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The Hex Hollow Murder: Magic, Fear, and a Curse

The Hex Hollow Murder: Magic, Fear, and a Curse

Update: 2025-11-28
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The 1928 Hex Hollow murder in Pennsylvania blends true crime, superstition, and Appalachian folk magic into one of the strangest cases ever recorded. A brutal killing sparked panic over curses, witchcraft, and dark beliefs.

This episode reveals the true story behind the Hex Hollow Murder—from the belief in folk magic and the powerful fear of curses, to the lingering hauntings reported for decades on Rehmeyer’s Hill.
A dark, factual, cinematic deep dive into superstition, folklore, and the tragedy that still echoes across the land known as Hex Hollow.

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The Hex Hollow Murder: Magic, Fear, and a Curse

The Hex Hollow Murder: Magic, Fear, and a Curse

D. Whitman