New England Ghost Stories

In honor of Thanksgiving Week, this episode of NE Ghost Stories will explore the history and hauntings in "America's Hometown," Plymouth, MA.  We'll go back to where it all began, that very first Thanksgiving. 

          The Phantom of Rte. 44 was first written about in 1994, in the New England Ghost Files by Charles Turek Robinson.  In his book, Robinson relates sightings, beginning in 1969.  These incidents seemed to get more violent and terrifying as time went on.  And all the experiences took place at 10 pm or later.

          The phantom is always described as being between 40-50 years of age, "well-built," having red hair and beard, and wearing a red plaid shirt.  He doesn't say much, but is known to laugh maniacally.  Which tends to freak people out even more.