EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 36 MIN
Episode 189 - The History of The Bell Witch
from Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror · host The Lunatics Project
This week Abby and Alan discuss the reported haunting of the Bell Witch in Tennessee during the early 1800s. The events centered on the Bell family and centers around unexplained noises, voices, and physical disturbances. The entity, often called “Kate,” was said to target specific family members.The case became widely known and was later documented in An Authenticated History of the Bell Witch. There are also claims that Andrew Jackson visited the site. The episode reviews the reported events and their historical context.Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.SourcesAn Authenticated History of the Bell Witch by Martin V. IngramTennessee State Museum article by Tori Kleinpeter: Tennessee Legends: The Bell Witch MainStreetMediaTN.com article by Charlotte Reedy: Andrew Jackson and The Bell WitchSupport the show
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This week Abby and Alan discuss the reported haunting of the Bell Witch in Tennessee during the early 1800s. The events centered on the Bell family and centers around unexplained noises, voices, and physical disturbances. The entity, often called “Kate,” was said to target specific family members. The case became widely known and was later documented in An Authenticated History of the Bell Witch. There are also claims that Andrew Jackson visited the site. The episode reviews the reported even...
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