Pennhurst Haunted Asylum (Pennhurst State School and Hospital)
* * TRIGGER WARNING * *This week’s episode discusses abuse against children and people with disabilities. Listener discretion is highly advised.Behind the iron gates of Pennhurst Asylum lies a nightmare frozen in time. Opened in 1908 as the Eastern State Institution for the Feeble-Minded and Epileptic, Pennhurst was intended to be a place of care—but quickly became a warehouse of suffering. Overcrowded and underfunded, the facility devolved into a house of horrors, where patients were neglected, abused, and silenced. By the 1960s, whistleblowers and shocking exposés revealed the full extent of its atrocities, leading to a landmark lawsuit and eventual closure in 1987.But Pennhurst’s story didn’t end when the doors were chained shut. In the decades since, the empty halls have become a magnet for paranormal investigators and thrill-seekers. Visitors report ghostly screams, shadowy figures darting through the corridors, and chilling whispers in the dark. Is it trauma echoing through time—or have the restless spirits of Pennhurst’s past refused to leave?Join us as we explore the asylum’s harrowing history, its legacy of injustice, and the unexplained hauntings that continue to this day.Sources referenced in today's episode: https://phillyghosts.com/the-chilling-legacy-of-pennhurst-asylum/https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/pennhurst-state-school-and-hospital/#:~:text=During%20eight%20decades%20of%20continuous,the%20remaining%20residents%20moved%20elsewhere.http://www.preservepennhurst.org/default.aspx?pg=36https://disabilityjustice.org/halderman-v-pennhurst-state-school-hospital/https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/465/89/#:~:text=under%20pendent%20jurisdiction.-,Pp.,2d%20647%2C%20reversed%20and%20remanded.&text=POWELL%2C%20J.%2C%20delivered%20the,465%20U.%20S.%20126.https://weirdnj.com/stories/pennhurst-asylum/https://ncph.org/history-at-work/who-should-tell-the-story-pennhurst-haunted-asylum/https://www.npr.org/2010/10/29/130840594/haunted-house-has-painful-past-as-asylumPennhurst, a real-life horror story that changed disability lawPennhurst Asylum - US Ghost Adventureshttps://youtu.be/_dsSn-xeDuo?si=4m8gFdsmPczAKk4thttps://youtu.be/09tByiRtEDE?si=gSOT0Cs3YnLfksP4https://youtu.be/BuX6-lvUwd0?si=KT6Qx8UNkBt1AdMGhttps://youtu.be/IJiJ-atwCdg?si=cc4oJrkaAZImRIdbSubmit your story or haunted building submissions to ghostgossip247@gmail.com.Submissions will remain anonymous upon request.Please rate and follow the show!Find me on TikTok: @ghostgossippodFind me on Instagram: @ghostgossippodcastFind me on YouTube: @ghostgossip247#haunted #asylum #paranormal #history #ghost #pennhurst #hauntedhouse #spirits #Pennsylvania #fyp #explore
5 Maj 43min
The Witch Trial of Winnsboro - Mary Ingleman 1792
* * * Trigger Warning for animal death, and conversation of death and torture * * *Beyond Salem's shadows lies a forgotten tragedy. In 1792, the town of Winnsboro, South Carolina, became a stage for paranoia and violence. Today, we shine a light on the devastating Witch Trial of Winnsboro, revealing the appalling actions of a community turned against itself. Listen as we recount the horrific treatment endured by neighbors, victims of a hysteria that may have been forgotten. Links used for today's episode:Witch stories of Fairfield County | The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield CountyThe South Carolina witch trials - WSOC TVDid you know about the Winnsboro Witch Trial in South Carolina? | wltx.comMary Ingelman and the Winnsboro SC Witch Trial of 1792The Forgotten South Carolina Witch Trials | by Alfred Dockery | Lessons from History | MediumSalem witch trials | History, Summary, Location, Causes, Victims, & Facts | BritannicaWomen Weren’t the Only Victims of the Salem Witch Trials | HISTORYSalem witch trials - WikipediaCheck out @swtpoison on Instagram for updated pictures of Public School Number 4! The Annie Lytle Preservation Group has been working hard and their hard work is showing!! Submit your story or haunted building submissions to ghostgossip247@gmail.com.Submissions will remain anonymous upon request.Please rate and follow the show!Find me on TikTok: @ghostgossippodFind me on Instagram: @ghostgossippodcastFind me on YouTube: @ghostgossip247#haunted #witch #paranormal #history #salemwitchtrials #witchtrials #witches #southcarolina#winnsborosouthcarolina
28 Apr 31min
Public School Number Four a.k.a Annie Lytle Elementary School
Public School Number Four is a historic building located in Jacksonville, Florida and it is known as the most haunted building in Jacksonville. Standing amongst the concrete jungle and lanes of travel of interstate 95 is the once flourishing Annie Lythle Elementary School. The beloved school now stands frozen in time deteriorating and smothered in dark conspiracies and mystery. Stories of a cannibal principal, a murderous janitor, and satanic teachers with a score to settle against unruly children fill the internet, but is it really, truly as haunted as they say? Join us as we deep dive into the history of Public School Number Four. #paranormal #ghost #haunted #history #podcast #hauntedhistory #jacksonville #florida #jacksonvilleflorida #paranormalpodcast #spooky Links used in today's episode: Public School Number Four - WikipediaThe Devil’s School: The Most Haunted Place in JacksonvilleAbandoned Historic School in Jacksonville Florida: Annie Lytle School -History - Save Public School Number FourJaxlore: Annie Lytle Elementary, 'The Devil's School'Annie Lytle Elementary: The Devil's School - St Augustine Ghost ToursTaking you inside Public School Number 4 | firstcoastnews.comSubmit your story or haunted building submissions to ghostgossip247@gmail.com.Submissions will remain anonymous upon request.Please rate and follow the show!Find me on TikTok: @ghostgossippodFind me on Instagram: @ghostgossippodcast
21 Apr 39min
The Haunted History of Alcatraz
Alcatraz, known by Spanish explorers as "La Isla de los Alcatraces,” Island of the Pelicans, was a maximum-security federal prison in 1934. Famously known as "The Rock,” Alcatraz is located on an isolated island 1.5 miles from San Francisco. The harsh environment made this prison *nearly* impossible to escape and was known for housing the era’s most violent inmates. The prison closed in March 1963 citing extensive structural damage and reopened to the public in 1973 as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is not surprising that paranormal enthusiasts and skeptics alike believe Alcatraz is home to many restless spirits. Those who were booked into prison for a term of court, only to become trapped, forced to serve eternity in cellblock D. #haunted #hauntedpodcast #paranormal #paranormalpodcast #podcast #ghost #demon #thecrawler #spooky #alcatraz Links referenced in this episode: https://medium.com/globetrotters/the-ghosts-of-alcatraz-the-rock-and-my-scary-silly-imaginations-48a4691a1dfehttps://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-alcatrazghosts/https://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Alcatraz:_Island_of_Evil_SpiritsSubmit your story to ghostgossip247@gmail.com.Submissions will remain anonymous upon request.Please rate and follow the show!Find me on TikTok: @ghostgossippodFind me on Instagram: @ghostgossippodcast
7 Apr 35min
The Gray Man of Pawleys Island
You might have heard of Bigfoot. You might have even heard of the Bell Witch, the Sallie House, and the Conjuring House, but have you ever heard of the Gray Man of Pawleys Island? The Gray Man is known by locals to haunt the South Carolina Coastline from Myrtle Beach to Pawleys Island. There are several versions of this legend, but locals believe his presence comes as a warning to locals for upcoming storms. In the past 200+ years, six hurricanes have hit the shores of Pawleys Island, and according to locals, the Gray Man appeared before each of the six storms. Locals say, those who have seen him and have heeded his warning, their homes have been spared.Links Referenced in Today's Show:Tales of The Grey Man - James W. Smith Vacation RentalsThe Gray Man Is A South Carolina Ghost Said To Warn Locals Before HurricanesThe Gray Man: Grand Strand's most famous ghost turns 200Gray Man of Pawleys Island: Here’s the origin story | Myrtle Beach Sun News#pawleysisland #haunted #legend #hauntedhistory #paranormal #southcarolina #myrtlebeach #murrellsinlet #deepsouth #historySubmit your story to ghostgossip247@gmail.com.Submissions will remain anonymous upon request.Please rate and follow the show!Find me on TikTok: @ghostgossippodFind me on Instagram: @ghostgossippodcast
31 Mars 22min
Final Farewell
On today's episode, Daniel and I say a final farewell to the house that changed us. We are officially no longer the owners of our once haunted home, and even though it is amazing news, it is bittersweet. I hope you enjoy this episode as we say one last goodbye to the man who we could not see.Fly high my friend. (...but please... stay over there)Submit your story to ghostgossip247@gmail.com.Submissions will remain anonymous upon request.Please rate and follow the show!Find me on TikTok: @ghostgossippodFind me on Instagram: @ghostgossippodcast
17 Mars 20min
The Estes Method v. Spirit Communication Apps
On this week's episode, I am comparing paranormal investigation tools that are often used by professional investigators, YouTubers, and paranormal enthusiasts like me. The Estes Method is defined as defined by Google is a ghosty hunting used in a haunted locations to communicate with spirits using sensory deprivation. What is the Estes Method and How to Do It - GhostStopUnderstanding the Estes Method in Paranormal Research - The Ghostly PortalGreat example of the Estes Method by Beyond the Badge Paranormal:https://youtu.be/Q9mosUy0O1M?si=wmnoATlk7qsd2Fa2Spirit communication apps are apps that can be downloaded on personal devices. The apps use the phones Magnetometer sensor this app can detect levels of magnetic interference in the environment. These fluctuations of energy fields have a direct influence on the communication.Find my favorite Spirit Communication Apps here:Necrometer on the App StoreTranscend Theory on the App StoreSubmit your story to ghostgossip247@gmail.com.Submissions will remain anonymous upon request.Please rate and follow the show!Find me on TikTok: @ghostgossippodFind me on Instagram: @ghostgossippodcast
10 Mars 26min
Seer Sister: A Conversation with a Psychic Medium Paranormal Investigator
On today's episode, we are chatting with Jessica who is a gifted psychic medium paranormal investigator. Born with special abilities, Jessica started seeing spirits at age 4 but suppressed her gifts for many years. It wasn't until she visited Gettysburg when her life was forever changed, and her gifts were again awakened.Jessica is a proud member of Beyond the Badge Paranormal and their mission is to bring mental health awareness to first responders through ghost hunting. You can support their mission by watching their videos on YouTube. Find them at:YouTube: BEYOND THE BADGE PARANORMALFacebook: BEYOND THE BADGE PARANORMALTikTok: @BeyondTheBadgeParanormalInstagram: @BeyondTheBadgeParanormalJessica's TikTok: @medium.jess1BBPSubmit your story to ghostgossip247@gmail.com.Submissions will remain anonymous upon request.Please rate and follow the show!Find me on TikTok: @ghostgossippodFind me on Instagram: @ghostgossippodcast
3 Mars 56min
