An American Haunting vs. The Bell Witch: The Legend That May Have Killed a Man

The Fear Archive investigates the Bell Witch — the oldest and most entrenched paranormal legend in American history — and the 2005 film that claimed this was the only haunting in the United States ever documented to result in a death. Between 1817 and 1821, the Bell family of Robertson County, Tennessee, reported escalating paranormal disturbances. The entity pulled hair from sleeping family members, spoke in full sentences, named the sins of neighbors, and announced it would kill John Bell. John Bell died in 1820. His son later described finding a vial of unusual liquid near the body. Two hundred years later, the legend is still unresolved. Tonight Amanda and Mike examine what it takes to invent something that lasts that long — and whether invention is even the right word. Hosted by Amanda Kagiwada and Michael Ryan Assip. Executive produced by Cassie Jozefov. A Violet Hour Media production. LISTENER WARNING: This program includes discussion of real-world violence and other subject matter that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please proceed with caution. Popular Topics Include: Bell Witch haunting, Bell Witch legend, John Bell, Robertson County Tennessee, An American Haunting 2005, American ghost story, paranormal history, Southern gothic horror, true crime horror podcast, Fear Archive, horror podcast, Violet Hour Media, haunting that killed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices