The Red Treehouse: Scary Stories to Keep You Up at Night
Welcome to The Red Treehouse, where I tell you the scariest stories to keep you up at night! Join me twice each week as we explore everything from true crime to the paranormal. It's a scary world out there. Let's explore it together!
The Pet Cemetery Murder: The Ghost Who Helped Solve Her Own Killing | 31 Nights of Halloween | Dark Roots 014
In April 1985, Dorothy Thompson disappeared from her home on the grounds of the Azalea Pet Cemetery. Sixteen days later, her badly decomposed body was found in the Mississippi River.
Investigators worked every available lead, but tragically, the case went cold.
Until 2009, when a man came forward with a startling claim...
The Pet Cemetery Murder: The Ghost Who Helped Solve Her Own Killing | DARK ROOTS 014
Real Horror. True Stories.
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Don Decker: The Man Who Made It Rain Indoors | 31 Nights of Halloween | Dark Roots 013
In February 1983, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Don Decker attended the funeral of his grandfather. Afterwards he stayed with friends, who noticed he was acting strangely.
That was before the water -- and the rain -- showed up inside their home...
Don Decker: The Man Who Made It Rain Indoors | DARK ROOTS 013
Real Horror. True Stories.
Under 10 minutes.
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286: Zigmund Adamski: The Mysterious Death that Defies Explanation
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In June 1980, 56-year-old Zigmund Adamski stepped out to purchase groceries. Five days later, on June 11, his body was discovered atop a coal heap -- twenty miles from his home.
The details surrounding his death proved to be far stranger than anyone could have imagined -- and the theories are even wilder...
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The Watseka Wonder: The Strange Case of Lurancy Vennum | 31 Night of Halloween | Dark Roots 012
In 1877, a 13-year-old girl named Lurancy Vennum fell violently ill -- she had seizures, complained of headaches, and had strange hallucinations.
She claimed to see the spirits of deceased relatives and angels.
And she claimed to be a woman named Mary Roff.
Except, Mary Roff had died 12 years before...
The Watseka Wonder: The Strange Case of Lurancy Vennum | DARK ROOTS 012
Real Horror. True Stories.
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Anneliese Michel: The Exorcism that Ended in Tragedy | 31 Nights of Halloween | Dark Roots 011
In 1975, a young German woman underwent dozens of exorcisms -- she, along with her family and religious advisors, believed she was possessed by demons.
Medical and mental health interventions were unsuccessful, and so the family turned to the Church for help -- and it had tragic consequences...
Anneliese Michel: The Exorcism that Ended in Tragedy | DARK ROOTS 011
Real Horror. True Stories.
Under 10 minutes.
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285: 3 Terrifying Encounters No One Can Explain
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Join me as we explore 3 terrifying encounters that defy rational explanation. Were these experiences natural or supernatural? And if supernatural, then what the hell did they encounter?
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The Elevator Game: The Ritual That Takes You Somewhere Else | 31 Nights of Halloween | Dark Roots 010
Most of us ride in an elevator without giving it a second thought -- step in, push the button to the corresponding floor, then exit when it arrives.
But what if a simple, everyday elevator could transport you to another world...
The Elevator Game: The Ritual That Takes You Somewhere Else | DARK ROOTS 010
Real Horror. True Stories.
Under 10 minutes.
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The Solway Firth Spaceman: The Photograph that Shouldn't Exist | 31 Nights of Halloween | Dark Roots 009
In 1964, Jim Templeton snapped a photo of his 5-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, hoping to commemorate a relaxing day near Solway Firth.
The series of pictures came out perfect -- except for one, which showed a strange figure dressed in a white suit and what appeared to be a helmet.
The photo was unsettling -- because Jim Templeton claimed no such figure was there the day he took the photo...
The Solway Firth Spaceman: The Photograph that Shouldn't Exist | DARK ROOTS 009
Real Horror. True Stories.
Under 10 minutes.
<...The Enfield Haunting: The Demon That Spoke Through a Little Girl | 31 Nights of Halloween | Dark Roots 008
In August 1977, in a small home in Enfield, North London, a series of scary occurrences occurred -- knocking, scratching, moving furniture, objects hurled.
And something else...targeting 11-year-old Janet Hodgson. ..
The Enfield Haunting: The Demon That Spoke Through a Little Girl | DARK ROOTS 008
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The Black Monk of Pontefract: The Haunting that Turned Violent | 31 Nights of Halloween | Dark Roots 007
In September 1966, in a small home in Pontefract, England, the Pritchard family experienced what appeared to be a minor haunting -- objects moving locations, strange knocking, and furniture sliding out of place.
But what started as an annoyance, quickly escalated to something far more horrifying -- a violent entity that targeted 14-year-old Diane Pritchard...
The Black Monk of Pontefract: The Haunting that Turned Violent | DARK ROOTS 007
Real Horror. True Stories.
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The M Cave Mystery: The Vanishing of Kenny Veach | 31 Nights of Halloween | Dark Roots 006
In November 2014, Kenny Veach claimed to have found a strange cave with a distinct feature in the Nevada desert -- an entrance shaped like a capital letter M.
Even stranger, was the overwhelming fear he experienced as he drew closer.
He ultimately left, but vowed to return.
And when he did, the unthinkable happened...
The M Cave Mystery: The Vanishing of Kenny Veach | DARK ROOTS 006
Real Horror. True Stories.
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Black-Eyed Children: The Terrifying True Story Behind the Legend | 31 Nights of Halloween | Dark Roots 005
In the mid-1990s, a journalist had an unsettling and genuinely scary encounter with two children standing in a parking lot.
The situation didn't make sense -- it was late at night, the kids were elementary-age, and there was something strange about their eyes...
Black-Eyed Children: The Terrifying True Story Behind the Legend | DARK ROOTS 005
Real Horror. True Stories.
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284: Lizzie Borden Took An Axe...Or Did She? | The Borden Murders
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Join me in The Red Treehouse, as we explore the infamous--and still unsolved--Lizzie Borden Murders. Back in 1892, someone hacked Andrew and Abby Borden to death with a hatchet. The attack was brutal and violent; and all signs and evidence pointed to Andrew's youngest daughter, Lizzie. Did she commit literal axe murder or did someone else commit the brutal killings? And is the Borden House haunted?
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283: 4 Scary Games to Play Alone in the Dark | Games You Should Never Play (Volume 12)
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With Spooky Season upon us, it's the perfect time to tell you 4 Scary Games to Play Alone in the Dark.
Do you have the courage? And who -- or what -- will be waiting for you?
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The Pascagoula Abduction: The Terrifying True Story of Two Men Taken by Aliens | Dark Roots 004
In October 1973, two men went fishing along the banks of the Pascagoula River -- it was a perfect night.
As they fished, a bright light appeared in the distance, then drew closer, until three beings emerged from a craft.
What happened next is both fascinating and horrifying.
The Pascagoula Abduction: The Terrifying True Story of Two Men Abducted by Aliens | Dark Roots 004
Real Horror. True Stories.
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282: The Joanna Lopez Mystery: The Real-Life Disappearance that May Have Been Fiction
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In 1989, a missing persons PSA was broadcast into home across the greater Chicago area. A low-quality black-and-white picture of a woman known only as Joanna Lopez was beamed into home with an alert indicating she was missing, and a number to call if she was found.
Except, it's possible Joanna Lopez not only WASN'T missing; but she may not have existed at all.
Was she a real person who went missing in 1989? Or is this case nothing more than an urban...
Maurice Theriault: A Terrifying Case of Alleged Demonic Possession | Dark Roots 003
In the 1980s, Maurice Theriault experienced terrifying physical and psychological disturbances: unexplained phenomena, violent episodes, and strange markings on his skin that some believed could only be the work of a demon.
And as scary as those episodes were, they paled in comparison to what came next...
Maurice Theriault: A Terrifying Case of Alleged Demonic Possession | DARK ROOTS 003
Real Horror. True Stories.
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Daniel LaPlante: The Teen Killer Who Hid Inside a Family's Home | Dark Roots 002
In 1987, Daniel LaPlante broke into the home of Andrew and Priscilla Gustafson -- a young couple with two young children and another on the way. He stole a few items before escaping unnoticed.
A few weeks later, he returned.
This time with a .22-caliber pistol.
And made a senseless, fateful, and tragic decision that shattered the lives of an entire family.
DARK ROOTS 001: The Haunting of Doris Bither
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Doris Bither: The Terrifying True Story of a Demonic Haunting | Dark Roots 001
In 1974, Doris Bither claimed something invisible was attacking her inside her home. She described unexplained disturbances, physical assaults, and worse.
During a chance encounter at a local bookstore, she pleaded with two men to investigate the haunting.
What they witnessed -- and captured -- became one of the most disturbing and controversial paranormal cases ever.
And the story inspired a novel and movie, entitled, The Entity.
Was Doris Bither's home haunted?
Or was Doris Bither herself haunted?
DARK ROOTS 001: The Haunting of Doris Bither
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281: True Paranormal Experiences that Have No Explanation | True Horror Stories
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Join me as we explore a collection of TRUE paranormal experiences that will have you questioning what's real and what might be a figment of our imagination!
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280: 3 Years of Fear: The Red Treehouse Anniversary Special
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THE RED TREEHOUSE IS 3 YEARS OLD!
Join me as we explore the past, present, and future of the show -- with a few upcoming projects you won't want to miss!
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279: True Demonic Possession Stories | Supernatural Horror
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate 4 true demonic possession stories -- from people who either witness or EXPERIENCED it firsthand!
Can the Devil or his minions take over our bodies?
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278 : Wee Hughie, The Sauchie Poltergeist | Supernatural Horror
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Haunted houses are scary, sure; but there's something else arguably even scarier -- a haunted person.
In November 1960, a young girl and her family experienced something horrifying -- a poltergeist that appeared to be attached to her.
What happened in Sauchie, Scotland?
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277: 5 True Haunted House Nightmares | Supernatural Horror
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An overwhelming majority of Americans believe a house can be haunted, and a significant number have claimed to live in one.
Here are 5 TRUE haunted house nightmares to keep you up at night!
Can a house truly be haunted by a restless spirit?
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276: The Sodder Children Disappearance | True Crime
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a scary and tragic incident from Christmas 1945.
After a fire engulfs their home, George and Jennie Sodder work frantically to save their children. Tragically, five perish in the blaze.
Except, the ensuing investigation brings more questions than answers -- including the possibility that they may have made it out alive; and that the fire may not have been accidental...
What happened in December 1945?
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275: Backmasking: The Devil in Reverse
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a genuinely scary phenomenon--Phonetic Reversal.
Often referred to as backmasking, phonetic reversal has been at the center of one of the most chaotic times in recent memory--The Satanic Panic.
The reason? Supposed hidden--and insidious--messages in songs. The catch? These messages can only be heard when the song is played in reverse.
Is phonetic reversal coincidence? Or, is it something more sinister?
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274: Scary Reddit | Volume 3 | 5 True Horror Stories
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate 5 true scary Reddit stories—all of which are unsettling and creepy.
Is it possible your scary and unexplained experiences are paranormal or supernatural?
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273: Search and Rescue Stories (Volume 6) | Creepypasta
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Join me in The Red Treehouse, as we explore a series of unsettling and scary Search and Rescue Stories.
For most of us, a hike through the woods is both beautiful and relaxing. But for some of us, the woods are foreboding and a place where your worst nightmares can come to life. These stories are guaranteed to keep you up at night!
What would you do if you found yourself lost in the middle of the woods? How...
272: The Curse of The Exorcist | The Real Horror Behind the Movie
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In this episode of The Red Treehouse, we’re going to explore the Curse of The Exorcist. As we look behind the scenes of the famed horror movie, what contributed to this claim? And was The Exorcist truly cursed, or was it nothing more than a series of strange, even scary, coincidences?
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271: 4 True Phrogging Nightmares
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What would you do if you found out someone was secretly living inside your home?
Eating your food. Using your restroom. Watching you sleep.
How would you handle this? And more importantly, how would you even know?
Join me in The Red Treehouse for 4 true phrogging nightmares, where the scariest thing in your home may not be a ghost, but a stranger living there.
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270: 10 True Ouija Board Nightmares | Volume 3
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Ouija boards -- opinions are usually mixed, with some claiming it's just a child's toy and works through the power of suggestion and manipulation. Others believe it's a portal to a metaphysical world and a conduit to connect with spirits from the other side.
If the latter is true, what happens when the spirit communicating isn't friendly--or worse, malevolent?
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269: The Disappearance of Granger Taylor
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In November 1980, Granger Taylor walked out of his parents home, climbed into his pickup truck, drove away, and was never heard from again.
As if that weren't chilling enough, Granger believed he'd been in communication with extraterrestrials and they had arranged to pick him up.
What happened to him?
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268: The Public Exorcisms of Nicola Aubry | Part II
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As Nicola sinks deep into the grip of up to 29 demons, the Church fights to save her soul.
But do they succeed?
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267: The Public Exorcisms of Nicola Aubry | Part I
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Over half of Americans claim they have been visited by the spirit of a dead relative. Overwhelmingly, those visitations provide a measure of relief and comfort.
In the mid-16th century, Nicola Aubry, a teenage girl, claimed she was being haunted by the spirit of her dead grandfather. It turns, the spirit was far darker and more malevolent.
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266: How to Conjure Your Doppelgänger | Scary Games to Play in the Dark (Volume 11)
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The Deliverance, which released in 2024, tells the story of Ebony Jackson, who moves into a new home with her mother and children, with the hope of a fresh start.
What they got, instead, was a pure nightmare.
And, it's based on the real-life horror story of Latoya Ammons, who moved into what was known as the Demon House.
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265: The Gary, Indiana Demon House | The True Horror Behind "The Deliverance"
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The Deliverance, which released in 2024, tells the story of Ebony Jackson, who moves into a new home with her mother and children, with the hope of a fresh start.
What they got, instead, was a pure nightmare.
And, it's based on the real-life horror story of Latoya Ammons, who moved into what was known as the Demon House.
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264: The Possession of Anna Ecklund | The True Story Behind "The Ritual"
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The Ritual, which released in 2025, was one of the more disappointing horror movies that year; but I had high hopes because it was based on the real-life, terrifying exorcisms of Anna Ecklund--who was believed to be possessed by 5 demons.
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263: The Hmong Refugee Nightmare Deaths | The True Story Behind "A Nightmare on Elm Street"
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A Nightmare on Elm Street, which introduced us to iconic slasher villain, Freddy Krueger, is one of the best horror movies ever made.
But did you know it was inspired by the real-life Hmong refugee nightmare deaths in the 70s and early 80s?
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262: The Killer in the Backseat
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We know the story well--a woman, driving along a deserted road, is suddenly stalked by another vehicle whose driver is flashing his high beams and moving erratically.
Except, it isn't what it seems...
What's going on? And why is the driving scaring her to death?
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<...261: The Horrifying Teke Teke
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Haunting the local train stations in Japan, a vengeful spirit awaits it's next victims. Her name is Teke Teke, after the distinct sound she makes while dragging her torsos along the ground in search of her missing legs...
Who is Teke Teke?
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