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In this gripping episode, we dive into the harrowing tale of the Donner Party - a group of 87 pioneers who embarked on a journey to California in 1846 that would become one of the most infamous survival stories in American history.
Trapped by early winter snows in the Sierra Nevada mountains, these travelers faced unimaginable challenges. What began as a hopeful westward expedition turned into a desperate struggle for survival, where members were forced to make unthinkable choices to stay alive.
We’ll explore how a risky shortcut suggested by Lansford Hastings led the party into disaster, causing them to be stranded with dwindling supplies and mounting desperation. Of the original 87 members, only 47 survived - 32 of them children - through incredible resilience and human endurance.
But this isn’t just a story of tragedy. It’s a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Despite losing nearly half their party, these survivors demonstrated extraordinary courage, resourcefulness, and an unbreakable will to live.
Sources:
The weird, sad, influential lives of Donner Party survivors
Donner party | History, Facts, & Survivors | Britannica
Homestead Act
The Diary of Patrick Breen | American Experience | Official Site | PBS
“The Donner Party: Cannibals on the California Trail” Documentary by Footprints of the Frontier
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In this episode of our haunted real estate podcast, we dive deep into the enigmatic Dragon Triangle, also known as the Devil's Sea. Located in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo, this region has earned its eerie reputation as a counterpart to the infamous Bermuda Triangle. We explore the chilling tales of ships vanishing without a trace, mysterious ghost ships, and the legends that have shrouded this area in myth. You will discover the fascinating blend of folklore and science surrounding the Devil's Sea. We'll discuss theories ranging from natural phenomena, such as underwater volcanoes to supernatural explanations involving ancient dragons said to guard these waters. Join us for a captivating journey through one of the world's most haunted maritime regions, where reality blurs with the paranormal and every wave could hide a secret waiting to be uncovered.
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Join us as Ashley discusses the Devil at the crossroads and the possible celebrities that have made the ultimate sacrifice for fame and fortune. Then we have Lanie’s overview of Bloody Mary. The game, the possible suspects and some “real stories”. You will want to tear your mirrors down.
Sources:
https://youtu.be/XaKkzNqCPnc
Crossroads — Robert Johnson’s song is at the heart of a darkly seductive myth
What Is The 27 Club & Who Is In It? Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain & More
Faust - Wikipedia
10 Celebrities Who Claim to Have Sold Their Souls to the Devil - Listverse
Who Is Bloody Mary? The Truth Behind The Creepy Urban Legend
How to Summon Bloody Mary: A Step-by-Step Guide - thedarknessdiaries.com
The Myth of 'Bloody Mary' | Mary I, England's First Tudor Queen | Smithsonian
13 Blood-Curdling Accounts From People Who Were Brave Enough To Play ‘Bloody Mary’ | Thought Catalog
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For this Halloween special of Haunted Real Estate, we’re chatting with three friends about their personal experiences with the paranormal. From spooky to unexpectedly funny, and a few are downright sweet. Perfect for a little Halloween chill, this episode brings a mix of ghostly encounters that’ll have you laughing, gasping, and maybe even feeling a little sentimental.
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In this spine-chilling episode, we venture into Ireland's Leap Castle, often called the most haunted castle in the world. Built in the 15th century, this fortress has a dark history filled with bloodshed, betrayal, and restless spirits. We’ll uncover the terrifying tales of the Bloody Chapel, where a brutal murder forever cursed the grounds, and the mysterious “Elemental,” a malevolent spirit said to roam the castle. Learn about the eerie apparitions, disembodied cries, and chilling encounters reported by visitors and the castle's owners. What dark secrets lie hidden in its ancient walls? Join us as we explore the hauntings of Leap Castle and discover why it remains one of Ireland’s most infamous paranormal hotspots.
Episode Correction: James Wan has nothing to do with Nosferatu 🤦🏻♀️. He’s doing Black Lagoon. -Ashley
Sources:
Leap Castle: HISTORY & info about world's most HAUNTED castle (irelandbeforeyoudie.com)
The Violent, Bloody History of Ireland’s Leap Castle (the-line-up.com)
The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly | Haunted Rooms®
Leap Castle | Visiting The World's Most Haunted Castle | CarpeDiemEire
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Today we journey into the haunting ghost towns of Bodie, California, and Centralia, Pennsylvania. Once thriving communities, these towns are now eerie reminders of the past, each with a unique story of rise and fall. Join us as we uncover the mysteries, legends, and lessons left behind in Bodie and Centralia—two towns frozen in time.
Sources:
California Gold Rush, Summary, Facts, Significance, APUSH (americanhistorycentral.com)
A History Of Bodie America's Most Notorious Ghost Town (theculturetrip.com)
Eerie Photos of Bodie, California's Wild West Ghost Town (historyhit.com)
Milton Sharp’s Buried Loot – Legends of America
Wells Fargo – Staging & Banking in the Old West – Legends of America
Coddington's Gas Station and the Centralia Mine Fire (centraliapa.org)
Centralia Church: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (centraliapa.org)
Inside Centralia, The Abandoned Town That's Been On Fire For 60 Years (allthatsinteresting.com)
Centralia, Pennsylvania Population 2024 (worldpopulationreview.com)
Centralia, PA - America’s Burning Ghost Town (Documentary)
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This week we are discussing not a haunted place but an object… the dreaded Dybbuk Box! We will talk about some stories and theories. Do you think it’s real?
Sources:
The Tale Of The Dybbuk, The 'Clinging Spirit' Of Jewish Myth (allthatsinteresting.com)
The Possession: The True Story of The Dybbuk Box (screenrant.com)
The Legend Behind Dybbuk Boxes - US Ghost Adventures
The Dybbuk Box Is An Infamous Wine Cabinet Said To Be Cursed By A Malicious Spirit (ranker.com)
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Join us for 2 tales out of Indiana!
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The House of Blue Lights | Historic Indianapolis | All Things Indianapolis History
Legend - The House of Blue Lights
Crown Point Community Library - HISTORICAL TIMELINE (crownpointlibrary.org)
Seeks Ghosts: The Gypsies’ Cemetery
Gypsy’s Graveyard Crown Point, IndianaErin Egnatz Hauntings America (hauntingsaroundamerica.com)
Gypsy Americans - History, Immigration waves to the united states, Settlement patterns (everyculture.com)
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Today’s episode is the legend of Lavinia Fisher, America’s first female serial killer! She was real but her story has become so legendary and told for the last 200 years that it’s hard to distinguish now what’s real and what’s been embellished. So let's dive in, shall we?
Sources:
Lavinia Fisher – First Female Serial Killer – Legends of America
America’s first female serial killer - CHStoday (6amcity.com)
Was Lavinia Fisher The First Female Serial Killer In America? (allthatsinteresting.com)
Charleston’s Most Inhospitable Hosts: The Story of John and Lavinia Fisher - HistoricalCrimeDetective.com
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Some rules to live by when in the Appalachian Mountains? Here’s a few to keep you cozy:
Never be in the woods after darkNever leave the marked trailIf you hear your name being called in the woods, don’t respondSources:
The Mothman Of West Virginia And The Terrifying True Story Behind It (allthatsinteresting.com)
Appalachian Folklore, Monsters and Superstitions (blueridgemountainstravelguide.com)
The Terrifying Tale Of Swift Runner And The Wendigo - KnowledgeNuts
Swift Runner | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Appalachian Folklore Part 1: Beings and Creatures – The Kayseean
The Wendigo, The Cannibalistic Beast Of Native American Folklore (allthatsinteresting.com)
Devil's Tramping Ground – Bear Creek, North Carolina - Atlas Obscura
'No human knows:' Devil's Tramping Ground legend predates founding of the United States (wral.com)
The Old Mountain Spell Book by Alda Dagny
Appalachian Folklore: Omens, Signs and Superstitions by Nancy Richmond and Misty Murray Walkup
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Join us as we discuss the dark and violent past of Ohio State Reformatory, otherwise known as the Shawshank Redemption prison.
Sources:
The Dark History Of The Ohio State Reformatory (onlyinyourstate.com)
Ohio State Reformatory: Deaths, Hauntings and Ghosts (anomalien.com)
Ohio State Reformatory - History and Facts | History Hit
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Join us as we embark on a journey into the depths of the supernatural, exploring the haunted history of this iconic ocean liner turned hotel. The Queen Mary was once the epitome of luxury and elegance, but beneath her majestic facade lies a darker tale, one steeped in tragedy and mystery.
Sources:
The True Story Of The Haunting Of The Queen Mary's Ghost Ship (screenrant.com)
Captains of the Queen Mary | Encyclopedia Titanica Message Board (encyclopedia-titanica.org)
10 Most Disturbing Ghost Stories From The Haunted Queen Mary Ship – Page 9 (whatculture.com)
The Terrifying Haunted History Of The Queen Mary - HISTECHO
Ghosts of the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California – Legends of America
Ghost’s of The Queen Mary: 2nd Officer Stark – The Dead History
How Many People Died Onboard The Queen Mary? - Crew and Passenger List - Emma Cruises
BuzzFeed Unsolved: The Haunted Decks of the Queen Mary
48 Facts about Long Beach (CA) - Facts.net
'Queen Mary' whistle (MP3) - PortCities Southampton (archive.org)
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Today we are going to a place that is said to be haunted by 22 ghosts, the property itself is cursed and curses those who inhabit it. Join us as we dive into the home located at 14th W 10th St in Greenwich Village in New York, known as The House of Death.
Sources:
The Hauntings of 14 West 10th Street, NYC's "House of Death" - Untapped New York (untappedcities.com)
How a Greenwich Village brownstone became known as the 'House of Death' | 6sqft
Secrets of the 20,000 bodies buried under Washington Square Park (nypost.com)
Jannis Muriel “Jan” Bryant Bartell (1921-1973) - Find a Grave Memorial
The Creepy History Of New York's Most Haunted House (thetravel.com)
Notorious Child Killer Joel Steinberg Living In Harlem (harlemworldmagazine.com)
(Email [email protected] for full list of references, they don't all fit here!)
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Join us for our first listener request of Mission Inn!
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Article from 03 Dec 2001, 5 - The Californian at Newspapers.com
'Catacombs' at Mission Inn Are Stuff of Riverside Legend - Press Enterprise - California News (localtoday.news)
+Lost Destinations:: Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery+
Baptist ghost story called urban legend – Baptist News Global
10 Most Haunted Trails In Southern California (backpackerverse.com)
Riverside’s ghostly history – Viewpoints Online
Riverside's Mission Inn big on tradition and history - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
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Today’s story takes us to the countryside of England. Specifically, North Yorkshire which is about 4 hours north of London. There you will find a seemingly harmless stream. However, it’s said to have a 100% fatality if you fall in. This is the Bolton Strid in Northshire, England.
Sources:
The Force of Prayer; Or, the Founding of Bolton Priory (poemanalysis.com)
Artist loved the River Wharfe - but it killed him | Ilkley Gazette
Why Bolton Strid May Be Earth's Deadliest Body Of Water (allthatsinteresting.com)
The Strid: Why It Is Most deadliest Stretch Of Water - The Yorkshireman (the-yorkshireman.com)
Divers recover woman's body from river | The Independent | The Independent
The 'mind blowing' depth of Yorkshire's killer creek that swallows people whole - YorkshireLive (examinerlive.co.uk)
Yorkshire's 'killer creek' that 'swallowed' couple on second day of their honeymoon - YorkshireLive (examinerlive.co.uk)
Bolton Strid Deadly Waters Inspire Tales Of Horror | Spooky Isles
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This week Ashley takes us on the dark history of Rose Hall in Jamaica!
Sources:
The History of Jamaica – Jamaica Information Service (jis.gov.jm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fJtU-_5osQ&feature=youtu.be
The White Witch of Rose Hall: The Truth Behind This Jamaican Ghost Story - Exemplore
Annie Palmer, The White Witch of Rose Hall | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)
The White Witch of Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica — Facts-Chology (factschology.com)
Annie Patterson: the “White Witch” of Rose Hall between Reality and Legend. – RANDOM Times • (random-times.com)
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Join us for part 2 of Bermuda Triangle as we talk about strange disappearances, the lost squadron and flight 19 and more!
Sources:
“Into the Bermuda Triangle” by Gian J. Quasar
History Channel doc reveals key discovery in Bermuda Triangle (today.com)
Theodosia Burr Alston Disappearance at Sea - Historic Mysteries
What was the Fate of HMS Atalanta? A Bermuda Triangle Mystery - Historic Mysteries
What Happened to the Mary Celeste? | HISTORY
Bermuda Triangle Mystery: What Happened to the USS Cyclops? | HISTORY
6 strange military disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle | We Are The Mighty
Bermuda Triangle Stories 2023 : Myth Or Reality? (traveltriangle.com)
27 Fun Facts about the Bermuda Triangle | Fact City
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Today’s story takes us into the mysterious Everglades in Florida. The only place in the world that is home to both alligators and crocodiles. We’ll look at an old timey murder, missing persons cases, and humanoids!
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The Calusa People | Access Genealogyhttps://crimereads.com/the-history-of-the-florida-everglades-is-a-history-of-crime-and-mystery/https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-everglades-stories/jacobybancroftThe Story of Edgar J. Watson: The Infamous Businessman & Serial Killer | Opinion | coastalbreezenews.com22 Jul 1990, 71 - The Naples Daily News at Newspapers.comKidnapping, Murder, and Mayhem: “Bloody” Ed Watson (kidnappingmurderandmayhem.blogspot.com)Edgar Watson — Murderous RootsEverglades - History | FWC (myfwc.com)
https://www.waterfront-properties.com/blog/possible-al-capone-site-in-the-everglades.htmlThe Naples, Florida, deputy and the disappearances of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos (cnn.com)Skunk ape - Wikipedia
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Join us as we discuss four different stories or legends surrounding the Christmas season! Happy Holidays everyone ❤️
Sources:
Allegedly True Paranormal Christmas Stories, Ranked (ranker.com)
Weird Norfolk: The legend of the mistletoe bride | Eastern Daily Press (edp24.co.uk)
Downtown Bethlehem Hotel Ghosts | Historic Hotel Bethlehem
Anne Boleyn | Biography, Children, Portrait, Death, & Facts | Britannica
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Join us today as Ashley takes a deep dive into the history of a Christmas favorite, Krampus!
Sources:
Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil Who Punishes Naughty Children | HISTORY
Pan: The Complete Guide to the Greek God of Nature (2023) (mythologysource.com)
The Truth Behind The Legend Of Krampus, Austria's Creepiest Holiday Tradition (thetravel.com)
Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster | Monstrum - YouTube
The Origin of Krampus, Europe's Evil Twist on Santa | Travel| Smithsonian Magazine
Greetings From Krampus: Gorgeous Old Postcards Of Santa's Demonic Sidekick - Flashbak
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