Episode 285: The Cult of Synanon - Part 1

In the late 1800s, the waters that ran beneath the small town of Mineral Wells, TX attracted visitors seeking a cure for their many ailments. Those seeking the water's healing powers needed a place to stay, and The Baker Hotel provided a luxury oasis. But the energy the visitors and the water left behind has left this now-abandoned structure crawling with spirits. Support Sinisterhood

26 Mars 20201h 7min

A face in the darkness. A haunting figure in the bathroom mirror. Is she a woman from the past, hellbent on revenge or just a figment of your imagination? Say her name three times and test the theory for yourself. Support Sinisterhood

25 Mars 202036min

She has a scream that makes the blood of Irish families run cold, but she’s not just any regular ghost out to haunt and fright. Her howl comes with a warning, of the inevitable fate that awaits those who may hear it. Is this a simple bit of folklore, or should we heed the warnings of her cry as a centuries-old harbinger of death? Support Sinisterhood

18 Mars 202058min

Two perfect twin daughters, born to excited and happy parents. But as they grew, their behavior was cause for concern. What started as shy silence and a fun secret language between sisters, embroiled the pair in a tumultuous relationship that made them the subject of curious journalists and the target of criminal charges. Support Sinisterhood

11 Mars 20201h 18min

For decades, true believers have insisted that the government knows more than it lets on about aliens, time travel and mind control. Proof may lie deep under the lush green grass of this Long Island location, where the government conducted experiments that tore through the fabric of space-time and inspired the plot of the hit Netflix show Stranger Things. Support Sinisterhood

4 Mars 20201h 23min

After a superstar defense secured an acquittal and his prior conviction sat awaiting appeal, things seemed to be looking up for the fallen Patriots star. But less than a week after the jury returned the good news, a prison guard would make a devastating discovery. What could have caused Aaron Hernandez's irreversible decision - was it drugs, depression, long term brain damage? And did his death mean he had finally cleared his name? Support Sinisterhood

26 Feb 20201h 45min

On the run from one man he tried to kill, a star football player turns to the most powerful person he knows for help - the head coach of the New England Patriots. But after his team turns its back on him, he is first arrested for one crime, then charged with two more. Evidence piles up, multiple trials ensue, and a botched investigation leaves room for questions. Support Sinisterhood

19 Feb 20201h 50min

A troubled boyhood. Teen years fueled by drugs and booze. A promising professional football career in danger of being derailed by addiction. And just when it seemed like Aaron Hernandez's dreams were coming true, he is linked to unimaginable acts of violence. Support Sinisterhood

12 Feb 20201h 29min