The New England Gothic

Todays episode will be discussing the legacy of body snatching surrounding Harvard Medical School, the ethics of medical specimens, and the current day news of an alleged body snatching ring operating throughout New England

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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.