Beyond Haunted UK: Ghosts, Mysteries & True Crime

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie explores the tragic and widely debated case of Elisa Lam - a young traveller whose final days at the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles have become one of the most discussed and misunderstood stories in modern true crime.In January 2013, Elisa Lam was travelling alone through California, documenting her journey with openness and curiosity. Her disappearance shortly after arriving at the Cecil Hotel would lead to a search that captured global attention, culminating in the release of unsettling elevator footage that continues to raise questions more than a decade later.Rather than focusing solely on speculation or sensational theories, this episode looks beyond the viral footage to examine Elisa’s life, her experiences, and the circumstances surrounding her final days. It explores the timeline of events, the discovery that followed, and the environment of the Cecil Hotel itself — a location already marked by a long and complex history.Through a grounded and reflective lens, the episode considers how narratives can form around tragedy, particularly in the age of the internet, where fragments of footage and incomplete information can shape public perception. It also reflects on the role of mental health, and how easily it can be overlooked or misunderstood within true crime discussions.Topics include:The disappearance of Elisa Lam, the Cecil Hotel’s history, the elevator footage, internet theories and speculation, mental health awareness, and the lasting impact of a case that continues to invite reflection rather than simple answers.Visual DisclaimerSome footage and audio used in this episode is from a stock libray intended to illustrate the themes and atmosphere discussed. It does not depict the actual locations, or people unless a source is given.Where actual photos are used you can find the source in the video.Image AI Suite, Artlist LicenceLicence Number: T220XcLicence Owner: Jamie NewmanStock Footage: Wondershare FilmoraUnited KingdomPhone: 116 123 (free, 24 hours)Samaritans provides confidential listening support for anyone struggling or in emotional distress.NHS urgent mental health help Call 111 or 999 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/United States988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)https://988lifeline.org/Call or text 988 or chat online for free, confidential support any time.Crisis Text Linehttps://www.crisistextline.org/Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counsellor.................................................................................................................Intro Music by OpenMindAudio from Pixabay (True Crime The Elevator Stopped on the Wrong Floor (Short Preview)1. Image of Cecil Hotel: Zheng Zhou (2013), Outside of Cecil Hotel Los Angeles, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.2. Image of Cecil Hotel: By Jim Winstead - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimwinstead/44416026, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=374083693. Missing person poster: Los Angeles Police Department. “Missing Person Community Alert: Elisa Lam.” Released February 2013 during the investigation into her disappearance at the Cecil Hotel, Los Angeles.4. CCTV Footage: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). “Surveillance camera footage of Elisa Lam in the Cecil Hotel elevator.”Released February 2013 during the investigation into her disappearance.Source: Wikimedia Commons – File: Elisa Lam elevator video.webm https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elisa_Lam_elevator_video.webm5. Image of Elisa Lam Thumbnail: Inspired by By "Missing Person" (pdf). Community Alert. LAPD. Feb 11, 2013. 52969. The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking information regarding the disappearance of Elisa Lam, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=452603256. Image of Richard Ramirez: Richard Ramirez 1984 mugshot — Los Angeles Police Department, via Wikimedia Commons.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie explores the enduring mystery of Bigfoot also known as Sasquatch a creature that has occupied a strange space between folklore, eyewitness testimony, and modern investigation for decades.Across the forests of North America, hikers, hunters, and researchers have reported encounters with a tall, human-like figure moving silently through remote wilderness. Massive footprints have appeared in mud and snow, strange vocalisations have echoed through mountain valleys, and one short piece of film recorded in 1967 continues to fuel debate between believers and sceptics alike.Rather than focusing only on sensational claims, this episode traces the origins of the Bigfoot legend, beginning with Indigenous traditions that describe powerful forest beings long before the modern name “Bigfoot” entered popular culture. The episode then follows the development of the mystery through twentieth-century sightings, the famous Patterson–Gimlin film, and some of the most discussed encounters and recordings associated with the phenomenon.Through a grounded and reflective lens, the episode examines how Bigfoot evolved from regional folklore into one of the most recognisable cryptid legends in the world — appearing in documentaries, investigations, and modern popular culture while still remaining unresolved.Topics include:Bigfoot and Sasquatch folklore, Indigenous forest traditions, the Patterson–Gimlin film, Ape Canyon, the Sierra Sounds recordings, and the enduring cultural fascination with unexplained creatures.Visual DisclaimerSome footage and audio used in this episode is from a stock libray intended to illustrate the themes and atmosphere discussed. It does not depict the actual locations, or people unless a source is given.Where actual photos are used you can find the source in the video.Image AI Suite, Artlist LicenceLicence Number: T220XcLicence Owner: Jamie NewmanStock Footage: Wondershare FilmoraOther Source Material:1. Patterson–Gimlin Bigfoot footage (1967), filmed by Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin. Source: Wikimedia Commons – Public Domain.2. Jerry Crew with plaster cast of alleged Bigfoot footprintCalifornia, 1958 – Associated Press3. Bigfoot Leaves Prints While Touring.” Eureka Humboldt Times (Eureka, California), 4 September 1962. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie explores the history and paranormal reputation of Farrar Elementary School, a former rural schoolhouse in Polk County, Iowa that has become one of the most well-known haunted locations in the American Midwest.Rather than focusing only on ghost stories, this episode traces the origins of the school, the community it once served, and the decades of everyday life that unfolded within its classrooms. Built in the early twentieth century, Farrar School educated generations of children before eventually closing its doors in 2001 as rural school districts consolidated across the region.In the years following its closure, reports of unexplained sounds, footsteps, and paranormal encounters began to circulate, drawing investigators and curious visitors to the abandoned building. Today, the property has taken on a new chapter in its story, having been purchased by paranormal content creators Sam and Colby, who plan to preserve the location and continue exploring its history and reported hauntings.Through a grounded and reflective lens, this episode examines how places like Farrar evolve over time - from community institutions to abandoned landmarks, and eventually into locations surrounded by myth, investigation, and cultural fascination.Topics include:Farrar Elementary School, rural American school history, abandoned buildings, paranormal investigation, local folklore, and the evolving cultural fascination with haunted places.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie explores the history of Pennhurst State School and Hospital - an institution that became one of the most infamous symbols of America’s treatment of people with disabilities in the twentieth century.Rather than focusing on ghost stories alone, this episode traces the origins of Pennhurst, the beliefs that shaped its creation, the daily lives of those who lived inside its walls, and the long process that led to its exposure and eventual closure.Through a grounded and reflective lens, this episode considers institutionalisation, disability, and neglect, alongside the later reframing of Pennhurst as a haunted location - exploring how places of harm are remembered, mythologised, and reinterpreted over time.Topics include:Pennhurst State School and Hospital, institutionalisation, disability history in the United States, eugenics and social policy, deinstitutionalisation, Halderman v. Pennhurst, survivor testimony, and paranormal folklore.Image Disclaimer:The image has been enhanced and colourised using AI from an original historical photograph of the Pennhurst administrative building taken in 1922.Artwork created using Image AI Suite under Artlist licence (Licence No: T220Xc).Licence holder: Jamie Newman.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the Moors Murders, one of the most tragic true crime cases in British history.This episode explores the events of the crimes, the social context of Britain in the 1960s, and the lasting impact on families, communities, and the landscapes connected to what happened. Rather than focusing on notoriety, this episode centres the victims and the long shadow left by violence — the unanswered questions, the enduring grief, and the quiet way trauma can become tied to place.Through a grounded and compassionate lens, we consider how harm moves through ordinary spaces, how memory changes the way we experience certain locations, and why some places feel heavy long after events have passed. This episode also reflects on responsibility, influence, and the conditions in which violence can grow, without excusing what was done.Topics include:British true crime, The Moors Murders, 1960s Britain, victim remembrance, unresolved loss, grief and trauma, the psychology of harmful relationships, and how places can carry memory.Listener discretion advised.Image Disclaimer:The image used for this episode’s artwork/thumbnail is an AI-generated representation created for illustrative purposes and does not depict real individuals. It is intended to support the reflective themes of the episode rather than present a literal or factual portrayal. Image AI Suite, Artlist Licence Licence Number: T220Xc Licence Owner: Jamie Newman

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on two remarkable objects found within the tomb of Tutankhamun - a dagger forged from meteoritic iron and a scarab carved from Libyan Desert Glass.Rather than focusing on curses or mythology, this episode explores humanity’s long relationship with the night sky and how ancient cultures understood materials that fell from beyond the Earth. It reflects on what it may have meant to hold fragments of the cosmos in human hands, and how these objects were woven into beliefs about death, rebirth, and continuity.Through a grounded and reflective lens, this episode considers ancient meaning, human curiosity, and the enduring pull of the stars - and how our fascination with what lies beyond our world is far older than we often realise.Topics include:Ancient Egypt, Tutankhamun’s tomb, meteoritic iron, Libyan Desert Glass, ancient beliefs about the afterlife, early cosmology, and humanity’s historical relationship with the night sky.Image Disclaimer:The image used for this episode’s artwork/thumbnail is an AI-generated representation created for illustrative purposes. It does not depict real artefacts or individuals, and is intended to support the reflective themes of the episode rather than present a literal or factual portrayal.Artwork created using Image AI Suite under Artlist licence (Licence No: T220Xc). Licence holder: Jamie Newman.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the life and death of Anneliese Michel – a young woman whose suffering became one of the most widely known exorcism cases in modern history.Rather than focusing on sensationalism or fear, this episode explores the human cost behind the headlines, and the cultural and religious context of 1970s Germany, where faith, guilt, and limited understanding of mental health shaped how her experiences were interpreted and responded to.Through a grounded and reflective lens, this episode considers trauma, belief, and the space where religious conviction, mental health, and human suffering intersect – and how deeply held beliefs can both offer meaning and cause harm when care becomes entangled with doctrine rather than compassion.Topics include:Anneliese Michel, exorcism, possession and belief, Catholic ritual, 1970s Germany, religious faith, mental health, trauma, and the historical treatment of psychological distress.Image Disclaimer:The image used for this episode’s artwork/thumbnail is an AI-generated representation created for illustrative purposes. It does not depict real individuals or events, and is intended to support the reflective themes of the episode rather than present a literal or factual portrayal.Artwork created using Image AI Suite under Artlist licence (Licence No: T220Xc). Licence holder: Jamie Newman.

In this special episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on a first investigation at Rowtons Museum of the Paranormal & Spirituality, housed within the historic Penuel Chapel in Carmarthen, Wales.This episode explores the experience of sitting within a space shaped by centuries of prayer, healing, and spiritual intention, and the quiet impact such places can have on those who enter them. Rather than focusing on jump scares or proof, this episode centres presence, atmosphere, and lived experience — the stillness between moments, the weight of history, and the subtle ways belief can become woven into a physical space.Through a gentle séance, moments of unexpected communication, and extended periods of quiet reflection, we consider how places may hold memory, how intention can shape our perception of an environment, and why listening can sometimes matter more than documenting. This episode also reflects on collaboration, consent, and responsibility when engaging with spiritual spaces and the people who care for them, without presenting personal experience as evidence.Topics include:paranormal investigation, spiritual heritage, séance practice, place-based memory, belief and perception, historic chapels, lived experience in spiritual spaces, Carmarthen, Wales.Listener discretion advised.Image Disclaimer:The image used for this episode’s artwork/thumbnail is an AI-generated representation created for illustrative purposes and does not depict real individuals. It is intended to support the reflective themes of the episode rather than present a literal or factual portrayal.Image AI Suite, Artlist Licence Number: T220XcLicence Owner: Jamie Newman

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, often described as America’s first female serial killer.This episode explores Aileen’s early life shaped by abandonment, abuse, and survival, alongside the events that led to her crimes and the lasting impact on the victims and their families. Rather than focusing on notoriety or spectacle, this episode centres the human cost of violence — honouring those who lost their lives, acknowledging the harm caused, and examining how trauma can shape a person long before the moment of harm.Through a grounded and compassionate lens, we consider how suffering moves through individuals, how cycles of trauma and neglect can distort identity, and how violence leaves marks that extend beyond the moment itself. This episode also reflects on responsibility, consequence, and the conditions in which harm can grow, without excusing what was done or diminishing the reality of the victims’ suffering. Alongside the factual account, the episode invites quiet reflection on whether trauma leaves an imprint on people, time, and place — and whether some hauntings are not spirits, but echoes of human experience.Topics include:American true crime, Aileen Wuornos, trauma and abuse, cycles of violence, victim remembrance, criminal psychology, the impact of neglect, memory and harm, the unseen residue of experience.Listener discretion advised.Image Disclaimer:The image used for this episode’s artwork/thumbnail is an AI-generated representation created for illustrative purposes and does not depict real individuals. It is intended to support the reflective themes of the episode rather than present a literal or factual portrayal.Image AI Suite, Artlist Licence Number: T220XcLicence Owner: Jamie Newman

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on repeated investigations at the Ancient Ram Inn, one of England’s oldest and most storied buildings, located in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.This episode explores the long history of the Ancient Ram Inn, including centuries of folklore, alleged witchcraft, imprisonment, and reported unexplained activity, alongside what it means to return to the same location over time. Rather than focusing on sensational claims, this episode centres experience, pattern, and atmosphere - how repeated visits can change perception, and how certain places seem to carry a weight that feels resistant to time or attention.Through a grounded and reflective lens, we consider ideas of residual haunting, environmental memory, and the psychological impact of historically charged spaces. This episode also reflects on how expectation, repetition, and setting can shape what we experience in locations associated with fear or belief, without presenting personal encounters as proof.Topics include:haunted locations, Ancient Ram Inn, English folklore, residual haunting, environmental memory, paranormal investigation, place-based psychology, historic buildings, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.Listener discretion advised.Image Disclaimer:The image used for this episode’s artwork/thumbnail may include AI-generated or stock visuals used for atmosphere only and does not reflect the actual location. All investigation footage discussed is real and recorded at the Ancient Ram Inn. All footage and images are owned by Jamie Newman Image AI Suite, Artlist Licence Number: T220XcLicence Owner: Jamie Newman

In this special episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the Hinsdale House in Western New York — a location associated with reports of intense paranormal activity and one of the rare cases in which a building, rather than a person, was the subject of a Catholic exorcism.This episode explores the history of the land, the experiences reported by the Dandy family after moving into the farmhouse, and the events that led to the exorcism. Rather than focusing on spectacle, this episode centres the human experience of living within a space described as reactive and intrusive — the fear of being watched, the strain placed on family life, and the psychological weight of feeling unsafe within one’s own home.Through a grounded and reflective lens, we consider why certain locations become associated with narratives of resistance or agency, how prolonged exposure to distressing environments can shape perception, and how belief, fear, and environment interact over time. This episode also reflects on the limits of intervention, the role of religious ritual in responding to perceived harm, and why some places continue to feel unsettled long after attempts to bring closure.Topics include:haunted houses, Hinsdale House, Western New York, place-based trauma, reported poltergeist activity, environmental psychology, religious responses to perceived haunting, family experiences in distressing spaces, land history and memory.Listener discretion advised.Image Disclaimer:The image used for this episode’s artwork/thumbnail is an AI-generated or stock representation created for illustrative purposes and does not depict real individuals or the exact location. It is intended to support the reflective themes of the episode rather than present a literal or factual portrayal.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the Roswell incident of 1947 and the enduring cultural weight it carries.This episode explores the reported crash debris, witness accounts, and the shifting official narratives that followed, alongside the impact these events and stories had on a desert community shaped by silence, military presence, and long-running uncertainty. Rather than focusing on spectacle or definitive claims, this episode centres how Roswell became a story that refuses to fade — not just because of what may have happened, but because of what it represents.Through a grounded and reflective lens, we consider how secrecy, power, and the absence of clear answers shape collective memory, how myth grows around moments of uncertainty, and why certain events become mirrors for fear, hope, and a search for meaning. This episode also reflects on how narratives are constructed and reshaped over time, and how communities live in the shadow of stories that outgrow their origins.Topics include:Roswell incident, UFO history, government secrecy, Cold War context, witness testimony, myth-making, collective memory, unexplained phenomena, cultural narratives of the unknown.Listener discretion advised.

In this breather episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the need for stillness and inner space amid noise, pressure, and expectation.This episode explores the act of pausing - stepping away from constant stimulation to sit or lie down, slow the breath, and reconnect with a steadier inner state. Rather than focusing on external stories or phenomena, this episode centres the inner landscape — the quiet space within where clarity can return and tension can soften.Through a grounded and gentle lens, we consider how moments of intentional stillness can help regulate the nervous system, create room for reflection, and restore a sense of presence. This episode also reflects on the idea that exploring the unknown, whether external or internal, begins with understanding ourselves and creating space to listen inward.Topics include:guided reflection, breathing and stillness, nervous system regulation, grounding practices, inner awareness, emotional reset, self-reflection, mindful listening.Listener discretion advised.

In this penultimate episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - a story of love, loss, and the boundary between life and death.This episode explores the origins of the myth, the symbolism woven through Orpheus’s descent into the underworld, and what this story has come to represent across centuries of retelling. Rather than approaching the myth as distant legend, this episode centres the human emotions at its core - grief, longing, faith, and the quiet hope that love might reach beyond death.Through a grounded and reflective lens, we consider why this story continues to resonate in the modern world, how myths give shape to experiences that are difficult to articulate, and how storytelling becomes a way of holding sorrow, memory, and devotion. This episode also reflects on what the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice reveals about the human need to believe that connection does not simply end at loss.Topics include:Greek mythology, Orpheus and Eurydice, love and loss, grief and longing, death and the afterlife in myth, storytelling and meaning, ancient narratives in modern reflection.Listener discretion advised.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the story of Zhanggong Zushi, a Buddhist monk from Fujian, China, whose mummified body was encased within a gilded statue, revered for centuries, and later stolen and drawn into an international legal and cultural dispute.This episode explores the historical and spiritual context of Zhanggong Zushi’s life and posthumous veneration, alongside the journey of the statue from sacred relic to contested object. Rather than focusing on spectacle, this episode centres the deeper human and cultural questions raised when a body becomes relic, symbol, and myth — and how meaning can shift as spiritual heritage intersects with modern law and global movement.Through a grounded and reflective lens, we consider themes of spiritual transformation, death and the afterlife, and the tension between faith, ownership, and cultural memory. This episode also reflects on how relics carry layered meanings for communities, how reverence can be disrupted by displacement, and who holds the authority to define what is sacred when belief meets the modern world.Topics include:Zhanggong Zushi, Buddhist relics, spiritual transformation, death and the afterlife, cultural heritage disputes, sacred objects and ownership, faith and law, Fujian, China, the Golden Monk.Listener discretion advised.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the story of the Pendle Witches and the 1612 witch trials beneath the shadow of Pendle Hill in Lancashire.This episode explores the historical context of the accusations, the fear, superstition, and social pressures that tore a community apart, and the lasting impact these events left on the people and landscapes connected to the trials. Rather than focusing on spectacle, this episode centres the human cost of hysteria — how ordinary lives were reshaped by suspicion, betrayal, and the power of belief.Through a grounded and reflective lens, we consider how collective fear takes hold, how communities can fracture under pressure, and how history leaves emotional residue in the places where it unfolded. This episode also reflects on why stories like the Pendle Witches continue to echo through cultural memory, and how the past can feel present in landscapes shaped by injustice and loss.Topics include:Pendle Witches, 17th-century witch trials, English history, mass hysteria, superstition and belief, community fracture, historical injustice, place-based memory, Pendle Hill, Lancashire.Listener discretion advised.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the life and crimes of Ed Gein, uncovered in 1957 at a farmhouse in Plainfield, Wisconsin, in a case that went on to influence Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.This episode explores the circumstances surrounding Gein’s life, his profound isolation, grief, and deteriorating mental state, alongside the impact of his crimes on victims, families, and the wider community. Rather than focusing on sensationalised horror, this episode centres the human reality behind the headlines — acknowledging the harm caused while examining how delusion, loss, and belief contributed to the collapse of a person’s sense of reality.Through a grounded and compassionate lens, we consider how extreme isolation and unresolved grief can distort perception, how mental illness intersects with harmful behaviour, and how cultural narratives can turn real suffering into myth. This episode also reflects on the fragile boundary between the real and the imagined, and how some of the darkest hauntings exist not in places, but within the human mind.Topics include:American true crime, Ed Gein, criminal psychology, mental illness and isolation, grief and delusion, media influence on horror fiction, victim impact, the psychology of violence.Listener discretion advised.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in 1892 and the enduring legacy of the Lizzie Borden House at 92 Second Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.This episode explores the historical events surrounding the killings, the trial that followed, and the long shadow these events cast over the house and the community. Rather than focusing on sensational retellings, this episode centres the human impact of the crime - the lives lost, the unanswered questions, and the way a single event can shape how a place is remembered for generations.Through a grounded and reflective lens, we consider how unresolved history becomes tied to physical spaces, how speculation and folklore grow around sites of violence, and how collective memory can transform ordinary homes into places of unease. This episode also reflects on the tension between documented history and paranormal interpretation, without presenting haunting claims as proof.Topics include:Lizzie Borden, Fall River, Massachusetts, historic true crime, Victorian-era America, unresolved mystery, folklore and memory, haunted locations, place-based trauma.Listener discretion advised.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the events known as the Enfield Poltergeist, which centred on a council house at 284 Green Street in Enfield, North London, in 1977.This episode explores the reported phenomena experienced by the Hodgson family, the involvement of investigators from the Society for Psychical Research, and the intense media attention that followed. Rather than presenting definitive claims, this episode centres the human experience of living under prolonged scrutiny - the fear, stress, and disruption of ordinary family life when private spaces become public spectacle.Through a grounded and reflective lens, we consider where belief, performance, and perception intersect, how suggestion and expectation can shape experience, and how prolonged attention can alter behaviour and memory. This episode also reflects on why cases like Enfield remain culturally powerful — not because of simple answers, but because of the unresolved tension between testimony, investigation, and scepticism.Topics include:Enfield Poltergeist, British paranormal history, poltergeist phenomena, media influence, belief and scepticism, family life under scrutiny, Society for Psychical Research, 1970s Britain.Listener discretion advised.

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie reflects on the Perron family haunting at the eighteenth-century farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island, widely known today as the Conjuring House.This episode explores the family’s reported experiences after moving into the property in 1971, the involvement of Ed and Lorraine Warren, and how the case evolved from private distress into a widely publicised paranormal narrative. Rather than focusing on spectacle, this episode centres the human impact of living in fear — how prolonged disturbance can affect family life, memory, and a sense of safety within one’s own home.Through a grounded and reflective lens, we consider how belief, investigation, and media attention shape paranormal cases over time, how fame can transform personal experiences into cultural artefacts, and how the growth of tourism and mythology can alter the credibility and meaning of a location. This episode also reflects on the tension between lived experience and commercialisation, without presenting claims of haunting as proof.Topics include:Conjuring House, Perron family, Harrisville Rhode Island, Ed and Lorraine Warren, haunted houses, media influence on paranormal cases, belief and scepticism, place-based trauma, paranormal tourism.Listener discretion advised.