America’s Strangest History

Imagine living in a town so cursed that everyone who lived there either went insane or died under mysterious circumstances. This is the story of Dudleytown, a once-thriving Connecticut community that slowly destroyed itself until it was completely abandoned. Was it haunted by demons? Doomed by a sinister curse? Or was something else at play?In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we explore the eerie history of Dudleytown—from inexplicable deaths and mysterious disappearances to the chilling accounts of those who dared visit after it was abandoned.#Dudleytown #CursedTown #HauntedHistory #StrangeHistory #Paranormal #GhostTowns #UrbanLegends #Mysteries #Unexplained #DarkHistory #HauntedPlaces #ScaryStories #AmericaStrangestHistory #CreepyTowns #ForbiddenPlaces #HorrorRealStories #HistoryMystery

Welcome to "America's Strangest History," where we delve into the most perplexing and mysterious events that have shaped our nation's past. Our channel uncovers enigmatic tales, from unexplained disappearances to baffling phenomena, offering in-depth analyses and compelling narratives that keep you on the edge of your seat.One of our most intriguing episodes explores the 1942 incident of the U.S. Navy blimp L-8, famously dubbed the "Ghost Blimp." On August 16, 1942, this airship embarked on a routine anti-submarine patrol off the California coast. Hours later, it was found adrift and empty, its two-man crew—Lieutenant Ernest Cody and Ensign Charles Adams—having vanished without a trace. The blimp's gondola was intact, with all equipment functioning normally, and no distress signals were ever sent. Despite extensive searches, no evidence explaining their disappearance was ever found, leaving this case an enduring mystery.Join us as we investigate this and other puzzling episodes from America's history, shedding light on stories that continue to captivate and confound. Subscribe to "America's Strangest History" for regular updates on the unexplained and the uncanny.#GhostBlimp #USNavyMystery #UnsolvedBlimpCase #L8BlimpMystery #USNavyBlimp #UnexplainedMystery #WWIIMysteries #MilitaryConspiracies #TrueCrimeStories #CreepyHistory #MysteriousDisappearances #StrangeButTrue #ParanormalFiles #HistoryUncovered #WeirdHistory #SupernaturalEvents #DarkHistory

What if a murder victim could testify from beyond the grave? In 1897, a ghost's chilling testimony helped convict a man of murder. This is the unbelievable true story of the Greenbrier Ghost—where the supernatural met the legal system, and justice was served in the most unexpected way.Join host John Genua as he unravels the bizarre case of Elva Zona Heaster, whose mother claimed to have received a message from her daughter's spirit. Was it a mother's grief-fueled vision, or did Zona truly return to reveal her killer?Watch now to uncover one of the strangest murder trials in American history!

Deep in the murky waters of Scape Ore Swamp, a terrifying creature lurks in the shadows… or so the legends say. The Lizard Man of Bishopville, South Carolina, first made headlines in 1988 when a local teenager, Christopher Davis, claimed he was attacked by a 7-foot-tall reptilian beast with glowing red eyes and razor-sharp claws. The creature allegedly tore into his car, leaving deep scratch marks as proof of its existence.But was this the work of an actual cryptid, or just an elaborate hoax? Over the years, more sightings and strange encounters fueled the mystery, with reports of clawed footprints and mutilated vehicles surfacing across Lee County. Some believe it’s a surviving prehistoric creature, while skeptics suggest a prank gone too far.Join America’s Strangest History as we dive into the chilling tale of the Lizard Man, examining eyewitness accounts, police reports, and the eerie evidence left behind. Is this creature real, or just another legend born from fear and folklore? Let us know what YOU think in the comments!#lizardman #cryptidencounters #ScapeOreSwamp #urbanlegends #paranormal #cryptozoology #MysteriousCreatures #unexplainedmysteries #MonsterSightings #ReptilianHumanoid #strangecreatures #americastrangesthistory

In August 2016, a chilling and bizarre case unfolded in North London. Kennedy Ife, a 26-year-old man, began exhibiting strange and violent behavior, claiming he was possessed by a demon. His deeply religious family believed he was under an evil influence and attempted a brutal, week-long exorcism at home. Tied to a bed with cables, deprived of food and water, and subjected to relentless prayers and forceful restraint, Kennedy's condition deteriorated. Tragically, on August 22, he suffered cardiac arrest and died before paramedics could save him.What really happened to Kennedy Ife? Was it a case of true possession, a severe mental health crisis, or a tragic mix of faith and fear leading to fatal consequences? The disturbing details of this case shocked investigators, leading to the arrest and trial of his family members.Join us on America’s Strangest History as we explore this terrifying real-life horror story. We’ll break down the case, analyze the eerie symptoms of possession, and discuss the psychological and cultural aspects of exorcisms gone wrong. Was there something truly supernatural at play, or was this a tragic case of misguided belief?#kennedyife #kennedyifecase #reallifeexorcism #exorcismhorrorstory #demonpossession #horrortruestory #truecrimehorror #londonexorcismcase #horrordocumentary #unexplainedmysteries #terrifyingtruestories #exorcismgonewrong #demonicpossession #supernaturalhorror #scaryrealstories #reallifehorrorstories #hauntedhistory #tragicexorcismdeaths #truecrimedocumentary #mysteriousdeaths #religioushorrorstories #fatalexorcismcases #strangetruecrime #disturbinghistoricalcases #creepyhistory #unsolvedhorrormysteries #terrifyingreallifeevents

In 1988, at a U.S. Air Force munitions site near Morbach, Germany, a group of security policemen noticed that a candle at a local shrine—believed to ward off a legendary werewolf—had extinguished. Later that night, alarms signaled a perimeter breach. Upon investigation, one airman reported seeing a large, wolf-like creature standing on its hind legs, which then leaped over a 12-foot fence. Attempts to track the creature with a military working dog were unsuccessful, as the dog became agitated and refused to continue. This incident has since fueled discussions about the "Morbach Monster," blending local folklore with modern military historyPlease visit our website to get more information: http://www.americasstrangesthistory.com/ #paranormal #usarmy #morbachmonster #americastrangesthistory

In this episode of "America's Strangest History," hosts John and Jimmy delve into the chilling events surrounding the infamous Lindley Street haunted house in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 1974, the modest bungalow at 966 Lindley Street became the epicenter of a series of unexplained phenomena that captivated the nation. The Goodin family reported witnessing furniture moving on its own, objects levitating, and other disturbing occurrences that drew the attention of police, firefighters, and renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Despite numerous eyewitness accounts, the authenticity of the haunting has been a topic of debate for decades. Join John and Jimmy as they explore firsthand testimonies, official reports, and the cultural impact of this eerie episode in American history. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this deep dive into the Lindley Street haunting offers a comprehensive look at one of America's most documented and controversial paranormal cases.#haunted #hauntedhouse #unexplained #americastrangesthistory #hauntedstories #poltergeist #conjuringhouse #annabelle #ghost #lindley #horror

I’m John Genua, host of America’s Strangest History with a special World Edition episode. Settle back for a story that will sicken you both with its twisted details and then again with what happened to the perpetrator when police caught him. But a warning; this story is so gory, so sick, so perverted that it will trouble those with a nervous disposition. If you have one, please stop watching now. If you’re still here though, buckle up. This ain’t gonna be easy.In 1981, at the Sorbonne in France, a Dutch student - Renee Hartevelt - agreed to get together with her Japanese classmate, a man called Issei Sagawa, to translate a poem for a school assignment. As Renee began reading the poetry, Sagawa shot her in the neck with a rifle, killing her instantly. But he was just getting started. Sagawa then proceeded to rape the corpse before dismembering it entirely, then eating as much as he could.#IsseiSagawa, #Cannibal, #Murderer, #Japan, # ReneeHartevelt, #KobeKiller, #JuroKara, #rollingstones #jeffreydahmernetflix #HiddenCrimes, #MassMurderCases, #americasstrangesthistory #truecrimestories #darkhistory #UnsolvedMysteries #crimedocumentary #murdermysteries #SerialKillers #historicalcrimes #paranoiaandviolence #truecrimecommunity #buriedsecrets #chillinghistory

On September 16, 1994, at Ariel School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, 62 students witnessed a bizarre and unexplained event. A silver disc-shaped craft landed near their playground, and strange beings with large black eyes emerged. The children described receiving telepathic messages warning about environmental destruction. This chilling encounter has become one of the most well-documented UFO sightings in history,Was this a real extraterrestrial visitation, mass hysteria, or something else entirely? Join John Genua and Jimmy as they dive deep into the Ariel School UFO incident on America’s Strangest History podcast.#alien #americastrangesthistory #mystery #horror #unexplained #ufo #aliens #aliensskin #zimbabwe

Close encounters with aliens have been reported for decades but today I want to talk to about one from 1897. That was the year that a UFO - or UAP as they’re now known - crashed on a farm in Texas. Locals reportedly recovered the mangled body of its alien pilot and later buried it in a local cemetery. Alien ships? Alien bodies? I’m John Genua, host of America’s Strangest History. And this is the story about a possible alien invasion that, thank God, went very wrong. Settle back - this one’s a doozy.#UFO, #Roswell, #Texas, #Aurora, #AlienInvasion, #UAPs, #UAP, #UFOs, #AmericasStrangestHistory, #TrueCrimeStories, #DarkHistory, #UnsolvedMysteries, #CrimeDocumentary, #MurderMysteries, #SerialKillers, #HistoricalCrimes, #ParanoiaAndViolence, #TrueCrimeCommunity, #BuriedSecrets, #ChillingHistory

Every year around 12 million people go missing around the world. Over 75% of these missing people are found or return voluntarily within 24 hours. 85% of cases are resolved within a week. And close to 99% are resolved within a year.And then there’s the bottom 1%, that’s where we find Brandon Swanson. What makes this 19 year old’s disappearance case so perplexing is that we have all the information we need to find him. We know the time, the date, the place. His parents were literally on the phone with him when he disappeared. So why can’t we find him? The last thing Brandon’s parents heard their son say before the call went silent, was “oh sh*t”. What did Brandon Swanson see?#BrandonSwanson, #missingpersonsmysteries , #missing , #AmericasStrangestHistory, #truecrimestories , #darkhistory , #UnsolvedMysteries, #crimedocumentary , #murdermysteries , #SerialKillers, #historicalcrimes , #paranoiaandviolence , #truecrimecommunity , #buriedsecrets , #chillinghistory

A chilling howl in the dead of night. A massive, shadowy figure lurking on a snowy road. In the winter of 1991, something terrifying stalked Elkhorn, Wisconsin—but was it a wild animal or a nightmare come to life? In this episode of America’s Strangest History, John Genua and Jimmy dive into the legend of the Beast of Bray Road. With journalist Linda S. Godfrey—the first to report on these eerie encounters—they uncover chilling eyewitness accounts, bizarre patterns of sightings, and the question no one can answer: What exactly did these people see? Was it a cryptid? A supernatural entity? Or just mass hysteria? And if the Wisconsin Werewolf was real… is it still out there? #beastofbrayroad #WisconsinWerewolf #BrayRoadCreature #monster #werewolf #LindaSGodfrey #WisconsinCryptids #WerewolfSightings #bigfoot #cryptidencounters #MidwestFolklore #UnexplainedCreatures #cryptozoology #MysteriousCreatures #ParanormalWisconsin #BeastOfBrayRoadDocumentary #WerewolfLegends #CryptidDocumentaries #WisconsinUrbanLegends #RealWerewolfStories #CryptidMysteries #BeastOfBrayRoadBook #WisconsinMonster #terrifyingstories

What kind of teacher convinces seven teenagers to burn and cut themselves to release demons? In one of the strangest cases out of Florida, literacy teacher Danielle Harkins led a horrifying exorcism ritual that left her students scarred—both physically and mentally. But why did they remain loyal to her? And what secrets were they hiding? Join us as we uncover the disturbing truth behind The Demon-Hunting English Teacher. #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMysteries #DemonExorcism #CultStory #AmericaStrangestHistory #BizarreCrimes #CrimeMystery #TeacherGoneWrong #HorrorStory #DisturbingCases #CreepyStories #Unexplained #StrangeButTrue #WeirdHistory #ShockingTruth

What kind of teacher convinces seven teenagers to burn and cut themselves to release demons? In one of the strangest cases out of Florida, literacy teacher Danielle Harkins led a horrifying exorcism ritual that left her students scarred—both physically and mentally. But why did they remain loyal to her? And what secrets were they hiding? Join us as we uncover the disturbing truth behind The Demon-Hunting English Teacher. Check out our Youtube channel for more videos: https://youtu.be/u1Zw-T2zJ4Y #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMysteries #DemonExorcism #CultStory #AmericaStrangestHistory #BizarreCrimes #CrimeMystery #TeacherGoneWrong #HorrorStory #DisturbingCases #CreepyStories #Unexplained #StrangeButTrue #WeirdHistory #ShockingTruth

Think you know serial killers? Think again. While names like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy haunt our nightmares, there’s one dark chapter in history that’s even more disturbing. Meet the Bloody Benders—America’s first serial killer family, whose chilling crimes on the windswept prairies of Kansas shocked the nation in the 1870s. What lay hidden beneath a trapdoor in their murder house? How did their twisted acts inspire Red Dead Redemption 2? Join host John Genua on America's Strangest History as we uncover the gruesome details of a family so psychopathic that they changed the course of crime history forever. You won’t believe what we’ve found! Please visit our website to get more information: http://www.americasstrangesthistory.com/ Interested in the strangest documented history? Subscribe for mysteries of unusual historical events and the fascinating past of vampires, ghosts, and lost treasures! https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasStrangestHistory/?sub_confirmation=1 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Americas-Strangest-History/61559200928341/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americas_strangest_history/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/am_strange_hist Website: http://www.americasstrangesthistory.com/ For Business Inquiries: americasstrangesthistory@gmail.com ============================= WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS: The Stone Throwing Devil: A True Story - 2024 americasstrangesthistory history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blq_DkYx-dI Vermont's First Vampire: Video Podcast - 2024 Americasstrangesthistory vampire scary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BgMEGC8ayc Buried Treasure: Solve the Mystery! - 2024 americasstrangesthistory history treasure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMcW5NKsgB0 America’s Strangest History Promo ‪@AmericasStrangestHistory‬ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niDYnMKDxag The Lost Dutchman Mine: Episode Two - 2024 ‪@AmericasStrangestHistory‬ history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqg2A1CEeoU ============================= ✅ About America’s Strangest History. Welcome to America’s Strangest History! Dive into true stories of vampires, ghosts, lost treasures, and other unusual parts of documented history. Each week, we bring you a new video podcast full of strange and funny events from American history. Our interview-style episodes are both informative and entertaining. Don’t miss our weekly shorts for quick, fascinating tales. Subscribe and join us on this journey through America’s strangest history! For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: Email: americasstrangesthistory@gmail.com Curious about the true stories of vampires and ghosts in American history? Subscribe now to explore the secrets of vampires, ghosts, and lost treasures! https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasStrangestHistory/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #BloodyBenders #SerialKillers #TrueCrime #AmericasStrangestHistory #MurderHouse #KansasHistory #CrimeDocumentary #JohnGenoa #UnsolvedMysteries #DarkHistory #TrueCrimeCommunity #RedDeadRedemption2 #HistoricalCrimes #FamilyCrimes #MurderMysteries #TrapdoorSecrets #CrimeStory #Psychopaths #EvilFamilies #AmericanHistory ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of America’s Strangest History. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © America’s Strangest History

It was September 2014. The summer was enjoying its last few waning weeks of the year before submitting to Fall. And a Utah teenager returned home to find the unimaginable; his parents and three siblings were dead. There was no suicide note but instead a to-do list was found in a notebook. “Feed the pets” it said. And: “find someone to watch after the house.” It took a year for some of the secrets of what happened that terrible day to start filtering out - and they both shocked and sickened the community there. I’m John Genua, host of America’s Strangest History, and tonight I’m joined by Jimmy Molloy to take a closer look at exactly what happened that left five people - five close family members - dead. Please visit our website to get more information: http://www.americasstrangesthistory.com/ Interested in the strangest documented history? Subscribe for mysteries of unusual historical events and the fascinating past of vampires, ghosts, and lost treasures! https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasStrangestHistory/?sub_confirmation=1 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Americas-Strangest-History/61559200928341/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americas_strangest_history/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/am_strange_hist Website: http://www.americasstrangesthistory.com/ For Business Inquiries: americasstrangesthistory@gmail.com ============================= WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS: The Stone Throwing Devil: A True Story - 2024 americasstrangesthistory history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blq_DkYx-dI Vermont's First Vampire: Video Podcast - 2024 Americasstrangesthistory vampire scary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BgMEGC8ayc Buried Treasure: Solve the Mystery! - 2024 americasstrangesthistory history treasure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMcW5NKsgB0 America’s Strangest History Promo ‪@AmericasStrangestHistory‬ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niDYnMKDxag The Lost Dutchman Mine: Episode Two - 2024 ‪@AmericasStrangestHistory‬ history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqg2A1CEeoU ============================= ✅ About America’s Strangest History. Welcome to America’s Strangest History! Dive into true stories of vampires, ghosts, lost treasures, and other unusual parts of documented history. Each week, we bring you a new video podcast full of strange and funny events from American history. Our interview-style episodes are both informative and entertaining. Don’t miss our weekly shorts for quick, fascinating tales. Subscribe and join us on this journey through America’s strangest history! For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: Email: americasstrangesthistory@gmail.com Curious about the true stories of vampires and ghosts in American history? Subscribe now to explore the secrets of vampires, ghosts, and lost treasures! https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasStrangestHistory/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #UtahMystery #FamilyTragedy #UnsolvedCase #TrueCrime #MysteriousDeaths #CrimeInvestigation #AmericaStrangestHistory #DarkSecrets #CrimeMystery #UnexplainedDeaths #ColdCase #TrueCrimeCommunity #ShockingTruths #MurderMystery #CrimeDocumentary #EnigmaticEvents #TragicStories #MysteryUnveiled #CrimeFiles #UnsolvedMysteries ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of America’s Strangest History. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © America’s Strangest History

It was July 1929 and the city of Detroit was waking up to the shocking news that an entire family had been gruesomely and violently murdered. But was it the work of...a demon? Benny Evangelist had been found slumped forward on his roll top desk, his hands neatly folded in his lap, but his head - well, that lay face-up a few feet away on the floor. Benny’s pregnant wife Santina was upstairs in bed, also decapitated. One arm had been almost severed off; the other held the beaten remains of their 18 month-old son Mario. And in the room next to her lay their three small children, all dead, all mutilated beyond belief. Benny Evangelist was a self-professed prophet and sorcerer who sold magic to the highest bidder. So who cut off his head and tore his family - literally - apart? Was it a random murder - or some kind of ritualistic slaying? Or had Benny Evangelist conjured up the wrong spirit and paid the ultimate price? I’m John Genua, host of America’s Strangest History. Settle back for a story so shocking that people are still talking about it almost 100 years later. #BennyEvangelist, #PowWow, #Beheadings, #HiddenCrimes, #MassMurderCases, #AmericasStrangestHistory, #TrueCrimeStories, #DarkHistory, #UnsolvedMysteries, #CrimeDocumentary, #MurderMysteries, #SerialKillers, #HistoricalCrimes, #ParanoiaAndViolence, #TrueCrimeCommunity, #BuriedSecrets, #ChillingHistory

In 1942, the quiet town of Pascagoula, Mississippi, was transformed into a bustling wartime hub—and a target for one of America’s eeriest mysteries. Residents awoke to find their hair mysteriously shorn while they slept, with no trace of the intruder. Dubbed the Phantom Barber, this unseen menace escalated from hair theft to violent attacks, leaving a community gripped by fear. Was it a wartime saboteur, a deranged individual, or something even more sinister? Join John Genova, host of America’s Strangest History, as we delve into the chilling events, the controversial arrest of William Dolan, and the unanswered questions that still haunt Pascagoula to this day. Don’t miss this gripping journey into one of history’s most baffling unsolved cases. #PhantomBarber #PascagoulaMystery #UnsolvedCrimes #TrueCrime #HistoricalMysteries #WartimeStories #HairThief #AmericanHistory #MysteryDocumentary #ColdCases #AmericaStrangestHistory

Join host John Genua as America’s Strangest History delves into the horrifying story of the Bath School disaster, the deadliest school massacre in U.S. history. On May 18, 1927, in the small town of Bath Township, Michigan, a series of explosions orchestrated by Andrew Kehoe shattered the community, claiming the lives of 38 schoolchildren, six adults, and injuring dozens more. This chilling episode explores the motives of Kehoe, a disgruntled school board member burdened by financial ruin, who meticulously planned the attack with chilling precision. In this episode, John Genua uncovers the events leading up to the tragedy, the devastating impact on the tight-knit Bath community, and how the massacre unfolded, beginning with an explosion at the Kehoe farm and culminating in the shocking detonation at the newly constructed Bath Consolidated School. What drove Kehoe to commit such an unimaginable act? Why is this devastating chapter in American history often overlooked? Through vivid storytelling, historical accounts, and expert analysis, America’s Strangest History sheds light on a forgotten moment that forever changed how the nation viewed safety in schools. Prepare to be captivated by this sobering tale of grief, resilience, and unanswered questions. Don’t miss this episode as John Genua uncovers the haunting truth behind one of America’s darkest days. #BathSchoolDisaster #BathSchoolBombing #BathSchoolMassacre #AndrewKehoe #1927SchoolBombing #DeadliestSchool #MichiganSchoolBombing #HistoryOfSchoolViolence #SchoolSafetyHistory #MassTragedy #historicaltragedy #WorstSchoolMassacre

In 1909, an Arizona Gazette headline shocked the world — a hidden cave deep in the Grand Canyon, filled with Egyptian-style statues, mummies, and gold. The discovery was allegedly documented by explorer G.E. Kincaid… but then, the Smithsonian denied it ever happened.Was this the greatest archaeological cover-up in American history? Why are parts of the Grand Canyon still off-limits to the public? And could ancient civilizations from across the world have set foot in North America thousands of years ago?In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we dive into the original 1909 article, Smithsonian archives, Native American legends, and the modern-day explorers still chasing the truth.#GrandCanyon #Smithsonian #HistoryMystery #LostCivilizations #EgyptianArtifacts #AmericanHistory #ancientmysteries #hiddenhistory #ancientcivilizations #forgottencivilizations #ancientamerica #governmentsecrets