The Devil’s Hour: A Podcast for the Strange & Unusual

07/07/2023

Episode 12: “Horror Movie Tier List: Volume 1” is now available on our YouTube channel and on all podcast streaming platforms.

In this episode, the Devil’s Hour boys discuss some of the most popular horror films and decide which tier out of 6 do they each fall into. From God tier being the best category to complete dog s**t being the worst tier, tune in and see where your favorite horror film falls. (Please note the movies and tiers shown in the image above are not accurate to the way they are ranked in the episode. Stock image used.)🎃💀🔪🩸🩸🦇🕷️🕸️

27/10/2021

31/08/2021

Episode 9: The Axeman of New Orleans AKA The Greatest Jazz Marketer of All Time is now available everywhere.

The Axeman murders took place in New Orleans, Louisiana beginning in the year 1918 and would span a total of 18 months. This serial killer was responsible for a total of 12 attacks. 6 murders and 6 other attempted murders. The Axeman would stand by his victims bedside as they slept and would wait for them to wake just before he bludgeoned them with an axe. What makes this case so fascinating is that this case is still unsolved to this day and it's shrouded in mystery. Some believe the Axeman was just a deranged and savage serial killer who was clever enough to never get caught, while others believe the axeman of New Orleans was a demonic entity that took the form of a human to claim its victims. We will get into the case and present the evidence for you to decide.

Photo 1: The Axeman serial killer as depicted in AHS: Coven

Photo 2: Actual newspaper clipping/headlines after the night of the first attack

Photo 3: Newspaper sketch of the Axeman of New Orleans

Photo 4: Newspaper sketch referencing the “The Axeman’s Jazz” a song written about the Axeman during the time of his murder spree right after he sent his infamous letter professing his admiration for Jazz music.

31/08/2021

Episode 8: Madam Marie Delphine LaLaurie: The Real Life American Horror Story is now available everywhere.

Marie Delphine LaLaurie was America's first female serial killer and In a lot of ways, she is the female version of HH Holmes. LaLaurie had her own version of a murder mansion, where her slaves became her victims but her crimes were committed almost 100 years before that of HH Holmes and Jack the Ripper. She was portrayed by the great Cathy Bates in AHS Coven and her mansion where she committed her atrocious murders and tortures is one of the most widely visited tourist attractions in New Orleans, and in all of Louisiana for that matter. LaLaurie would torture, mutilate, starve and even perform horrendous experiments on her victims. Join me and my guest host as we discuss the life and crimes of Marie Delphine LaLaurie and I share with you what it was like visiting her mansion in person as well as other macabre sites in New Orleans.

Photos 1-2: The amazing Cathy Bates portraying LaLaurie on AHS: Coven

Photos 3-4: Portraits of the real Marie Delphine LaLaurie

Photo 5: A newspaper drawing of the fire at the LaLaurie Mansion

Photo 6: How the LaLaurie mansion looks today
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26/06/2021

Episode 7: The Servant Girl Annihilator: The Mysterious Austin Texas Serial Killer is now available everywhere.

Three years before Jack the ripper claimed his victims in London and eight years before HH Holmes haunted the World Fair with his murder castle, an unidentified killer would begin a savage killing spree right here in Austin, Texas that would claim the lives of eight victims. This very well may be America's first true serial killer. But who was this killer? Why did the killings suddenly stop? Why were they never caught? And why is this serial killer and case so little talked about or known? To this day this obscure case remains unsolved.

Photo 1: Cover of author and researcher JR Galloway’s book regarding the unsolved case that features one of the killers victims on the front cover.

Photo 2: The Weapon of choice used by the killer at almost all of the crimes.

Photo 3: A picture of Austin, TX during 1885.

Photo 4: The killer’s final victim, 15 year old Eula Phillips.

22/06/2021

Episode 6: The Horrific Abduction, Torture, & Murder of Junko Furuta is now available everywhere.

Junko Furuta was a 17 year old Japanese school girl at the time of her abduction. She was viciously and horrifically tortured and r***d for 44 days before her murder. The police came close 3 separate times to saving her life but ultimately failed. Join us to find out why this is, as we discuss this case in depth, as this is one of the most horrific cases I've ever studied or perhaps thee most horrific case. This case is also known throughout Japan as "Junko Furuta's 44 Days in Hell" and the "Concrete Encased High School Girl". Junko's case has inspired countless books and films including the popular manga 17-Sai. Junko may be gone but she is certainly not forgotten. Her story deserves to be heard.

Photos 1-2: Pictures of 17 year old Junko Furuta.

Photo 3: The house where she was held prisoner in for 44 days.

Photo 4: The gang of boys and fellow classmates of Junko’s who tortured, r***d and murdered her.

Photo 5: A picture of Hiroshi Miyano, the leader of the gang and the one with supposed connections to the Yakuza.

Photo 6: The concrete filled drum that they found Furuta’s body in.

Photo 7: Autopsy headshot of Junko Furuta.

Photo 8: The manga inspired by this case known as 17-Sai.

30/03/2021

Episodes 4 & 5: The Toy Box Killer: David Parker Ray’s 45 Year Reign of Sa**sm and Torture Parts 1 & 2 are now available everywhere.

In this two part series, we will be discussing the early crimes and formative years of serial ra**st and killer David Parker Ray AKA The Toy Box Killer. We will also be discussing the creation and horrors that lay inside David Parker Ray's torture chamber, more popularly known as his "toy box". We delve into his most famous victims and how he was eventually captured 45 years after his first crime. We will also hear a short and yet disturbing audio clip of the tape the Toy Box Killer played for his victims before he began torturing them. The Toy Box Killer was a sexual sadist and predator who primarily terrorized the state of New Mexico. His reign of kidnapping, sexual slavery, r**e, torture, and murder would last a total of 45 years and yet he was never actually convicted of a single murder. Join me and my cohost as we present you with all the information on the case and discuss all the disturbing findings my research uncovered.

Photo 1: The Toy Box Killer AKA David Parker Ray

Photo 2: Cindy Hendy (David’s lover and accomplice)

Photo 3: Chained Barbie doll belonging to the killer found in his trailer, and an outside view of the toy box torture chamber.

Photos 4-9: An inside look of the “toy box” torture trailer. When investigators went inside they discovered a “Satan’s Den” sign, hundreds of homemade sexual toys and torture devices, images of bound and gagged victims plastered on the walls, a sign that states “the lore of Satanism”, a d***o made of PVC pipe with two rings of nails sticking up from the base intended to rip through flesh, a coffin like box where he would store his victims, a gynecological chair that the killer would use to strap his victims to in order to drug, video tape, and torture them and so much more.

Photo 10: David Parker Ray’s mugshot

09/03/2021

Episode 3: H. H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer Part 2 is now available.

For part 2 of this case, we will be specifically focusing on the trial and death of Henry Howard Holmes. We will also be discussing the fascinating theory that H.H. Holmes and Jack the Ripper may have been the same person, as there is a great deal of evidence suggesting they were the same killer. As always, we will present you with all of the evidence and let you decide for yourself.

Once you’re done listening let us know if YOU think Holmes was Jack the Ripper!

Photo 1: Famous quote from Holmes written by him from his autobiography.

Photo 2: A digitally computerized composite sketch of Jack the Ripper side by side with a photograph of H. H Holmes.

Photo 3: Ripper victim Mary Kelly.

Photo 4: Ripper victim Catherine Eddowes.

Photo 5: Ripper victim Mary Nichols

Photo 6: Ripper victim Annie Chapman

Photo 7: Ripper victim Elizabeth Stride

Photo 8: “Dear Boss” letter penned by Jack the Ripper himself.

Photo 9: “Saucy Jack” letter penned by the ripper.

Photo 10: Image of Evan Peter’s character James March who was created to be the fictional version of H. H. Holmes in AHS’s Hotel season.

08/03/2021

Episode 2: H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer Part 1, is now available.

This week we will be taking a look at America's first ever serial killer, H.H. Holmes. Holmes was a doctor, businessman, and best selling author who is believed to have killed over 200 people in the late 1800s during his reign of terror. Holmes is most widely known for the creation of his murder castle or hotel, commonly nicknamed the "death factory". It is here that Holmes committed his unspeakable and horrendous deeds, taking the lives of many men, women, and children. Holmes and his infamous Chicago "Murder Hotel" has also served as one of the primary inspirations behind American Horror Story's Hotel season.

Join us as we discuss and research the life and crimes of the Godfather of all serial killers, the torture doctor himself H.H. Holmes. For part 1 of this case, we will be specifically focusing on the origin and early life of Henry Howard Holmes as well as some of his early crimes and murders.

Photos 1 & 2: Actual photographs of Henry Howard Holmes.

Photos 3 & 4: Photographs of the murder hotel.

Photo 5: Sketch of the layout and blueprint of Holmes’ murder hotel.

Photo 6: Image of Minnie Williams; murder victim, mistress and perhaps the only woman Holmes ever really loved.

Photo 7: Alice & Nellie Pitezel

Photo 8: Howard Pitezel

Photo 9: Benjamin Pitezel, Holmes’ right hand man.

Photo 10: Interesting and yet accurately detailed cartoon artwork of the Holmes murder castle and its inner workings.

08/03/2021

Episode 1: The Mysterious History & Creepy Origin of the Ouija Board.

For the series premiere we're taking a deep dive into the mysterious history and creepy origin of the Ouija board! It is easily one of the world's most popular and accessible "board games", but where did it come from? And is it truly just an innocent board game, or is it a powerful tool that can open doors to spirits and the beyond? Join us as we research and discuss it's origin, and you can determine for yourself!

Photo 1: Vintage Ouija board from the 1960s.

Photo 2: Image of a couple playing with the Ouija board in the 1930s.

Photo 3: the fox sisters

Photo 4: Image of a medium conducting a seance.

Photo 5: Photograph of Elijah Bond “Creator of the Ouija board”.

Photo 6: Photograph of William Fuld “Father of the Ouija Board”.

Photo 7: Image of Elijah Bond’s Ouija board gravestone.

Photo 8: Image of the plaque inside the 7/11 where the Ouija board first got its name located in Baltimore.

08/03/2021

The Devil's Hour: A Podcast For The Strange & Unusual, is a true crime, horror, and paranormal podcast. This macabre series covers serial killers, unsolved mysteries, paranormal activity, hauntings, conspiracy theories, horror movies/shows and so much more. Join our host Darius as he invites a plethora of guests on the show to discuss and dive deep into each case and topic. If you need your fix of spooky material, then you've come to the right place. This podcast is truly for the strange and unusual. 🦇⚰️💀🕷🕸