Beverly Hills & Holmby Hills, CA | In this episode, we delve into the scandals surrounding the various owners of the Owlwood Estate in Holmby Hills as well as the mysterious murder-suicide cold case at the Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills.  We also share eerie hauntings reported at Greystone, adding a supernatural layer to the estate's dark history. Join us as we navigate through these captivating and haunting stories from two of the Platinum Triangle's most infamous estates.

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🐇 Go ahead, down the rabbit hole you go… Here’s the complete list of sources for this episode:
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