Crypt Walkers

Hey everyone, Ryder here with a quick update regarding tonight's schedule.

As you know, Listener Files: Track 6 was scheduled to premiere today. Unfortunately, I am still putting the final touches on a few of the stories. In order to keep our production value exactly where it needs to be—and to make sure these incredible listener accounts get the cinematic treatment they deserve—I've made the decision to briefly delay the airing of this episode.

Don't worry, you won't have to wait long. Track 6 will officially drop no later than tomorrow morning, Thursday, July 16th, at 3:00 AM Central.

Thank you all so much for your patience and your understanding. I promise the extra wait will be worth it.

Until tomorrow... keep walking the crypts.

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In Part II of this special investigation alongside Haunted Soulz Paranormal, Ryder steps away from the history books and marches directly into the active grid of the Missouri State Penitentiary. He breaks down the most terrifying evidence captured inside the fortress, from aggressive shadow entities to the deceptive mimic spirits known as doppelgängers. You'll hear chilling firsthand accounts of phantom encounters in the A-Hall dungeon and the lingering, suffocating energy trapped inside the twin-chair gas chamber. 

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In Part I of this case, Ryder enters the gates of the notoriously haunted Missouri State Penitentiary. Nicknamed the "Bloodiest 47 Acres" in America, this prison was in operation for 168 years and has a very brutal history filled with inhumane conditions, violence, and death; Both sanctioned by the State and not. Let's not forget the hauntings... Part II features an interview with Dan and Madie of Haunted Soulz Paranormal, as they reveal what it is like to investigate within the limestone walls. 

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Haunted Soulz Paranormal - Haunted Soulz Paranormal on YouTube. 

CREDITS: 

https://abc17news.b-cdn.net/abc17news.com/2024/05/O224101-MSP-Historic-Preservation-Master-Plan-2-28-2024-ForWeb2.pdf - ABC 17 News, Historic Preservation Plan 

https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/live_play/special_interest/history_heritage/index.php - Jefferson City MO Website, Heritage

https://www.fbi.gov/history/cases-and-criminals/greenlease-kidnapping - FBI Website, The Greenlease Kidnapping

https://frightfind.com/missouri-state-penitentiary/ - Frightfind

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FIELD GUIDE - FILE 01

Join Crypt Walkers host Ryder and fellow paranormal investigator Jamie, of the Paramedia Podcast, for the premiere episode of Into the Crypt as they trace the raw history of paranormal research. Moving from the 19th-century Spiritualism craze to modern high-tech investigations, they explore how humanity has always built a mechanical grid to filter out parlor tricks and capture genuine anomalies. This is your ultimate, objective field guide. Grab your gear and OPEN THE CRYPT. 

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Welcome to Track 4 of The Listener Files. After a year-long hiatus, host Ryder brings this dedicated format back from the shadows. This space belongs entirely to the dark folklore and unexplainable encounters that keep you awake at night.

On tonight's tape:

• A Bartender's Wife: A word-of-mouth account from a historic bar in Washington, MO, where a late wife sends an aggressive message to a new partner from beyond the veil.
• Don't Open the Door: A terrifying 2016 archive entry from Reddit user @Rowhesr. When a twelve-year-old girl is left home alone, she learns that sometimes the voice calling you isn't who it claims to be
• Origins: Ryder opens his own vault to share his personal origin story as an investigator.

WE WANT YOUR STORIES: JOIN THE CRYPT YARD. Our inbox is officially open. If you have a spooky encounter, a piece of custom horror fiction, or an unexplainable event to share, step forward.

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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: To have your file read on air, please include:

1. Identity: Your name or a preferred anonymous nickname.
2. The Hook: A brief, one-sentence summary of your encounter.
3. The Ledger: Explicitly state if your story is real or fictional entertainment.
4. The File: Your story (Please keep scripts under 5 written pages).
5. Evidence: Attach any photos, audio, or media associated with your case.

Note: Listener discretion is advised. Tracks may contain mature themes (death, tragedy, or suicide) and foul language is kept to a PG-13 baseline. Stories may be edited for theatrical flow. If your file is selected for adaptation, you will be contacted for final script approval. If no response is received by 5:00 PM EST on the Tuesday prior to airing, the story will broadcast as edited by the MLM Team.

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In Part II of this case, Ryder takes the listener on an audible journey back inside 508 East Second Street, shifting the file from historical true crime to its active, modern paranormal legacy. This final installment features a special interview with Rob Coakley of Hometown Ghost Stories as he revisits an overnight investigation inside the Moore Homestead that he'll never forget. 

Listen to Hometown Ghost Stories while waiting for the next episode of Crypt Walkers to drop, Listen live every Tuesday night at 9 PM EST, and wherever you get your podcast. You can check them out by clicking this link: 

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Watch This! Click this link to see the investigation discussed in this episode for yourself: 

Overnight Ghost Investigation at the Villisca Axe Murder House - Hometown Ghost Stories on YouTube.

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In Part I of this case, Ryder takes the listener on an audio journey to what is perhaps the most famous house in Villisca, Iowa—reconstructing the horrendous murders that placed it on the map. By weaving together true crime and the paranormal, this case is thoroughly explored. From murders to the theories behind who the axe-wielding murderer could have been, and from the crime scene to the paranormal occurrences that happen to this day. Part II features an interview with Rob Coakley of Hometown Ghost Stories, where Rob revisits a night in the Moore Homestead that he’ll never forget. 

Watch This! Check out Hometown Ghost Stories' investigation at the Villisca Axe Murder House before listening to Part II on June 10th! 

Overnight Ghost Investigation At The Villisca Axe Murder House - Hometown Ghost Stories on YouTube. 

CREDITS: 

Reddit User: ThatSchizoGuy Post on Villisca Axe Murder House - Reddit

The Axe Murderer Who Got Away - Smithsonian Magazine

Terror in Rural Iowa: The Villisca Axe Murder - Horror Obsessive 

Wisconsin Man Stabs Himself at Villisca Axe Murder House - Radio Iowa

Amazon Link: The Man from the Train by Bill and Rachel James - a non-affiliated link to The Man from the Train, written by Bill and Rachel James. 

Dark Tourism in the Midwest - Cornerstone/Minnesota State University Archives

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The history was just the beginning. In the conclusion of the investigation into North Adams' most haunted landmark, Ryder steps into the studio with a special guest: Dave Wilkins of Hometown Ghost Stories. Together, they cross-examine the legends and the lore that still cling to the Houghton Mansion. But this isn't just a case file. Dave and Ryder share stories from their own lives as paranormal investigators—revealing what happens to the mind when you spend your life chasing shadows.

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Click this link to view the evidence discussed in this episode: 

Ghost Closes Door - Houghton Mansion - Hometown Ghost Stories

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In Part I of this case, Ryder steps into the looming silence of the Houghton Mansion, a monument to Gilded Age ambition that became a vessel for unimaginable grief. From the sudden, violent pivot of a car crash to the guilt-stricken finality found in the barn stables, Ryder uncovers how a single week of tragedy dismantled a dynasty. By weaving together the secret history of a Masonic temple and the 'cursed' foundations of the Hoosac Tunnel. Part II features a special interview with Dave Wilkins of Hometown Ghost Stories, as he retells the story of one night in the Mansion. 

Check out Hometown Ghost Stories before listening to Part II on May 13th! Watch their crazy evidence captured at the Houghton Mansion by clicking here: 

Ghost Closes Door - Houghton Mansion - Hometown Ghost Stories

Listen to Hometown Ghost Stories, Live every Tuesday night at 9 PM EST, and wherever you get your podcasts. 

CREDITS: 

Exploring North Adams’ Most Haunted Mansion - Irene Loewenson - The Williams 

https://williamsrecord.com/188010/features/exploring-north-adams-most-haunted-mansion/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWe%20all%20freaked%20out%2C%E2%80%9D,no%20longer%20open%20for%20visitors.

Ghost Closes Door | Houghton Mansion: North Adams, MA - Hometown Ghost Stories

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz6tmIK-bQI

The Houghton Mansion | North Adams, MA - Hometown Ghost Stories

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIVxmnri3bs

The Hoosac Tunnel Disaster of 1867 - New England Historical Society 

https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/hoosac-tunnel-disaster-1867/

John Bulmer Media | Journalist | Photo Historian | Archivist : The Hoosac Tunnel: A History of The Bloody Pit

https://www.johnbulmermedia.com/2025/03/the-hoosac-tunnel-history-of-bloody-pit.html

The Houghton Mansion Ghosts, North Adams, MA | Haunted Rooms America

https://www.hauntedrooms.com/massachusetts/haunted-places/houghton-mansion-north-adams

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Ryder explores the darker side of the holiday season. From ancient Yule traditions and the spectral Wild Hunt to Krampus, Victorian ghost stories, and chilling folklore, Ryder uncovers how fear, superstition, and tragedy have shaped the celebrations we know today. Blending history, myth, and paranormal insight, this episode reveals the stories behind the lights, carols, and rituals — reminding listeners that even the brightest holidays carry shadows.

Credits: 

https://www.almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions - What is Yule? Written by Catherine Boeckmann

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/ - The origins of Krampus, a Smithsonian Magazine Article

https://www.historyextra.com/period/general-history/yule-cat-iceland-christmas-jolakotturinn/ - What is Iceland’s Yule Cat? Article by History Extra

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