93. Barclay Hotel
Episode 93. Are we that close to 100?? This week we are at another hotel in California, the Barclay, which is a close neighbor to the Cecil Hotel. And wow, does this place have the legends AND the stories. Listen for some pretty gruesome tails of accidents, murder, bread knife slashers, and more (*but please listen with discretion as there are discussions of suicide, assaults, and murder in this episode). Be sure to listen to Episode 49 if you haven't caught up on this neighborhood's other notorious lodging.
Episode 93 of the Haunted or Hoax podcast, hosted by Kristen Jackson, Jennifer Davis, titled "93. Barclay Hotel" was published on October 24, 2023 and runs 80 minutes.
October 24, 2023 ·80m · Haunted or Hoax
Summary
Episode 93. Are we that close to 100?? This week we are at another hotel in California, the Barclay, which is a close neighbor to the Cecil Hotel. And wow, does this place have the legends AND the stories. Listen for some pretty gruesome tails of accidents, murder, bread knife slashers, and more (*but please listen with discretion as there are discussions of suicide, assaults, and murder in this episode). Be sure to listen to Episode 49 if you haven't caught up on this neighborhood's other notorious lodging.
Episode Description
Episode 93. Are we that close to 100?? This week we are at another hotel in California, the Barclay, which is a close neighbor to the Cecil Hotel. And wow, does this place have the legends AND the stories. Listen for some pretty gruesome and crazy tails of accidents, murder, bread knife slashers, and more (*but please listen with discretion as there are discussions of suicide, assaults, and murder in this episode). Be sure to listen to Episode 49 if you haven't caught up on this neighborhood's other notorious lodging.
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