Episode 171: Buried Past - What Lingers at Turnbull Canyon and Founders Memorial Park

They say some places remember what happened there. High above the lights of Los Angeles, winding through the hills of Whittier, lies Turnbull Canyon, a road surrounded by whispers of tragedy, mystery, and unexplained encounters. Nearby, Founders Memorial Park stands as a quiet reminder of a forgotten past, where history and legend have become almost impossible to separate. For decades, visitors have reported strange lights in the darkness, unsettling sounds carried on the wind, shadowy figures that disappear as quickly as they're seen, and an overwhelming feeling that they aren't alone. Are these experiences the product of suggestion and local folklore or is there something about these hills that refuses to let the past stay buried? This episode was recommended by our listener, Wes, and after diving into the history, the legends, and the firsthand accounts surrounding Turnbull Canyon and Founders Memorial Park, we understand why. Some places earn a reputation. Others seem to create one. If you've ever wondered whether every ghost story begins with a grain of truth, this is one you'll want to hear. Just remember: not everyone who visits Turnbull Canyon leaves believing they were alone. This story reminds us that evil is everywhere and sometimes, the places it touches never feel the same again.   Sources: LA Paranormal – Turnbull Canyon: The Place of the Devil – Whittier’s Canyon of Cursed Ground - Turnbull Canyon: The Place of the Devil — Whittier's Canyon of Cursed Ground - LA Paranormal Society Urban Legends Mystery & Myth – Turnbull Canyon: California’s Scariest Urban Legend – Karen Cody – September 12, 2025 - Turnbull Canyon: California’s Scariest Urban Legend – Ghouler – Founder’s Memorial Park – Dead Man’s Park – March 27, 2026 - Founder’s Memorial Park – Dead Man’s Park - Haunted Park in Whittier, California | Ghouler Haunt Bound – Founders Memorial Park (Dead Man’s Park) - Founder’s Memorial Park – Dead Man’s Park - Haunted Park in Whittier, California | Ghouler Whittier Museum - Cemeteries | Whittier Museum Foo Howser – Founders Memorial Park - Founders Memorial Park - Foo Howser