Welcome to Part One of our deep dive into one of the most iconic hauntings in American lore: the Bell Witch. This week, we're cracking open the ghostly grimoire and sifting through the stories, superstitions, and straight-up what-the-hells that surround this infamous Tennessee spirit.

Was it a vengeful neighbor with a flair for the dramatic? A full-blown witchy poltergeist situation? Or just a family drama that got wildly out of hand and picked up some spooky fanfic along the way? We're breaking down the "history," exploring the earliest accounts, and side-eyeing the inconsistencies—because you know we're not just here to read dusty old stories, we're here to dig deeper.

So light a protection candle, pour yourself a drink, and get ready for creepy voices, ghost slaps, and some truly unhinged 1800s energy. The Bell Witch is in the house... and she brought receipts.

BOOKS READ TO COMPILE THIS EPISODE:

An Authenticated History of the Famous Bell Witch by M.V. Ingram

Our Family Trouble by Richard Williams Bell

The Bell Witch by Charles Bailey Bell, MD

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