Step into the mind of H.H. Holmes, a charming killer who built the infamous Murder Castle during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair—a maze designed for murder. Was he a mastermind, a liar, or something worse? Join us as we unravel the gruesome truth behind one of history’s most notorious killers.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder, torture, and violence that some listeners may find disturbing. Please listen with caution.

This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes⁠

⁠https://www.history.com/news/murder-castle-h-h-holmes-chicago⁠

⁠https://www.biography.com/crime/hh-holmes-victims⁠

⁠https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/h-h-holmes/⁠

⁠https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-h-h-holmes-murder-castle-post-office/⁠

⁠https://www.timeout.com/chicago/things-to-do/the-most-haunted-spots-in-chicago⁠

⁠https://en.geneastar.org/genealogy/mudgetth/h-h-holmes⁠

⁠https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/married-to-murderer-h-w-mudgett/⁠

⁠https://spacing.ca/toronto/2015/07/22/toronto-link-americas-bloodiest-serial-killer/⁠

⁠https://www.history.com/topics/crime/murder-castle⁠

Deep in the heart of Transylvania lies the Hoia Baciu Forest, a place so shrouded in mystery that it’s been called Romania’s Bermuda Triangle. Known for its eerie silence, unexplained lights, reports of UFO sightings, and ghostly apparitions, this forest has terrified locals and paranormal investigators alike. Some say it’s cursed, others believe it’s a portal to another dimension — but one thing is certain: those who enter rarely leave unchanged.

What causes the twisted, unnatural trees? Why do electronic devices fail within its borders? And who—or what—lurks in the shadows? Join us as we step into one of the world’s most haunted forests and explore the chilling stories that make Hoia Baciu so infamous.

Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode.

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on Instagram and Tik Tok!

This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

Hoia Baciu Forest

https://romaniatourstore.com/blog/hoia-baciu-forest-mysterious-legends/

Hoia Baciu Forest: Braving the World’s Most Haunted Forest

https://www.jhmoncrieff.com/horror-writers-workshop-day-seven-braving-the-worlds-most-haunted-forest/

Hoia Baciu Forest: World’s Most Haunted Forest

https://hoiabaciuforest.com/en/

Hoia Baciu Travel Guide: Inside the Creepiest Forest in Transylvania by Sophie Buchan

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/romania/hoia-baciu-haunted-forest-travel-guide-b2256555.html

In this episode of Haunted Hangout, we're saying her name - three times. Bloody Mary is one of the most infamous urban legends, whispered at sleepovers and tested in darkened bathrooms for generations. But where did this eerie ritual come from? Is it just a spooky game, or does it have roots in something far more sinister? Join us as we uncover the origins, chilling encounters, and eerie variations of this legendary mirror mystery.

Dim the lights, grab a mirror (if you dare), and hangout with us as we dive into the legend of Bloody Mary.

Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way at [email protected]! We'd love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode.

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on Instagram and Tik Tok!

This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

⁠http://www.jstor.org/stable/1500216 ⁠

⁠https://people.howstuffworks.com/bloody-mary-legend.htm⁠

⁠https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary⁠

https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/mary-i-bloody-facts-life-death-legacy-illiegitimate-henry-viii/⁠

⁠https://magazine.catapult.co/column/stories/dorothy-bendel-column-bloody-mary-ritual-adolescence-shame-distortion⁠

https://www.slayawaywithus.com/post/bloody-mary-and-the-truth-behind-the-woman-in-the-mirror⁠

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Bathory⁠

https://www.biography.com/crime/elizabeth-bathory

In the very first episode of Haunted Hangout, hosts Chelsea and Liz dive into one of the most infamous haunted locations in English history - the Borley Rectory. Dubbed “the most haunted house in England”, this eerie estate was plagued by ghostly whispers, phantom footsteps, and a spectral nun said to wander the grounds. Was it all a hoax, or was there something truly sinister lingering among the hallways of Borley Rectory? We’ll unravel the chilling history, paranormal encounters, and the strange mysteries surrounding this legendary haunt.

So grab a drink, turn down the lights, and hang out with us - just don’t be surprised if you hear an unexplained whisper or two.

Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way at ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it on a future episode of Haunted Hangout.

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠!

This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

Borley Rectory: The Ghosts That Will Not Die by Vincent O’Neil

http://www.borleyrectory.com/willnotdie/outline.htm

The Most Haunted House in England: Borley Rectory by Kate Cherrell https://burialsandbeyond.com/2021/01/15/the-most-haunted-house-in-england-borley-rectory/