This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. delve into one of the most baffling and bizarre phenomena in paranormal history: Spontaneous Human Combustion! Imagine going about your day when, without warning, you burst into flames, leaving behind little more than a pile of ash and a completely charred crime scene. Was it a scientific oddity, a vengeful spirit, or just a really, really bad case of heartburn? Join us as we explore the strange cases and even stranger theories behind this fiery mystery, and try to figure out why some people literally go out with a bang.

Sources used for this episode:

Ablaze!: The Mysterious Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion by Larry E. Arnold

The official police and fire department reports on well-known cases like Mary Reeser and Dr. John Irving Bentley

Scientific articles and skeptical analyses debunking the supernatural theories

News reports and folklore documenting historical and modern accounts of the phenomenon.

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