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Tonight, we’re heading to one of New England’s most infamous stretches of asphalt,one that once ranked the scariest road in Massachusetts. Route 44, between Seekonk and Taunton, where drivers swear they’ve encountered a ghost that doesn’t just appear, he asks for a ride.
For decades, people have reported the exact same figure: a red-headed hitchhiker with a twisted smile, a voice that crackles through radios, and a habit of showing up in the backseat when you least expect it.
We’re breaking down the history, the timeline, the earliest written mentions, and the stories that turned this phantom hitchhiker into one of New England’s most chilling roadside legends.
Contact Us: [email protected]
Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Reddit @ WeirderAfterDark
Like Candles? Shop GhostPoppy.com and drop a #weirderafterdark at checkout!
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Tonight, we’re heading to one of New England’s most infamous stretches of asphalt,one that once ranked the scariest road in Massachusetts. Route 44, between Seekonk and Taunton, where drivers swear they’ve encountered a ghost that doesn’t just appear, he asks for a ride.
For decades, people have reported the exact same figure: a red-headed hitchhiker with a twisted smile, a voice that crackles through radios, and a habit of showing up in the backseat when you least expect it.
We’re breaking down the history, the timeline, the earliest written mentions, and the stories that turned this phantom hitchhiker into one of New England’s most chilling roadside legends.
Contact Us: [email protected]
Socials: Instagram | Facebook | Reddit @ WeirderAfterDark
Like Candles? Shop GhostPoppy.com and drop a #weirderafterdark at checkout!

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