EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 20 MIN
600 Incidents: A Year-Long Paranormal Assault on a Washington Home — Ep. 35
from State of the Unknown | Documented Hauntings and Real Paranormal Cases Across America
In a quiet suburban neighborhood in Bothell, Washington, a family began experiencing unexplained disturbances inside their home. What started as small, dismissible events slowly escalated into more than 600 reported paranormal incidents over the course of a year, witnessed by multiple people. Objects moved, sounds followed occupants through the house, and visitors noticed disturbances without being told what to expect.In this mini episode of State of the Unknown, Robert Barber tells the story of the Bothell Hell House exactly as it was reported by those who lived through it, before stepping back to examine what can be verified, what remains unclear, and why this case continues to be discussed decades later.This episode explores how prolonged, relentless activity can wear down a household without a single dramatic breaking point, and what happens when a home stops feeling neutral and begins to push back against the people living inside it.Further Reading & ResearchThe Bothell Hell House: Poltergeist of Washington StateA firsthand account from later occupants of the home, documenting repeated disturbances, physical activity, and multiple witnesses over an extended period of time.Haunted AmericaA U.S.-focused overview of reported hauntings and long-running cases, offering historical and regional context for how stories like this one are recorded, shared, and debated.* As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Support the showState of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast exploring America’s unexplained stories, including reported hauntings, UFO encounters, cryptid sightings, folklore, and modern paranormal cases. Each episode combines careful research, atmospheric storytelling, and reflection on the human questions behind the mystery.👁️🗨️ New episodes every Tuesday 📬 Reach out: [email protected]📣 Follow the strange: @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Threads🔍 Want more? Visit stateoftheunknown.com to explore show notes and submit your own story.Share Your TakeHave a theory about this episode? Message me anytime on Instagram @stateoftheunknownpodcast - I read every DM.Some stories don’t stay buried.We go looking anyway.
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In a quiet suburban neighborhood in Bothell, Washington, a family began experiencing unexplained disturbances inside their home. What started as small, dismissible events slowly escalated into more than 600 reported paranormal incidents over the course of a year, witnessed by multiple people. Objects moved, sounds followed occupants through the house, and visitors noticed disturbances without being told what to expect. In this mini episode of State of the Unknown, Robert Barber tells the stor...
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