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The Haunting of Joliet Prison: The Prison Cemeteries
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The Haunting of Joliet Prison: The Prison Cemeteries

Step into the eerie world of the Singing Ghost and convict spirits at Joliet Prison. Discover spine-chilling tales and haunted history few dare to tell.

August 16, 2020Read →
Major League Paranormal Activity at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel
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Major League Paranormal Activity at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel

Miller Park in Milwaukee is home to more than baseball, with ghostly sightings and paranormal activities. Explore the eerie happenings at this famous stadium.

August 10, 2020Read →
Milwaukee Ghosts: Major League Paranormal Activity at Miller Park
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Milwaukee Ghosts: Major League Paranormal Activity at Miller Park

Major League Baseball (MLB) players have reported a wide range of paranormal activity at the Pfister Hotel including object manipulation, electrical anomalies, as well as the holy grail of paranormal phenomena, apparitions. Some have admitted to their experiences publicly and some have confided in others, who later leaked details to the press.

August 10, 2020Read →
Haunted Hawaii - Paranormal Paradise
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Haunted Hawaii - Paranormal Paradise

Explore the haunted history of Hawaii, from eerie Nightmarchers to mischievous Menehune. Discover chilling legends and paranormal encounters across the islands.

July 14, 2020Read →
Los Angeles Ghost Stories - Haunted Hollywood Boulevard
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Los Angeles Ghost Stories - Haunted Hollywood Boulevard

Uncover eerie tales from Hollywood’s haunted landmarks like the Roosevelt Hotel and Pantages Theatre in this chilling guide to Los Angeles ghost stories.

July 14, 2020Read →
Carriso, The Demon Ship of Hawaii
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Carriso, The Demon Ship of Hawaii

The Carriso was a cargo ship, that was a frequent visitor to Hawaiian ports like Lahaina on the island of Maui. Richard E. Connell was her captain. The crew was made up of many Chinese immigrants to the islands.

July 5, 2020Read →
Havenwood Apartments and the Ghosts of Oakwood Sanitarium
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Havenwood Apartments and the Ghosts of Oakwood Sanitarium

The Havenwood Apartments are built on the haunted grounds of Oakwood Sanatorium, with ghostly encounters and eerie stories lingering from the past.

June 8, 2020Read →
Havenwood Apartments: Ghosts of Oakwood Sanatorium
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Havenwood Apartments: Ghosts of Oakwood Sanatorium

And when you think about a sanitarium, you think about some kind of dingy state-run facility with tiny prison cell-like rooms. Hellholes where poor souls are left to rot by uncaring staff. But the Lake Geneva sanitariums were more like country clubs. Instead of thinking of these places as some nightmarish bedlam though, try this on. Think of a rehab facility that Ben Affleck or Steven Tyler from Aerosmith would go to. Scenic lake views, and green sprawling grounds, are what these places were like. There was just as much of a high-class hotel as a hospital. On this property was the Oakwood Springs Retreat and Sanitarium, one of the most famous of the Lake Geneva sanitariums.

June 8, 2020Read →
Waukesha Ghosts - The Putney House
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Waukesha Ghosts - The Putney House

The Putney House in Waukesha is known for its eerie hauntings and paranormal activity. Uncover the ghost stories surrounding this historic home.

June 4, 2020Read →
293 – Staying Cool In A Crisis: From Meditation to The Rosary
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293 – Staying Cool In A Crisis: From Meditation to The Rosary

Discover science-backed ways to manage fear, anxiety, and mental overload—from breathing hacks to rosary miracles—when the world feels like it’s collapsing.

May 21, 2020Read →
294 – The Hunger of the Damned: Chad Lewis and Wendigo Lore
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294 – The Hunger of the Damned: Chad Lewis and Wendigo Lore

Uncover the chilling truth behind Wendigo myths, forbidden hunger, and real-life cases of madness that haunt the snowy forests of North America to this day.

May 18, 2020Read →
Ghosts of Milwaukee's First Unitarian Society
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Ghosts of Milwaukee's First Unitarian Society

The First Unitarian Society in Milwaukee is known for its hauntings and ghostly encounters. Explore the paranormal activity tied to this historic building.

April 29, 2020Read →

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