S4 Ep196: Blackjack Ketchum. The Crimes. The Botched Execution. The Ghost.
The trapdoor drops, the man falls through. His head is sliced clean off. That is what the people who attended Thomas Edward 'Blackjack' Ketchums execution witnessed. What did he do to get a date with the gallows? Listen to find out. The man. His crimes. His bloody execution. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey This cover picture is not my own, and was found in Wikimedia C...
20m Dec 19, 2022
20m
S4 Ep195: The Curse of Rudolph Valentino's Destiny Ring
The Latin Lover was warned not to buy the ring, that it had a curse attached to it but he ignored the warning and bought it, and it would change not only his, but several other lives FOREVER. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Universal Pictures Public Domain
20m Dec 12, 2022
20m
S4 Ep194: Murders, Accidents & Suicides. The Playboy Curse.
Murders. Suicides. Murder/Suicides. Accidents - Car crashes. Plane crash. Dying Young. The Playboy Curse sadly has that all and then some. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The pictures used for the cover photo are not my own. I found them on Wikimedia Commons. *Top left - Jayne Mansfield pic -  Producers Selim Cattan and Phil C Samuel *Top right - Marilyn Monroe pic ...
47m Dec 05, 2022
47m
S4 Ep193: The Mysterious Case of the Chase Vaults Moving Coffins
In the early 1800s a family vault in the Barbados gains attention and fame when it is noticed that the resident coffins are moving on their own accord, often being found in bizarre positions. Who or WHAT is behind the mystery? CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: T. Bjørnstad (https://commons....
17m Nov 28, 2022
17m
S4 Ep192: The Frightful Tales of the Cannibalistic Witch, Baba Yaga
Dating back to at least the mid 1700's Baba Yaga has cast fear into peoples hearts. Her meal of choice? LITTLE CHILDREN. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Каразин Н. https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Copyright_tags/Country-specific_tags#United_States_of_America
17m Nov 21, 2022
17m
S4 Ep191: True Accounts of Haunted/Cursed Dolls
Tessa digs deep into the world of haunted and cursed dolls, the perfect vessel for a restless spirit...or demon. From ones we've heard about like Robert the Doll and Annabelle, to others maybe less know about like Okikiu and Lt Dukes. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture was taken by Tessa Mauro (me) in Wilmington, NC. (this doll is in the picture is not ...
28m Nov 14, 2022
28m
S4 Ep190: The Beast of Bladenboro & its Reign of Terror
A small community in North Carolina lives in fear when their furry friends are brutally butchered. CREDITS: The cover photo was created by Tessa (me) through a AI app
17m Nov 07, 2022
17m
S4 Ep189: Ghoulish Halloween Tales
A spooky Halloween to you all. Here you will hear a plethora of true spooky stories for the truly spooky soul! CREDITS: Featuring the following:  🎃Josh Hawley, 👽KimAnna Cellura, 👻Kasey Mauro, 🔪Adrian Romero, 🛸Mercedez L Benedict, 💀Jeff Adkins, 🦇Michael Bill, 🧛‍♂️Kevin Paul and 🧌Angie Velasquez The pictures used in the cover photo were created by Tessa (me) through an AI app
1hr Oct 31, 2022
1hr
S4 Ep188: Strange True Tales for the Soul
Tessa shares true tales that friends have shared with her, prepping for the Halloween season! CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Stefan Czapski (https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/19114) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
32m Oct 24, 2022
32m
S4 Ep187: The Field of Death. Surviving the Dead Zone I-4
A family is wiped out by Yellow Fever and buried. Fast forward several years later when a man buys the land and discovers unmarked graves. Listen to find out what happens! CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Journalist 1st Class Preston Keres Flickr user: Kyle May https://creativecommons.or...
22m Oct 17, 2022
22m
S4 Ep186: The Drowned Girl From the River Seine
In the late 1880s a young girls body washes up from the River Seine. To this day she remains unidentified, but that does not stop her from being the most kissed woman in the world. Meet Resuscitation Annie, the face of CPR Dolls. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey Name:  ~aorta~ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0
15m Oct 10, 2022
15m
S4 Ep185: The Walking Skeletons of Starvation Heights Sanitarium
Linda Hazard, a doctor of death, CLAIMS to have a treatment to cure all ailments and disease...STARVATION. During her reign in the medicinal field many will die, few will survive. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name-  Tony Wills https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 (Not a picture o...
23m Oct 03, 2022
23m
S4 Ep184: The Legends of Himeji Castle.
On top of a hill overlooking the town of Himeji, Japan, stands tall and proud the Himeji Castle. Dating back several centuries it has been through a lot, has gone through several new ownerships, and has several ghost stories, legends and resident spirits attached to it. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Co...
20m Sep 26, 2022
20m
S4 Ep183: Death by the Julian Gallows & More at Wyoming Frontier Prison
In Rawlins, Wyoming stands whats now a museum dedicated to Wyoming Frontier Prison. It is here at this site where executions via the do it yourself Julian Gallows and the gas chamber were conducted. 250 people would die here, from a guard committing suicide to murders and  much more. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it fro...
25m Sep 19, 2022
25m
S4 Ep182: Escaping Slagg at Sloss Furnaces
Tessa goes back into time, 2016 and discusses the time she spent at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama where she got evidence of spirit activity. Home to several resident spirits, it is here that at least 60 men died. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover photo was taken by Tessa Mauro (me) back in 2016
25m Sep 12, 2022
25m
S4 Ep15: 9/11. Statistics, Victims, Survivors. Never Forget.
Bonus episode #15 - On the twenty-first anniversary of the attacks, Tessa discusses statistics, some of the victims and a few stories of survival. Never Forget CREDITS: The cover photo is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Journalist 1st Class Preston Keres https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Commons:Licensing
42m Sep 11, 2022
42m
S4 Ep181: Plagued with Tragedy. The Guinness Family Curse.
Guinness Stout, we have all heard about it. The wealthiest man in Ireland, Arthur Guinness, creates this amazing nectar of the God's long ago, but life was not perfect. This strong family would endure heartbreak time after time again. They would encounter untimely deaths ranging from accidents, freak accidents, overdoses and even murder. Some believe it's a curse. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy...
24m Sep 05, 2022
24m
S4 Ep180: The Spirits of Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth while still an active military base is also home to several resident spirits. Several locations scattered about F.L have their own spirits and hauntings. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Don Middleton , U.S. Army https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Reusing_conten...
38m Aug 29, 2022
38m
S4 Ep179: The Curse of Ötzi the Iceman
A man went out one day thousands of years ago and never came back home. Fast forward thousands of years in 1991 when a German couple stumble upon something that turns out to be quite the remarkable discovery. Enter Ötzi the Iceman. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey Voice over: Jerry Mauro The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: ...
19m Aug 22, 2022
19m
S4 Ep178: Walking the Green Mile at Tennessee State Prison. Life & Death
Before this location was struck by a tornado, and long before it used for movies like Green Mile, Tennessee State Prison housed some of the most dangerous criminals.  Over 100 executions occurred here, where Ol Sparky was the MVP, riots, deaths, escapes and haunts. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons...
28m Aug 15, 2022
28m
S4 Ep177: The Deadly Saltpeter Mines of Chile. The Ghost Towns of La Noira & Humberstone
Saltpeter mines in the now ghost towns of Humberstone and La Noira were no joke, here the whole family was put to work, including small children. Today folks claim to see apparitions of past residents roaming about.  You'll also hear about Chile's worst massacre and its connection to Saltpeter. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The photo used for the cover picture is no...
18m Aug 08, 2022
18m
S4 Ep176: No Escape From the Ha Ha Walls of Beechworth Asylum & The Ghosts of Aradale Asylum
Today we find ourselves in Australia, visiting two asylums, Beechworth & Aradale, and pray we don't get committed as it only took two signatures to get committed... but eight to be released. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Asfridhr https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
21m Aug 01, 2022
21m
S4 Ep175: Strange Happenin's at Yosemite
Yosemite is a gorgeous National Park found in the mountains of Northern California. With 95% of the park being wilderness, it’s not hard to imagine one getting lost and never being found again. Unfortunately the list of missing is high, the list of deaths to occur here are even higher. The hauntingly beautiful Yosemite has dealt with a lot from Hantavirus outbreaks, to the missing and dead, lan...
54m Jul 25, 2022
54m
S4 Ep174: The Ghostly Miners of Dawson Cemetery & the Apparitions of St James Hotel
Two deadly explosions claims the lives of hundreds of miners in less than ten years. Tessa talks about the once forgotten ghost town of Dawson, and the spirits who remain here to this day forever wandering. Then we head over to Cimmaron, New Mexico where St James Hotel stands. People like Buffalo Bill, Billy the Kid, The James Brothers - Jesse and Frank, Annie Oakley, The Earp's and so many oth...
36m Jul 18, 2022
36m
S4 Ep173: The Papal States Official Executioner. A Sneak Peak Into the Life of Giovanni Battista Bugatti
He begins his long career as the official executioner at 17 years old, and retires at 85. In his reign as Papal executioner he conducts 514 executions. Tessa discusses some of these and much more. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey Episode topic recommended by Justin Dean. You asked for it, you got it! The cover photo was made by Tessa Mauro (me)
35m Jul 11, 2022
35m
S4 Ep172: Terror at Topeka State Hospital
Long since demolished, Topeka State Hospital was once home to neglect, abuse, holding sane people against their will, and yes death. You can take the building away but not the bloody history. Happy Fourth of July to you all! CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: SayaGBM https://commons.wikime...
18m Jul 04, 2022
18m
S4 Ep171: Mysteries of Clapham Wood
Clapham Wood, home to UFO sightings, bizarre meetings, possible satanic cult connections, mysterious deaths and illnesses and more. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Slbs https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
18m Jun 27, 2022
18m
S4 Ep170: The Spirits of Mount Hope Cemetery & Boon Island Lighthouse..Where Mariners Meet Thy Doom
In Bangor, Maine we visit the cemetery, a location that a college student went to for inspiration for his books and movies, home to haunts and apparitions including gangster Al Brady. Afterwards we make our way to Boon Island Lighthouse a rocky shoal that for centuries has been linked to destruction, death, shipwrecks and even cannibalism. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mack...
36m Jun 20, 2022
36m
S4 Ep169: Witch Trials, Werewolf Hunts, Battles & Executions at Moosham Castle
Moosham Castle a gorgeous Spur Castle in Austria, this medieval location has so much haunting history, history that will chill you to the bone, a site of the biggest witch trial (going on for 15 years) in Austria, werewolf hunts, and several executions, also the location of at least 45 documented battles. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is no...
20m Jun 13, 2022
20m
S4 Ep168: Burlington County Prison. Home to Escapees, Residential Spirits and Public Executions
In New Jersey is a former prison that hosted public executions in the 1800s and into the 1900s. Several died here, many haunt this location. Take a walk back into time and see what happened here while it was open. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Nathaniel R. Ewan, Photographer https://co...
27m Jun 06, 2022
27m
S4 Ep167: Murder, Disappearances & Other Strange Happenings at Bennington Triangle
In Vermont is a stretch of Woodlands going through different towns and Ghost towns it is known as Bennington Triangle. BT is no stranger to strange and bizarre events such as UFO sightings, home to the Bennington Monster (Bigfoot), where the weather can play tricks on you, a old cave hermit who flashes and terrorizes young ladies and most scary in BT is a location where several people have gone...
32m May 30, 2022
32m
S4 Ep166: Ghostly Monks at Carta Monastery and Murder, Legends & Ghosts at Corvin Castle
Today we find ourselves in the countryside of Transylvania. First the Carta Monastery where Monks lived during the medieval times, Tessa explores the ruins and the history. Then a 8 hour drive to Corvin Castle. Full of legends, mystery and ghosts. Both locations open to the public, so go and have an experience of your own! CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover pic...
21m May 23, 2022
21m
S4 Ep165: Final Moments at Execution Rocks Lighthouse
In the middle of the Long Island Sound is Execution Rocks Light House. A location where a legend so scary that you hope it’s only a legend, and where a serial killer would come and use the area as dumping grounds for his victims and much more. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedia Commons. Name: Ginger10180 ...
24m May 16, 2022
24m
S4 Ep164: Communicating with the Other Side. An Inside Look Into A Seance
Tessa shares a special moment she experienced communicating with a friend who passed away years earlier via an ouija board session in Louisville, Kentucky. She shares results from the Planchette, and evps and other strange happenin's that occurred that evening. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey This cover photo was taken by Tessa (me) in Louisville Kentucky at a friends...
27m May 09, 2022
27m
S4 Ep163: The Mysterious Sound & Ghosts of Rock Creek Cemetery
Nestled in the mountains in a small Colorado town is Rock Creek Cemetery. A location were many families of the first settlers to call this county home, rest eternally. Tessa shares two investigations that she conducted here and shares some of the evidence, experiences and results. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture was taken by Tessa Mauro (me) at Rock ...
29m May 02, 2022
29m
S4 Ep162: Murder at Kings Tavern & Fighting Storms with Florence Ford at Natchez City Cemetery
Kings Tavern is long since believed to be haunted. Several resident spirits call the Inn home. Six miles away is the Natchez City Cemetery where Tessa discusses one particular unique grave which happens to of course have paranormal happenin's! CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The photo used for the cover picture is not my own! I found it on WikiMedia Commons! Name: Sh...
29m Apr 25, 2022
29m
S4 Ep161: The Restless Spirits of Thornhaven Manor & Hauntings at the Slippery Noodle
Thornhaven Manor, a place that is connected to several deaths, one being a murder. Slippery Noodle Inn is home to many ghosts, from people seeing apparitions to much more. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The photo used for the cover picture is not my own! I found it on WikiMedia Commons! Name: Richie Diesterheft https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
24m Apr 18, 2022
24m
S4 Ep160: The Adventures of Elmer McCurdy, the Traveling Corpse
He may have died in 1911 but that didn't stop Elmer McCurdy to travel until he was finally laid to rest in 1976. Hear the amazing story of train robber McCurdy's traveling corpse now! CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey This cover photo is not my own picture. I found it on Wikimedia Commons. Name: W. G. Boag
20m Apr 11, 2022
20m
S3 Ep159: Tombstone, Hearses & Chasing Ghosts with Kevin Wilde
Heading back to the Town thats to Tough to Die where paranormal investigator, Kevin Wilde shares some paranormal encounters that date back to when he was a young boy and so much more. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey Featuring Kevin Wilde This cover photo was provided by the terrific Kevin Wilde!
1hr 1m Apr 04, 2022
1hr 1m
S3 Ep158: Haunted Tombstone. A Look Into the History, Haunts & Bizarre Facts with Bruce Burnett
Tessa discusses one of her favorite go to places, Tombstone, and who better than the guys whose well on to becoming a historian, Bruce Burnett. They discuss the ghosts, the hauntings, bizarre tales and much more, and if you are from these parts, you may just hear about your own business being on this jam packed episode! CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey Featuring Bruce ...
1hr 21m Mar 28, 2022
1hr 21m
S3 Ep157: Encounters with the Unknown with Will Rivas
Will Rivas has been in law enforcement, the fire department and a paramedic since a young man, in his teens. Rivas discusses with Tessa, paranormal occurrences, things that happened while on duty, things he simply could not explain and so much more. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey Featuring Will Rivas This cover photo was provided by the awesome Will Rivas
58m Mar 21, 2022
58m
S3 Ep156: Wolf Creek Inn, Haunts and History.
Right off the Applegate Trail in Oregon stands a cozy Inn, known as Wolf Creek Inn. This place is so nice and cozy that past owners, inn keepers and family have decided to stay here in the afterlife, including many other resident spirits, including author, Jack London. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey This cover photo is not my own picture. I found it on Wikimedia Comm...
21m Mar 14, 2022
21m
S3 Ep14: Ukraine & How to Help
Bonus episode #14 - After seeing a post a friend shared on social media, Tessa knew she had to do this and share with everyone. Going on Air BNB and renting a location in Kiev, the money goes to food, water, medicine and other things desperately needed right now in Ukraine. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey The cover picture you see is not my own. I got it from Wikimedi...
13m Mar 09, 2022
13m
S3 Ep155: History, Haunts, and Music with the One & Only Bobby Mackey
Tessa visits with Bobby Mackey, country legend, and owner of Bobby Mackey's Music World (AKA Bobby Mackey's American Honky Tonk) where he shares all about the history of his establishment, the deaths and haunts, family, and of course his amazing music. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey Featuring Bobby Mackey This cover photo was taken by Tessa Mauro (me) in Wilder, KY
1hr 1m Mar 07, 2022
1hr 1m
S3 Ep154: Visits & Signs From the Other Side with Jody Dejoy (& A Song By Frankie DeJoy)
Ever since a baby, Jody Dejoy has been a believer of the paranormal and has had incredible encounters with the paranormal throughout her life. She shares special encounters from loved ones like her mother and her own son as well. At the end of this episode, Jody's husband Frankie, shares a song he wrote several years back, guitar and singing done by Frankie himself. CREDITS: Intro song courte...
47m Feb 28, 2022
47m
S3 Ep153: Eerie Happenin's in Hastings with Ian Varrow
Tessa travels to Hastings where she chats with her dear friend native to the haunting land, Ian Varrow. He gives us an inside look to investigating peoples homes, talks evidence and shares some of the haunting history in Hastings! CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey Featuring Ian Varrow This cover picture was provided by the amazing Ian Varrow!
47m Feb 21, 2022
47m
S3 Ep152: Historic Anchorage Hotel, Where the Spirits Roam Free
Tessa travels to the Last Frontier and digs deep into the history of Historic Anchorage Hotel, where it is said, that out of their 26 rooms, only one is thought NOT to be haunted. All senses heightened as folks have experienced seeing apparitions and shadow figures, feeling sudden cold spots and hot spots, and hearing disembodied voices, screams and much more. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of ...
22m Feb 14, 2022
22m
S3 Ep151: Damned in the Desert Feat Mercedez & Joe Benedict Part 2
In part 2 you will hear all about Mercedez and Joe's time with The Dead Files, from encounters to behind the scene moments and so much more. CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey Featuring Mercedez & Joe Benedict The cover photo was provided by the lovely Mercedez Benedict
1hr 18m Feb 07, 2022
1hr 18m
S3 Ep150: Damned in the Desert with Mercedez Lucke Benedict Part 1
#damnedinthedesert #maranaAZ #arizona #death #murder #military #heroes #neardeathexperience #spirits #caraccidents #survival #paranormal #supernatural #tdf
1hr 17m Jan 31, 2022
1hr 17m
S3 Ep149: Apparitions Runnin' Wild at Stepney Cemetery
Tessa discusses the haunts that take place at Stepney Cemetery in Connecticut. The final resting place for Ed & Lorraine Warren. She talks about just a tiny handful of the Warren's cases, and reads an excerpt out of her book out of Marc Arvilla's chapter, involving evps he got from Ed Warren himself! CREDITS: Intro song courtesy of the lovely Bobby Mackey This cover photo is not my own pictu...
36m Jan 24, 2022
36m