The Beeson Mansion in Niles, Michigan looks like a beautiful piece of history...

Built in 1847, this historic home is tied to one of Michigan's most heartbreaking legends. A grieving mother. A family mausoleum. An infant whose tragic death inspired stories that have been passed down for more than 150 years. But how much of the legend is actually true?

This week, we're separating fact from folklore as we dive into the real history of the Beeson family, the infamous mausoleum, and the ghost stories that refuse to die. Then, we take you with us inside the mansion for our own paranormal investigation to find out if the spirits of Bond Street are still making themselves known.

Were the footsteps, voices, and strange experiences just an old house settling... or were we sharing the night with someone who never left?

Grab your EMF detector (or your emotional support snack), and let's get haunted.

RESEARCH RABBIT HOLES...

• The Beeson Mausoleum: Legends, Myths, and Hauntings – Berrien History
  https://berrienhistory.com/the-beeson-mausoleum-legends-myths-and-hauntings/
• Beeson Mansion | Niles, MI (Facebook)
  https://www.facebook.com/BeesonHauntedMansion/
• HAUNTED MICHIGAN: The Lone Crypt of Niles – Michigan in Pictures
  https://www.michiganinpictures.com/the-lone-crypt-of-niles/
• 10 of the Most Haunted Places in Michigan – Reinhart Realtors
  https://www.reinhartrealtors.com/blog/10-of-the-most-haunted-places-in-michigan/

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This week we're heading to Northern Michigan to uncover the chilling story of Mary McKnight, the woman newspapers dubbed the "Michigan Borgia" and the "Strychnine Saint."

After the mysterious deaths of her brother, sister-in-law, and infant niece near Fife Lake in 1903, investigators uncovered a trail of suspicious deaths stretching across Michigan and spanning more than fifteen years.

Was Mary one of America's first female serial killers? And did she really kill just for the chance to attend another funeral?

Grab your favorite beverage and maybe politely decline any mystery capsules as we dive into one of Michigan's darkest true crime stories.

 Spoiler alert: accepting medicine from Aunt Mary is officially off the table. 

REASEARCH RABBIT HOLES...

Michigan's Strychnine Saint: The Curious Case of Mrs. Mary McKnight by Tobin T. Buhk

• Lost in Michigan — Michigan's Strychnine Serial Killer
https://lostinmichigan.net/michigans-strychnine-serial-killer/

• Medium — Mass Murder in Northern Michigan
https://valerie95017850.medium.com/mass-murder-in-northern-michigan-d131f61b12a9

• Petoskey News — Northern Michigan's Infamous Serial Killer
https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2014/03/25/orthern-michigans-infamous-serial-killer/45957501/

• Unknown Misandry Blog — Mary McKnight: Black Widow Serial Killer
https://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2011/09/mary-mcknight-black-widow-serial-killer.html?m=1

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Welcome to Girls Just Wanna Get Haunted!

This week we're tackling one of the most infamous names in true crime history: Al Capone. From bootlegging and brothels to shootouts, tax evasion, and enough rumors to fill a speakeasy, we're separating fact from fiction while probably getting distracted along the way. We'll cover the rise of Chicago's most notorious gangster, the wild stories surrounding his empire. So grab a drink, hide your moonshine, and join us as we ask the important questions... like how did this man survive so many assassination attempts only to be taken down by paperwork? 

RESEARCH RABIT HOLES WE FELL DOWN...

• Mobsters and Gangsters: Organized Crime in America, from Al Capone to Tony Soprano – Life Books
• Al Capone: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Criminals) – Hourly History 
•  History.com – Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
   https://www.history.com/articles/saint-valentines-day-massacre
•  FBI – History of the FBI
   https://www.fbi.gov/history/history-of-the-fbi
•  Smithsonian Magazine – Seeking the Humanity of Al Capone
  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/seeking-humanity-al-capone-180960880/

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Welcome to Girls Just Wanna Get Haunted,

This week, Jasmine and Lacey explore the fascinating history of mediumship, from ancient spirit communication and the Fox Sisters to Victorian séances, spirit photography, and Harry Houdini's crusade against fraudulent mediums. Along the way, we visit famous Spiritualist communities like Lily Dale and Cassadaga and share our own experience receiving a reading from a medium.

Were mediums gifted messengers, clever entertainers, or something else entirely? Grab a drink and join us as we dive into the strange world of talking to the dead.

If you would like your own reading, looking for a fun psychic pop up, or just want to follow along the journey of a real medium follow Oracle Pink:

Oracle Pink Website
https://oraclepink.co/

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

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

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@livlashboutique2435

TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@oraclepink

Research rabbit holes we fell down...

Aykroyd, Peter. A History of Ghosts.

Mediumship (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediumship

The History of Psychic Readings: From Ancient Times to Modern Practices
https://www.healinglight.co.uk/the-history-of-psychic-readings-from-ancient-times-to-modern-practices/

BBC Religion: History of Spiritualism
https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/spiritualism/history/history.shtml

"In Good Spirits" – Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/in-good-spirits-43969706/

"The Tiny New York Town Where Mediums Give Voice to the Dead" – Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-tiny-new-york-town-where-mediums-give-voice-to-the-dead-180987270/

"Cassadaga: America's Oldest Spiritualist Community" – Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/cassadaga-americas-oldest-spiritualist-community-59033150/

"5 Famous Spiritualists of the 19th Century" – Jillianne Hamilton
https://www.delightfulhistoricals.com/

Well-Known Psychic Mediums – Keen
https://www.keen.com/articles/psychic/well-known-psychic-mediums

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Welcome to the very first episode of Spooky Side Quests, a new mini-series from Girls Just Wanna Get Haunted! These shorter, more conversational episodes take us off the beaten path and into the weird, spooky, and wonderfully strange places we discover along the way. From paranormal events to quirky museums, oddball shops, and roadside curiosities, Spooky Side Quests are all about the adventures that don't quite fit into our regular episodes.

For our first Side Quest, we traveled to DeKalb, Illinois to attend our very first paranormal convention: Obscura Paracon. Held inside the castle-like Altgeld Hall at Northern Illinois University, the convention brought together paranormal investigators, psychics, vendors, authors, and enthusiasts for a weekend filled with workshops, shopping, and all things strange and unexplained. Join us as we share our favorite moments, and our first experience stepping into the world of paranormal conventions.

Obscura Paracon - Illuminating the Unseen. Celebrating the Unknown.

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Join us as we step inside the historic Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois for a sold-out paranormal investigation. From the mysterious Lady in Green roaming the balcony to a heartbreaking spirit said to linger in the women's restroom, this investigation took us through dark dressing rooms, endless mirrors, unexplained knocking, and some surprisingly personal ghostly conversations.

Did we make contact with a former performer named Gloria? Why did multiple investigators feel watched from the exact same corner of the theater? And how did Jasmine end up blindfolded on stage telling a ghost hunter he was a "good boy" during an Estes Method session?

 Grab your favorite spooky snack and join us as we explore one of Illinois' most beautiful haunted theaters, where the history is rich, the spirits are active, and apparently the bathroom ghost has very strong opinions about who she's willing to talk to. 

Research rabbit holes...

The Egyptian Theatre History
https://egyptiantheatre.org/history/

The Egyptian Theatre Hauntings (Haunted US)
https://hauntedus.com/illinois/egyptian-theatre/

The Ghosts of the Egyptian Theatre (Windy City Ghosts)
https://windycityghosts.com/the-ghosts-of-the-egyptian-theatre/

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In 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered inside their Fall River home, and all eyes turned to their daughter, Lizzie. The evidence was strange, the rumors were relentless, and the trial became one of the most talked-about cases of its time. Lizzie was acquitted, but she spent the rest of her life carrying a reputation she could never outrun.

Today, the Borden house is a museum and bed-and-breakfast, and Lacey toured it herself to bring firsthand details of the rooms where the story unfolded. In this episode, we look at the murders, the trial, and the life Lizzie tried to rebuild afterward, exploring why this case still holds such a grip on true-crime fans more than a century later.

Research Rabbit Holes We Fell down...

Smithsonian Magazine – “How Lizzie Borden Got Away With Murder”
 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-lizzie-borden-got-away-with-murder-180972707/
 

Official Lizzie Borden House
 https://lizzie-borden.com/

Dannye Chase – “Lizzie Borden: An Imperfect Crime”
 https://dannyechase.com/blog/lizzieborden/

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Step inside Shaker's Cigar Bar, one of Milwaukee’s most talked-about haunted locations. Built in the late 1800s, the building has lived many lives, from a Schlitz Brewing cooperage to a Prohibition-era speakeasy tied to the Capone family, and a brothel with a long list of dark stories.

In this episode, I break down its history and share my experience visiting during a ghost tour on March 15th, 2025, where I encountered unexplained activity from start to finish. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this is one of those places that makes you pause and think twice.

Research Rabbit Holes We Fell down...

Shaker’s Cigar Bar – Official Website
 https://www.shakerscigarbar.com/

 Hangman Tours (Milwaukee ghost tours and history)
 https://www.hangmantours.com/

 The Haunting of Shaker’s Cigar Bar – American Ghost Walks
 https://www.americanghostwalks.com/the-haunting-of-shaker-s-cigar-bar

 “Milwaukee’s haunted bar” – Spectrum News 1
 https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2021/10/14/milwaukee-s-haunted-bar

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In this episode, we trace the strange and unsettling rise of “Prince” Michael Keyfor Mills—a self-proclaimed prophet who promised the end of the world and gathered followers in Detroit for the coming apocalypse. But to understand Mills, we have to go back to the origins of the movement itself, through a long line of failed messiahs, fractured sects, and dangerous beliefs. What unfolds is a story of faith, control, and manipulation that spirals into scandal, abuse, and a courtroom reckoning. When the prophecy fails, what’s left behind is something far darker than just a broken promise.

RESEARCH RABBIT HOLES WE FELL DOWN...

The Rise and Fall of Prince Michael Mills and the Detroit Jezreelites - PDF By J Frost

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/234950817.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwijgsS1ufGTAxU4NYYAHV1PHEEQFnoECBwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1H3JZrL0ce4uPk7iuBL6BJ

Exceeding Great – Order of the Jackalope
https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/exceeding-great/⁠

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Welcome to Girls Just Wanna Get Haunted, and thank you for following along with us. This week, we’re heading to Benton Harbor, Michigan, to explore the strange and tangled story of the House of David. What started as a quiet religious commune in the early 1900s grew into a thriving, tightly controlled community with its own beliefs, industries, and controversies.

The group’s founders, Benjamin and Mary Purnell, claimed a prophetic legacy that drew in hundreds of devoted followers. But behind the polished image were rumors, accusations, and a public scandal that shook the entire colony and split it into factions that still linger in small traces today.

In this episode, we dig into the origins, the rise, the unraveling, and the lasting impact of one of Michigan’s most unusual and haunting communities. Join us as we open the gates to the House of David and step inside its complicated past.

RESEARCH RABBIT HOLES WE FELL DOWN...

Images of America: The House of David by Christopher Siriano

Facebook – Israelite House of David:
 https://www.facebook.com/israelitehouseofdavid/

Detroit Free Press – House of David in Benton Harbor:
 https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/john-carlisle/2016/11/13/house-of-david-benton-harbor/93069448/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z114121u116521e1123xxv114121&gca-ft=254&gca-ds=sophi

American Heritage – “The House of David: The Midwest Cult That Was Really Good at Baseball”:
 https://www.americanheritage.com/house-david-midwest-cult-was-really-good-baseball

New York Times Archive – “King Purnell Dies; Resurrection Fails”:
 https://www.nytimes.com/1927/12/20/archives/king-purnell-dies-resurrection-fails-cult-heads-followers-wait.html

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