EP 39: The Bell Witch (Part 2)

Editor's Note: I'm dumb and accidentally deleted this episode so here it is re-uploaded.On tonight's episode, we conclude the mysterious, yet tragic tale of Tate Rowland and his sister Teri. Investigators at the time continued to search for evidence to explain how these two people died under such odd circumstances. As if trying to do this wasn't hard enough, a media frenzy engulfed the town of Childress, adding even wilder stories about the goings on in town. The story, of course, did have to come to an end, but it's up to you to determine if the outcome fully resolves the case. Hosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.

The "satanic panic" captivated and unnerved the public in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s. Was it all just mass hysteria that fueled public fear and judgement of certain things and people, or was there a modicum of truth into the many accounts from this time period? In tonight's episode, we begin the first part of a two part series on the mysterious deaths that occurred in Childress, Texas in the late 1980s. Rumors spread like wildfire throughout the town as to what happened and who was behind the deaths, but we leave it to you all to decide: were these deaths simply tragedies that coincided with nationwide angst, or was something more nefarious going on in Childress?https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Best-Trick-Randall-Sullivan/dp/0802119131https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=bc04eb62f54fe237&rlz=1C1NHXL_enUS724US724&output=search&q=lockhart+texas&source=lnms&fbs=ABzOT_CWdhQLP1FcmU5B0fn3xuWpIgVFCTcbZI9VMGzNoV0iOZkckJJygdiLH6_g992ly-N3ZhTu1MHW3iZwH0a8xO8HsGF6POBCBlhCTCaxQ1oB2TsfWVa4F0I47-KcuQsWztH8RltjHkSrJL9motfQE_lEYP0BpNf8kjYe6QaLvmK3-iwFBdS3gcz7CBqARdEhpPFMsGfruxSNZXRM2FhKcLRS2b4eug&entry=mc&ved=1t:200715&ictx=111https://www.google.com/maps/place/Childress,+TX+79201/@34.4214449,-100.2912889,12.57z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x87aa95e0d2c36c0d:0xcca11763638ce1d4!8m2!3d34.4264529!4d-100.2040019!16zL20vMF9fMW4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyNy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3Dhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_Awareness_Networkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanic_panicHosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.

Frank loves local stories. The other guys? Not so much. TOO BAD. IT'S MY EPISODE THIS WEEK. In tonight's show, we travel a little northeast of my current coordinates to the tiny village of Whitehall, New York. You won't believe what happened there back in the 70's. No, not that stuff... I mean creepy, cryptid creatures.https://forums.ledzeppelin.com/topic/338-bustle-in-your-hedgerow/Hosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.

We're back! Much like the resident of the worlds most haunted cemetery. Or is it graveyard? Anyway, tonight we dive into Scotland's Greyfriars Kirkyard and discuss its dark past, its not so dark past, and its terrifying present. We discuss the mistreatment of the Scottish Covenanters by the infamous George MacKenzie, who is said to haunt the cemetery to this day and inflict pain upon those who disturb his place of rest. Join us for a long overdue bone-chilling episode of Wednesday at 9PM.Hosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.

Tonight we delve into the expansive lore surrounding a local paranormal hotspot: Saratoga Springs. Once a land full of rich Native American history, there are many spirits and legends that remain today. From gnomes, orbs, or even flying heads, many legends live on today. New theories and stories have come about too about the nature of the supernatural. This is made possible by many authors, researchers, and locals, especially those who contributed to the book researched in this episode. This Wednesday at 9PM, search into your local paranormal lore and support the locals that keep the legends living.Hosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.

In the darkest corners of our homes, out of the corner of our eyes, some have seen shapes and movements. What is initially believed to be a trick of the mind, or perhaps a symptom of being fatigued, can sometimes turn into something sinister. Attacks at night are most common for what we know as Shadow People. It is difficult to say what these creatures actually are, or what their purpose is meddling with humans. Hopefully you can make your own deductions from the firsthand experiences we will talk through tonight.SourcesProsopometamorphopsia - WikipediaHosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.

The second and final part of our discussion of the Bell Witch legend. Join us tonight as we wrap up the harrowing tale of Kate Batt's witch and how she followed through on the deadly promises she made to the Bell family.Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Witchhttps://www.bellwitchcave.com/https://tnmuseum.org/junior-curators/posts/tennessee-legends-the-bell-witchhttps://sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com/tsla/exhibits/myth/bellwitch.htmhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.32044022643282&seq=62https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revival_meetinghttps://morganmarine.com/news-events/copperas-a-small-bit-of-history/Hosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.

Few stories have stuck with me years after hearing them. Tonight's story is the perfect example. I first heard it nearly a decade ago on a podcast that directly inspired this one, Astonishing Legends, and have been enamored and perplexed by it ever since.Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Witchhttps://www.bellwitchcave.com/https://tnmuseum.org/junior-curators/posts/tennessee-legends-the-bell-witchhttps://sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com/tsla/exhibits/myth/bellwitch.htmhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.32044022643282&seq=62https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revival_meetinghttps://morganmarine.com/news-events/copperas-a-small-bit-of-history/Hosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.

On tonight's episode, we investigate a Halloween classic: jack o' lanterns. Where did they come from? Why pumpkins? Who is Jack? We have all the answers and more. Join us and learn the potential origins of jack o' lanterns and the legend of Stingy Jack.Hosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.

There are myriad individuals, entities, and locations that are associated with the paranormal, and it can be daunting for some to keep track of all that information. Luckily, we at Wednesday @ 9 PM have the dedication to read through books in order to find such information. On tonight's episode, we discuss hauntings, stories, and other spooky topics that were catalogued by the brilliant Rosemary Ellen Guiley to kick off our October series of episodes.Hosted on Soapbox. See https://soapbox.host/privacy for details.