Los Angeles, CA | The Cecil Hotel is often described as the most haunted place in Los Angeles, possibly the world.  In its past century of existence, it has been the site of countless deaths, unsolved mysteries, and almost every category of crime you can think of.  Even if you saw the Netflix series on The Cecil, you will still be shocked and surprised by the additional details and stories we found.  The Cecil is located on the edge of one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in America, so is it just a victim of its geography?  Or is there a darker force at work?

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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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