Inherited Hauntings
Inherited Hauntings is a spooky and funny podcast where a daughter/mother duo dive into haunted history, ghost stories, and paranormal oddities while making each other laugh along the way. Think chilling encounters, creepy legends, and a little comic relief to keep the nightmares manageable. If you love haunted history, ghost stories, hanging out with the girls and laughing out loud, you just inherited your new favorite show.
Villisca Axe Murder House: The Unsolved Murders and Haunted History
Eight people. One quiet Iowa farmhouse. And a brutal crime that remains unsolved more than a century later.
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we step inside the infamous Villisca Axe Murder House, where a family and two young guests were murdered in 1912. We explore the disturbing details of the case, the unanswered questions surrounding the killer’s identity, and the chilling reports that the house may still hold something more than memories.
Was it a crime scene frozen in time, a place shaped by decades of fear, or something paranormal? Join our mother-daughter team fo...
The Bridgeport Poltergeist: Police Witnessed the Haunted House
A haunted house. A terrified family. And police officers who said they witnessed objects moving inside the home.
In 1974, strange things began happening at a family home in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Furniture moved on its own, objects flew across rooms, and police officers were called in to investigate.
Then the family's young daughter became the center of the mystery.
Was she responsible for what was happening inside the house? Was everything a hoax? Or did the police witness something that couldn't be explained?
The Bridgeport Poltergeist became one of Connecticut's...
The Kentucky Goblins: A Terrifying 1955 UFO Encounter
A UFO in the sky. Strange creatures outside the windows. And a Kentucky farmhouse under siege.
On a hot August night in 1955, eleven people reported encountering small, strange beings around a farmhouse near Kelly and Hopkinsville, Kentucky. They watched the creatures approach, grabbed their guns, and fired. But the frightening encounter didn't end there.
Were they facing visitors from another world, mysterious animals in the darkness, or something no one could explain?
This Halloween, join Inherited Hauntings as we revisit one of America's most bizarre and debated UFO encounters...
Her Lips Never Moved: The Demonic Possession of Elizabeth Knapp
Twenty years before the Salem witch trials, something terrifying was happening in Lindsey's hometown.
In 1671, 16 year-old Elizabeth Knapp began suffering violent fits, claiming she'd encountered the Devil. Then something even stranger happened: a voice seemed to speak through her while her lips remained still.
Was Elizabeth Knapp possessed? Was there another explanation for what happened to her? Or were the people around her witnessing something they simply couldn't understand?
This Halloween, we're going back to Groton, Massachusetts, to uncover the strange story of Elizabeth Knapp, one of the earliest and well doc...
Amityville Horror: What Really Happened in This Haunted House
Lindsey and Nancy are opening the case files on 112 Ocean Avenue to uncover the chilling reality behind The Amityville Horror. In December 1975, George and Kathleen Lutz moved into their dream home. Just 28 days later, they fled in absolute terror. They claimed to be plagued by demonic possessions, terrifying apparitions, and waking up every night at 3:15 AM—the exact time a brutal true crime nightmare had occurred in the house just one year prior.
But what actually happened during those 28 days of terror?
From th...
The Flatwoods Monster: UFO Sighting, Alien Encounter & the 1952 Mystery
In 1952, a group of terrified West Virginia witnesses said they saw something that looked like it came from another world.
After a strange object appeared over Flatwoods, several people climbed a hill and reported encountering a bizarre figure with a glowing red face, strange body, and an unsettling way of moving.
Was it an extraterrestrial creature, a terrifying misidentification, or something else entirely?
We dig into the original accounts, the strange details, the skeptical explanations, and how a frightening night in a small Appalachian town became one of America's most famous...
The Stanley Hotel: Ghosts, Hauntings & The Story Behind Stephen King's "The Shining"
What if a hotel could remember everyone who ever stayed there? The Stanley Hotel in Colorado has welcomed guests since 1909, but some say not everyone ever checked out.
In this episode, Lindsey and Nancy explore the history and reported hauntings of one of America's most famous haunted hotels. From mysterious footsteps and phantom piano music to Room 217 and the ghostly stories surrounding F.O. and Flora Stanley, we're separating the history from the legend.
And then there's Stephen King. His stay at the nearly empty Stanley Hotel in 1974 inspired The Shining, forever connecting...
The Lizzie Borden House: Hauntings, Ghost Stories & Lindsey’s Halloween Encounter
The Lizzie Borden House is famous for one of America's most notorious unsolved murders, but what happened inside the house didn't end in 1892.
In this episode, Lindsey and Nancy leave the murder mystery behind and explore the strange reports that have made the Borden home one of America's most infamous haunted locations. From unexplained footsteps and voices to eerie touches, apparitions, and unsettling experiences reported by visitors, we look at what people say they've encountered inside the house.
And then Lindsey tells us about her own mysterious encounter at the Lizzie Borden...
The Exeter Incident: New Hampshire’s UFO Encounter That Terrified a Town
61 years ago this month, something very strange happened just outside of Exeter, New Hampshire.
On September 3, 1965, 18 year old Norman Muscarello reported seeing a large object with brilliant red lights near a farm in Kensington NH.
What makes the story especially interesting is that when Exeter police officers arrived to investigate, they reported seeing the object too.
And now, 61 years later, Exeter is getting ready for its annual UFO Festival this weekend.
That made us think of an episode we did last year about the Incident at Exe...
The Dodleston Messages: A Haunted Computer, a 16th-Century Ghost & Messages from 2109
In 1984, a borrowed school computer in a quiet English cottage began receiving messages from a man who claimed to live in 1546… and later from someone in the year 2109.
In this episode, Lindsey and Nancy dig into one of the strangest modern paranormal cases on record: the Dodleston Messages. A glowing “box of lights,” archaic English accusations of house-theft, a possible Tudor ghost named Thomas Harden, and cryptic communications from the future. Was it an elaborate hoax, a genuine time slip, or something even weirder?
Settle in for a story that somehow manages to be both deeply...
The Green Children of Woolpit: Ancient Aliens or a Glitch in the Matrix?
Two green children walk out of a forest speaking an unknown language. This isn't a fairy tale, it’s recorded in medieval history records.
In this episode Lindsey and Nancy dig into one of the strangest, best-documented medieval mysteries on record. Green skin, an unknown language, a land with no sun, and a girl who lived to tell the tale. Was it folklore, malnutrition… or something that actually happened?
Grab your beans (you’ll understand why) and settle in for a story that’s equal parts creepy, fascinating, and just weird enough to keep you up at ni...
3 UFO / USO Encounters That Baffles Science: Nimitz Tic Tac, Shag Harbour & USS Omaha
What if some UFOs aren't flying at all?
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we dive beneath the surface into three of the most compelling USO (Unidentified Submerged Object) cases ever reported: the infamous Nimitz Tic Tac encounter, Canada's mysterious Shag Harbour incident, and the bizarre USS Omaha sphere footage.
Military witnesses. Unexplained objects. Objects entering or emerging from the water. And questions that still don't have easy answers.
Are these cases evidence of something extraordinary beneath the surface... or is there a m...
Willard Library: The Gray Lady Ghost, Haunted Ghost Cam & America's Most Haunted Library
A ghost so famous... she has her own live webcam.
What happens when one of America's oldest libraries becomes one of its most haunted?
This week, we're stepping inside the historic Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana, where employees, visitors, and paranormal investigators have reported mysterious encounters for more than a century. From the legendary Gray Lady appearing silently among the stacks to books that seem to have minds of their own, this library has earned a reputation unlike any other.
We'll explore the fascinating history of the...
The Bell Witch: The Talking Spirit That Terrified a Family and Astonished Andrew Jackson
We're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes, The Bell Witch, because during our recent episode on Gef the Talking Mongoose, we pointed out so many similarities between these two bizarre talking entities. If you enjoyed Gef's sarcastic personality, wait until you meet the Bell Witch.
Join us as we revisit one of the most chilling and infamous paranormal legends in American history. We'll explore the terrifying experiences of the Bell family in early 1800s Tennessee, the mysterious entity that spoke, laughed, sang, and allegedly attacked members of the household, and the legend that <...
Gef the Talking Mongoose: The Weirdest True Paranormal Story Ever Told
Imagine you're tucked into bed... and something in the walls starts talking back.
This week, Nancy tells Lindsey one of the strangest, funniest, and most bizarre paranormal stories ever documented: Gef the Talking Mongoose. From the quiet Isle of Man comes a tale of a mysterious creature that claimed it could speak, sing songs, spy on the neighbors, insult visitors, and become a beloved member of the family.
Was Gef a mischievous spirit, an unusually clever animal, an elaborate hoax, or something no one has ever been able to explain? We...
Poveglia Island: Italy's Most Haunted Island | Ghost Adventures, Plague Victims & the Haunted Asylum
Poveglia Island has been called the most haunted island on Earth... and after researching its history, it's not hard to see why.
This week we're traveling to the abandoned island off of Venice, Italy, where tens of thousands of plague victims, a notorious psychiatric hospital, chilling ghost stories, and unexplained paranormal encounters have created one of the world's darkest legends. We also discuss Ghost Adventures' investigation of Poveglia, including Zak Bagans' unsettling (and funny) experience on the island, and separate documented history from enduring folklore.
Could centuries of suffering...
The Lemp Mansion: America's Most Haunted House & the Family Curse
What if one family's unimaginable bad luck and tragedy left an entire mansion haunted for generations?
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we step inside the infamous Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri, where multiple family deaths, unexplained tragedies, and chilling ghost encounters have earned it a reputation as one of America's most haunted homes. We explore the rise and fall of the powerful Lemp brewing dynasty, the devastating events that unfolded within the mansion's walls, and the countless reports of shadow figures, phantom footsteps, disembodied voices, and spirits that guests and employees claim still...
The Buga Sphere & Betz Sphere: Two Mysterious Metal Orbs That Defy Explanation
A mysterious metallic sphere appears in Colombia, igniting worldwide debate. Is the Buga Sphere evidence of advanced ancient technology, an elaborate hoax, or something science has yet to explain?
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we investigate the remarkable claims surrounding the Buga Sphere, including reported imaging results, layered construction, alleged electromagnetic anomalies, and the controversy over carbon dating. Then we rewind to one of the most enduring unexplained object mysteries in American history: Florida's Betz Sphere, the polished metal orb that reportedly rolled on its own, fascinated the U.S...
Haunted Beaches: The Gray Man, Sutro Baths & the Ghost Ship Valencia
What if the most haunted places aren't abandoned houses... but the shoreline?
This week we're traveling America's most haunted beaches, where restless spirits are said to wander long after the tide rolls in. We explore the mysterious Gray Man of Pawleys Island, whose appearance has reportedly warned families before devastating hurricanes. Then we head to California to uncover the tragic story of the Blue Lady at the Moss Beach Distillery, the lingering ghosts of San Francisco's Sutro Baths and Lands End, and the eerie legends surrounding one of the deadliest shipwrecks in North American history, the SS...
Signs From Loved Ones Beyond the Grave: Visitation Dreams, Pet Visitations & After-Death Messages
What if the people we love never truly leave us?
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore powerful stories of after-death communication, including visitation dreams, unexplained warnings, messages from deceased loved ones, and heartwarming encounters with beloved pets. We also examine the growing research by Dr. Christopher Kerr surrounding end-of-life dreams and visions, including reports from hospice patients who describe comforting visits from family members shortly before death.
Whether you've experienced a vivid dream that felt more real than reality, sensed a loved one nearby, or received a sign at exactly the right moment...
The Smurl Family Haunting and The Conjuring Last Rites Explained
The Smurl haunting is one of the most infamous paranormal cases ever investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren; a terrifying story involving violent attacks, disturbing manifestations, and a family who claimed their home was infested by something evil.
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we break down the documented experiences of Jack and Janet Smurl, explore the Warrens’ investigation as described in their book, and compare the real case to The Conjuring: Last Rites. We also give our honest thoughts on the movie: what worked, what didn’t, and how it stacks up against the actual haunting.
Haunted Paintings and Ghost Photos: The Brown Lady, The Crying Boy, and the Art That Watches Back
Can emotion become trapped inside an object? Can a spirit become attached to an image?
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore some of the world's most infamous haunted paintings and cursed works of art. From the mysterious photograph of the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall to the unsettling legends surrounding The Crying Boy, The Hands Resist Him, The Anguished Man, and the viral charity shop portrait that terrified multiple owners, we examine the stories, eyewitness accounts, and chilling claims that continue to fuel debate decades later.
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The Crescent Hotel: America’s Most Haunted Hotel and the Dark Secrets of Norman Baker
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we check in for a virtual overnight stay and explore the hotel's chilling past, from the fraudulent Norman Baker "cancer hospital" to the apparitions and lingering legends. Along the way, we share real guest experiences, eerie encounters reported during ghost tours, and the unsettling stories that continue to draw paranormal investigators from around the world.
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the Crescent Hotel has a way of making visitors wonder if some guests never truly checked out.
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Glitches in the Matrix: Time Slips, Vanishing Objects & Reality Errors
Have you ever sworn reality changed for just a second? 👀 This week on Inherited Hauntings, we dive into true Glitches in the Matrix stories, including missing objects that mysteriously return, strange time slips, repeating moments, people appearing twice, and everyday reality suddenly feeling… wrong. We also explore the unsettling theories behind these bizarre experiences, from The Matrix déjà vu effect to quantum physics observer effect, and whether reality changes when nobody is watching. Creepy, funny, and deeply unsettling… this one might make you question what’s actually real.
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Declassified UFO Files: The Government’s Unexplained Cases & 80 Years of Secrets
The Pentagon quietly released declassified UFO files… and some of the cases are still unexplained. This week on Inherited Hauntings, we trace 80 years of UFO sightings and government secrecy, from Mount Rainier and Roswell to the Pentagon’s newest UAP files. Join us for a spooky, funny, and fascinating deep dive into one of the strangest mysteries in American history.
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Spontaneous Human Combustion: True Cases & Burning Questions
What if the most dangerous thing in the room… was you?
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we dive into the eerie and deeply unsettling world of spontaneous human combustion, a phenomenon where real people were found burned beyond recognition… with almost no damage to their surroundings.
This paranormal podcast episode blends true documented cases, like where only fragments of a body were found beside a hole burned through the floor; forensic theories, and just enough skepticism to make you question everything you thought you knew about fire... and your own...
Mass Sightings That Can’t Be Explained: UFO's, Miracles, and Thousands of Witnesses
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore some of the most chilling true paranormal cases where entire groups of people witnessed the same unexplainable event. These aren’t just spooky stories… they’re mass sightings that still leave investigators shaken.
Are these events evidence of something real…
or proof of how powerful collective experience can be?
This paranormal podcast episode blends history, eyewitness testimony, and just enough skepticism to make you question everything. Expect unsettling details, and moments that will stay with you long after the episode ends.
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The Exorcist Movie Curse: Georgetown’s Haunted Houses, Hidden Bodies, and the True Story Behind the Movie
What if one of the most terrifying movies ever made… wasn’t just fiction?
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we take you deep into Georgetown, Washington DC, where cobblestone streets and luxury homes sit on top of something far darker. From the infamous Exorcist Steps to centuries-old buildings with chilling pasts, this episode uncovers the true story that inspired The Exorcist… and the eerie events that followed its release.
We explore the Old Stone House, where visitors report an unshakable feeling of being choked…
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Celebrity Ghost Stories: Joan Rivers, Howie Mandel & Alice Cooper... and More Chilling Encounters
Some stories sound like Hollywood… until the people telling them have nothing to gain from saying them out loud.
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we dive into true paranormal cases shared by celebrities who insist their encounters were real. From Joan Rivers dealing with something unsettling in her own home… to Howie Mandel’s terrifying experiences involving his young daughter… to Alice Cooper staying in a house where reality itself didn’t seem stable. These aren’t just spooky tales; they’re deeply personal moments that stayed with them long after they ended.
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The Haunting of Al Capone
Al Capone built an empire on fear… but in the end, he was the one who was terrified.
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy uncover the chilling story of what happened after America’s most powerful gangster lost everything. Locked away and isolated, Capone began hearing voices, seeing figures, and claiming he was being followed by one of his victims.
Was this the result of illness and paranoia… or something far more unsettling? With specific, repeated encounters and a presence that never seemed to leave him alone, this story blurs the line betwee...
The Baldoon Curse: The Haunted Farm that Needed a Goose to Stop It
Something was terrorizing the McDonald family… and the only way to stop it involved shooting a goose.
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy dive into the infamous Baldoon Curse, one of the most bizarre and unsettling paranormal cases on record. But this story goes deeper than a typical haunting. With multiple witnesses, Indigenous accounts tied to the land, and a witness whose claims range from credible to completely unbelievable, the Baldoon Curse sits right at the intersection of history, folklore, and the unexplained.
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True WWII Ghost Encounters That Still Can’t Be Explained
What if the deadliest war in history never truly ended?
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore documented ghost stories from World War II, including haunted RAF airfields, voices in the tunnels of Iwo Jima, and lingering spirits at Pearl Harbor. These chilling accounts blur the line between history and the paranormal, and raise one unsettling question: do some moments ever really end?
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6 Terrifyingly True Paranormal Cases of Haunted Electronics
What if your devices aren’t just listening… but something else is too?
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore 6 chilling, real cases of paranormal activity through technology—from Nikola Tesla’s mysterious radio signals to haunted toy phones, eerie calls from the dead, and terrifying encounters caught on baby monitors, security cameras, and smart speakers. As technology evolves, so do the ways the unexplained may be reaching through it.
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Sallie House Haunting: The Man-Hating Ghost, Violent Attacks, and the Pickman Family
A quiet little house in Atchison, Kansas became the center of one of America’s most disturbing hauntings when the Pickman family fled in terror.
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy investigate the chilling history of the infamous Sallie House. From violent scratches to the legend of the so-called “man-hating ghost,” they explore the Pickman family's terrifying experiences, modern paranormal investigations, and the many theories about what may truly haunt the house.
Plus, because history can be fun too, they take a playful detour into strange and hilarious slang from the Victorian era.<...
Ireland’s Most Haunted Castles: Banshees, Ghosts, and Irish Toasts
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, travel deep into Irish folklore and history to explore the chilling legend of the Banshee, the mysterious wailing spirit said to appear before death in ancient Irish families.
But the banshee is only the beginning.
We also step inside the shadowy halls of Leap Castle, widely considered one of the most haunted castles in the world. From a brutal murder inside the Bloody Chapel to reports of a terrifying elemental spirit, the castle’s history is filled with violence, mystery, and credible eyew...
The Hauntings and Dark History of the Bodie Ghost Town
What happens when a booming gold mining town dies but refuses to stay quiet? This week we head to California’s frozen-in-time town of Bodie, where a famous curse chases tourists home, and real history hits harder than any horror movie.
We talk Gold Rush greed, violent winters, restless spirits, and the eerie stories from park rangers and visitors who swear Bodie still watches who leaves with “souvenirs.” We also share the logic behind the legend and why some believe the Bodie Curse feels real even if you don’t believe in ghosts.
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The Haunting of the Deane House; and Ghosts by the River
An old house between two rivers… and a history soaked in tragedy. Step inside the haunted Deane House in Calgary, where real murders, restless spirits, and chilling staff encounters blur the line between history and horror.
Then we explore a strange theory… can moving water make us more sensitive to spirits and even help ease the winter blues in the long Canadian dark? ❄️👻
Come for the creepy stories, stay for the mother-daughter banter, and leave wondering what might be watching near the river.
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Fun-Size Cryptids: The Fresno Nightcrawler and Ohio’s Loveland Frogman
What if the strangest creatures aren’t legends at all, but police reports?
This week, we investigate the eerie Fresno Nightcrawler, the mysterious “walking pants” caught on security cameras, and the Loveland Frogman, a frog-like creature spotted by Ohio police officers and civilians decades apart. From glowing wands to security video, we break down the sightings, the skepticism, and the details that refuse to disappear.
Are these misidentifications… or something far stranger?
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The Greenbriar Ghost: The True Story of Zona Heaster and the Ghost Who Testified
The Greenbriar Ghost is one of the most famous true ghost stories in American history and it begins with a mother who knew her daughter was murdered.
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we uncover the true story of Zona Heaster, a young woman whose death was a mystery until a terrifying message changed everything. When Zona’s ghost appeared to her mother night after night, revealing how she was killed, that testimony led to one of the only known murder convictions based on ghostly evidence.
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The Mount Washington Hotel: New Hampshire's Most Haunted Grand Resort
A luxury hotel in the White Mountains hides secrets that never checked out.
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore the stunning history of the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire, from its elite guests and world-changing conferences to whispered stories of a lingering princess, phantom music, hidden corridors, and chilling paranormal investigations. Along the way, we share our theories, the evidence, and a few laughs, because even the most beautiful places can be deeply unsettling after dark.
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