In Ghostly’s fifteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca along with their friend Mondo explore H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. He built himself a Murder Castle in Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair, luring women to his apartment building, only to kill them and steal their money. The story his reign of terror ends with him fleeing across both the U.S. and Canada and eventually being caught and executed. Or was he?

Questions explored in this episode: Who was H.H. Holmes? Why is he called America’s first serial killer? Should he be called a serial killer? What were his crimes? What was the Murder Castle like? Is the spot of the Murder Castle still haunted today? Did Holmes die at his execution? Did he kill those who took part in his execution after the fact (alive or as a ghost)? Does he or do his victims still haunt Chicago?

[Starts at 14:14] Listen to hear Pat give the history of H.H. Homes. After exploring his childhood, Pat goes into Holmes’s desire to be a doctor and pharmacist along with his love of skeletons and money. He reviews the building of the murder castle and how it connects to the Colombian Exposition, or 1893 World’s Fair. There are too many stories and victims to fit into one episode, so Pat wants to know…would you like to hear a special episode devoted just to the history of H.H. Holmes? If you do, be sure to vote in our Facebook poll!

[Starts at 56:02] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story, putting the listen in the moment of what it would be like to be one of H.H. Holmes’s victims and learn why their spirits may still haunt that spot. 

[Starts at 58:55] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca, Pat, and Mondo

[Starts at 1:35:46] Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing

Now is the time to vote on this

 Also included in this episode

Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. 

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Sources for this week’s episode:
https://www.prairieghosts.com/holmes.html
http://theghosthuntuk.com/h-h-holmes-haunted-murder-castle/
https://4girlsandaghost.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/h-h-holmes-murder-castle/
http://mysteriouschicago.com/an-h-h-holmes-related-ghost-on-the-north-side/
http://weeklyview.net/2015/10/29/pat-quinlan-and-the-ghost-of-h-h-holmes-part-2/
Pictures discussed in the episode found here: http://mysteriouschicago.com/ghosts-at-the-h-h-holmes-body-dump/

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

In Ghostly’s fourteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Peshtigo Fire on October 8th, 1871 in Peshtigo, WI. The fire is one of the deadliest in all of US history and killed many more people and damaged more acres than The Great Chicago Fire, which happened on the same night. The story of this tragic fire continues to this day, with many stories of shadows, voices, and mysterious figures seen throughout the area. Are they real? 

Questions explored in this episode: What happened the day of the fire? What caused the fire? Was the cause man-made? What was it like to live through this event? Why did so many fires happen in this area of the country that night? What happened to the spirits of those that died? What stories do people who live in the area tell? What evidence has been found by paranormal investigators? What is the story of Sister Adele and one of the few blessed sites in the United States? Is Peshtigo, WI haunted? 

Listen to hear Pat give the history of the fire and what happened, then hear Rebecca tell the haunting stories of those that still live in and visit the area today. Afterwards, both hosts debate and explore these tales as well as an alternate theory for the cause of all the fires that occurred in the Great Lakes region that night. 

We want to hear from you! This fire has led to many reports of specters, black shadow figures, red lights, blue fog, and even a Lady in White. If you’ve seen any of these and have stories to tell about the Peshigo area and the fire, please share with us on Facebook or via email, [email protected]. 

Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. 

Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Peshigo and the surrounding area are haunted by those that died in the fire. Find the poll here or on Facebook. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/      

Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the movie Edgar Allan Poe. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).  

Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.   

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected]or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast 

Sources for this week’s episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peshtigo_fire
http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2016/10/hgb-ep-153-ghosts-of-1871-infernos.html
https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighting-history/articles/138086018-Five-haunted-fire-museums-in-the-U-S/
https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/peshtigo-fire-museum/
http://beethoven23.tripod.com/Marinette/Peshtigo.html

http://www.othersidepodcast.com/blog/2018/10/09/217-1871-firestorm-ghosts-comets-and-the-virgin-mary/
https://aleteia.org/2016/07/28/the-deadliest-fire-in-u-s-history-was-no-match-for-the-blessed-mother/
https://ghostsnghouls.com/october-hauntings/

http://www.ghostsofamerica.com/5/Wisconsin_Marinette_ghost_sightings11.html

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers 

Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music)by George Crumb
Bumper: Ghost Waltzby Lowell Liebermann 

In Ghostly’s thirteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca celebrate six months of Ghostly as well as National Poetry Month by exploring the haunting history of Edgar Allan Poe and the ghostly sightings that have continued after his death. Poe’s life was full of tragedy and death is even more mysterious than his dark stories. 

Questions explored in this episode: What tragedies happened to Poe throughout his life? What is the mystery surrounding his death? What are the main theories about this death? What happened to his grave? Does he haunt his grave? Is his spirit haunting the house he shared with his 13-year-old cousin – who also became his wife? What influenced Poe the writer? 

In this episode Pat gives the history of Poe’s life and Rebecca discusses Poe the writer and then tells the story of Poe’s ghost.  Afterwards, both hosts debate and explore these ghost sightings and devolve into a debate about windows. They also reveal the story of the “Poe Toaster”! 

Also included is a fantastic and haunting reading by Phillip Charles Denofrio of Edgar Allan Poe’s “A Dream.” Phillip is a wonderful poet himself and you can read his own ghost story series here: https://www.nwherald.com/sponsored/articles/2015/10/09/33479219/index.xml 

Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. 

Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Edgar Allan Poe haunts his grave and if a ghost haunts his former home. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/  

Included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The Winchester Mystery House. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).  

Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page. 

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected]or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast 

Sources for this week’s episode:
https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-is-poes-ghost.html http://americashauntedroadtrip.com/edgar-allan-poe/ / http://www.prairieghosts.com/eapoe.html

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

• Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann

In Ghostly’s twelfth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. The Winchester is said to have been built by a woman trying to keep spirits at bay, but what is the truth behind this fantastical house? 

• What is the Winchester Mystery House?

In this episode Pat gives the history of the house and of Sarah Winchester, then Rebecca tells the creepy stories told by those that work in the house today.  

Afterward, both hosts debate and explore these tales as well as an alternate theory for Sarah’s unending drive to keep building 365 days a year for 36 years. 

• The ghost man who walks outside by the basement, tipping his hat to those that see him.

And be sure to check out http://thetruthaboutsarahwinchester.com/,which goes in depth on the theory of Sarah’s Freemason past and desire to showcase that with her construction. 

Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. 

Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the Winchester House and Sarah Winchester were cursed and haunted. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/  

Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the movie The Omen. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).  

Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.   

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future.

Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected] 

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast 

• http://thetruthaboutsarahwinchester.com

Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles composed by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) composed by George Crumb
Break Music: Ghost Waltz composed by Lowell Liebermann 

In Ghostly’s eleventh episode, Pat

Questions explored in this episode: What was happening during the time this movie was made? What is the movie about? What incidents happened during the movie, as well as before and after? Does the devil haunt this movie? Are these events based on a curse?  

In this episode, Pat gives the history of the movie and how it got made while giving some interesting casting information as well. Then Rebecca tells the creepy stories associated with this movie and explains why they were so unusual. 

Here is a list of the incidents…listen for more details!

• The man who had the idea for the movie as well as the producer both predicted it would be cursed.

And a few that we didn’t have time to mention!

• Gregory Peck, the movie’s main star, suffered the loss of his son two months before making the movie. In the movie, he plays a father who finds out his son is possibly the Anti-Christ and he has to decide if he’s going to kill him.

And, as always, Pat and Rebecca

Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not The Omen was cursed. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

Also included in this episode are,

Going to be in Chicago 3/22 – 3/24?  Come meet us at C2E2!  We’ll be walking around with Ghostly T-shirts

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Sources for this week’s episode:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/70457/13-foreboding-facts-about-omen
http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2015/12/15/the-jinx-of-the-omen-did-satan-curse-this-horror-classic/
https://www.ranker.com/list/the-omen-film-set-haunting/erin-mccann
https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Omen-Movie-Curse-42514085
https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3386555/looking-horrible-cursed-production-omen/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0487890/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075005/?ref_=tt_trv_cnn

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
Break Music: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

In Ghostly’s tenth episode, Pat and

Questions explored in this episode: What

In this episode Pat gives the history

As always, Pat and Rebecca debate

Also included in this episode are,

Now it’s time to vote on this

Last but not least, listen for new

Done listening to the episode?

We want to hear from you! We want

Sources for this week’s episode:

http://www.hauntdetective.com/hauntings-legends-folklore/chicago/downtown/71-the-iroquois-theater-fire-of-december-30-1903
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20131230/loop/iroquois-theater-fire-almost-forgotten-but-continues-haunt
http://www.iroquoistheater.com/
http://www.oldtimesphotos.com/index.php/2019/02/22/iroquois-theater-fire-chicago-1903/
http://mysteriouschicago.com/ghost-pic-in-the-alley/
http://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/2012/12/when-show-didnt-go-on.html

Music for this episode was performed

Intro: III. Allegro moderato

Outro: Dream Images

In Ghostly’s ninth episode, Pat and

Questions explored in this episode: Does

In this episode Pat gives the

As always, Pat and Rebecca debate

Also included in this episode are,

Now it’s time to vote on this

Last but not least, listen for new

Done listening to the episode?

We want to hear from you! We want

Sources for this week’s episode:

https://www.mountvernon.org/
https://www.trytoscare.me/legend/washingtons-mount-vernon-virginia/
https://www.destinationamerica.com/tv-shows/destination-america-ghost-stories/full-episodes/george-washington-haunted-here
http://ghostsandspiritsinsights.blogspot.com/2017/07/part-1-freezing-ghost-at-george.html

Music for this episode was performed

Intro: III. Allegro moderato

Outro: Dream Images

In Ghostly’s eighth episode, Pat and

Questions explored in this episode: What

In the episode, Mondo tells listeners

As always, Pat and Rebecca debate

Also included in this episode are,

Now it’s time to vote on this

Be sure to stay tuned after the episode

Done listening to the episode?

We want to hear from you! We want

Sources for this week’s episode:
https://www.prairieghosts.com/valentine.html
https://omgfacts.com/al-capone-was-haunted-by-the-ghost-of-a-man-he-killed/
http://ghostseers.com/ghosts-st-valentines-day-massacre/
http://www.myalcaponemuseum.com/id157.htm

Contributors:
Armando Kent

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

In Ghostly’s seventh episode, Pat and Rebecca return to Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery to talk about the Ladies of the Grove. The Ladies of Bachelor’s Grove continue the Ghostly tradition of spooky women haunting those that dare tread in their territory.

Questions explored in this episode:

This episode includes part of the interview

As always, Pat and Rebecca debate

Also included in this episode are,

Be sure to vote on whether or not the Ladies of Bachelor’s Grove are real. Also vote on whether or not the Ghost Box reveals anything. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/

Done listening to the episode?

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Sources for this week’s episode:
http://www.bachelorsgrove.com/
https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/
http://www.ghostresearch.org/sites/bachelors.html

Contributors:
Karl K. and Wendy from https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb

In Ghostly’s sixth episode, Pat and

Questions explored in this episode: What

Also included in this episode are

Pat and Rebecca are back to debating

Vote to let us know what you think!

Also included in this episode are,

Be sure to vote on whether or not Shadow

Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends!  Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year.  And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page. 

We want to hear from you! We want

Sources for this week’s episode:
The Paranormal Researcher’s Guide to Shadow People by Charis Branson
http://www.shadowpeople.org/
https://menawa.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/shadow-people-2012-the-quickening/
https://www.thoughtco.com/shadow-people-2596772
https://www.bustle.com/p/what-are-shadow-people-these-supernatural-entities-are-scarier-than-any-horror-movie-12219528

Contributors:
Mike Morrissey
Karl K. from https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann