Haunted Hangout

In this chilling episode of Haunted Hangout, we dive into one of the most vicious and baffling unsolved crimes in American history: the Villisca Axe Murders. On a quiet night in 1912, in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, eight people — including six children — were brutally murdered in their sleep. With doors locked from the inside, mirrors covered, and the killer's weapon left behind, the crime scene was as disturbing as it was mysterious.

We unravel the eerie timeline of events, explore the most compelling theories and suspects, and talk about the lingering paranormal activity that continues to haunt the house to this day. Was it a jealous rival, a traveling serial killer, or something more sinister?

Turn down the lights, lock your doors, and join us as we investigate the horror that still lingers within the walls of the infamous farmhouse.

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.

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

Episode Sources:

One of America’s Most Haunted Houses | murderhouse.com

I Spent a Chilling Night in the Infamous Villisca Axe Murder House — This Is What Happened by Julie Jordan

Paranormal Investigations in Australia and Overseas | adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.au

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In 1976, a young German woman named Anneliese Michel underwent a series of intense and harrowing exorcisms—67 sessions over 10 months—after her family and local priests became convinced she was possessed by demonic forces. Her story is one of faith, fear, and tragedy, blurring the line between religious belief and medical reality. Was Anneliese truly possessed, or was she suffering from an illness that went untreated? In this chilling episode of Haunted Hangout, we dive into the eerie claims made by those who witnessed the exorcisms and the controversial trial that followed her untimely death. Tune in—if you dare.

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 by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

⁠Cries of a Woman Possessed by Michael Getler⁠

⁠Anneliese Michel And The Shocking Story Behind The Exorcism Of The Real-Life Emily Rose by Gabe Paoletti⁠

⁠Geschwind Syndrome | sciencedirect.com

In this episode of Haunted Hangout, we unravel the chilling tale of Robert the Doll, one of the world's most infamous haunted objects. On display at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida, Robert may look like an ordinary childhood toy, but his sinister reputation tells a far darker story. From eerie voices and moving objects to curses that have left visitors begging for forgiveness, Robert's unsettling history has terrified and fascinated generations.

Where did Robert come from? And who—or what—haunts him? Is it a vengeful spirit, protective guardians, or something even stranger? We'll explore the origins of Robert, the spine-tingling experiences of those who've crossed his path, and the rules you must follow to avoid his wrath.

Dim the lights, settle in, and join us as we take a closer look at the doll that has sent chills down spines for over a century.

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:

⁠Robert's Story⁠

The Story Behind the World’s Most Terrifying Haunted Doll by Andy Wright⁠

⁠The Terrifying History Of The Most Haunted Doll In The World by Beth Braden⁠

⁠The True Story of Key West’s Robert the Doll⁠

⁠Discover the Story of Robert the Doll⁠

⁠Caution: Mind Your Manners When Visiting Robert the Doll by MD Bastek⁠

⁠I Visited a Notoriously Haunted Doll, and Bad Luck Followed Me Everywhere by Murphy Moroney

They knock at your door late at night. They ask for help in an eerily monotone voice. And their eyes… completely black, void of any humanity.

In this episode of Haunted Hangout, we’re diving into the terrifying phenomenon of the Black Eyed Children or the Black Eyed Kids — mysterious entities that appear as lost kids in need of assistance. But those who let them in often report feelings of overwhelming dread, unexplained illnesses, and encounters that defy logic. Are they aliens? Demons? Or something even more sinister?

Join us as we uncover chilling firsthand accounts, explore theories about their origins, and try to answer the question —what happens if you say yes?

Dim the lights, lock your doors, and hang out with us… if you dare.

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 by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

⁠Legend of the Black-Eyed Children by Maria Mohsin⁠

⁠Black-Eyed Children⁠

⁠Death as a Child: The Modern Legend of the Black-Eyed Children by Emma Cieslik⁠

Step inside, press the buttons in the right order, and whatever you do—don’t talk to her. The Elevator Game is an urban legend that claims to transport players to another world. But is it just a creepy internet myth, or something far more sinister?

In this episode, we break down how to play the game and the terrifying experiences of those who claim to have played. We also explore its unsettling connection to the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, whose final moments caught on security footage eerily resemble the game.

Are you ready to play? Hang out with us as we descend into the chilling world of the Elevator Game.

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.

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

Episode Sources:

What Is the Elevator Game and How Do You Play? By Kellyn Doerr

⁠https://www.magellantv.com/articles/what-is-the-elevator-game-and-how-do-you-play⁠

Elisa Lam: The Real Story Of Her Death In The Cecil Hotel by Natasha Ishak

⁠https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-death⁠

The Elevator Game – South Korea’s Creepy Urban Legend by Sherry Osborne

⁠https://www.korea.net/Events/Overseas/view?articleId=18358⁠

Elisa Lam’s Body Was Found at the Infamous Cecil Hotel 13 Years Ago. Inside the Mysterious Circumstances Around Her Death — and What Police Really Think Happened by Alex Gurley

⁠https://people.com/what-happened-to-elisa-lam-cecil-hotel-11680025

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.

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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/