Just off the coast of Maine lies a jagged, wind-battered rock called Boon Island.
In 1710, a British ship wrecked there in the dead of winter. The survivors—freezing, starving, and surrounded by nothing but ocean—were pushed past the brink. What happened next became one of the darkest survival stories in New England history.
But the island’s horror didn’t end with the shipwreck. Years later, a lighthouse keeper and his wife stationed on Boon Island suffered a loss so devastating, locals say their grief never left… and neither did she.
Today, some claim to see her shadow still pacing the tower—waiting. Watching.
This week on Weirder After Dark, we explore Boon Island’s brutal past, haunted present, and the chilling stories that prove not every ghost comes from war… some come from love.

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Think you know Civil War history? Think again.
When Melanie Lanier set out to rescue her captured husband from Fort Warren, she wasn’t expecting her mission to end in tragedy… or that her final request—to be buried in a black dress—would spark one of New England’s most enduring ghost stories.
In this episode, we explore the true story behind The Lady in Black, the haunting of George’s Island, and why Melanie’s spirit may never have left. Love, loss, and one hell of a haunted fort.

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Nestled beside the tracks in Ashland, Massachusetts, sits one of the most haunted pubs in New England—Stone’s Public House. Built in the 1830s by a railroad tycoon with a dark past, this tavern has seen it all: unexplained deaths, ghost sightings, secret basement chambers, and even rumored ties to the Underground Railroad.

In this episode, we uncover the eerie legacy of John Stone and the strange events that have plagued the inn for nearly two centuries. From spectral sightings in upstairs rooms to hidden symbols carved into the wood, the building seems to carry more than just memories—it carries something that refuses to leave.

So grab a pint, settle in, and remember: the spirits at Stone’s don’t just come in a glass.

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They called her a witch. She called the shots—even from the grave.
In this episode, we’re heading to Monroe, Connecticut, to meet Hanna Cranna—New England’s most delightfully petty alleged witch. Known for cursing neighbors, hexing pies, and issuing some seriously spooky funeral instructions, Hanna wasn’t your average 19th-century widow.
We’ll dig into the real woman behind the legend (Hannah Hovey), explore how her eerie reputation took root, and ask the big questions: Was she truly magical, or just masterful at controlling a town that feared her?
From flying rumors to coffin drama, this is the story of the witch who didn’t just haunt Monroe—she hexed her way into it's history.

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In January of 1919, a giant storage tank in Boston’s North End exploded—unleashing a tidal wave of molasses that tore through city streets at 35 miles per hour. Buildings crumbled. Horses drowned. Twenty-one people lost their lives in one of the strangest and deadliest industrial disasters in American history.

This week on Weirder After Dark, we’re diving into the sticky, surreal horror of the Great Molasses Flood. Was it really just a freak accident… or was someone to blame? From corporate cover-ups and immigrant scapegoating to the physics of syrup moving faster than you’d think, we’re breaking down the weirdest flood Boston ever saw.

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In the shadowy hills of Northfield, Vermont, an unsolved mystery has haunted locals for over half a century. They say he’s part man, part beast—naked, feral, and wearing the severed head of a pig. Some say it’s just a campfire tale. Others swear they’ve seen him with their own eyes—lurking near the Devil’s Washbowl, vanishing into the trees.

This week on Weirder After Dark, Sean dives headfirst into the terrifying legend of the Northfield Pigman—from the strange disappearance of a high schooler in 1951 to decades of chilling sightings that followed. Is it all just backwoods folklore… or could something truly unnatural be stalking the Green Mountains?

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Robin Hood in New England? They robbed stagecoaches, held up travelers, and disappeared into the wild… but with a tip of the hat and a reputation for courtesy. In this episode, we uncover the stories of Captain Thunderbolt and Lightfoot—two legendary highwaymen who blurred the line between criminal and folk hero. Were they ruthless thieves or gallant rebels fighting a corrupt system? Join us as we explore their bold escapades, whispered legends, and the truth behind New England’s most charming outlaws.

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In the shadowy harbors of late-1700s New England, Rachel Wall carved her place in history as America’s first female pirate. From quiet coastal beginnings to notorious outlaw, Rachel’s life was filled with deception, robbery, and murder on the high seas—until her violent deeds finally caught up with her at the gallows. Join us as we sail into the stormy waters of her forgotten tale and uncover the truth behind America’s most infamous maritime outlaw.

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