Ep. 73 What Lies Beneath: The Dark History of the 1771 Enfield House

Send your favorite Co-Ghosts a message!Step into the shadows of one of America's most haunted dwellings as we sit down with the Yaple family, owners of the infamous 1771 Enfield House in Connecticut. For 18 years, they've lived in a property so haunted that even renowned demonologist Lorraine Warren refused to enter.The Yaples share their harrowing journey, beginning with their innocent purchase of what seemed like an affordable fixer-upper in 2006. That fateful decision plunged them into a nightmare of paranormal activity—objects moving on their own, apparitions manifesting throughout the house, and physical attacks from unseen entities. Most disturbingly, they discovered that over 27 people had died within these walls, nearly all from violent or mysterious circumstances.Through meticulous historical research, the family uncovered the property's blood-soaked past—murders, suicides, and inexplicable accidents dating back centuries. A strange numerical pattern emerged in their research, with significant events repeatedly falling on dates featuring the numbers 11 and 22, suggesting something beyond coincidence at work.Despite multiple attempts to leave, something powerful keeps the Yaple family bound to this house. As Elka Yaple explains, "The house is alive and protects itself." What began as a terrifying ordeal has transformed into an extraordinary journey of resilience and adaptation. Today, they open their home to paranormal investigators and curious visitors, sharing their first-hand experiences with the unexplained.Whether you're a skeptic or believer, the Yaple family's account of living in America's most active haunted house will challenge your perceptions of what lies beyond our understanding. Connect with the 1771 Enfield House through their Facebook pages to arrange your own investigation or historical tour—if you dare to cross the threshold.Support the show