Send us a text Often touted as one of America's first serial killers, H.H. Holmes was said to have constructed a hotel with maze-like hallways and deadly traps in the late 19th century. Using Chicago's World Fair as a cover, he supposedly lured hundreds of people to their deaths within his hotel. The hotel eventually became known as his murder cast…

Send us a text In 1972 a group from the Toronto Society for Psychical Research began meeting weekly in attempts to conjure the spirit of a 17th century knight, Sir Philip Aylesford. The leader of the group, Doctor A.R. George Owen, had read about the belief that ghosts and poltergeists can created by individuals simply using their minds and wondere…

Send us a text In 1938 a tragic accident at the railroad tracks south of San Antonio, Texas supposedly left several children dead and a state in mourning. Just weeks later reports of ghostly figures lingering on the spot where the accident occurred were starting to be passed around. Today, the spot is said to house the spirits of the children who l…

Send us a text In the mid-20th century those looking for love and companionship could join Lonely Hearts Clubs in hopes of finding someone they could match with. But sometimes those searching the lonely hearts catalogs weren't interested in love, Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck were two of those not in need of companionship, instead they wanted m…

Send us a text On December 7th, 1958 the Martin family headed out to the Columbia River Gorge to gather items for their Christmas decorations. The family consisted of Kenneth Martin, his wife Barbara Martin, and his three daughters; Barbara, Virginia, and Susan. What was supposed to be a day trip ended with the entire family missing. Their disappea…

Send us a text In Montego Bay, Jamaica the historic Rose Hall stands as a museum detailing its history on the island but at night many have claimed to see the spirit of one of its previous owners. An owner who had a dark history herself, one marred in witchcraft, torture, and murder. Today we look at the legend of Annie Palmer, the ruthless owner o…

Send us a text Between the years of 1990 and 1995 several women were found dead near the highways of several states including Oregon, Washington, Florida, and Nebraska. After the cases became cold, a letter arrived at the offices of the Oregonian Newspaper claiming to take responsibility for the murders including that of the supposedly solved case …

Send us a text Today a ghost haunts the Old City Jail in Charleston, South Carolina, one said to be in a white wedding dress looking for more victims to add to her list. Her name is Lavinia Fisher and she's often called America's first female serial killer. The legends say in 1819 the authorities of Charleston, South Carolina raided the Six Mile Wa…

Send us a text There is a bridge a few short miles away from Weatherford, Oklahoma where many have reported seeing the spirit of a woman looking for her baby before disappearing. Others have reported seeing a blue light hovering around the bridge before hearing the pained screams of a woman. Though the accounts of ghostly figures are up for debate,…

Send us a text On August 4th, 1892 the bodies of prominent businessman Andrew and his wife, Abby Borden were found in their homes hacked to death leaving them unrecognizable. Andrew received 11 bloody blows while Abby received 19 to the face. Within days Andrew's 32 year old daughter Lizzie Borden was arrested for the crimes. With public interest a…

Send us a text In the early 1870's travelers making their way westward started disappearing along the Osage Trail. Tracking the last known whereabouts of those missing led investigators to the home of The Bender Family and soon the area they owned became known as "Hell's Half-Acre". Find out why the Benders today are known as the Bloody Benders on …

Send us a text In 1982 Santa Fe, New Mexico a local respected reverend, Reynaldo Rivera, answered a call to deliver last rites to a dying man. That was the last time Father Rivera was seen alive. The case went cold until two years later in Montana another priest went missing under similar circumstances. Are both cases connected or are the links bet…

Send us a text Often called the most haunted road in the United States, an 11-mile stretch of Riverdale Road sitting between the cities of Thornton and Brighton is home to a phantom Camaro, a vengeful spirit, ghosts of witches, and even the gates of Hell. But which of these stories actually have a basis in truth? Find out on today's episode of Myth…

Send us a text On December 2nd, 1978, alarms went off at the Athens Mental Health and Development Center, a patient, Margaret Shilling had mysteriously vanished. Six weeks later she was found naked and frozen in one of the attics of the Development center. But after moving her body, a clear outline of it remained in the concrete. Soon stories sprea…

Send us a text On August 8th, 1973, 17 year-old Elmer Wayne Henley called the police to report the murder of 33 year-old Dean Corll. The killer was Elmer himself but what at first seemed to be an open and shut case of self-defense, quickly became an investigation into one of the worst group of serial killers in U.S history. The leader of the group …

Send us a text Legends say just prior to afternoon along the Platte River in Wyoming there's a chance a strange mist will appear without warning and if you stay long enough, from beyond the mist, a sailing ship will become visible. The ship itself carries an undead crew and if you're unlucky they'll show you the ghostly body of a loved one destined…

Send us a text In 1948 a horrific murder shocked Sao Paulo, Brazil, the tragedy became known as "The Crime of the Pit" but to others the brutality of the killings, caused the land to be cursed and invite the devil. The neighborhood became known as "The Home of the Devil" and decades later another terrible tragedy would be blamed on the curse. Liste…

Send us a text During the height of the spiritualism movement led by the Fox Sisters, a reverend and doctor Eliakim Phelps moved his family to a new home in Stratford, Connecticut. After being intrigued by the idea of talking to the dead through seances, Reverend Phelps and a friend decided to give it a try. The act opened the door to the other sid…

Send us a text In 1912, Bela Kiss and his wife moved to the small town of Cinkota, Hungary. Bela was well-liked by his neighbors and considered an intelligent man with many interests, unfortunately for the unsuspecting widows in Budapest, one of his interests involved murder. Listen to the full story of the Monster of Cinkota on today's episode of …

Send us a text On January 4th, 1935 a man named Roland T. Owen was murdered in the President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Before long the investigation into who killed Roland T. Owen turned into a more pertinent question, "who was Roland T. Owen"? The twist and turns of the case left the police stunned and to this day his murder and what he was …

Send us a text In 1938 Carl Pruitt found his wife in bed with another man. Crazed with uncontrollable anger he strangled his wife with a chain and then shot himself. Unfortunately for Pulaski County, Kentucky, Carl's anger manifested a curse upon his gravestone. When people began hearing the stories some dared Carl Pruitt's spirit to show itself, i…

Send us a text On April 21st, 1907 the Chicago Tribune published a story of a Russian steamer called The Parrier docked off the coast of Santa Monica, California. The crew aboard the ship had been attacked by some unseen force driving them mad forcing them to take their own lives or that of their crewmates. Several decades later the same thing happ…

Send us a text Off Trout Run Road in Hellam Township, Pennsylvania, there is a place secluded and surrounded by forest said to be a gateway into Hell. Legend tells of seven gates needed to be crossed before a portal will take you directly there. The history of the location, filled with anger and violence is said to be what caused the portal to open…

Send us a text In Denton County, Texas near the ghost town that once was Alton a bridge was constructed at the Hickory Creek in 1884. A half a century later a legend of a monstrous half-goat, half-man demon was born. Throughout the years multiple origins for the Goatman have spread but the one that remains consistent is the feeling that the demon i…

Send us a text On this month's bonus episode, I interview my brother, Steven, who six years ago experienced a haunting that started with an encounter with a shadow person. Is it possible the hauntings Steven experienced all have scientific explanations? In the end you decide. Listen to his story on today's episode of Myths, Mysteries, & Monsters If…

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