Cryptids of New England - Massachusetts

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

Does the broken hearted ghost of Edgar Allen Poe haunt the Providence Athenaeum? Did his lover Sarah Helen Whitman summon his spirit there? Let's talk about this local legend!

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

Many may recgonize this iconic colonial mansion as a staple of Salem's streets due to its feature in the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus. But this Witch City mansion's real history is much darker than many know. Welcome to Spooky Season, and welcome back to The New England Gothic... Todays episode is sponsored by https://bio.site/SalemUnsung use code NEG for a special discount

A strange and passionate murder takes place the night after a wedding in East Montpelier, VT. Lets discuss the 1889 murder of George Gould.

Betty and Barney Hill claimed to have been abducted by aliens in 1961. Their story serves as the "Blueprint" for the modern American UFO experience. Their encounter is noted for being credible, as the Hills never wavered or changed their story. Lets explore what happened.

Lets discuss the cryptids of Massachusetts, a part one of a soon to be multipart series where explore the mysterious and sometimes horrifying creature sightings in each New England state.

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

Let's discuss the story of Rachel Wall, a farm girl turned pirate.

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