This podcast explores the eerie sensation of being watched in the darkness, discussing the mysteries of dark watchers and their intentions. It also delves into the sightings and attacks by the Big Red Eye cryptid in New Jersey. The phenomenon of the Dark Watchers in California and their impact on local lore is explored, along with the haunting of Philip Peters' house. The story of the Denver Spider-Man, who seeks help from his former guitar teacher and commits a horrifying crime, is also told.
The feeling of being watched is a common theme in legends, leading to dark and ominous places.
Cryptids like the Big Red Eye and Dark Watchers are mysterious beings with sightings and encounters reported worldwide.
Deep dives
The Big Red Eye: A Mysterious Creature in New Jersey
The Big Red Eye is a lesser-known cryptid in New Jersey, described as an eight-foot-tall beast covered in hair with glowing red eyes. It has been sighted since the late 1800s, and there have been several encounters with this creature. John Adams and his family had multiple encounters with the Big Red Eye, describing it as a half-man, half-ape-like creature that walks on two legs and has long gray hair. They even found footprints measuring 18 inches in the woods. Other sightings and encounters have been reported, including blood-curdling screams and the mutilation of pet rabbits in the area.
The Big Grey Man: A Mysterious Figure on Ben Macdui
The Big Grey Man, also known as Emfereleammore, is a cryptid that haunts Ben Macdui, the second highest mountain in Scotland. In 1891, a mountaineer named Jay Norman Collie had a terrifying experience on the mountain. He heard a crunching sound behind him, which grew louder and faster, causing him to run down the mountain in fear. Other sightings and encounters have been reported, including a 10-foot-tall figure lurking near the peak of Ben Macdui. Some believe these sightings are optical illusions caused by the Brock Inspector, while others think they are spiritual beings or visitors from another planet.
The Dark Watchers: Mysterious Figures in the Santa Lucia Mountains
The Dark Watchers are a group of figures that appear at the peaks of the Santa Lucia Mountains in California. Described as 7 to 15 feet tall, these dark watchers wear wide-brimmed hats and long black cloaks, and are often seen looking into the distance. They are migratory travelers with heightened senses, and they don't interact with humans. Some believe they are gods or ancient beings, while others think they are optical illusions or hallucinations caused by exhaustion. The origin of the Dark Watchers is uncertain, with references to them appearing in poems and stories dating back to the late 1930s.
The Denver Spider-Man: A Real-life Monster in an Everyday Home
The Denver Spider-Man, Theodore Edward Conies, was a man who lived in the attic of Philip Peters' home in Denver for a year. After killing Philip, Conies continued to live in the attic until his capture. He was eventually caught by police, and it was discovered that he had known Philip before and sought refuge in his home. Conies was sentenced to life in prison for the murder. This real-life monster reminds us that sometimes the shadows hold something much more sinister than a ghost or a legend.
The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that thread, however, might take us to very dark places.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.