In this spine-chilling episode, we venture into Ireland's Leap Castle, often called the most haunted castle in the world. Built in the 15th century, this fortress has a dark history filled with bloodshed, betrayal, and restless spirits. We’ll uncover the terrifying tales of the Bloody Chapel, where a brutal murder forever cursed the grounds, and the mysterious “Elemental,” a malevolent spirit said to roam the castle. Learn about the eerie apparitions, disembodied cries, and chilling encounters reported by visitors and the castle's owners. What dark secrets lie hidden in its ancient walls? Join us as we explore the hauntings of Leap Castle and discover why it remains one of Ireland’s most infamous paranormal hotspots.

Episode Correction: James Wan has nothing to do with Nosferatu 🤦🏻‍♀️. He’s doing Black Lagoon. -Ashley

Sources:

Leap Castle: HISTORY & info about world's most HAUNTED castle (irelandbeforeyoudie.com)

The Violent, Bloody History of Ireland’s Leap Castle (the-line-up.com)

The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly | Haunted Rooms®

Leap Castle | Visiting The World's Most Haunted Castle | CarpeDiemEire

Today we journey into the haunting ghost towns of Bodie, California, and Centralia, Pennsylvania. Once thriving communities, these towns are now eerie reminders of the past, each with a unique story of rise and fall. Join us as we uncover the mysteries, legends, and lessons left behind in Bodie and Centralia—two towns frozen in time.

Sources:

California Gold Rush, Summary, Facts, Significance, APUSH (americanhistorycentral.com)

A History Of Bodie America's Most Notorious Ghost Town (theculturetrip.com)

Eerie Photos of Bodie, California's Wild West Ghost Town (historyhit.com)

Milton Sharp’s Buried Loot – Legends of America

Wells Fargo – Staging & Banking in the Old West – Legends of America

Coddington's Gas Station and the Centralia Mine Fire (centraliapa.org)

Centralia Church: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (centraliapa.org)

Inside Centralia, The Abandoned Town That's Been On Fire For 60 Years (allthatsinteresting.com)

Centralia, Pennsylvania Population 2024 (worldpopulationreview.com)

Centralia, PA - America’s Burning Ghost Town (Documentary)

This week we are discussing not a haunted place but an object… the dreaded Dybbuk Box! We will talk about some stories and theories. Do you think it’s real?

Sources:

The Tale Of The Dybbuk, The 'Clinging Spirit' Of Jewish Myth (allthatsinteresting.com)

The Possession: The True Story of The Dybbuk Box (screenrant.com)

The Legend Behind Dybbuk Boxes - US Ghost Adventures

The Dybbuk Box Is An Infamous Wine Cabinet Said To Be Cursed By A Malicious Spirit (ranker.com)

Join us for 2 tales out of Indiana!

Sources:

The House of Blue Lights | Historic Indianapolis | All Things Indianapolis History

Legend - The House of Blue Lights

Crown Point Community Library - HISTORICAL TIMELINE (crownpointlibrary.org)

Seeks Ghosts: The Gypsies’ Cemetery

Gypsy’s Graveyard Crown Point, IndianaErin Egnatz Hauntings America (hauntingsaroundamerica.com)

Gypsy Americans - History, Immigration waves to the united states, Settlement patterns (everyculture.com)

Today’s episode is the legend of Lavinia Fisher, America’s first female serial killer! She was real but her story has become so legendary and told for the last 200 years that it’s hard to distinguish now what’s real and what’s been embellished. So let's dive in, shall we?

Sources:

Lavinia Fisher – First Female Serial Killer – Legends of America

America’s first female serial killer - CHStoday (6amcity.com)

Was Lavinia Fisher The First Female Serial Killer In America? (allthatsinteresting.com)

Charleston’s Most Inhospitable Hosts: The Story of John and Lavinia Fisher - HistoricalCrimeDetective.com

Some rules to live by when in the Appalachian Mountains? Here’s a few to keep you cozy:

1. Never be in the woods after dark
2. Never leave the marked trail
3. If you hear your name being called in the woods, don’t respond

Sources:

The Mothman Of West Virginia And The Terrifying True Story Behind It (allthatsinteresting.com)

Appalachian Folklore, Monsters and Superstitions (blueridgemountainstravelguide.com)

The Terrifying Tale Of Swift Runner And The Wendigo - KnowledgeNuts

Swift Runner | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Appalachian Folklore Part 1: Beings and Creatures – The Kayseean

The Wendigo, The Cannibalistic Beast Of Native American Folklore (allthatsinteresting.com)

Devil's Tramping Ground – Bear Creek, North Carolina - Atlas Obscura

'No human knows:' Devil's Tramping Ground legend predates founding of the United States (wral.com)

The Old Mountain Spell Book by Alda Dagny

Appalachian Folklore: Omens, Signs and Superstitions by Nancy Richmond and Misty Murray Walkup

Join us as we discuss the dark and violent past of Ohio State Reformatory, otherwise known as the Shawshank Redemption prison.

Sources:

The Dark History Of The Ohio State Reformatory (onlyinyourstate.com)

Ohio State Reformatory: Deaths, Hauntings and Ghosts (anomalien.com)

Ohio State Reformatory - History and Facts | History Hit

Join us as we embark on a journey into the depths of the supernatural, exploring the haunted history of this iconic ocean liner turned hotel. The Queen Mary was once the epitome of luxury and elegance, but beneath her majestic facade lies a darker tale, one steeped in tragedy and mystery.

Sources:

The True Story Of The Haunting Of The Queen Mary's Ghost Ship (screenrant.com)

Captains of the Queen Mary | Encyclopedia Titanica Message Board (encyclopedia-titanica.org)

10 Most Disturbing Ghost Stories From The Haunted Queen Mary Ship – Page 9 (whatculture.com)

The Terrifying Haunted History Of The Queen Mary - HISTECHO

Ghosts of the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California – Legends of America

Ghost’s of The Queen Mary: 2nd Officer Stark – The Dead History

How Many People Died Onboard The Queen Mary? - Crew and Passenger List - Emma Cruises

BuzzFeed Unsolved: The Haunted Decks of the Queen Mary

48 Facts about Long Beach (CA) - Facts.net

'Queen Mary' whistle (MP3) - PortCities Southampton (archive.org)

Today we are going to a place that is said to be haunted by 22 ghosts, the property itself is cursed and curses those who inhabit it. Join us as we dive into the home located at 14th W 10th St in Greenwich Village in New York, known as The House of Death.

Sources:

The Hauntings of 14 West 10th Street, NYC's "House of Death" - Untapped New York (untappedcities.com)

How a Greenwich Village brownstone became known as the 'House of Death' | 6sqft

Secrets of the 20,000 bodies buried under Washington Square Park (nypost.com)

Jannis Muriel “Jan” Bryant Bartell (1921-1973) - Find a Grave Memorial

The Creepy History Of New York's Most Haunted House (thetravel.com)

Notorious Child Killer Joel Steinberg Living In Harlem (harlemworldmagazine.com)

(Email [email protected] for full list of references, they don't all fit here!)

Join us for our first listener request of Mission Inn!

Sources:

Article from 03 Dec 2001, 5 - The Californian at Newspapers.com

'Catacombs' at Mission Inn Are Stuff of Riverside Legend - Press Enterprise - California News (localtoday.news)

+Lost Destinations:: Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery+

Baptist ghost story called urban legend – Baptist News Global

10 Most Haunted Trails In Southern California (backpackerverse.com)

Riverside’s ghostly history – Viewpoints Online

Riverside's Mission Inn big on tradition and history - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)