Beyond Haunted Vermont

The Plot; The Erie Hall Haunting ranks among the most documented paranormal events in United States history, defined by full-bodied apparitions, disembodied voices, moving objects, physical attacks, photographs and audio tapes. More than a dozen witnesses have professed their experience with this Western New York extreme haunting that found a teenage Di Cesare at its epicenter, and to whom urban legend ascribed the nickname “The Ghost Boy of Erie Hall.”

About Christopher: As a young college student, Chris Di Cesare's view of life was forever changed by a series of horrifying events in and around his dorm room: C2D1 at SUNY Geneseo. From early February through late April of 1985, he and his college friends endured what is now referred to as 'The C2D1 Haunting'. Apparitions sighted, disembodied voices heard, moving objects witnessed and frightening physical attacks all became part of the ordeal suffered by Chris - who quickly became the focal point of the haunting - and several of his college classmates. Long suppressed by the participants themselves, the extreme haunting eventually moved into the realm of ‘urban legend’.

After almost a quarter century of avoiding the spotlight, in 2009 Di Cesare - convinced by the level of respect and authenticity provided by the "Please, talk with me..." film project - finally agreed to share his experience. The film recreates the 1985 events surrounding the photograph that has become known across the internet as the 'C2D1 ghost'.

Following a 2011 college speaking tour, Chris was featured on the SyFy channel's show "School Spirits". The episode titled 'Dorm Room Nightmare' first aired on June 27th, 2012 and gained national attention.

An accomplished lecturer who appeared on Coast to Coast AM in 2015, Di Cesare released his memoir, The Ghost Boy of Erie Hall, (CITA Ventures) in September of 2025, in conjunction with the Netflix documentary mini-series: True Haunting, which offered a compelling first-hand accounting of the infamous extreme haunting from the person who found himself at its center … and survived it.

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CITA Ventures: ⁠https://citaventures.com/⁠

Find Christopher on Social:

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/cvdicesare⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/eriehallghostboy/

National Paranormal Day is celebrated annually on May 3rd to encourage the exploration, discussion, and sharing of experiences regarding unexplainable phenomena like ghosts, spirits, UFOs, and psychic experiences. It is a day for enthusiasts and the curious to embrace the “weirder side of life” through storytelling, investigations, and media.

Paul is joined with returning guest. Thomas D’Agostino. Known for chats about “Haunted Vermont” book, Vampires in Vermont, and lastly Ghosts of King Philips War. And finally making her first debut to chat with us, is Tom’s lovely wife, Arlene Nicholson. Who is best known for all the wonderful black and white photos provided for the books they work on together.

Thomas D’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson have been extensively studying and investigating paranormal accounts for over 43 years with well over 2000 investigations to their credit. Creators of 18 books and counting, together they have penned and captured on film the best haunts and history New England has to offer.

Arlene is a professional photographer. Arlene’s vast education spans from photography to marketing and fundraising. Arlene is also a talented tarot card reader with years of experience and success in the field.

Tom and Arlene work together with some of the best names in the field investigating the paranormal from New England and beyond. The couple hosts Dining With The Dead 1031, an interactive investigation dinner event where the guests become the investigators in some of the most haunted locales in the region.

Websites:

• ⁠https://diningwiththedead1031.com⁠
• ⁠https://tomdagostino.com

Susan Fair is most at home exploring the crossroads of weirdness and history. She lives on the shoulder of South Mountain in Western Maryland. Her writing has appeared in several newspapers, bunches of magazines, and on numerous websites, including the Rumpus.net and cryptomundo.com. A longtime public library worker, Susan's after hours adventures have included a gig at a very strange museum - where she expounded on the virtues of a severed arm and a genuine wizard's spellbook - and hanging out with ghost hunters and monster trackers. She is the author of American Witches: a Broomstick Tour through Four Centuries (Skyhorse, 2016) and Mysteries and Lore of Western Maryland.

In the shadows of the quiet mountain towns of Western Maryland, strange creatures are said to lurk in the woods while phantoms wander the foothills. The Hagerstown clock tower is reportedly haunted by the ghost of a young artist killed during the Civil War, while the low summit of South Mountain was once host to a mysterious spell-caster, the Wizard Zittle. Farther west, tales of legendary hunter Meshach Browning echo among the Allegany Mountains while visitors to Deep Creek Lake may feel the chilling presence of monks who never left their former monastery. From the 1909 hoax of the monstrous Snallygaster that terrorized the Middletown Valley to the doglike Dwayyo that was spotted near Frederick in 1965, local historian Susan Fair rounds up the bizarre beasts, odd characters and unsolved mysteries that color the legends and lore of Western Maryland.

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This episode with Bruce Hallenbeck is In Memory of Cricket (kitty cat), Mr. & Mrs. Hallenbeck who have left this plane.

In the quiet town of Kinderhook, New York, eerie encounters and unexplained noises have fueled the legend of a mysterious, hulking beast lurking in the shadows. Dubbed the Kinderhook Creature, this elusive entity has terrified locals for generations, with eyewitnesses reporting glowing eyes, guttural growls, and massive footprints deep in the woods. Featuring exclusive interviews with those who claim to have seen it firsthand, as well as compelling photo and audio evidence, this documentary takes an investigative deep dive into the chilling mystery. Could the Kinderhook Creature be a yet-undiscovered species, a misidentified animal, or something far more sinister? The Kinderhook Creature brings you closer than ever to the truth.

Bruce G. Hallenbeck is an author, actor, and screenwriter whose films include Vampyre, Fangs, and The Drowned. His many books on film history include The Hammer Frankenstein, Rock’n’Roll Monsters: The American International Story, and Poe Pictures. Hallenbeck has also acted in such features as Shadow Tracker, Edge of Reality, and Project D: Classified. He lives in upstate New York with his wife Rosa, two cats, and several ghosts.

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Crystal once held a team together within the Green Mountain States, Florida, and even for a while. Attended School in England. These are some of her Beyond experiences. Crystal will return to discuss Vermont, but some Vermont is shared within this episode. More in the coming months.

Note: We had some difficulties trying to record, because she is more Northern Vermont, connection was wacky. Nonetheless we hope you enjoy, and if you would like to leave some questions for Crystals return. Please feel free to submit some.

Website: ⁠HauntedVermont.org

Ronald Murphy is back to chat Horror Movies, Childhood, Bigfoot Club, and Werewolves.

Previously Ronald was on to chat about Phantom Lights, Ronald has asked to come back on. So please submit questions for him, as we will see him for upcoming Episodes. Especially to celebrate, International Fairy Day. Which is acknowledged on June 24th.

Website: ⁠https://www.ron-cryptoguru.com/

Dale from Ghost Research Society returns to talk about his investigation into the Beast of Bray Road. While leading the conversation into UFO flaps, Portals and Ghost Lights.

GRS Beast of Bray Road: ⁠https://www.ghostresearch.org/Investigations/bray.html⁠

Ghost Research Society: ⁠https://www.ghostresearch.org/

Psychic. Coach. Witch. Tarot Reader. Total Badass.

Also known as the spiritual sledgehammer who helps you knock down blocks, bust through self-doubt, and rebuild your magic from the rubble.

I’m Heather Woodward (also known as Ashera). I’m a professional tarot reader, spiritual coach, and intuitive powerhouse with over 25 years of experience guiding seekers through their mess, magic, and major transformations.

Website: ⁠https://heatherwoodward.pro/⁠

NVUS Alien is your front row seat to the paranormal, true crime, conspiracy deep dives, and unapologetic tinfoil hat musings. If it’s bizarre or buried, we dig it up and shine a neon light on it. No topic is off limits, and no rabbit hole is too dark. Strap in. The strange is calling.

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Joey Cirigliano from Finding Dystopia makes his debut on the "Beyond" Haunted Vermont. Where we talk experiences and you guessed it, Finding Dystopia. Previously we had Anthony Scalzo on which you can find now.

WARNING INCLUDES SENSITIVE TOPICS

Anthony Scalzo is a member of Finding Dystopia. A group out of NY that investigates claims of Bigfoot and Paranormal Encounters.

Uncover the truth behind one of the world's greatest mysteries. From chilling eye-witness accounts to deep-woods investigations, Finding Dystopia brings you in-depth documentaries, expert interviews, and real expedition footage dedicated to the legend of Bigfoot. Whether you're a seasoned Bigfoot investigator or just curious about the unknown, this channel dives into the lore, science, and stories behind the Sasquatch phenomenon.

FD Paranormal: ⁠https://youtu.be/0BEDOVcYGtw?si=XBsYxfBptXLB4eFI⁠

Haunted Vermont: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyEV0hPH370