Ep. 26 When Gold Rush Dreams Turn To Nightmares: Goldfield Hotel NV
The Goldfield Hotel stands as Nevada’s most haunted building - but the real story is far stranger than any ghost tale.Deep in the Nevada desert sits a four-story monument to greed that’s been abandoned for 80 years, yet refuses to stay quiet. The Goldfield Hotel was built during the last great gold rush of the American West, when mining magnate George Wingfield ruled an entire state and 20,000 fortune-seekers flocked to a town that shouldn’t exist.But when the gold ran out, something else moved in.From the infamous Room 109 where chains drag across floors in empty rooms, to “The Stabber” who lunges at visitors with phantom knives, to voices of children echoing from abandoned mine shafts beneath the basement - the Goldfield Hotel has earned its reputation as one of America’s most actively haunted locations.We separate the documented history from the manufactured folklore, exploring how a cattle driver turned gambler became Nevada’s most powerful man, why this opulent hotel was built on top of mining graves, and what happens when paranormal investigators capture footage that defies explanation.*Content Warning: Discussions of suicide, violence, and disturbing paranormal phenomena*-----Resources & ReferencesHistorical Sources- "Nevada Historical Society Archives" - George Wingfield papers and Goldfield documentation- **Esmeralda County Records** - Hotel construction and ownership documents- **Goldfield Historical Society** - Local history and firsthand accounts- **University of Nevada Special Collections** - Mining era newspapers and photographsParanormal Investigation Reports- **Ghost Adventures (2008)** - Original documentation and video evidence- **Ghost Hunters Investigation Files** - Audio recordings and temperature readings- **Nevada Paranormal Research Society** - Ongoing investigation reports- **Independent researcher documentation** - Multiple EVP recordings and witness testimoniesKey Publications- *“George Wingfield: Owner and Operator of Nevada”* by Elizabeth Raymond- *“Nevada Ghost Towns & Mining Camps”* by Stanley Paher- *“Goldfield: The Last Gold Rush on the Western Frontier”* by Sally Zanjani- *“Haunted Nevada”* by Janice OberdingDocumentary Sources- **Travel Nevada Tourism Board** - Official historical documentation- **National Register of Historic Places** - Architectural and historical records- **Nevada State Historic Preservation Office** - Building preservation reports- **Local newspaper archives** - Tonopah Times-Bonanza, Goldfield Chronicle (1900s-1940s)Verification NotesAll paranormal claims presented are based on documented witness testimonies, published investigation reports, and recorded evidence from credible paranormal research organizations. Historical facts verified through multiple primary sources and academic publications.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Bonus Ep: Listener Tales Vol 1
Happy Halloween!! In this special bonus episode, we're diving into our very first listener tales featuring real paranormal experiences, ghost stories and unexplained phenomena shared by YOU!! We kick things off with some chilling DM stories and emails from listeners who've experienced the unexplained. then we deep dive into our first featured guest Heathers truly unnerving supernatural encounters. Get Cozy and grab an extra bag of candy & press play nowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Bonus Ep: Two Authors and Countess Walk into a Bar
Join me on this spooky fun bonus episode of Creepy Shit with Special Guest Podcast Hosts from Something Strange. We are discussing two essential paranormal loving authors along with a blood soaked Countess that history tried to forget! Grab your favorite bevi, cozy up and press play now! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep.25 Fan Request: The Circleville Letters, Ohio's Most Terrifying Unsolved Mystery
Listener Discretion is advised. Dive deep into the chilling true story of the Circleville Letters - one of Ohio’s most disturbing unsolved mysteries. For nearly 20 years, anonymous letters terrorized the small town of Circleville, Ohio, exposing dark secrets, threatening lives, and tearing apart a community.This comprehensive investigation covers the mysterious death of Ron Gillispie, the shocking booby trap that nearly killed school bus driver Mary Gillispie, and the controversial conviction of Paul Freshour - who may have been wrongly imprisoned while the real letter writer remained free. Explore the twisted tale of anonymous harassment, small-town paranoia, and a case that remains unsolved to this day.**What We’ll Cover:**- The complete timeline of the Circleville Letters from 1976-1994- Details of Ron Gillispie’s suspicious death in 1977- How the booby trap nearly killed Mary Gillispie in 1983- Why Paul Freshour’s conviction is controversial- Evidence the letters continued while Freshour was in prison- Top suspects and theories in this unsolved case- Why this case remains one of America’s strangest mysteriesREFERENCES & RESOURCES Primary Sources**CBS News / 48 Hours**- “The Circleville Letters: You’ve Got Hate Mail” (May 2024)- “Has the Anonymous Author of the Infamous Circleville Letters Been Unmasked?” (May 2024)- Erin Moriarty investigation and interviews- Crime Junkie Podcast- “INFAMOUS: Circleville Letters” episode (January 2025)- Whatever Remains Podcast**- Host: Marie Mayhew- Comprehensive multi-episode series on the Circleville LettersSecondary Sources**All That’s Interesting**- “Inside The Eerie Mystery Of The Circleville Letters That Terrorized An Ohio Town For Nearly 20 Years” (2025)**Columbus Navigator**- “Small Town, Big Secrets: The Chilling Circleville Letter Mystery That Stunned Ohio” (October 2024)**Mental Floss**- “Unknown Sender: The Mystery of the Circleville Letters” (2021)**Unsolved Mysteries Wiki**- Detailed case documentation and episode information**Vocal Media / Criminal**- Multiple investigative articles on the caseCourt Documents & Official Records- State of Ohio v. Paul L. Freshour (1983) - Pickaway County Common Pleas Court- Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports- Pickaway County Sheriff’s Department records- Ron Gillispie death investigation filesAdditional Resources**Books:**- “The Circleville Letters: A True Story of Small-Town Terror” by Erin Moriarty (2023)**TV/Media:**- Unsolved Mysteries (Season 7, Episode 6, 1993)- 48 Hours on Paramount+ - “The Circleville Letters” For More InformationVisit the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office or Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation for official case information. This case remains unsolved and tips are still accepted.**Case Status:** Unsolved **Location:** Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio **Time Period:** 1976-1994 **Victim:** Multiple residents of Circleville, Ohio **Convicted:** Paul Freshour (attempted murder only, 1984)*All information presented is based on publicly available sources, court records, and investigative journalism. No claims are made regarding the guilt or innocence of any individuals mentioned.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 24 The REAL American Horror Story: Danvers Asylum
WARNING: This Episode contains highly graphic content, is not suitable for children. Listener discretion is advised!This week we’re diving deep into the absolutely terrifying history of Danvers State Hospital in Massachusetts - the real-life inspiration behind Arkham Asylum. We’re talking Gothic architecture, lobotomy horrors, patient mistreatment, and some of the most documented paranormal activity in American history. From Dr. Walter Freeman’s brutal ice-pick procedures to modern-day hauntings that’ll make your skin crawl, this abandoned asylum’s dark secrets will blow your mind. Join me as we explore the Salem witch trial connections, underground tunnel mysteries, urban explorer encounters, and why this demolished mental institution continues to be one of the most haunted places in New England. Trust me, this true ghost story will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the supernatural.EPISODE REFERENCES & RESOURCESHistorical Sources: • Massachusetts State Archives - Danvers State Hospital Patient Records • “Danvers State Hospital: A History” by the Danvers Historical Society • National Archives - Mental Health Treatment Documentation (1878-1992) • “My Lobotomy” by Howard Dully (Freeman lobotomy survivor account)Paranormal Research: • New England Paranormal Research Society Investigation Files (2003-2004) • “The Stone Tape Theory” by T.C. Lethbridge • Dr. Michael Persinger’s Electromagnetic Field Studies • Christopher Payne’s “Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals”Additional Reading: • “The Lobotomist” by Jack El-Hai (Biography of Walter Freeman) • “Ghosts of Danvers” by Sam Baltrusis • H.P. Lovecraft’s References to Arkham Sanitarium • Salem Witch Trials Historical Connection - Hathorne Family RecordsDocumentary Resources: • “Danvers State Hospital: The Real Arkham” (2018) • Various urban exploration video documentation (pre-demolition) • Local news archives covering hospital closure and demolition (1992-2006) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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