EP 35 - Researching the Richmond Vampire

In this episode, we will discuss our research into the Richmond Vampire. The legend of the Richmond Vampire centers on a chilling event said to have occurred on October 2, 1925, when a tunnel collapse beneath Church Hill in Richmond allegedly released a blood-covered figure from the rubble. According to local lore, witnesses claimed the creature fled toward the historic Hollywood Cemetery, disappearing into the ornate W. W. Pool mausoleum, which bears an iron door and unusual symbols that fueled decades of speculation. Over time, the story evolved into a full vampire narrative, blending real tragedy with gothic imagination. While historians note that the tunnel collapse did occur and caused multiple deaths, no credible evidence supports the existence of a supernatural being—yet the tale persists as one of Richmond’s most enduring pieces of urban folklore, thriving on atmosphere, architecture, and the city’s deep, shadowed past. Find the extension to this episode, where we discuss our visit to the location and information about Benjamin Franklin Mosby, as well as all of our research information about this case on our Patreon page.