Sallie House Haunting: The Man-Hating Ghost, Violent Attacks, and the Pickman Family

from Inherited Hauntings · host Lindsey Callan and Nancy Callan

A quiet little house in Atchison, Kansas became the center of one of America’s most disturbing hauntings when the Pickman family fled in terror.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy investigate the chilling history of the infamous Sallie House. From violent scratches to the legend of the so-called “man-hating ghost,” they explore the Pickman family's terrifying experiences, modern paranormal investigations, and the many theories about what may truly haunt the house.Plus, because history can be fun too, they take a playful detour into strange and hilarious slang from the Victorian era.Is Sallie the spirit of a tortured child… or something far darker?Follow Inherited Hauntings Podcast on Instagram and Facebook Email feedback and your creepy true stories: [email protected] out our merch: inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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