Haunted Hangout

In this episode, we’re heading to 1890s West Virginia, where Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found dead under mysterious circumstances. But the real twist? It was her ghost who ultimately revealed the truth behind her murder.Join us as we unravel the eerie legend of the Greenbrier Ghost—the only U.S. court case where a ghost’s testimony played a role in the verdict. It’s a chilling blend of true crime, mystery, and the supernatural.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠—we might feature it in a future episode!If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠! This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources:⁠Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster Shue | greenbrierwv.com⁠⁠The Greenbrier Ghost Reexamined by Arabeth Balasko⁠⁠How ‘The Greenbrier Ghost’ helped convict a West Virginia murderer in 1897 by Joey Rather

Welcome to Haunted Hangout — the podcast where cozy meets creepy. We're Chelsea and Liz: longtime friends, paranormal enthusiasts, and your hosts for weekly dives into ghost stories, haunted history, strange encounters, and the downright bizarre.Somewhere along the way, the weird just became our thing — and now we're bringing you along for the ride. Whether you're here for haunted houses, eerie folklore, or the occasional "what was that?!" moment, you'll find it all here — with a side of humour and a dash of friendly scare tactics.Skeptic, believer, or just curious? Grab a blanket, dim the lights, and get comfy. Our haunted hangout is just getting started.Find us on social media!• Instagram: ⁠@hauntedhangoutpodcast⁠• TikTok: ⁠@hauntedhangoutpodcast⁠You can also email us at: [email protected]!

In this episode, we dive into the chilling mystery of the Black Dahlia murder and the many theories surrounding who killed Elizabeth Short. We also explore the alleged hauntings tied to two key locations in the case: the Biltmore Hotel and the Sowden House. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of graphic violence, sexual abuse, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠! This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources:⁠A Brief History of The Black Dahlia by Emily Martin⁠⁠Who Killed the Black Dahlia? Revisiting Elizabeth Short’s Unsolved Murder 78 Years Ago Today — and Why a Retired Detective Believes His Father Committed the Crime by Alex Gurley⁠⁠The Black Dahlia in Hollywood⁠⁠Who Killed Elizabeth Short? 7 Possible Suspects In The Horrifying Black Dahlia Murder by Kaleena Fraga⁠⁠I Know Who Killed the Black Dahlia: My Own Father by Alexis Sobel Fitts⁠⁠The Black Dahlia Revisited: Steve Hodel’s Shocking Revelations and the Lingering Enigma by Johanna Elattar⁠⁠The Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles May Be Haunted by the Black Dahlia by Hadley Mendelsohn⁠⁠⁠Inside the Mayan Revival Home Where Old Hollywood Loved to Party by Hadley Mendelsohn⁠⁠⁠My Spooky LA Story: A Stay At The Biltmore Hotel Made Me Believe In Ghosts by Hadley Meares⁠⁠Black Dahlia: January 26, 1947 to February 15, 1947⁠⁠Ghost Adventures Season 15 Episode 1: "Black Dahlia House"⁠

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most infamous haunted houses in America—The Sallie House. Located in Atchison, Kansas, this unassuming home has terrified people for decades with its violent paranormal activity. From ghostly scratches to full-blown possessions, those who’ve stepped inside often leave with more than just goosebumps. We’ll uncover the tragic origins of the alleged child spirit known as Sallie, explore the bizarre events that plagued the Pickman family, and share some more disturbing encounters. Is it a case of a restless child spirit or something far more sinister?Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠! This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources:⁠Sallie House | visitatchison.com⁠⁠Sallie House | usghostadventures.com⁠⁠Sallie House: The History of This Atchison Kansas Haunted House – You Can Tour It! by Sarah Paschall⁠

In this chilling episode, we dive into one of the most iconic and unsettling cryptids in modern folklore: the Mothman. First sighted in West Virginia in 1966, this towering, winged figure with glowing red eyes has been linked to a string of eerie events and catastrophic disasters—from the collapse of the Silver Bridge to alleged sightings near Chernobyl, 9/11, and even the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. We’ll unpack eyewitness accounts, explore global sightings, and dive into theories ranging from alien to giant bird. Who—or what—is the Mothman?Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠! This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources:⁠Unsolved Mysteries (Netflix) Volume 4 Episode 5: “The Mothman Revisited”⁠⁠The Story Of The Mothman, Horrifying Cryptid Of West Virginia Folklore by Jaclyn Anglis⁠⁠An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia by Gwen Mallow⁠⁠4 Alleged Mothman Sightings That Preceded Disasters by Steven Casale⁠⁠Strange Tales of Disaster and the Mothman in Japan by Brent Swancer⁠⁠Chernobyl disaster | wikipedia.org⁠⁠9/11 FAQs | 911memorial.org⁠

Tucked away in the heart of the Rockies, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel looks like something out of a fairytale — but the stories inside are anything but charming. This week, we explore one of Canada’s most iconic and haunted hotels, where ghostly bellhops roam the halls, a phantom bride is seen dancing in her wedding dress, and an entire vanished room may still exist… somewhere. From chilling folklore to real-life guest encounters, join us as we uncover the eerie legends of the Castle in the Rockies.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on Instagram and Tik Tok! This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.Episode Sources:Fairmont Banff Springs Ghost Stories | historichotels.org⁠Fairmont Banff Springs History | historichotels.org⁠The Ghosts of Fairmont Banff Springs by Andrew GuilbertMissing Room 873 Banff Springs | immrfabulous.comBanff Springs Hotel by Branka Baic-Bender

In the very first Listener Lore episode, we’re sharing some of your ghost stories — chilling listener submissions that will have you looking over your shoulder. We’re also opening up about some of our own eerie encounters with the unexplained. From haunted houses to brushes with the paranormal, this episode is packed with spooky tales that prove you’re never really alone. Turn off the lights, grab a blanket, and get ready to be thoroughly creeped out.Want your spooky story to be featured in the next Listener Lore episode? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on Instagram and Tik Tok! This episode was edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most chilling internet ghost stories of all time: Dear David. What started as a few strange dreams quickly spiraled into a terrifying haunting documented in real-time on Twitter by Adam Ellis. From eerie midnight phone calls and ghostly photos to a malformed child spirit with a haunting stare, this story gripped millions and blurred the line between online fiction and real-life nightmare. Join us as we recount the timeline of events, the unsettling evidence Adam shared, and the lingering question: was Dear David real, or just a brilliantly told tale?Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠!This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources: ⁠Dear David - A Very Real Ghost Story | scaredycatskeptic.co.uk⁠⁠Here's Every Creepy Tweet Adam Ellis Has Posted About "Dear David” by Lucia Peters⁠⁠Dear David - Documenting the Ghost in my Apartment | wakelet.com

What happens when grief, guilt, and ghostly whispers collide? In this episode, we unravel the chilling legend of the Winchester Mystery House; a sprawling California mansion built under the guidance of spirits… or so the story goes. From staircases that lead to nowhere to doors that open into walls, this architectural oddity is as eerie as it is fascinating. Was Sarah Winchester truly haunted, or was something else driving her to build non-stop for 38 years? Join us as we dig into the paranormal tales, strange design choices, and theories behind one of America’s most infamous haunted houses.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠! This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources:⁠winchestermysteryhouse.com⁠⁠Winchester House | nps.gov⁠⁠LIST: Top 10 Mind-Bending Facts About the Winchester Mystery House by Tess Stevens⁠⁠Sarah Winchester | biography.com⁠⁠Haunted by the Past: The Real Story of Sarah Winchester by Ashley Hlebinsky⁠

In this chilling episode of Haunted Hangout, we dive into one of the most vicious and baffling unsolved crimes in American history: the Villisca Axe Murders. On a quiet night in 1912, in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, eight people — including six children — were brutally murdered in their sleep. With doors locked from the inside, mirrors covered, and the killer's weapon left behind, the crime scene was as disturbing as it was mysterious.We unravel the eerie timeline of events, explore the most compelling theories and suspects, and talk about the lingering paranormal activity that continues to haunt the house to this day. Was it a jealous rival, a traveling serial killer, or something more sinister?Turn down the lights, lock your doors, and join us as we investigate the horror that still lingers within the walls of the infamous farmhouse.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on Instagram and Tik Tok! This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources:One of America’s Most Haunted Houses | murderhouse.comI Spent a Chilling Night in the Infamous Villisca Axe Murder House — This Is What Happened by Julie JordanParanormal Investigations in Australia and Overseas | adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.auSee less

In 1976, a young German woman named Anneliese Michel underwent a series of intense and harrowing exorcisms—67 sessions over 10 months—after her family and local priests became convinced she was possessed by demonic forces. Her story is one of faith, fear, and tragedy, blurring the line between religious belief and medical reality. Was Anneliese truly possessed, or was she suffering from an illness that went untreated? In this chilling episode of Haunted Hangout, we dive into the eerie claims made by those who witnessed the exorcisms and the controversial trial that followed her untimely death. Tune in—if you dare.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠! This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources: ⁠Cries of a Woman Possessed by Michael Getler⁠⁠Anneliese Michel And The Shocking Story Behind The Exorcism Of The Real-Life Emily Rose by Gabe Paoletti⁠⁠Geschwind Syndrome | sciencedirect.com

In this episode of Haunted Hangout, we unravel the chilling tale of Robert the Doll, one of the world's most infamous haunted objects. On display at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida, Robert may look like an ordinary childhood toy, but his sinister reputation tells a far darker story. From eerie voices and moving objects to curses that have left visitors begging for forgiveness, Robert's unsettling history has terrified and fascinated generations.Where did Robert come from? And who—or what—haunts him? Is it a vengeful spirit, protective guardians, or something even stranger? We'll explore the origins of Robert, the spine-tingling experiences of those who've crossed his path, and the rules you must follow to avoid his wrath.Dim the lights, settle in, and join us as we take a closer look at the doll that has sent chills down spines for over a century.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to [email protected]! We'd love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on Instagram and Tik Tok!This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.Episode Sources:⁠Robert's Story⁠The Story Behind the World’s Most Terrifying Haunted Doll by Andy Wright⁠⁠The Terrifying History Of The Most Haunted Doll In The World by Beth Braden⁠⁠The True Story of Key West’s Robert the Doll⁠⁠Discover the Story of Robert the Doll⁠⁠Caution: Mind Your Manners When Visiting Robert the Doll by MD Bastek⁠⁠I Visited a Notoriously Haunted Doll, and Bad Luck Followed Me Everywhere by Murphy Moroney

They knock at your door late at night. They ask for help in an eerily monotone voice. And their eyes… completely black, void of any humanity.In this episode of Haunted Hangout, we’re diving into the terrifying phenomenon of the Black Eyed Children or the Black Eyed Kids — mysterious entities that appear as lost kids in need of assistance. But those who let them in often report feelings of overwhelming dread, unexplained illnesses, and encounters that defy logic. Are they aliens? Demons? Or something even more sinister?Join us as we uncover chilling firsthand accounts, explore theories about their origins, and try to answer the question —what happens if you say yes?Dim the lights, lock your doors, and hang out with us… if you dare.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠! This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources:⁠Legend of the Black-Eyed Children by Maria Mohsin⁠⁠Black-Eyed Children⁠⁠Death as a Child: The Modern Legend of the Black-Eyed Children by Emma Cieslik⁠

Step inside, press the buttons in the right order, and whatever you do—don’t talk to her. The Elevator Game is an urban legend that claims to transport players to another world. But is it just a creepy internet myth, or something far more sinister?In this episode, we break down how to play the game and the terrifying experiences of those who claim to have played. We also explore its unsettling connection to the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, whose final moments caught on security footage eerily resemble the game.Are you ready to play? Hang out with us as we descend into the chilling world of the Elevator Game.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠! This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources: What Is the Elevator Game and How Do You Play? By Kellyn Doerr⁠https://www.magellantv.com/articles/what-is-the-elevator-game-and-how-do-you-play⁠Elisa Lam: The Real Story Of Her Death In The Cecil Hotel by Natasha Ishak⁠https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-death⁠The Elevator Game – South Korea’s Creepy Urban Legend by Sherry Osborne⁠https://www.korea.net/Events/Overseas/view?articleId=18358⁠Elisa Lam’s Body Was Found at the Infamous Cecil Hotel 13 Years Ago. Inside the Mysterious Circumstances Around Her Death — and What Police Really Think Happened by Alex Gurley⁠https://people.com/what-happened-to-elisa-lam-cecil-hotel-11680025

Step into the mind of H.H. Holmes, a charming killer who built the infamous Murder Castle during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair—a maze designed for murder. Was he a mastermind, a liar, or something worse? Join us as we unravel the gruesome truth behind one of history’s most notorious killers.Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder, torture, and violence that some listeners may find disturbing. Please listen with caution.This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes⁠⁠https://www.history.com/news/murder-castle-h-h-holmes-chicago⁠⁠https://www.biography.com/crime/hh-holmes-victims⁠⁠https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/h-h-holmes/⁠⁠https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-h-h-holmes-murder-castle-post-office/⁠⁠https://www.timeout.com/chicago/things-to-do/the-most-haunted-spots-in-chicago⁠⁠https://en.geneastar.org/genealogy/mudgetth/h-h-holmes⁠⁠https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/married-to-murderer-h-w-mudgett/⁠⁠https://spacing.ca/toronto/2015/07/22/toronto-link-americas-bloodiest-serial-killer/⁠⁠https://www.history.com/topics/crime/murder-castle⁠

Deep in the heart of Transylvania lies the Hoia Baciu Forest, a place so shrouded in mystery that it’s been called Romania’s Bermuda Triangle. Known for its eerie silence, unexplained lights, reports of UFO sightings, and ghostly apparitions, this forest has terrified locals and paranormal investigators alike. Some say it’s cursed, others believe it’s a portal to another dimension — but one thing is certain: those who enter rarely leave unchanged.What causes the twisted, unnatural trees? Why do electronic devices fail within its borders? And who—or what—lurks in the shadows? Join us as we step into one of the world’s most haunted forests and explore the chilling stories that make Hoia Baciu so infamous.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on Instagram and Tik Tok! This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources: Hoia Baciu Foresthttps://romaniatourstore.com/blog/hoia-baciu-forest-mysterious-legends/Hoia Baciu Forest: Braving the World’s Most Haunted Foresthttps://www.jhmoncrieff.com/horror-writers-workshop-day-seven-braving-the-worlds-most-haunted-forest/Hoia Baciu Forest: World’s Most Haunted Foresthttps://hoiabaciuforest.com/en/Hoia Baciu Travel Guide: Inside the Creepiest Forest in Transylvania by Sophie Buchanhttps://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/romania/hoia-baciu-haunted-forest-travel-guide-b2256555.html

In this episode of Haunted Hangout, we're saying her name - three times. Bloody Mary is one of the most infamous urban legends, whispered at sleepovers and tested in darkened bathrooms for generations. But where did this eerie ritual come from? Is it just a spooky game, or does it have roots in something far more sinister? Join us as we uncover the origins, chilling encounters, and eerie variations of this legendary mirror mystery.Dim the lights, grab a mirror (if you dare), and hangout with us as we dive into the legend of Bloody Mary.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way at [email protected]! We'd love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on Instagram and Tik Tok! This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources: ⁠http://www.jstor.org/stable/1500216 ⁠⁠https://people.howstuffworks.com/bloody-mary-legend.htm⁠⁠https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary⁠https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/mary-i-bloody-facts-life-death-legacy-illiegitimate-henry-viii/⁠⁠https://magazine.catapult.co/column/stories/dorothy-bendel-column-bloody-mary-ritual-adolescence-shame-distortion⁠https://www.slayawaywithus.com/post/bloody-mary-and-the-truth-behind-the-woman-in-the-mirror⁠https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Bathory⁠https://www.biography.com/crime/elizabeth-bathory

In the very first episode of Haunted Hangout, hosts Chelsea and Liz dive into one of the most infamous haunted locations in English history - the Borley Rectory. Dubbed “the most haunted house in England”, this eerie estate was plagued by ghostly whispers, phantom footsteps, and a spectral nun said to wander the grounds. Was it all a hoax, or was there something truly sinister lingering among the hallways of Borley Rectory? We’ll unravel the chilling history, paranormal encounters, and the strange mysteries surrounding this legendary haunt. So grab a drink, turn down the lights, and hang out with us - just don’t be surprised if you hear an unexplained whisper or two. Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way at ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it on a future episode of Haunted Hangout. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠! This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources: Borley Rectory: The Ghosts That Will Not Die by Vincent O’Neilhttp://www.borleyrectory.com/willnotdie/outline.htmThe Most Haunted House in England: Borley Rectory by Kate Cherrell https://burialsandbeyond.com/2021/01/15/the-most-haunted-house-in-england-borley-rectory/