That's Kinda Paranormal

The New England Vampire Panic wasn’t over yet.

In 1892, nineteen-year-old Mercy Lena Brown died oftuberculosis in Exeter, Rhode Island. Less than two months later, her body was examined for signs that she was somehow consuming the life of her dying brother, Edwin.

And what they found inside her heart convinced some of thepeople standing there that they had found exactly what they were looking for.

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the New England VampirePanic, Casey and Dave dig into the Mercy Brown incident: why her body was so well preserved, how blood can remain in a heart after death, why her heart and liver were burned, and whether Edwin actually drank his sister’s ashes.

We also investigate the claim that Mercy Brown inspired BramStoker’s Dracula, meet a Rhode Island “vampire” who probably wasn’t one at all, examine archaeological evidence of an alleged anti-vampire burial, and ask why these rituals survived long after doctors knew tuberculosis was aninfectious disease.

Was Mercy Brown really New England’s last vampire?

Not exactly.

But the true story may be stranger than the legend.

Because sometimes history, medicine, folklore—and oneextremely unfortunate corpse—come together in a way; That's Kinda Paranormal

Long before vampires sparkled, brooded in castles, or became Halloween icons, New Englanders were digging up their dead to stop them from feeding on the living.

In Episode 47 of That’s Kinda Paranormal, Casey and Dave dive into the New England Vampire Panic—a bizarre and very real period of American history when tuberculosis swept through families and communities, leaving people desperate for an explanation. With little understanding of how the disease spread, some became convinced that deceased family members were returning from the grave and draining the life from those they left behind.

We’re getting into the strange rituals used to stop suspected vampires, exhumed bodies, burned organs, and some of the most infamous cases—including Mercy Brown, whose story became one of the last known vampire incidents in New England.

Was it superstition? A desperate attempt to understand a terrifying disease? Or was something a little stranger happening in those old New England cemeteries?

Grab a wooden stake and maybe leave the garlic at home, because… That’s Kinda Paranormal.

Deep in the rainforests of Java, something is said to be flying overhead—and apparently, it has a habit of announcing itself.

This week on That’s Kinda Paranormal, Casey and Dave dive into the legend of the Ahool, a massive bat-like cryptid reportedly lurking in the jungles of Indonesia. We get into where the story came from, the sightings that helped build the legend, and the theories about what people may—or may not—have actually seen.

Is the Ahool an undiscovered giant bat? A misidentified animal? A surviving creature science hasn’t caught up with yet? Or is this another case of humans seeing something weird in the woods and immediately making it everyone else’s problem?

Join us as we dig into the history, possible explanations, and enduring mystery of one of Indonesia’s strangest cryptids.

Because a giant screaming bat hiding in the jungle?

That’s Kinda Paranormal.

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any otherstate—but some of them may have never been truly abandoned.

In this episode of That's Kinda Paranormal, Casey andDave travel the shores of the Great Lakes to uncover the history and haunting legends behind four of Michigan's most infamous lighthouses. From phantom cigar smoke and practical-joking spirits to mysterious footsteps, abandoned towers, and the legend of a little girl overlooking Lake Superior, these stories blur the line between documented history and local folklore.

Join us as we explore:

🏮 Seul Choix PointLighthouse – The ghostly legacy of Captain Joseph Willie Townsend, phantom cigar smoke, unexplained alarms, and paranormal investigations.

🌊 White River LightStation – The remarkable story of Captain William Robinson, Sarah Robinson, and the gentle spirits said to still care for the lighthouse they called home.

🌫️ Waugoshance ShoalLighthouse – One of Michigan's most isolated lighthouses, the legend of John Herman, mysterious slammed doors, a bottle of Jack Daniel's left as a yearly peace offering, and a historical twist that changes everything.

⚓ Marquette Harbor Lighthouse– The inspiring story of Anastasia "Eliza" Truckey, one of the Great Lakes' earliest female lighthouse keepers, and the haunting tale of the mysterious little girl said to watch over Lake Superior.

Were these lonely beacons simply witnesses to history...

Or are some of their keepers still standing watch?

Between 1764 and 1767, a mysterious creature stalked the French countryside, leaving more than 100 people dead and an entire region living in fear. Witnesses described a beast unlike any wolf they had ever seen—larger, faster, and seemingly impossible to kill.

Was the Beast of Gévaudan simply an unusually large wolf? A pack of predators? A hyena brought from overseas? Or did the attacks inspire one of history's greatest werewolf legends?

In this episode of That's Kinda Paranormal, Casey and Dave dive deep into the documented history behind one of the world's most infamous cryptid cases. We'll explore eyewitness accounts, royal hunting expeditions, historical records, scientific theories, and the folklore that transformed a deadly series of attacks into an enduring paranormal mystery.

Join us as we separate history from legend and investigate one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of eighteenth-century France.

This week, we're traveling to Victoria, British Columbiato explore the history and hauntings of Craigdarroch Castle, one of Canada's most famous historic mansions. Built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir in the late 1800s, the castle has witnessed family tragedy, changing fortunes, and morethan a century of fascinating history. Today, visitors and staff report unexplained footsteps, shadowy figures, mysterious voices, and other eerie encounters that have earned Craigdarroch a reputation as one of Canada's mosthaunted locations. Join us as we separate documented history from paranormal legend and ask the question: is Craigdarroch Castle truly haunted, or does itsremarkable past simply inspire unforgettable ghost stories?

Source Note: This episode is based on the documentedhistory of Craigdarroch Castle, published historical resources, and reported visitor and staff experiences. Paranormal claims discussed are presented as reported accounts and are explored for commentary and discussion.

Deep in the forests of Cambodia, stories have circulated forgenerations about the mysterious Kting Voar—a legendary snake-eating wild cow with unusual spiral horns said to possess extraordinary powers. In thisepisode, we explore the folklore surrounding this little-known cryptid, the mysterious horns that briefly convinced scientists they had discovered a new species, and the debate over whether the Kting Voar was a real animal, a cleverhoax, or a legend inspired by nature. Join us as we uncover one of cryptozoology's strangest mysteries.

In 1977, a family in Enfield, England found themselves atthe center of a haunting that would make headlines around the world. With reports of moving furniture, eerie voices, and unexplained activity, the Enfield Poltergeist remains one of the most debated paranormal cases of all time. Was it real, a hoax, or a little bit of both? Let's find out.

This episode draws from historical documents, published research, and contemporary reporting on the Enfield Poltergeist. Any brief archival audio used is presented to provide context for discussion and analysis, and all rights remain with the original copyright holders.

The Jersey Devil has haunted New Jersey's Pine Barrens for nearly 300 years. This week, we're exploring the legend of Mother Leeds, the famous 1909 sightings, eyewitness encounters, and the history behind one of America's most iconic cryptids. Is the Jersey Devil a real creature, a misunderstood animal, or a legend that took on a life of its own?

For more than a century, Eloise was far more than an asylum.It was a sprawling community that housed the poor, the sick, the elderly, tuberculosis patients, and those struggling with mental illness. At its peak, thousands of people lived behind its walls—and thousands never left.

In this episode of That’s Kinda Paranormal, Casey andDave explore the history of Michigan’s infamous Eloise Asylum, from its beginnings as a county poorhouse to its reputation as one of the state's most haunted locations. Along the way, they uncover forgotten graves, heartbreakingstories, reported hauntings, shadow figures, disembodied voices, and the lingering question that still draws investigators today:

Is Eloise truly haunted... or is its history hauntingenough?

Grab a flashlight and join us as we step inside one ofMichigan's most fascinating and unsettling places. 👻🏥🕯️