: The history and beliefs of an apocalyptic sect. Oxford University Press.Hall, J. R. (2000). Apocalypse observed: Religious movements and violence in North America, Europe, and Japan. Routledge.Levitas, D. (2002). The terrorist next door: The militia movement and the radical right. Thomas Dunne Books.MacLean, N. (Director). (2023). Waco: American Apocalypse [Netflix Documentary Series]. Netflix.Newport, K. G. C. (2006). The Branch Davidians of Waco: The history and beliefs of an apocalyptic sect. Oxford University Press.PBS Frontline. (1995). Waco: The inside story [Television documentary]. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/waco/Thibodeau, D., & Whiteson, L. (1999). A place called Waco: A survivor’s story. PublicAffairs.Trevino-Rodriguez, A. (2023, March 22). What really happened in Waco? Inside Netflix’s new docuseries. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/mar/22/netflix-waco-documentary-reviewUnited States Congress. (1996). The federal raid on Ruby Ridge, ID and the siege of the Branch Davidians at Waco, TX: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Crime. U.S. Government Printing Office.Wright, S. A. (1995). Armageddon in Waco: Critical perspectives on the Branch Davidian conflict. University of Chicago Press.
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    52 min
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