Did This Family Know Their Missing Son Was Never Coming Back? | Nicholas Barclay

When a grieving family accepted an obvious imposter as their missing son, investigators started asking a darker question: did they already know their real son was dead?My in-depth article about the Nicholas Barclay case: https://weirddarkness.com/nicholas-barclay/IN THIS EPISODE: The true story of Nicholas Barclay reads more like a work of fiction. A child goes missing and against all odds is found a few years later across the world. But what would happen next no one could even believe. (The Unbelievable Case of Nicholas Barclay) *** The most detailed description of a lake monster in recent history is one from Lake Okanagan – and it’s a story you likely have never heard. (Ogling Ogopogo) *** “However frightening they look at first, they are not demonic, and they do not seriously injure people or spread plague; on the contrary, they long for forgiveness and peace, but being unable to take any initiative themselves must wait for a living man to ask what the trouble is, and offer help; they can then confess, be absolved, and find rest through Masses and prayers offered on their behalf.” A quote about the ghosts of Byland Abbey. (The Ghosts of Byland Abbey) *** Sixty years after the Hills said they encountered extraterrestrials, their story still packs a punch. It’s a case that is all about firsts and it changed the world. (The Hills’ Out Of This World Honeymoon)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:03.047 = The Unbelievable Case of Nicholas Barclay00:17:08.344 = *** Ogling Ogopogo00:27:08.296 = *** The Hills’ Out Of This World Honeymoon00:50:54.519 = ***The Ghosts of Byland Abbey01:03:08.083 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Unbelievable Case of Nicholas Barclay” by CrystalDawn for Lost N Found Blogs:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/caxwhm9k“Ogling Ogopogo” by Malcolm Smith: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2thwc4rp“The Ghosts of Byland Abbey” posted at Medievalists.net: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fyeu2b72“The Hills’ Out Of This World Honeymoon” by Bryce Zabel for Medium.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ks7zphfwEPISODE: “Alien Abduction of Betty And Barney Hill”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3cc6pny8VIDEO: Barney Hill appears on “To Tell The Truth” TV show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhZ24yUpXSM=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 03, 2021EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/NicholasBarclayABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#NicholasBarclay #TheImposter #TrueCrime #MissingPerson #UnsolvedMystery #ColdCase #FredericBourdin #IdentityTheft #TrueCrimeDocumentary #WeirdDarkness