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. -AshleySources: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

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 AmericaWells Fargo – Staging & Banking in the Old West – Legends of AmericaCoddington'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)

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 AdventuresThe Dybbuk Box Is An Infamous Wine Cabinet Said To Be Cursed By A Malicious Spirit (ranker.com)

Join us for 2 tales out of Indiana!Sources:The House of Blue Lights | Historic Indianapolis | All Things Indianapolis HistoryLegend - The House of Blue LightsCrown Point Community Library - HISTORICAL TIMELINE (crownpointlibrary.org)Seeks Ghosts: The Gypsies’ CemeteryGypsy’s Graveyard Crown Point, IndianaErin Egnatz Hauntings America (hauntingsaroundamerica.com)Gypsy Americans - History, Immigration waves to the united states, Settlement patterns (everyculture.com)

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 AmericaAmerica’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

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 - KnowledgeNutsSwift Runner | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersAppalachian Folklore Part 1: Beings and Creatures – The KayseeanThe 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 DagnyAppalachian Folklore: Omens, Signs and Superstitions by Nancy Richmond and Misty Murray Walkup

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

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 - HISTECHOGhosts of the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California – Legends of AmericaGhost’s of The Queen Mary: 2nd Officer Stark – The Dead HistoryHow Many People Died Onboard The Queen Mary? - Crew and Passenger List - Emma CruisesBuzzFeed Unsolved: The Haunted Decks of the Queen Mary48 Facts about Long Beach (CA) - Facts.net'Queen Mary' whistle (MP3) - PortCities Southampton (archive.org)

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' | 6sqftSecrets of the 20,000 bodies buried under Washington Square Park (nypost.com)Jannis Muriel “Jan” Bryant Bartell (1921-1973) - Find a Grave MemorialThe Creepy History Of New York's Most Haunted House (thetravel.com)Notorious Child Killer Joel Steinberg Living In Harlem (harlemworldmagazine.com)(Email hauntedrepod@gmail.com for full list of references, they don't all fit here!)

Join us for our first listener request of Mission Inn! Sources: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 Global10 Most Haunted Trails In Southern California (backpackerverse.com)Riverside’s ghostly history – Viewpoints OnlineRiverside's Mission Inn big on tradition and history - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

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 GazetteWhy 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 IndependentThe '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

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.beThe White Witch of Rose Hall: The Truth Behind This Jamaican Ghost Story - ExemploreAnnie 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)

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. QuasarHistory Channel doc reveals key discovery in Bermuda Triangle (today.com)Theodosia Burr Alston Disappearance at Sea - Historic MysteriesWhat was the Fate of HMS Atalanta? A Bermuda Triangle Mystery - Historic MysteriesWhat Happened to the Mary Celeste? | HISTORYBermuda Triangle Mystery: What Happened to the USS Cyclops? | HISTORY6 strange military disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle | We Are The MightyBermuda Triangle Stories 2023 : Myth Or Reality? (traveltriangle.com)27 Fun Facts about the Bermuda Triangle | Fact City

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!Sources: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

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 BethlehemAnne Boleyn | Biography, Children, Portrait, Death, & Facts | Britannica

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 | HISTORYPan: 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 - YouTubeThe Origin of Krampus, Europe's Evil Twist on Santa | Travel| Smithsonian MagazineGreetings From Krampus: Gorgeous Old Postcards Of Santa's Demonic Sidekick - Flashbak

Join us as we discuss the town of St. Elmo, Colorado, one of America's most preserved Ghost Towns. Sources:Stark Brothers Mercantile Company & Home Comfort Hotel, North side, West Main Street, Saint Elmo (historical), Chaffee County, CO | Library of Congress (loc.gov)St Elmo, Colorado – Best Preserved Ghost Town – Legends of AmericaSt Elmo Ghost Town – St Elmo Ghost TownThe history of St. Elmo Ghost Town, a remnant of Colorado's 'wild west' past | outtherecolorado.com (denvergazette.com)Anton Andrew Stark (1856-1900) - Find a Grave MemorialColorado Ghost - Annabelle Stark Also Known As Dirty Annie - Poetry (creativeexiles.com)We Tried It - A Self Guided Tour of Colorado Ghost Town St. Elmo - 303 Magazinehttps://www.cohauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/st-elmo-hotel.html

Deep in the mountains and considered “lost in the pages of time” is a small village called Dudleytown filled with ghosts, demons, curses and unexplainable mysteries that take us back to the beginning of America. It's said the Dudleytown Curse brought misfortune, madness and death to people who lived in the place known as the "Village of the Damned".Sources:Dudleytown: The true story of America’s “Village of the Damned” – Strange Unexplained Mysteries (coolinterestingstuff.com)Dudleytown, CT: 5 Theories That Explain Why The Ghost Town Is So Haunted | YourTangoThe Dudleytown Curse, Connecticut's Village of the Damned - New England Historical SocietyNew Page — American Hauntings (americanhauntingsink.com)The Curse of Dudleytown - US Ghost Adventures

Happy one year anniversary! We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we were in the very literal closet! While not sure what that looks like or means for our podcast (as in doing well or not) WE ARE SO HAPPY! It’s something to celebrate. While you’re popping your champagne with us, prepare for some gloom and doom. Today we’re talking about Eastern State Penitentiary. It ain’t pretty.Sources:The Business Model of Private Prisons (investopedia.com)Microsoft Word - ESPHistoryOverviewrev5.2019v2.docx (easternstate.org)Eastern State Penitentiary: A Prison With a Past | History| Smithsonian MagazineThe dark history of the world's first penitentiary (msn.com)Visiting Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary, The Complete Guide - The Geographical CureThe Hole: The History and Dangers of Solitary Confinement - PROBATION INFORMATION NETWORKHow Solitary Confinement Became Hardwired In U.S. Prisons : NPREastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia – Legends of AmericaThe Incarcerated Ghosts of Eastern State Penitentiary (amyscrypt.com)The Deviant Prison by Ashley T. RubinEastern State Penitentiary: A History by Paul Kahan

Join us today for part 2 of The White House! We previously dove in to the many interesting facts that took place for the many POTUS in history. This week we’re going a little more specific into seance’s that have taken place, focused on just a few presidents and their many unfortunate events or hauntings. While still left with a lot of question as to what played into every circumstance, we hope you enjoy! It’s certainly a bit of mental gymnastics.