The New England Gothic

In 1986 the Snedeker family moved into a former funeral parlor, and were immediately tormented by a malevolent force dwelling within the home. When the haunting escalated to full blown violence against the family, the infamous Ed and Lorraine Warren came to their rescue. This controversial story was the basis of the movie, A Haunting in Connecticut. ***Trigger Warning for mentions of sexual violence and other disturbing details

An invisible threat plagues the settlers of 18th and 19th century New England, decimating entire families one by one. The locals blame vampires for their misfortune, and even go as far as burning and eating their dead loved ones organs to protect themselves from the supernatural beings. Lets discuss the Vampire Panic of New England

Today we are discussing the case of the Stratford Poltergeist, aka The Real Nightmare on Elm Street. In 1850, an unseen force torments a reverend's family for months, in front of multiple reliable witnesses. Many claim the spirit of Goody Basset, a woman hanged for witchcraft on the property was the culprit. Others believe it was a demonic possession brought about by a seance gone wrong. Whatever the truth...this haunting is incredibly bizarre. Shout out to Ghostwatch Zine for personal photos and stories from this tale, more info can be found in Ghostwatch Zine Vol 3. Local Lore

Many people know the Borden name due to the notority of the Lizze Borden case. Truly an iconic New England true crime mystery. But the Borden family is massive, with many notable relatives, and quite a few dark tales surrounding the family. Lets discuss a few of these Borden stories! We've got ghosts, tragedy, mysterious skeletons, and more! Bonus: I also add in a personal paranormal experience.

The ghosts of the Founding Fathers, a Mechanical Messiah, a famous abolitionist turned spiritualist, and more...this story is wonderfully WEIRD. Today we are telling the story of John Murray Spear and his "Robot Jesus"

A woman with a mysterious past and a new identity fools everyone around her. Who could have guessed what was going on in the twisted, dark mind of one of America's most notorious and deadly women. Jane Toppan was an "Angel of Death" who went on a murderous spree during Victorian Era New England. Let's explore her story.

Salem was not the only place in New England to hold witch trials... This series will discuss the women who were not only tried as witches, but lived to become legends themselves. Part 3 will cover the New Hampshire legend of Aunt Jinny.

Salem was not the only place in New England to hold witch trials... This series will discuss the women who were not only tried as witches, but lived to become legends themselves. Part 2 covers the Wicked Witch of Monore, Hannah Cranna. 

Salem was not the only place in New England to hold witch trials... This series will discuss the women who were not only tried as witches, but lived to become legends themselves.  Part 1 features the tale of Mary Webster AKA Half Hanged Mary

How much does a soul weigh? If the human soul is real, what is it made out of? Something tangible? Something measurable? I always imagined a little bit of stardust that would shoot right into space upon death.  In the 1900s one doctor set out on not only proving the soul exists and is tangible, but that it can be weighed.

Beginning in the 1630s the Governor of Massachusetts John Winthrop recorded strange UFO sightings across Boston. Let's check them out! 

A ghostly woman in black clothing has been seen haunting Fort Warren for decades. Her story is a tragic tale of love and loss during times of war.  But is there any truth to this local legend?

A wealthy Bostonian disappears, a Harvard professor starts acting strange, and a known body snatcher begins his own investigation...The trial of the century unfolds. Bear with me as I battle a winter cold and remember the show just go on! Stay tuned til the end for a bonus story.

Fueled by the atomic age obsession with radiation and human experimentation, The Fernald School in collaboration with MIT and funded by Quaker Oats conducted radiation experiments on 57 unwitting children...but why?