This week's story weaves together creepy folklore, historical tragedy, and an iconic mausoleum to create a tale that has haunted the River City of Richmond, North Carolina for generations.

We begin with the catastrophic Church Hill Tunnel collapse of 1925, a tragic event that trapped workers beneath tons of rubble. Amid the chaos and devastation, witnesses reported a horrifying figure emerging from the debris—described as a bloody, fanged creature with jagged teeth and torn flesh. But who—or what—was this spectral figure? Was it a survivor disfigured by the accident or something far more sinister? We explore the enigmatic life of W.W. Poole, the urban legend tied to rumors of vampiric immortality, and the enduring mystery surrounding his ornate tomb.

As we peel back the layers of history and myth, listeners will uncover connections between folklore and fact, examine the role of the supernatural in explaining the unexplained, and confront the dark allure of Richmond's haunted past.

Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they journey Within the Mist to unravel the truth about the Richmond Vampire.

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