Preston School of Industry or “Preston Castle” as it’s been known, was built between 1890 and 1894 in Ione, California. A reform school for young male offenders; the hope was to rehabilitate, not just incarcerate. But, the castle soon became known for abuse, attempted escapes, murder, and now - one of the most notorious hauntings in the foothills of California. Special Guest: Connie Brenner

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For the season five finale, a special LIVE episode recorded during Strange Escapes at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH. Nestled in America's Heartland, Fox Hollow Farm is the former home of serial killer Herb Baumeister. It's unclear how many people fell victim to Baumeister, but 10,000 bone fragments were found on this property alone. It's no surprise, the farmhouse is very, very haunted.
Special Guest: Richard Estep, with an introduction by Aaron Mahnke.
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They Uncovered Roughly 10,000 Human Bone Fragments

The iconic Buffalo Central Terminal is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in Western New York. In addition to shadow figures, apparitions and voices - there have also been reports of a ghost dog and a ghost cat.
Special Guest: Tim Shaw
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It's Said Numerous People Froze to Death There

Known as one of the most haunted locations in Iowa, Malvern Manor has been the location of over 100 deaths. With a potential link to the Villisca Axe murder house, it's no wonder legends of hauntings here go back decades.
Special Guest: Josh Heard 
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The Devil's Coming to Get Me

The Randolph County Poorhouse and Infirmary was constructed in 1899 and eventually closed in 2005. During that time, the building saw many transformations - and at least 200 deaths.
Special Guest: Ted Martin
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In the Old Days it Was Like a Dungeon Here. Terrible Things Were Done

Bobby Mackey's Music World is surrounded by lore, urban legends and very real tragic history. One thing is for sure, the ghosts and stories there have been terrifying people for decades. Special Guest: Laura Roland
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