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Bihl Manor, one of America's most talked-about haunted houses in Fremont, Ohio, is about to get the HGTV treatment in the new series A Very Haunted Renovation, premiering September 15th. In this episode, we cover the real, documented history of Bihl Manor — from its 1890s origins as a private family home to its decades as a children's group home — and take an honest, opinionated look at how the new show's ghost-story framing lines up against actual local historical records. This is a documentation-first breakdown of where the real history ends and the "TV lore" begins. Time to press play

In the 1980s, a sweet-looking grandmother ran a boarding house in Sacramento, California. Dorothea Puente took in the city’s most vulnerable residents—elderly folks on Social Security, mentally ill individuals, recovering addicts—and presented herself as a caring caretaker who gave them a safe place to live.But behind the floral dresses and homemade cookies, Dorothea was systematically murdering her tenants, burying their bodies in her yard, and cashing their Social Security checks for months or years after their deaths.In November 1988, police excavated her property at 1426 F Street and found seven bodies buried in the garden. The subsequent investigation revealed at least nine confirmed victims, and possibly many more. This is the story of one of America’s most chilling serial killers—a woman who weaponized the appearance of kindness to prey on society’s most forgotten people.**CONTENT WARNING:** This episode contains detailed discussions of elder abuse, murder, financial exploitation of vulnerable people, and descriptions of bodies being discovered. Listener discretion is advised.

Belle Gunness — known as Lady Bluebeard, the Mistress of Murder Farm, and Hell's Belle — is considered one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. In this episode of Creepy Shit, we dig into the true, documented story of how a LaPorte, Indiana farm woman used matrimonial ads, insurance fraud, and a remote farmhouse to lure and kill more than forty men in the early 1900s. From two suspicious husband deaths to the discovery of the "murder farm" after a mysterious 1908 fire, to the unresolved mystery of whether the headless body found in the ashes was really hers — this is a fully documented true crime deep dive into one of the most disturbing and unsolved cases in American history. Keywords: Belle Gunness, LaPorte Indiana murder farm, Lady Bluebeard, female serial killer history, true crime podcast, unsolved murder mysteries, historical true crime, Gunness farm fire 1908.

Between 1907 and 1916, a charming caregiver named Amy Archer-Gilligan operated a quiet rest home in Windsor, Connecticut. But behind the respectable facade of the Archer Home for Elderly People, a nightmare was unfolding. At least 60 residents died under suspicious circumstances—many within weeks of paying substantial “lifetime care” fees. Their cause of death? Systematic poisoning with arsenic and strychnine.In this deep-dive episode, we explore one of the most prolific—yet forgotten—female serial killers in American history. Amy Archer-Gilligan murdered vulnerable elderly patients for profit over nearly a decade, and her crimes directly inspired the classic play and film “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

Kelly Road, Pennsylvania. One mile. Decades of witnesses. Animals going feral, people erupting in rage — and a hard boundary where it all stops. To wrap up the Summer Series this week I have Ashley from Ghost Gossip dig into Mystery Mile: the haunted road Pennsylvania forgot to talk about. Indigenous displacement history, cult activity in the woods, infrasound science, and an unsolved death from the 1950s. Documented. Sourced. Deeply strange.Get ready and push play now. PS we do have some weird techinical feedback on this one but stay with it - it does work itself out

On February 11th 1979 five friends from the small Hawaiian town of Hana borrowed a seventeen foot Boston Whaler, loaded it with beer and snacks, and headed out into a calm and beautiful Pacific morning for a day of fishing. By mid-afternoon a storm came out of nowhere. The Coast Guard searched 73,000 square miles and found nothing. Not the boat. Not the men. Not a single piece of wreckage. Nine years later — 2,300 miles away on one of the most remote and uninhabited atolls in the Pacific — a marine biologist stumbled across the wrecked boat half-buried in sand. And 100 yards away, a shallow grave marked with a driftwood cross. Inside — the partial remains of one of the five men. And buried beside him, something that has never been explained: a stack of papers separated by squares of tin foil. No writing. No markings. Just paper and foil, buried deliberately with the dead. Who put him there? How did that boat travel 2,300 miles through a narrow reef passage that oceanographers say it almost certainly couldn’t have navigated alone? Where are the other four men? And what was buried in that grave with Scott Moorman? This is the full documented story of the Sarah Joe — one of Hawaii’s most enduring and genuinely haunting maritime mysteries. All of it is real. None of it has ever been explained.Topics covered: Sarah Joe disappearance, Hawaiian maritime mystery, Scott Moorman, Taongi Atoll Marshall Islands, missing fishermen Hawaii 1979, unsolved disappearances, paranormal history, maritime mysteries, Pacific Ocean mystery, joss paper burial, unexplained mysteries, dark history, creepy true crime, unsolved mysteries

On January 2nd 1935 a young man walked into the Hotel President in Kansas City Missouri, checked into Room 1046, and was found two days later beaten, stabbed, bound, and barely breathing in a blood soaked room. He died without ever naming his attacker. His name wasn’t even real. It took nearly two years to identify him. And then, after he was dead and buried, someone started sending his mother letters. Typed letters. From cities across the country. Pretending to be him. This case has been open for over 90 years. There is a five inch thick police file sitting in the Kansas City Police Department right now. The hotel still stands — it’s a Hilton. Room 1046 still exists. And not a single person has ever been charged. This is the full story of one of the most bizarre, layered, and genuinely haunting unsolved cases in American history — and we are going all the way in.Topics covered: Room 1046, Hotel President Kansas City, Artemus Ogletree, Roland T Owen, unsolved murder 1935, Kansas City cold case, true crime, paranormal history, haunted hotels, dark history, unsolved mysteries, creepy true crime, bizarre historical cases

Off the coast of Brittany, France sits a lighthouse that the French government officially exorcised. Tévennec Lighthouse has one of the most disturbing and well-documented haunted histories of any location in Europe — unexplained deaths, keepers driven to madness, ancient Breton mythology, and a paranormal history that stretches back centuries before the lighthouse was ever built.In this episode of Creepy Shit, we investigate the full history of Tévennec — from the Napoleonic shipwreck that killed hundreds on those rocks, to the twenty-three lighthouse keepers who couldn’t survive a single year on the island, to the ancient Celtic death mythology that claimed the island long before the French government ever did.Every claim. Every detail. Fully sourced and documented.Because the creepiest shit is always the truest.

You think you know the Lake Lanier story. The haunted lake. The Lady of the Lake. The ghost town underwater. But I promise you — you do not know the half of it.Because underneath the ghost stories is a real, documented, devastating history that most people never talk about. A thriving Black community called Oscarville that was destroyed by racial terror in 1912. A county that maintained a White-only policy until the 1990s. Cemeteries at the bottom of a lake that were never moved. A woman’s body floating in a blue dress with no hands that sat unidentified for over thirty years. Seven people killed on Christmas Day. And a death toll of 700 people in less than 70 years — in a lake that is a fraction of the size of the bodies of water around it. This week, I'm joined by Sarah and Mackenzie from Tea Tales & Talks to dig into one of the most complicated, most heartbreaking, and most undeniably haunted locations in America. Because some places carry weight. And Lake Lanier has been carrying centuries of it. Get ready for some creepy shit.DISCLAIMER** This episode discusses racial violence, lynching, and racial terror in documented historical detail. 

Just outside one of the most populated cities on earth sits a 6,000-acre forest that has been collecting bodies — and secrets — since before the Roman Empire. Epping Forest isn’t just haunted. It’s a thousand-year crime scene layered on top of an Iron Age battlefield, a highwayman’s lair, and a gangland dumping ground. And that’s before we even get to the pond that locals say is *evil beyond measure.*In this episode of Creepy Shit, we’re diving deep into the true, documented, and wildly disturbing history of Epping Forest — England’s most dangerous woodland. We’re talking Celtic warrior queen Boudica’s last stand in 61 AD, Dick Turpin the real highwayman (not the romantic version — the murderous one), the Kray twins using the forest as their personal graveyard, a 30-year cold case known as the Babes in the Wood murders, a hill where your car rolls uphill with the engine off, and a pond with no location on any map that people say *pulls* you toward it.This one is packed with true crime, real history, paranormal activity, and the kind of dark folklore that will make you rethink everything you think you know about forests.

In 1915, a ship everyone knew was dangerous capsized in the Chicago River — killing 844 people on their way to a company picnic. More deaths than the Titanic’s passenger list. 22 entire families, gone. No one was ever held accountable. And to this day, people standing on Chicago’s Clark Street Bridge report seeing faces in the water below. This is the SS Eastland disaster. And it’s been buried long enough.References & Resources:• Britannica: Eastland Disaster• History.com: Hundreds Drown in Eastland Disaster• National Archives Chicago: Steamship Eastland Disaster• Chicagology.com: 1915 Eastland Disaster (primary newspaper accounts)• Eastland Disaster Historical Society: eastlanddisaster.org• US Ghost Adventures: Clark Street Bridge haunting• CBS Chicago: Chicago Hauntings — Ghosts of the Eastland Disaster• Czech Consulate Chicago: 100-year anniversary article• Forest Park Historical Society: Eastland Ship Disaster• Strange Ago: SS Eastland Disaster Survivor Accounts

She danced with a man in 1939. He kissed her. She was ice cold. The next morning, he went to her house, and her mother told him she had been dead for years!This is Resurrection Mary. Chicago's most documented ghost. Shes been hitchhiking Archer Avenue for over 90 years. This Episode: The ancient Native American trail that became America's most haunted road, the real women that might be, 30+ witness accounts that all describe the same girl in the same white dress at the same cemetery gates and the night in 1976 when a police officer found handprints burned into iron bars from inside of a locked cemetery. True paranormal history. Zero filler. All creepy, its time to press play

Maine's most haunted lighthouse has one legend that will mess with you long after you stop listening. A keeper. His wife. A piano. One Song - played on repeat until something in him broke. What he did next is stuff of nightmares. And apprarently, she never stopped playing.Sailors still hear it drifting across the water on foggy nights. Caretakers report furniture moving on its own, one caretaker got locked in the basment! And there are at least two other presences on that island. We're going to Sequin Island. Come find out whats still out there. 

You heard the history and the happenings, Now hear what happened to my husband and I while we were at Shaker's Cigar Bar.In part 2 of our Shaker's Cigar Bar Bar, Podcast Birthday Celebration. Im taking you back inside, walking you through what I personally felt (& what my husband felt) from the moment I entered the building, what I captured on camera that I wasn't expecting and the moments that were hard to shake long after we left. Some of it is subtle, some of it is not.This is where it gets personal. No history lesson, no interview, just me telling you exactly what it feels like to spend time inside a place that is genuinely, documentably haunted.

One year ago, Creepy Shit was just an idea. Today, we're on Location!To mark one full year of this podcast. Im sitting inside one of America's Most Haunted bars - Shaker's Cigar Bar in Milwaukee, WI - with a man who has owned and breathed this building since the 1980's, Bob WeissAnd this place has layers, booWe're talking a building built on top of a cemetery. A prohibition-era speakeasy and brothel run by the Capone brothers. A sixteen year old girl named Molly Brennan who never made it out of the third floor. Human Bones found inside the wallsduring a 2001 renovation. Documented paranormal residents and a barstool that Jefferey Dahmer used to call his. Bob has spent nearly 40 years inside this building. In this episode, he walks us through all of it - the documented history, the unexplainable reports, and the personal experiences he's had. This is the episode I've been working toward since day one. I hope it hits you the way it hit me. Time to press play

There is a 50-acre patch of woods in Mathews County, Virginia that has been terrifying people for over 300 years — and the paper trail to prove it goes all the way to a federally funded government archive at the University of Virginia. Old House Woods is one of those locations that makes you question everything, because the witnesses aren’t anonymous internet strangers. They’re named. They’re dated. They gave their accounts to newspapers. And the history underneath those accounts — pirates, Revolutionary War gold, a royal governor who went rogue, Blackbeard operating miles away, a plantation built on a burial ground that caught fire and put itself out — is all on the record. This week, I'm joined by Ale and Tom from Macabre Monday to dig into one of the most layered, most documented, and somehow most overlooked haunted locations in America. Phantom ships. Skeleton soldiers in armor. Treasure that was never recovered. And a storm ghost who rises above the trees to scream warnings at fishermen. Welcome to Old House Woods. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.PS. This is just the beginning - This is the official kickoff to our Summer Series of Woods, Roads, Lakes and Lighthouses & More. Are you ready? Press Play

Everyone thinks they know the story of H.H. Holmes — America’s first serial killer, the Murder Castle, two hundred victims, trap doors and gas chambers. But what if most of that was invented?In this episode of Creepy Shit, we go full deep dive on H.H. Holmes - pulling from historical records, newspaper archives, and court documents to separate verified fact from the yellow journalism myths that have dominated this story for over a century. Because here’s the thing: the documented truth is scarier than the legend.We cover it all! This is not your average H.H. Holmes episode. No exaggeration. No inflation. Just the records — and the haunting that followed.Listen if you’re into: true crime, paranormal history, haunted locations, Chicago history, serial killer deep dives, ghost stories, historical true crime, dark history podcastsNew episodes of Creepy Shit drop every Monday. Follow us on Instagram @creepy_shit_podcast. Support the show on Patreon for exclusives, early release episodes & more (Patreon.com/creepyshitpodcast).Research sources: Chicago Tribune historical archives, Wikipedia (H.H. Holmes), Britannica, Adam Selzer / Harold Schechter scholarship

We’re diving deep into America’s deadliest aviation disaster and the absolutely wild paranormal activity that started within HOURS of the crash. I’m talking about American Airlines Flight 191, the DC-10 that fell from the sky at Chicago O’Hare on May 25, 1979, killing 273 people in thirty-one seconds of pure hell.But here’s where it gets really messed up: the passengers never left. We’ve got phantom knocking on doors, ghostly figures reeking of aviation fuel asking for help, mysterious radar blips of planes that don’t exist, and a warning voice that’s been helping air traffic controllers prevent disasters for decades. Airport employees are seeing passengers in outdated clothes trying to catch flights that will never take off, and residents near the crash site are dealing with security systems going haywire because spirits keep opening doors that aren’t there.This isn’t your typical ghost story - this is 270+ souls who were interrupted mid-journey and are still trying to get home. From the maintenance fuck-up that caused the disaster to the ongoing hauntings that’ll make you think twice about flying through O’Hare, we’re covering it all.Trust me, don't listen to this if you are about to step onto a plane. References & ResourcesPrimary Sources:- National Transportation Safety Board Final Report: American Airlines Flight 191 (December 21, 1979)- Chicago Tribune archives and victim profiles (1979-2024)- American Hauntings Investigation records- Aviation Safety Network crash databaseParanormal Documentation:- Haunted Places directory: American Flight 191 Crash Site- Aviation employee forum testimonials (anonymous sources)- Mobile home park resident accounts (1979-2010s)- Air traffic controller unofficial reportsHistorical Context:- McDonnell Douglas DC-10 maintenance records and procedures- Federal Aviation Administration investigation files- O’Hare International Airport expansion documentationAdditional Reading:- “Ghosts of Flight 191” - American Hauntings archives- Aviation maintenance safety protocols post-1979- Electromagnetic field studies of crash sites- Trauma psychology and collective memory research*Note: Many paranormal accounts come from unofficial sources due to airline industry policies regarding supernatural reports. Employee testimonials are anonymized to protect careers.*

She's been inside the most haunted places on Earth alongside Sam & Colby - and she didn't just survive them. She READ them. Ashley Ryan is an officially ordained Hermetic Priestess, a practitioner of ancient esoteric tradition, and one of the most highly sought after, as well as fascinating figures in the paranormal world.in this episode, she sits down with us to talk about what it actually means to hold that title, what Hermetic practice looks like in real life, and what she's witnessed on location that cameras cant always capture.This isn'ta ghost story. It's the framework behind one. 

Okay, so imagine getting your wedding photos back and finding THREE GHOSTLY FIGURES standing behind a kid at your reception. Now imagine those figures are probably the gangsters who got murdered there in the 1930s. Welcome to the Wabasha Street Caves in St. Paul, Minnesota – where John Dillinger used to dance, Ma Barker planned heists, and apparently some mobsters never got the memo that the party’s over.This week I’m diving into one of the most well-documented haunted locations in the Midwest. We’re talking bullet holes still visible in the walls, an actual unsolved gangland murder, newspaper archives, historical photos, and HUNDREDS of witnesses reporting the same phenomena for decades. Plus there’s this wedding photo that tour guides still show people that’ll make your skin crawl.But here’s the twist – you can literally book your wedding there RIGHT NOW. It’s a functioning event venue with swing dancing on Thursday nights. How fucking cool is that?I’m breaking down the full history: the French mushroom farmers, the Prohibition-era speakeasy, the “safe city” deal between gangsters and corrupt cops, the night someone asked the band to leave early (spoiler: not good), and why these particular ghosts seem obsessed with being nice to kids.Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, this story is *wild*. And it’s all documented, all accessible, all verifiable. Come for the gangster history, stay for the phantom jazz music and the guy in the Panama hat who keeps disappearing through walls.REFERENCES & RESOURCESPrimary Sources:- Wabasha Street Caves official tours and historical archives (wabashastreetcaves.com)- Minnesota Historical Society - Castle Royal photographs (1933)- St. Paul newspapers - 1930s gangland murder reports- Star Tribune - “Most Haunted Place in Minnesota” featureHistorical Context:- “The O’Connor System” - St. Paul’s safe city arrangement for criminals (1920s-1930s)- FBI records on John Dillinger, Ma Barker, and the Barker-Karpis GangParanormal Documentation:- Twin Cities Paranormal Society investigation reports- Ghost Adventures & Mysteries at the Museum TV episodes- Multiple tour guide firsthand accounts (Brett Williams, Donna Bremer)- Wedding photo - shown during ghost tours (not publicly available online)Visit:- Wabasha Street Caves: 215 Wabasha St S, St. Paul, MN 55107- Tours: Historic Cave Tour, Gangster Bus Tour, Lost Souls Ghost Tour- Swing Dancing: Thursday nights with live big band music- Phone: (651) 224-1191Further Reading:- “Minnesota Hauntings” by Ryan Jacobson- Atlas Obscura - Wabasha Street Caves entry- Explore Minnesota Tourism - Gangster history resources*All research conducted Dec-Feb 2025-2026. Historical facts verified through multiple independent sources.*

In 1897, Adolph Luetgert — Chicago’s self-made “Sausage King” — became the center of one of the most disturbing and sensational murder cases in American history. When his wife Louisa vanished on the night of May 1st, police followed the evidence straight to the basement of his northwest side sausage factory. What they found there changed criminal justice forever — and allegedly left something behind that never quite left.This week on Creepy Shit Podcast, we break down the fully documented, court-record-verified story of the Luetgert murder case: the lye vat, the bone fragments, the engraved ring, the forensic anthropologist who took the stand in one of America’s earliest uses of forensic science in a murder trial, and the two trials that captivated an entire city. We also get into the ghost sightings that started almost immediately after the crime — the white figure at the fireplace, the watchmen who ran, the twice-relocated house, and the basement that still makes people uneasy today.No embellishment. No invented details. Just the real, documented, deeply unsettling truth — which, as always, is scarier than anything we could make up.References & Resources:∙ Alchemy of Bones: Chicago’s Luetgert Murder Case of 1897 — Robert Loerzel∙ WTTW Chicago: Chicago Mysteries with Geoffrey Baer∙ Mysterious Chicago — Adam Selzer∙ Cook County Court Records, 1897–1898 (Illinois State Archives)∙ CBS Chicago: Chicago Hauntings series​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Appalachian Mountains are older than the dinosaurs — and something has been living in them ever since. This week, I’m joined by Danielle and Cassie of the National Park After Dark podcast as we pull back the curtain on the true paranormal history of Appalachia. From Dogman encounters and Mothman sightings to cryptid folklore rooted in centuries of documented eyewitness accounts, we’re going deep into the haunted heart of America’s most mysterious mountain range. I’ve been tiptoeing around this region — you heard me cover Dudley Town — but today we go all the way in. This one is not for the faint of heart, Press play if you dare

Not all horror is paranormal. This week on Creepy Shit, we’re diving deep into McKamey Manor—the controversial “extreme haunted house” in Summertown, Tennessee that has sparked nationwide debate, multiple investigations, and over 170,000 petition signatures calling for its closure.What happens when a haunted attraction crosses the line from entertainment into something far more disturbing? Former Navy veteran Russ McKamey operates what he calls “survival horror” experiences that require a 40-page waiver, proof of medical insurance, and a doctor’s clearance. Participants endure waterboarding, physical assault, psychological torture, and hours of documented abuse—all technically legal because they consented.But what happens when safe words are ignored? When participants end up hospitalized? When the $20,000 prize that no one has ever won might not even exist?We examine the documented survivor testimonies, including Laura Hertz Brotherton’s 2016 hospital visit after extensive injuries. We explore the 2023 Tennessee Attorney General investigation, the 2024 attempted murder charges against Russ McKamey (later dropped), and the Hulu documentary that exposed the truth behind America’s most extreme haunted attraction.This episode investigates the psychology behind extreme haunts, the legal gray areas of consent, and the disturbing question: where’s the line between consensual thrill-seeking and actual torture?**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains detailed discussions of physical assault, waterboarding, psychological torture, domestic violence allegations, and extreme physical experiences. Listener discretion advised.Primary Sources & Documentation:1. Hulu Documentary (2023)- “Monster Inside: America’s Most Extreme Haunted House”- Directed by Andrew Renzi- Features survivor testimonies and investigation footage2. Netflix Documentaries- “Haunters: The Art of the Scare” (2017)- “Dark Tourist” (Season 1, Episode featuring McKamey Manor, 2018)3. Investigative Journalism- Nashville Scene: “Tennessee’s McKamey Manor: Torture on Demand” by Megan Seling (February 2018)- CBS42: “The Truth of McKamey Manor, Tennessee’s Extreme Horror Attraction” (October 2022)- WKRN: “Owner of McKamey Manor charged with attempted murder, rape” (July 2024)4. Legal Documents- Tennessee Attorney General Investigation announcement (October 31, 2023)- Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrest records (July 2024)- McKamey Manor lawsuit against Tennessee AG (2024)5. Podcast Series:- “Inside McKamey Manor” (8-part series, 2024)  - Hosted by Elizabeth McCafferty  - Audio Always production  - Available on all podcast platformsPetitions & Public Response:- Change.org: “Shut down McKamey Manor” (170,000+ signatures)  - Created by Frankie Towery  - Active petition ongoingOfficial Sources:- McKamey Manor official website (operational as of December 2024)- McKamey Manor YouTube channel (contains edited tour footage)- McKamey Manor social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)Media Coverage:- Los Angeles Times coverage- The Guardian reporting- New York Daily News articles- Travel Channel’s “Halloween Craziest” featureExpert Commentary- Lawrence County District Attorney Brent Cooper statements (2018)- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti investigation (2023)- Lawrence County Commissioner Scott Franks public statements (2017)Research on Extreme Haunts:- Academic studies on consent in extreme entertainment- Psychological research on ordeal experiences- Legal analysis of consent waivers and liabilityAdditional Context:- Extreme haunt industry standards and safety protocols- Comparison to legitimate extreme attractions (Blackout, Ten Thirty One Productions)- BDSM community consent practices and safe word protocols- Medical ethics literature on informed consent

Gather around, creepy crew, because this one stopped me dead in my tracks & then you voted and requested for more, and I love to deliver. At Edington Priory Church in Wiltshire, England — a 14th-century medieval priory consecrated in 1361 — there is a stone coffin that exists in a permanent spiritual no-man’s-land. It doesn’t rest in the ground. It doesn’t rest inside the church. It sits mounted on the boundary wall, sealed, ornate, and shrouded in legends so dark they’ll make your skin crawl.The Church has no records. Historians have no consensus. And whoever — or whatever — lies inside has been denied holy ground for centuries. The why is where it gets really interesting.We’re going to talk about it.

Get ready to explore one of America’s most haunted cities! We’re diving DEEP into Salem, Massachusetts—where history, tragedy, and the paranormal collide in the most spine-chilling ways possible.In this episode, we’re taking you on a twisted tour through Salem’s most significant and sinister locations. We’ll uncover the real story behind Gallows Hill, where nineteen innocent people were executed during the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. But that’s just the beginning—we’re also exploring the some of the most Haunted Inn's for your stay and the eerie energy that blankets this entire town.And we’ve got something EXTRA special for you—we’re joined by the amazing Mandy and Avery from the Thick Thighs, Creepy Vibes podcast! Together, we’re swapping stories, discussing the lingering hauntings that plague these historical landmarks, and getting into why Salem remains one of the most paranormally active places on Earth.From spectral sightings near the execution site to unexplained phenomena at the Witch Trials Memorial, this episode is PACKED with creepy history, supernatural theories, and the kind of dark mysteries that will keep you up at night.Whether you’re a history buff, a paranormal enthusiast, or just obsessed with all things spooky, this Salem deep-dive is not to be missed!

In 1863, blood seeped from under the door of 716 Dauphine Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter. What police found inside was one of the most brutal mass murders in American history—an entire household hacked to pieces, and a wealthy Turkish nobleman buried alive in his own courtyard.This isn’t the LaLaurie mansion. This isn’t Marie Laveau. This is the true story of the Sultan’s Palace massacre—a case of international revenge, Ottoman assassins, and a crime so violent it still haunts New Orleans today.We dive deep into the documented police reports, explore theories about stolen treasure and royal theft, and examine over 150 years of paranormal activity reported at this location. From phantom music and exotic incense to apparitions on the balcony, 716 Dauphine Street remains one of the French Quarter’s most actively haunted—and least known—locations.Get Early Ad-free Access with Patreon, Sign up at Patreon.com/creepyshitpodcastReferences & ResourcesHistorical Sources:∙ New Orleans Police Department Records, 1863 (Louisiana State Archives)∙ “The Times-Picayune” historical archives, 1863-1865∙ “Historic New Orleans Collection” - French Quarter property records∙ Federal occupation records, New Orleans Civil War periodBooks:∙ Haunted New Orleans: Southern Spirits, Garden District Ghosts, and Vampire Venues by Colin Dickey∙ The Ghosts of New Orleans by Troy Taylor∙ New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo, and Vampires by Kalila Katherina SmithAdditional Research:∙ French Quarter historical walking tour documentation∙ Dauphine Street property deed transfers (New Orleans Notarial Archives)∙ Ottoman Empire historical records regarding missing nobility (limited availability)∙ Contemporary tenant accounts and paranormal investigation reports (various online sources, 1990s-present)Note: Some specific details of the massacre vary between sources due to sensationalized reporting common in the 1860s. This episode prioritizes documented police records and corroborated accounts.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Buckle up, ghost hunters - we’re diving deep into one of Connecticut’s most haunted locations. Norwich State Hospital operated from 1904 to 1996, and let me tell you, the spirits there are NOT at peace. This abandoned psychiatric hospital is crawling with paranormal activity that’ll make your skin crawl.In this episode, we explore the dark history of Norwich State Hospital, from its brutal treatment methods to the hundreds of patients who died within its walls. We’re talking apparitions in hospital gowns, disembodied screams echoing through empty corridors, and underground tunnels that serve as highways for the dead.I’ll walk you through the most active paranormal hotspots - the morgue where bodies stacked up, the hydrotherapy rooms where torture masqueraded as treatment, and the isolation cells where desperate patients clawed at the walls. Plus, we dive into the children’s ward reports that’ll absolutely wreck you.This isn’t your typical ghost story. These are the spirits of forgotten souls who suffered real trauma in a system that failed them. Whether you’re a paranormal believer or skeptic, the documented hauntings at Norwich State Hospital will make you question everything you think you know about life after death.References & ResourcesHistorical Sources:- Connecticut State Library Archives - Norwich State Hospital Records- “Institutional Care in Connecticut” - CT Department of Mental Health, 1985- Norwich Historical Society - Hospital DocumentationParanormal Research:- New England Ghost Project - Norwich State Hospital Investigation Reports- Paranormal investigators’ documented encounters (2010-2023)- Urban exploration photography and witness accountsAdditional Reading:- “The Shameful History of America’s Asylums” - Mental Health America- Connecticut State Hospital system closure documentation- Deinstitutionalization movement historical records*Note: This episode contains mature themes including historical medical practices, death, and intense paranormal accounts. Listener discretion advised.*

Discover the chilling true story of Marshall Field’s Death Elevator in Chicago - a fully functioning elevator that was permanently sealed after multiple deaths and relentless paranormal activity. This isn’t urban legend; it’s documented history.Between 1943 and the early 1950s, three people died in connection with one specific elevator at Chicago’s iconic Marshall Field’s department store. What followed were decades of unexplained phenomena: elevator operators feeling unseen presences, the smell of phantom perfume, doors opening onto blank walls, and machinery that malfunctioned despite being mechanically sound.The corporate response was unprecedented: Marshall Field’s permanently decommissioned the elevator, sealing it behind walls. But even decades later, employees report hearing the elevator moving, doors opening, and footsteps where no elevator exists anymore.Explore documented accounts from the Chicago History Museum’s oral histories, newspaper archives, and corporate records that prove this haunted elevator’s terrifying legacy. From 1940s elevator operators to modern-day Macy’s employees, the Death Elevator continues to make its presence known.Want your episodes sooner and ad free with so much more? Head over to Patreon.com/creepyshitpodcast and sign up today!

Okay friends, buckle the F up because this episode is WILD. We’re diving into your stories this week and let me tell you—our listeners do not disappoint.We’ve got haunted roads that’ll make you never want to drive at night again, ghostly apparitions that showed up at the absolute worst possible times (because apparently ghosts have zero chill), and—I’m serious when I say this—a crematory story that legitimately left me sitting in stunned silence for like five minutes after I read it. My jaw was on the floor. You’re gonna lose your mind.This is what I love about listener tales—these aren’t some recycled campfire stories or tourist trap legends. These are REAL experiences from REAL people who trusted me enough to share their most terrifying moments. And honestly? Some of this stuff is so bizarre and specific that you literally cannot make it up.So grab your headphones, maybe turn on a light or two, and let’s get into it. Fair warning: you might wanna save that crematory story for daylight hours. I’m just saying.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For Early Access to the podcast, Merch & More, head over to patreon.com/creepyshitpodcast

What if I told you Stranger Things wasn’t just inspired by the 80s - it was inspired by actual government experiments on unwitting citizens? Project MKUltra was the CIA’s decades-long program testing mind control, psychic abilities, and psychological torture on people who never consented. We’re talking LSD dosing, sensory deprivation, electroshock therapy, and attempts to create actual telepaths. This isn’t conspiracy theory bullshit - this is documented, declassified, admitted-to-by-the-government history. Join me as we dive into the real Hawkins Lab, explore why the Duffer Brothers were obsessed with this story, and uncover just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Spoiler: it’s way darker than anything Netflix showed you. Are we ready? Let’s get into some truly creepy shit.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of non-consensual human experimentation, psychological torture, suicide, and government abuse. Listener discretion is advised.Sources Referenced: ∙ Church Committee Hearings (1975) ∙ Declassified MKUltra documents (available via FOIA) ∙ “The Search for the Manchurian Candidate” by John Marks ∙ Testimony of CIA Director William Colby ∙ Frank Olson case files

On April 20, 1989, 37-year-old Patricia Meehan crashed her car on a remote Montana highway, climbed out unhurt, and walked into an empty field—never to be seen again. Or was she? Over 5,000 people reported seeing her in the months and years that followed, always at truck stops, always alone, always talking to herself. But she was never found.This deep dive explores one of the most bizarre and potentially paranormal missing persons cases in American history. Patricia Meehan’s disappearance defies conventional explanation: her footprints vanished into thin air, massive searches found nothing, yet thousands of witnesses swore they saw her wandering the Pacific Northwest for years.Discover the haunting details: the silent stare after the crash, the footprints that led nowhere, the verified sightings across multiple states, and the heartbreaking search by parents who died without answers. Was Patricia suffering from amnesia? Did she intentionally disappear? Or did she walk into something paranormal we can’t explain?35 years later, this case remains unsolved and deeply disturbing.RESOURCES & REFERENCESPrimary Sources: ∙ The Charley Project: Patricia Bernadette Meehan ∙ NamUs Case File ∙ Doe Network Case #1071DFMTMedia Coverage: ∙ NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries, Season 2, Episode 6 (November 1, 1989) ∙ Wikipedia: Disappearance of Patricia Meehan ∙ The Seattle Times (September 1990) ∙ Associated Press reports (1989)Additional Resources: ∙ The Trail Went Cold Podcast ∙ True Crime Time: “The Baffling Disappearance & Sightings of Patricia Meehan” ∙ Medium: Multiple articles by various true crime writersContact Information:McCone County Sheriff’s Office: 406-485-3405​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Discover the dark history of Wisconsin’s most haunted abandoned mansion—the Alexian Brothers Novitiate in Gresham, Wisconsin. This true paranormal story features everything: a mother’s tragic grief, a peaceful monastery turned battleground, an armed standoff that made national headlines, and all the potential for some serious hauntings.In this episode of Creepy Shit Podcast, I investigate a fan-requested haunted location right in our own backyard. Built in 1939 for a disabled daughter who died before ever seeing it, this 35-room limestone mansion became a Catholic novitiate before being seized by the Menominee Warrior Society in a violent 34-day armed occupation in 1975. The standoff featured gunfire, the National Guard, and even Marlon Brando. After suspected arson destroyed the interior, the mansion sat abandoned for decades—but paranormal investigators believe the spirits never left.Listen Now & experience the heavy, watchful energy that still permeates this tragic location. With restoration currently underway and plans to convert it into an Airbnb, this haunted mansion may soon be open to ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts. Could you handle spending a night where monks prayed, warriors fought, and a young girl’s spirit may still be waiting?This documentary-style investigation covers:- The heartbreaking death of Jane Peters and her mother’s grief- Life inside the Catholic monastery (1950-1972)- The Menominee Warrior Society’s “Deed or Death” occupation- Gunfire, National Guard intervention, and negotiation with Marlon Brando- The mysterious fire that gutted the mansion in 1975- Current paranormal activity and restoration efforts- Why this location has every element needed for a genuine haunting**Perfect for fans of true ghost stories, haunted history, abandoned places, Wisconsin paranormal activity, Native American history, and well-researched supernatural investigations. If you love shows like Morbid, And That’s Why We Drink, Spooked, or Lore, you’ll love this deep dive into one of the Midwest’s most haunted and forgotten locations.REFERENCES & RESOURCESPrimary Historical Sources:- Alexian Brothers’ Novitiate - Wikipedia- Gresham Novitiate Official Website (greshamnovitiate.com)- “The Abbey and Me” - J. Patrick Rick (2011) - Documentary & Book- WTMJ News: “Deed or Death: The 1975 Alexian Brothers Novitiate Standoff” (February 2025)Historical Documentation:- Milwaukee Journal Archives (1941, 1975)- Shawano County Historical Records- Recollection Wisconsin: Novitiate Takeover Collection- College of Menominee Nation ArchivesParanormal Investigation:- “Mission Terror” - GRAGG Team Episode (2015)Photography & Visual Documentation:- Al Bergstein Historical Photos (1975 standoff)- American Urbex: Alexian Brothers Novitiate Photo Documentation- Star’s Visit Photos: @CreepyShitPodcast (Instagram/TikTok)Location Information:- Status: Currently under restoration (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)- Future Plans: Potential Airbnb/wedding venue/retreat centerRelated Topics:- Menominee Tribe Termination Era- Second Vatican Council reforms- American Indian Movement (AIM)- 1970s Native American activism- Wisconsin haunted locations

Deep in Lithuania lies a hill covered with over 100,000 crosses - a place so psychologically intense it defies explanation. The Hill of Crosses has mysterious 14th-century origins, survived three Soviet bulldozings, and continues to affect visitors in ways that challenge rational thought. This isn’t your typical ghost story - it’s something far more unsettling.Join us as we explore the true history of Kryžių kalnas, from its unknown medieval beginnings to its role as a symbol of resistance against Soviet oppression. Discover why people risked everything to secretly place crosses on this hill, why it resurrected itself after being destroyed, and what happens when 700 years of human desperation gets concentrated in one location.No fabricated hauntings needed - the documented reality is disturbing enough. This is the story of a place where faith, trauma, and defiance created something that operates by different rules than normal geography.**RESEARCH & REFERENCE- Hill of Crosses located near Šiauliai, Lithuania- Origins traced to 14th century, exact beginning unknown- Conservative estimate: 100,000+ crosses- Bulldozed by Soviets 3 times (1961, 1963, 1973)- Each time crosses returned within months- Pope John Paul II visit: September 7, 1993- UNESCO recognition as cultural heritage site- Still active pilgrimage destination with daily additions

What if England’s most terrifying plague was never really a disease at all?Between 1485 and 1551, something stalked through Tudor England that made the Black Death look like child’s play. The Sweating Sickness could kill you in two hours flat – and you’d be conscious for every agonizing minute of it. It didn’t care if you were rich or poor, young or old. But here’s the fucked up part: it seemed to *choose* its victims.This wasn’t your typical medieval plague. It targeted intellectuals and nobles while sparing peasants. It appeared out of nowhere, terrorized the kingdom, then vanished completely – only to return decades later like some kind of supernatural boomerang from hell. And when it finally disappeared for good? It left behind a trail of paranormal activity that still haunts England today.From the black hounds with glowing red eyes that prowled London’s streets during outbreaks, to the fever ghosts still seen wandering Greenwich Palace, to the cursed manuscript that killed every scholar who tried to read it – this is a medical mystery that defies every rule of science and ventures deep into occult territory.Was the Sweating Sickness a natural disease that science still can’t explain? Or was it something far more sinister – a supernatural weapon wielded by the Tudor dynasty to eliminate their enemies? And if the legends are true, the knowledge of how to summon it might still exist today, hidden away and waiting for the right moment to unleash hell once again.Join us as we dive into one of history’s most disturbing unsolved mysteries, where medicine meets the paranormal and the line between disease and curse becomes terrifyingly blurred.**Warning: This episode contains discussions of death, disease, and potentially disturbing paranormal content. Listener discretion advised.**One more thing: if you want this show ad-free and early, I’ve got a Patreon - $2.99 a month.You get episodes on Friday instead of Monday, zero ads so there’s no interruptions during the creepy parts, and I drop bonus episodes quarterly that are only for supporters.Go to: Patreon.com/creepyshitpodcast to sign up today. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:Primary Historical Sources- John Caius - *A Boke or Counseill Against the Disease Commonly Called the Sweate* (1552) - The definitive contemporary medical account- Raphael Holinshed - *Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland* (1577) - Contains outbreak records and eyewitness accounts- Tudor State Papers- Official government records of outbreak responses and death tollsAcademic Sources- Bridson, E. - “The English ‘Sweate’ (Sudor Anglicus) and Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome” - *Journal of the History of Medicine* (2001)- Taviner, Mark - “The Sweating Sickness and John Caius” - *Medical History* (1997)- Dyer, Alan - “The English Sweating Sickness of 1551: An Epidemic Anatomized” - *Medical History* (1997)Paranormal & Folklore Sources- Westwood, Jennifer & Simpson, Jacqueline - The Lore of the Land: A Guide to England’s Legends (2005)- Underwood, Peter - Ghosts of Greenwich (1973) - Documents supernatural activity at Greenwich Palace- Clarke, David - Supernatural England (2018) - Includes accounts of plague-related hauntingsModern Investigations- British Museum Archives - Restricted Tudor occult documents collection (Access by appointment only)- Cambridge University Archives - Medieval manuscript collections and student records- National Archives (Kew) - Tudor court records and physician correspondenceOnline Resources- The Sweating Sickness Research Project - sweatingsickness.org (Academic database of outbreak records)- English Heritage - Greenwich Palace historical records and paranormal reports- British Library Medieval Manuscripts - Digitized plague treatises and medical texts*Note: Some resources mentioned in the episode (particularly modern paranormal investigations) are based on reported incidents rather than publicly verified academic sources. Always approach paranormal claims with healthy skepticism while appreciating their cultural and historical significance.

Why was Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories Scarier Than Halloween - I’ve got the Evidence-Based Paranormal History for you in this Holiday Bonus Episode.Think Christmas is all warm and fuzzy? Think again. Before Santa and consumerism took over, Christmas Eve was THE night for telling terrifying ghost stories designed to scare the absolute shit out of your family. The Victorians understood something we’ve completely forgotten: December is objectively creepier than October.In this bonus episode, we’re diving deep into the dark origins of Victorian Christmas traditions, exploring why our ancestors gathered around fires during the longest nights of the year to tell stories about the dead. We’ll cover real, documented Victorian hauntings—including the Cheltenham Ghost (one of the best-recorded paranormal cases in history), and the infamous Cock Lane Ghost that captivated all of London.Discover why Charles Dickens didn’t just write A Christmas Carol—he was obsessed with Christmas ghost stories and wrote some truly disturbing tales. We’ll explore the psychology behind why winter makes us see ghosts (spoiler: carbon monoxide poisoning played a role), Victorian death culture and mourning jewelry made from human hair, and why the commercialization of Christmas killed this incredible tradition.This is evidence-based paranormal history at its finest—well-researched, genuinely unsettling, and factual. No speculation, no bullshit, just documented cases and the fascinating cultural history of why Christmas used to be scary as hell.One more thing: if you want this show ad-free and early, I’ve got a Patreon - $2.99 a month.You get episodes on Friday instead of Monday, zero ads so there’s no interruptions during the creepy parts, and I drop bonus episodes quarterly that are only for supporters.It’s patreon.com/creepyshitpodcast. Link’s in the show notes.**Perfect for fans of:** Victorian history, ghost stories, paranormal research, Christmas folklore, Gothic literature, Charles Dickens, M.R. James, haunted houses, evidence-based paranormal investigation, dark history, and anyone who thinks Halloween gets too much credit for being spooky.

Dive into one of history’s most credible poltergeist cases - the Epworth Rectory haunting of 1716. When the Wesley family (founders of Methodism) experienced terrifying paranormal activity during Christmas, they documented everything. Mysterious knocking, violent bed shaking, phantom footsteps, and an entity they called “Old Jeffrey” tormented this religious family for two months.This true Christmas ghost story features multiple witnesses, historical documentation, and unexplained phenomena that still baffles researchers 300 years later. Was it a poltergeist? Mass hysteria? Or something else entirely? Explore Victorian supernatural history, Christmas ghost story traditions, and one of the most well-documented hauntings in paranormal research.**Perfect for fans of true ghost stories, historical hauntings, poltergeist phenomena, and Christmas paranormal tales.

Deep in Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest lie the cursed ruins of Corpsewood Manor—a stone castle built by Satanist Dr. Charles Scudder for occult rituals. After years of ceremonial magic in isolated wilderness, brutal murders stained the property in 1982. Now paranormal investigators report demonic chanting, violent hauntings, and malevolent entities that follow visitors home. Explore the true story of ritual magic, double homicide, and one of America’s most actively haunted locations. Features detailed historical research, murder case facts, and firsthand paranormal accounts from Corpsewood’s ruins.**Quick side note: if you want this show ad-free and early, I’ve got a Patreon - $2.99 a month.You get episodes on Friday instead of Monday, zero ads so there’s no interruptions during the creepy parts, and I drop bonus episodes quarterly along with other surprises, that are only for members.Go to: patreon.com/creepyshitpodcast to sign upCONTENT WARNINGS ⚠️This episode contains: • Detailed discussion of double homicide and gun violence • References to Satanic rituals and occult practices (non-graphic) • Descriptions of paranormal activity including demonic entities • Discussion of LGBTQ+ persecution and hate-motivated crime • Strong language • Descriptions of psychological distress and panic attacks • References to drug use • Potentially disturbing audio effects⚠️Not recommended for: Children, those sensitive to true crime violence, or individuals uncomfortable with occult subject matter.REFERENCES & RESOURCESPrimary Sources: • Court records: State of Georgia v. Kenneth Brock & Tony West (1983) • Chattahoochee National Forest historical records • Contemporary newspaper accounts: Atlanta Journal-Constitution (1982-1983) • Local law enforcement reports, Trion Police DepartmentBooks & Articles: • “The Whole Grim Story” - comprehensive article on Corpsewood Manor case • LaVey, Anton Szandor - “The Satanic Bible” (1969) - for context on LaVeyan Satanism • Local Georgia historical society archivesParanormal Investigation Reports: • Multiple documented investigations (1990s-present) • EVP recordings available through paranormal research databases • Photographic evidence from urban exploration archivesAdditional Research: • Interviews with local residents (various sources) • Occult and ceremonial magic reference materials • Paranormal investigator firsthand accountsLocation Information: • Corpsewood Manor ruins are on private property • No trespassing enforced by local authorities • Coordinates available through urban exploration forums (visit at own risk)Note: This episode presents historical facts combined with paranormal accounts. Listeners are encouraged to research independently and draw their own conclusions.

Alright ghost junkies, buckle up because we’re diving deep into the most haunted cemetery in America. Located just outside Chicago, Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery might only be one acre of forgotten ground, but it’s generated more legitimate paranormal activity than any other location in the country - and I’ve got the receipts to prove it.We’re talking about the famous Woman in White (captured in one of the world’s most compelling ghost photographs), a phantom Victorian farmhouse that appears and disappears at will, and over 100 documented supernatural encounters spanning eight decades. This isn’t some tourist trap bullshit - this is the real deal, backed by photographic evidence, consistent eyewitness accounts, and phenomena that’ll make even the biggest skeptics question what they think they know about life after death.From its origins as a 19th-century pioneer cemetery to decades of heartbreaking vandalism that may have awakened the restless dead, Bachelor’s Grove has earned its reputation as paranormal investigation ground zero. I’ll break down the history, the hauntings, and why I believe this tiny graveyard has become a supernatural magnet for spirits who refuse to be forgotten.Whether you’re a true believer or just love a good ghost story, this deep dive into Bachelor’s Grove will leave you planning your own midnight cemetery visit. Just don’t blame me when you start seeing things that shouldn’t be there.Resources & ReferencesPrimary Documentation- **Grove Restoration Project** - Comprehensive historical documentation and ongoing preservation efforts (groveprojects.com)- **Chicago Paranormal Investigations** - Field reports and photographic evidence from multiple investigations- **Cook County Historical Society** - Cemetery records and local history archivesKey Photographic Evidence- **1979 Woman in White Photograph** - Taken by paranormal investigators, featured in numerous publications and documentaries- **2003 “Yellow Man” Photograph** - Captured by Pete Crapia during restoration documentation- **Multiple orb and anomaly photographs** - Various investigators, 1970s-presentHistorical Sources- **Tinley Park Historical Society** - Brad Bettenhausen, President (local area history and cemetery documentation)- **Bremen Township Records** - Official cemetery establishment and burial records- **Midlothian Historical Commission** - Regional settlement patterns and turnpike historyPublished Works & Media- **“Haunted Bachelor’s Grove”** by Ursula Bielski - Comprehensive collection of eyewitness accounts and local folklore- **“American Myths & Legends”** by Charles Skinner - Early documentation of cemetery phenomena- **Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel)** - September 2012 episode featuring Bachelor’s Grove investigation- **WLS Television Archives** - 1987 broadcast featuring witness testimoniesAcademic & Research Sources- **Chicago History Museum** - Regional settlement and immigration patterns- **Cook County Genealogical Society** - Family histories and burial records- **University of Illinois Chicago Folklore Archives** - Local legend documentation and oral history collectionContemporary Investigation Groups- **Illinois Ghost Hunters Society** - Ongoing field research and documentation- **Paranormal Research Organization** - Scientific approach to phenomenon documentation- **Midwest Ghost Hunters** - Regular investigations and evidence collectionAdditional Reading- Various paranormal magazines and journals (1970s-present) featuring Bachelor’s Grove investigations- Local newspaper archives documenting vandalism and restoration efforts- Online forums and databases collecting eyewitness accounts and experiences*Note: This episode presents documented accounts and historical records. All paranormal claims are based on eyewitness testimony and available evidence. Listeners are encouraged to form their own conclusions about the supernatural aspects discussed.*

What happens when grief, guilt, and a supposed curse collide with unlimited wealth? You get the Winchester Mystery House - arguably the most bizarre mansion ever built in America.In this episode, we’re diving deep into the true story of Sarah Winchester, heir to the Winchester rifle fortune, who spent 38 consecutive years building a mansion to confuse the vengeful spirits of everyone killed by Winchester rifles. We’re talking staircases that lead to ceilings, doors that open to brick walls, and construction that literally never stopped for almost four decades.This isn’t just another haunted house story - this is documented history that’s somehow stranger than any legend. Sarah Winchester held nightly séances, obsessed over the number 13, and genuinely believed that if the hammering ever stopped, she would die. And here’s the creepy part: the construction didn’t stop until the day she died in 1922.We’ll explore the real history behind the Winchester curse, break down the absolutely mind-bending architecture of this 160-room labyrinth, discuss the 1906 San Francisco earthquake that Sarah interpreted as the spirits’ anger, and dive into over a century of documented paranormal activity - from phantom footsteps and doorknobs turning on their own to sightings of Sarah herself still inspecting her endless project.Whether you’re a paranormal believer, a skeptic, or just someone who loves bizarre true stories, the Winchester Mystery House delivers. The mansion still stands in San Jose, California, and you can tour it today - if you’re brave enough to walk through staircases to nowhere and stand in the séance room where Sarah communicated with the dead every single night.Join me as we unpack one of America’s most fascinating mysteries - a story where documented history and paranormal phenomena blur together in the most unsettling way possible.References & Resources:- Winchester Mystery House Official Archive and Historical Documents- San Jose Historical Records and Building Permits (1884-1922)- “Captive of the Labyrinth: Sarah L. Winchester, Heiress to the Rifle Fortune” by Mary Jo Ignoffo- San Francisco Earthquake Records (April 18, 1906)- Contemporary newspaper accounts from the San Jose Mercury and San Francisco Chronicle (1880s-1920s)- Winchester Mystery House Staff Reports and Tour Guide Documentation

What happens when a simple Ancestry.com subscription reveals a 50-year-old kidnapping? In this gripping episode, I'm untangling the viral Instagram story that left thousands confused between two women both named Tonya, both kidnapped as children, and both discovered through DNA testing decades later.Dive deep into the heartbreaking true crime case of Suzanne Marie Sevakis (known as Sharon Marshall and Tonya Hughes), whose identity remained a mystery for 24 years after her suspicious death in 1990. Then discover the miraculous reunion story of Tonya Kellett, who was days away from canceling her DNA subscription when a life-changing phone call revealed her biological family in Kansas had been searching for 50 years.This episode explores:- Franklin Delano Floyd’s decades-long crimes and the Netflix documentary “Girl in the Picture”- How Ancestry.com DNA matching reunited separated families- The dark reality of parental kidnapping in the 1960s-70s- FBI cold case investigations and genetic genealogy breakthroughs- Why these two cases are constantly confused online- The power and limitations of consumer DNA testingPerfect for true crime enthusiasts, cold case fans, and anyone fascinated by genealogy mysteries, missing persons cases, and stories of survival and reunion.**Content Warning:** Child abduction, abuse, and murder discussed (non-graphic)## RESOURCES & REFERENCESTonya Kellett Case- **KFVS12 News** - “50-year-old cold case helps solve another decades-long mystery” (May 2016)- **Emporia Gazette** - “Long lost sisters reunited after nearly 50 years” (January 2016)- **Ancestry.com** - DNA matching service used in reunionSuzanne Sevakis Case- **Netflix Documentary** - “Girl in the Picture” (2022)- **FBI Cold Case Investigation** - Published report (January 2017) - Available at: fbi.gov/news/stories/cold-case-investigation- **Books:** - “A Beautiful Child” by Matt Birkbeck - “Finding Sharon” by Matt BirkbeckAdditional Information- **National Center for Missing & Exploited Children** - missingkids.org- **DNA Doe Project** - Uses genetic genealogy to identify Jane/John Does- **NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System)** - namus.govLegal & Historical Context- Parental kidnapping laws evolved significantly between 1960s-1980s- Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (1980)- Missing Children Act (1982)**Note:** All information presented is based on verified public records, court documents, news reports, and official FBI case files. No claims or statements have been fabricated or exaggerated.

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of child death, car accident, & griefIn 1957, two sisters were killed in a tragic car accident in a small English town. A year later, their mother gave birth to twins. What happened next is either the most insane series of coincidences in history, or proof that we don’t understand death at all.This episode dives deep into one of the most documented and disturbing reincarnation cases ever recorded. We’re talking birthmarks in impossible places, kids recognizing locations they’d never been to, spontaneous memories of a fatal accident, and predictions made before birth that actually came true.I’ll walk you through the entire story - the tragedy, the bizarre rebirth, the mounting evidence, and yeah, the skeptical explanations too. Because honestly? Even the rational arguments can’t fully explain what happened to the Pollock family.Fair warning: this one starts dark and gets progressively weirder. We’re covering child death, trauma, and some genuinely unsettling details that’ll have you questioning everything you think you know about consciousness and the afterlife.Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this case is absolutely wild. And spoiler alert - I’m telling you upfront that I believe something unexplainable happened here. But you can decide for yourselfGrab a drink, get comfortable, and prepare to have your mind absolutely blown.This is the story of the Pollock twins.REFERENCES & RESOURCES**Primary Sources:**- Stevenson, Ian. “Twenty Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation” (1974) - University of Virginia Press. The Pollock case is documented as Case 10.- Stevenson, Ian. “European Cases of the Reincarnation Type” (2003) - McFarland & Company**Additional Reading:**- “Children Who Remember Previous Lives” by Ian Stevenson (1987)- “Reincarnation and Biology: A Contribution to the Etiology of Birthmarks and Birth Defects” by Ian Stevenson (1997)- Division of Perceptual Studies, University of Virginia - continues research in this field**Documentary Coverage:**- The case has been featured in multiple paranormal documentaries and reincarnation research programs- BBC and other British media covered the case during the 1960s**Note:** All facts presented in this episode are derived from documented sources, witness testimonies, and Dr. Stevenson’s published research. No claims have been fabricated or exaggerated for entertainment purposes.

The Goldfield Hotel stands as Nevada’s most haunted building - but the real story is far stranger than any ghost tale.Deep in the Nevada desert sits a four-story monument to greed that’s been abandoned for 80 years, yet refuses to stay quiet. The Goldfield Hotel was built during the last great gold rush of the American West, when mining magnate George Wingfield ruled an entire state and 20,000 fortune-seekers flocked to a town that shouldn’t exist.But when the gold ran out, something else moved in.From the infamous Room 109 where chains drag across floors in empty rooms, to “The Stabber” who lunges at visitors with phantom knives, to voices of children echoing from abandoned mine shafts beneath the basement - the Goldfield Hotel has earned its reputation as one of America’s most actively haunted locations.We separate the documented history from the manufactured folklore, exploring how a cattle driver turned gambler became Nevada’s most powerful man, why this opulent hotel was built on top of mining graves, and what happens when paranormal investigators capture footage that defies explanation.*Content Warning: Discussions of suicide, violence, and disturbing paranormal phenomena*-----Resources & ReferencesHistorical Sources- "Nevada Historical Society Archives" - George Wingfield papers and Goldfield documentation- **Esmeralda County Records** - Hotel construction and ownership documents- **Goldfield Historical Society** - Local history and firsthand accounts- **University of Nevada Special Collections** - Mining era newspapers and photographsParanormal Investigation Reports- **Ghost Adventures (2008)** - Original documentation and video evidence- **Ghost Hunters Investigation Files** - Audio recordings and temperature readings- **Nevada Paranormal Research Society** - Ongoing investigation reports- **Independent researcher documentation** - Multiple EVP recordings and witness testimoniesKey Publications- *“George Wingfield: Owner and Operator of Nevada”* by Elizabeth Raymond- *“Nevada Ghost Towns & Mining Camps”* by Stanley Paher- *“Goldfield: The Last Gold Rush on the Western Frontier”* by Sally Zanjani- *“Haunted Nevada”* by Janice OberdingDocumentary Sources- **Travel Nevada Tourism Board** - Official historical documentation- **National Register of Historic Places** - Architectural and historical records- **Nevada State Historic Preservation Office** - Building preservation reports- **Local newspaper archives** - Tonopah Times-Bonanza, Goldfield Chronicle (1900s-1940s)Verification NotesAll paranormal claims presented are based on documented witness testimonies, published investigation reports, and recorded evidence from credible paranormal research organizations. Historical facts verified through multiple primary sources and academic publications.

Happy Halloween!! In this special bonus episode, we're diving into our very first listener tales featuring real paranormal experiences, ghost stories and unexplained phenomena shared by YOU!! We kick things off with some chilling DM stories and emails from listeners who've experienced the unexplained. then we deep dive into our first featured guest Heathers truly unnerving supernatural encounters. Get Cozy and grab an extra bag of candy & press play now

Join me on this spooky fun bonus episode of Creepy Shit with Special Guest Podcast Hosts from Something Strange. We are discussing two essential paranormal loving authors along with a blood soaked Countess that history tried to forget! Grab your favorite bevi, cozy up and press play now!

Listener Discretion is advised. Dive deep into the chilling true story of the Circleville Letters - one of Ohio’s most disturbing unsolved mysteries. For nearly 20 years, anonymous letters terrorized the small town of Circleville, Ohio, exposing dark secrets, threatening lives, and tearing apart a community.This comprehensive investigation covers the mysterious death of Ron Gillispie, the shocking booby trap that nearly killed school bus driver Mary Gillispie, and the controversial conviction of Paul Freshour - who may have been wrongly imprisoned while the real letter writer remained free. Explore the twisted tale of anonymous harassment, small-town paranoia, and a case that remains unsolved to this day.**What We’ll Cover:**- The complete timeline of the Circleville Letters from 1976-1994- Details of Ron Gillispie’s suspicious death in 1977- How the booby trap nearly killed Mary Gillispie in 1983- Why Paul Freshour’s conviction is controversial- Evidence the letters continued while Freshour was in prison- Top suspects and theories in this unsolved case- Why this case remains one of America’s strangest mysteriesREFERENCES & RESOURCES Primary Sources**CBS News / 48 Hours**- “The Circleville Letters: You’ve Got Hate Mail” (May 2024)- “Has the Anonymous Author of the Infamous Circleville Letters Been Unmasked?” (May 2024)- Erin Moriarty investigation and interviews- Crime Junkie Podcast- “INFAMOUS: Circleville Letters” episode (January 2025)- Whatever Remains Podcast**- Host: Marie Mayhew- Comprehensive multi-episode series on the Circleville LettersSecondary Sources**All That’s Interesting**- “Inside The Eerie Mystery Of The Circleville Letters That Terrorized An Ohio Town For Nearly 20 Years” (2025)**Columbus Navigator**- “Small Town, Big Secrets: The Chilling Circleville Letter Mystery That Stunned Ohio” (October 2024)**Mental Floss**- “Unknown Sender: The Mystery of the Circleville Letters” (2021)**Unsolved Mysteries Wiki**- Detailed case documentation and episode information**Vocal Media / Criminal**- Multiple investigative articles on the caseCourt Documents & Official Records- State of Ohio v. Paul L. Freshour (1983) - Pickaway County Common Pleas Court- Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports- Pickaway County Sheriff’s Department records- Ron Gillispie death investigation filesAdditional Resources**Books:**- “The Circleville Letters: A True Story of Small-Town Terror” by Erin Moriarty (2023)**TV/Media:**- Unsolved Mysteries (Season 7, Episode 6, 1993)- 48 Hours on Paramount+ - “The Circleville Letters” For More InformationVisit the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office or Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation for official case information. This case remains unsolved and tips are still accepted.**Case Status:** Unsolved  **Location:** Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio  **Time Period:** 1976-1994  **Victim:** Multiple residents of Circleville, Ohio  **Convicted:** Paul Freshour (attempted murder only, 1984)*All information presented is based on publicly available sources, court records, and investigative journalism. No claims are made regarding the guilt or innocence of any individuals mentioned.*

WARNING: This Episode contains highly graphic content, is not suitable for children. Listener discretion is advised!This week we’re diving deep into the absolutely terrifying history of Danvers State Hospital in Massachusetts - the real-life inspiration behind Arkham Asylum. We’re talking Gothic architecture, lobotomy horrors, patient mistreatment, and some of the most documented paranormal activity in American history. From Dr. Walter Freeman’s brutal ice-pick procedures to modern-day hauntings that’ll make your skin crawl, this abandoned asylum’s dark secrets will blow your mind. Join me as we explore the Salem witch trial connections, underground tunnel mysteries, urban explorer encounters, and why this demolished mental institution continues to be one of the most haunted places in New England. Trust me, this true ghost story will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the supernatural.EPISODE REFERENCES & RESOURCESHistorical Sources: • Massachusetts State Archives - Danvers State Hospital Patient Records • “Danvers State Hospital: A History” by the Danvers Historical Society • National Archives - Mental Health Treatment Documentation (1878-1992) • “My Lobotomy” by Howard Dully (Freeman lobotomy survivor account)Paranormal Research: • New England Paranormal Research Society Investigation Files (2003-2004) • “The Stone Tape Theory” by T.C. Lethbridge • Dr. Michael Persinger’s Electromagnetic Field Studies • Christopher Payne’s “Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals”Additional Reading: • “The Lobotomist” by Jack El-Hai (Biography of Walter Freeman) • “Ghosts of Danvers” by Sam Baltrusis • H.P. Lovecraft’s References to Arkham Sanitarium • Salem Witch Trials Historical Connection - Hathorne Family RecordsDocumentary Resources: • “Danvers State Hospital: The Real Arkham” (2018) • Various urban exploration video documentation (pre-demolition) • Local news archives covering hospital closure and demolition (1992-2006)

In 1961, suburban housewife Joan Risch vanished from her Massachusetts home, leaving behind a blood-soaked kitchen and two young children. But when investigators discovered she’d been secretly researching murders and disappearances for months, the case took a shocking turn. Did Joan become the victim of a brutal crime, or did she pull off one of history’s most elaborate disappearing acts? This deep dive explores the mysterious case that’s baffled investigators for over 60 years, examining the evidence for staged disappearance, murder, and everything in between. Join us for a compelling look at one of New England’s most controversial cold cases.## REFERENCES AND RESOURCES:**Primary Sources:**- Lincoln Police Department Case Files (1961)- The Boston Globe Archives (1961-1996)- The Fence Viewer Newspaper (1961)**Key Resources:**- “Into Thin Air: What is the Likeliest Explanation for the Disappearance of Joan Risch?” - Medium- Wikipedia: “Disappearance of Joan Risch”- Lincoln Public Library Checkout Records (1961)- Original Police Investigation Documents (PDF archives)**Additional Reading:**- “Gone Girl - Joan Risch” - Morbidology- Various True Crime Podcasts and Documentaries featuring the case- Contemporary newspaper accounts from Boston-area publications

Ever met a ghost so committed to his job that he’s been showing up for work for over a century? Meet Eddie, the paranormal brewery worker haunting Appleton, Wisconsin’s Stone Arch Brewpub. This week we dive deep into the twisted 160-year history of the “Between the Locks” building - from devastating fires & mysterious deaths to a German immigrant’s brewing empire that couldn’t stay dead.We’re talking professional paranormal investigations, shadow figures caught on camera, & a ghost who literally corrected investigators when they got his name wrong. Plus, the Stone Tape Theory that might explain how human trauma gets burned into building foundations, Harry Houdini’s hometown paranormal scene, & why Eddie might be the most polite poltergeist in the Midwest.Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, the documented evidence from this haunted brewery will make you question everything you know about the afterlife… & employee retention policies.DISCLAIMER:*This episode is for entertainment purposes. While based on documented reports & historical records, paranormal claims cannot be scientifically verified. Please drink responsibly if visiting the brewery, and be respectful of private property and business operations.* RESOURCES & REFERENCES- Stone Arch Brewpub Official Website: stonearchbrewpub.com- We Are Green Bay News Report (October 31, 2017) - “Top 3 Haunted Buildings in Appleton”- Oshkosh Beer Blog - “The George Walter Brewing Company - Brewers of Adler Brau Beer” by Brian Zenefski- **Outagamie County Historical Records** - Anton Fischer Brewery founding (1858)- **George Walter Brewing Company Records** - Business operations (1876-1974)- **Appleton Historical Society** - Between the Locks building transformation- **Professional Paranormal Investigation Results** - Video evidence of shadow manipulation- **Employee Testimonials** - Stone Arch Brewpub staff experiences- **Steven Lonsway Interviews** - Co-owner statements on paranormal activity- **“Haunted Wisconsin” by Linda S. Godfrey** - Regional ghost stories and investigations- **Wisconsin Haunted Houses Database** - Comprehensive haunted location listings- **The Stone Tape Theory Research** - Scientific explanations for residual hauntings- **Houdini Historical Center** - Harry Houdini paranormal connections- **Zuelke Building** - Irving Zuelke ghost sightings- **Riverside Cemetery** - Kate Blood tombstone legends- **Victorian Grand Opera House** - Percy Keene employee ghost- **Appleton Haunted History & Mystery Tour** - 90-minute downtown walking tour- **Spooks and Spirits Tours** - Professional paranormal

Share your thoughts or send a request*WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and mental health crises. Listener discretion advised.*Deep in the Connecticut wilderness lies the abandoned ruins of what might be America’s most cursed settlement. Dudleytown was founded in the 1740s by families carrying a supposed generational curse from Tudor England - and for nearly a century, tragedy after tragedy struck its residents until the entire community was abandoned to the forest.In this episode, we dive deep into the dark history of this notorious ghost town, from the political executions that allegedly cursed the Dudley family line, to the mysterious deaths, disappearances, and psychological breakdowns that plagued the settlement’s residents. We’ll explore the documented accounts of colonial-era hauntings, the modern paranormal investigations that captured ghostly figures on film, and the reason why this Connecticut forest has been completely closed to the public for over 50 years.Was Dudleytown the victim of a supernatural curse, or just a failed settlement whose tragic history spawned one of New England’s most persistent ghost stories? The evidence suggests the answer might be more disturbing than either explanation alone.REFERENCES & RESOURCES-Cornwall Historical Society Archives - Original settlement records and land deeds- CT State Library - Colonial census data and death records for Litchfield Cty- Reverend Samuel Peters’ Journal (1760s-1780s) - Contemporary observations of Dudleytown residents- Yale University Manuscripts & Archives - Dr. William Clarke’s 1928 psychological study- Dudley family genealogical records, English Historical Society- Thomas Griffis land purchase records, 1747- Cornwall town meeting minutes regarding the “abandoned settlement” (1830-1850)- Hartford Courant archives - 1892 hiker incident reports- Environmental Psychology and Anomalous Locations - Dr. Sarah Chen, Journal of Environmental Psychology, 1994- Robert Chen Photography Collection - Mystic Seaport Museum archives (1934 Dudleytown expedition)- Dark Entry Forest Association records and incident reports (1969-present)- CT State Police records of trespassing incidents and psychiatric emergencies-Cursed Places of CT - David Phillips, 1971- Ghost Towns of New England- various authors, CT Historical Society, 1985- The Dudley Curse: Fact or Fiction? - New England Folklore Quarterly, Vol. 23, 1967- Abandoned Settlements of the Litchfield Hills - Robert Morrison, University of CT Press, 1989- Paul Morrison paranormal investigation report, *Anomalous Phenomena Quarterly*, 1988- UConn student incident documentation, university Hello to all my fellow wanderers of the weird... the curious collectors of the uncanny... the strange and unusual souls who feel most at home in the shadows. Welcome to Creepy Shit. Each week, I'll take you on a journey through genuinely haunted locations where the veil wears thin, unravel forgotten folklore that explains why that cold spot won't leave your bedroom corner, and share the essential knowledge. No bullshit, no over-dramatic whispers, just the authentically creepy stories and spiritual survival skills you crave. Think of this as your paranormal field guide – equal parts campfire tales, cultural history, and "what to do when that shadow in the hallway definitely isn't your coat rack." So come on, strange and unusual friends. Let's explore the unexplained together. New episodes weekly – for those who know the night has always held more truth than the day. Follow on Instagram @creepy_shit_podcast for haunting images, paranormal evidence, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the research behind each episode.

Share your thoughts or send a requestStep inside America’s most notorious haunted house, where documented historical atrocities created a supernatural legacy that spans nearly two centuries. The LaLaurie Mansion at 1140 Royal Street in New Orleans isn’t just haunted—it’s a monument to human evil so profound that it seems to have permanently scarred reality itself.Discover the documented evidence behind 150+ years of unexplained phenomena: why security systems malfunction, why delivery drivers refuse to approach the door, and why this mansion has earned its reputation as the most haunted house in America. We’ll separate historical fact from folklore embellishment, revealing that the truth is far more disturbing than any ghost story.This isn’t just another haunted house tale—it’s a deep dive into how extreme human evil can leave permanent marks on the physical world, creating a location so saturated with malevolent energy that it continues to impact lives nearly two centuries later.**WARNING: This episode contains detailed discussions of historical torture, murder, and slavery-era atrocities that some listeners may find disturbing.****RATING:** Mature (16+) for historical violence and disturbing contentREFERENCES & RESOURCESHistorical Documents:- *The New Orleans Bee*, April 11, 1834 (eyewitness fire accounts)- *Louisiana Gazette*, November 12, 1823 (Dufilho pharmacy advertisement)- William Cullen Bryant’s travel journal, 1834 (shipboard encounter with LaLaurie)- Orleans Parish property records, 1831-present- New Orleans funeral registers, 1830-1834**Academic Sources:**- Martineau, Harriet. *Retrospect of Western Travel* (1838)- Long, Carolyn Morrow. *Madame LaLaurie, Mistress of the Haunted House* (University Press of Florida, 2012)- Miles, Tiya. “Madame LaLaurie: French Quarter Fiend” in *Tales from the Haunted South* (University of North Carolina Press, 2015)**Archival Collections:**- The Historic New Orleans Collection- Louisiana State Museum archives- New Orleans Public Library Louisiana Division- Notarial Archives Research Center**Contemporary Accounts:**- New Orleans Historical Society records- BlackPast.org historical documentation- 64 Parishes magazine archival research- Louisiana state licensing board records**Modern Documentation:**- Orleans Parish property transfer records- New Orleans city planning commission reports- Published interviews with Nicolas Cage (2009-2012)- Security company incident reports (publicly available records)Hello to all my fellow wanderers of the weird... the curious collectors of the uncanny... the strange and unusual souls who feel most at home in the shadows. Welcome to Creepy Shit. Each week, I'll take you on a journey through genuinely haunted locations where the veil wears thin, unravel forgotten folklore that explains why that cold spot won't leave your bedroom corner, and share the essential knowledge. No bullshit, no over-dramatic whispers, just the authentically creepy stories and spiritual survival skills you crave. Think of this as your paranormal field guide – equal parts campfire tales, cultural history, and "what to do when that shadow in the hallway definitely isn't your coat rack." So come on, strange and unusual friends. Let's explore the unexplained together. New episodes weekly – for those who know the night has always held more truth than the day. Follow on Instagram @creepy_shit_podcast for haunting images, paranormal evidence, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the research behind each episode.