Haunted Real Estate

In this episode of Haunted Real Estate, Ashley and Lanie takes you to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, into the fiery domain of Pele — goddess of volcanoes, creator and destroyer of the Big Island. We trace the land’s deep Indigenous history, from ahupuaʻa stewardship and sacred offerings at Halemaʻumaʻu to the Great Māhele and the arrival of western concepts of “ownership.” Along the way, you’ll hear the legend of Pele, the lovers ʻŌhiʻa and Lehua, battlefield footprints frozen in ash, and modern stories of hitchhiking goddesses, a mysterious white dog, and tourists desperate to mail lava rocks back to the island. We’ll walk through what happens when homes are built in lava zones like Royal Gardens, Kalapana, and Leilani Estates — and what it really means to claim a deed on land that many believe still belongs to Pele.SourcesPele legends, genealogy, and Halemaʻumaʻu as her home: cultural overviews and retellings of Pele’s moʻolelo and ʻŌhiʻa–Lehua stories.[wikipedia +3]Indigenous history, ahupuaʻa system, and mālama ʻāina: Native Hawaiian–authored descriptions of traditional land management and the Great Māhele’s impact on land tenure.[rvshare +4]Kīlauea history, 1790 footprints, and early visitors: USGS and NPS materials on Ellis’s 1823 account, Kapiʻolani’s 1824 visit, and the Keonehelelei footprints.[usgs +6]Park creation and major eruptions: NPS and USGS histories of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Royal Gardens, Kalapana, and the 2018 lower Puna eruption.[wikipedia +11]Pele’s Curse and returned lava: discussions of the modern curse legend, origin stories, and apology letters from tourists returning rocks.[wikipedia +3]Pele sightings, hitchhiker stories, and white dog: Hawaiʻi folklore collections, Mysteries of Hawaiʻi narratives, and local urban‑legend summaries.[mysteries-of-hawaii +3]Lava zones, real estate risk, and geothermal conflict: analyses of Big Island lava‑zone mapping, property and insurance issues, and Pele Defense Fund materials.[hpahomes +4]

Welcome to Cleveland, Ohio! Who would have known “the most haunted place in America” rest here? Haha, there’s a ton of “most haunted” places or else we wouldn’t have much of a podcast! Today we are talking about the haunted Franklin Mansion. Sources:Franklin Castle, The Haunted Ohio House With A Grim PastFranklin Castle - The Little House of Horrors

In Part Two of our Bridgewater Triangle series, we leave the history books behind and step into the dark. From cult rumors and true crime in the Freetown–Fall River State Forest, to the watching figure on Profile Rock, phantom lights over Hockomock Swamp, Pukwudgies, cryptids, and UFOs, we tour some of the strangest stories tied to this 200‑square‑mile patch of Massachusetts. Is it cursed land, a paranormal “window,” or just a place with way too many legends for one map to hold?Sources & Further Reading (Part 2)• “Bridgewater Triangle.” Wikipedia – overview of the region and reported phenomena. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater_Triangle[wikipedia]• “Bridgewater Triangle.” Boston Ghosts – hauntings, cryptids, and UFO activity. https://bostonghosts.com/bridgewater-triangle/[bostonghosts]• “The Bridgewater Triangle.” Salem Ghosts – history, curse lore, and major hotspots. https://salemghosts.com/the-bridgewater-triangle/[salemghosts]• “Bridgewater Triangle.” US Ghost Adventures – Freetown–Fall River, Profile Rock, Anawan Rock, and forest crime/ritual stories. https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-places/bridgewater-triangle/[usghostadventures]• “Mysteries of the Hockomock Swamp.” Lizzie‑Borden.com – Hockomock history and ghost‑light reports. https://lizzie-borden.com/blog/mysteries-of-the-hockomock-swamp/[lizzie-borden]• “Creatures of The Bridgewater Triangle – Part 1.” The Yankee Express – Bigfoot‑type beings, Thunderbirds, and big cat sightings. https://www.theyankeexpress.com/2022/05/10/399962/creatures-of-the-bridgewater-triangle-part-1[theyankeexpress]• “What Is the Bridgewater Triangle and Why Are People Afraid of It?” Vocal Media – summary of UFOs, orbs, and high strangeness. https://vocal.media/futurism/what-is-the-bridgewater-triangle-and-why-are-people-afraid-of-it[vocal]• “The Pukwudgie People of Hockomock Swamp.” Hecate’s Pantry – Pukwudgie and spirit lore around the swamp. https://hecatespantry.com/2025/11/17/the-pukwudgie-people-of-hockomock-swamp-guardians-of-shadow-and-spirit/[hecatespantry]

Today we are discussing a building that has been around since 1145! You’ve got a thousands year old pagan burial ground, ley lines through Stonehenge, sacrifice, devil worship and let’s not forget the people who haunt this place. It’s got everything! Forgive Lanie, she has half a brain sometimes. She forgot the end of the episode haha so stick around a second for the true ending!Sources: The Ancient Ram Inn Haunting: Horror, Demons, and Dark LegendsThe Ancient Ram Inn - The Little House of Horrors

This week we are discussing a region where strange things happen. A place where things slip through the cracks. Where the land remembers everything that has happened there, and sometimes, it pushes back.​They call it the Bridgewater Triangle. **CORRECTION: Ashley said Delaware was part of the Bridgewater Triangle. It's all in Southeastern Massachusetts. We are human. Sorry :)Sources:Core background on Hockomock Swamp and the Bridgewater Triangle“Hockomock Swamp.” Wikipedia. Overview of the swamp’s size, ecology, and the translation of “Hockomock” as “place where spirits dwell,” plus its role in Wampanoag history and King Philip’s War. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hockomock_Swamp“Bridgewater Triangle.” Wikipedia. General summary of the region, its boundaries, coined name, and categories of reported phenomena (UFOs, cryptids, hauntings). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater_Triangle“Into the Hockomock: Where Wildlife and Stories Dwell.” Mass.gov. Short piece blending natural history with local stories, mentioning the swamp’s name and its reputation as a place of spirits and legends. https://www.mass.gov/news/into-the-hockomock-where-wildlife-and-stories-dwell“Hockomock Swamp.” Kids Kiddle Encyclopedia. Accessible summary that includes the “place where spirits dwell” meaning and notes that Native Americans considered it spiritually significant.https://kids.kiddle.co/Hockomock_Swamp“Hockomock Swamp.” Atlas Obscura. Article on the swamp’s mysterious reputation, Wampanoag associations with spirits, and its place within the Bridgewater Triangle lore. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hockomock-swamp-massachusetts​Please email [email protected] for a full list of resources.

Take a step back in time to the Woodruff Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee! A gorgeous French Victorian home built by Amos Woodruff.

In this episode, we dive into the dark history of the Hellfire Clubs of West Wycombe and Dublin—secret societies made up of powerful elites known for secrecy, scandal, and excess.We explore what’s historically documented, including the clubs’ members, locations, and influence, while also unpacking the rumors and speculation that surround them—ranging from immoral rituals to alleged occult practices. Where does history end, and legend begin?We also examine reports of possible hauntings, with visitors describing shadow figures, strange sounds, cold spots, and an unsettling sense of being watched—especially within the caves of West Wycombe and the ruins in Dublin.Join us as we uncover the nefarious truths, lingering mysteries, and paranormal claims tied to two of history’s most infamous secret societies.Sources: Haunted Hellfire Caves - The REAL Hellfire Club - Amy's CryptThe Hell Fire Club: Ireland's Darkest Enigma - Secret IrelandSupernatural Dublin - The Hellfire Club - Dublin.ieThe Hell Fire Club: One of Ireland's Most Haunted SitesThe Hellfire Club: Six facts about the spooky Dublin sect known for devil worship, black magic and blasphemy | The Irish PosThe Hellfire Club: British high-society's most exclusive and scandalous group | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

So since we’re headed straight into winter time, we really wanted to focus on an episode that just feels snowy and chilly. So speaking of holiday chills - we’re focusing today on Tromso (Trom-say), Norway – the “Gateway to the Arctic”. Tromso is a vibrant little city above the Arctic Circle, where the sun vanishes for two entire months out of the year! And if Santa’s workshop has a dark side, some might say it could be Tromso, Norway.Sources:Best Arctic – “Halloween in Tromsø, Norway: A Tale of the City’s Ghosts” (Arctic Cathedral priest ghost, Lady in White, ghost ship, phantom hiker)Visit Tromsø – “Ghost Walk – Tromsø Budget Tours” (city built on an ancient graveyard, guided ghost walk details)Visit Tromsø – “Mystical Halloween in Tromsø” (local myths and legends: ghosts, trolls, huldras, and northern creatures)Life in Norway – “The Story of ‘Draugen’, Norway’s Haunting Sea Spirit” (background on the Draugen sea ghost and coastal folklore)Austin Ghost Tours – “Norwegian Ghost Folklore” (overview of Norwegian ghost types, including the Draugen)Wikipedia – “Draugr” (general context on draugr / draugen in Norse and Nordic folklore)Tromsø Budget Tours – official site (company behind the Tromsø ghost walk and local history tours)AAA / TripCanvas – “Tromso’s Haunted Walking Tour” (overview of a commercial haunted walking tour experience in Tromsø)Visit Tromsø & general tourism content – for setting, geography, and polar-night / northern lights atmosphere around Tromsø and Northern Norway

Dive beneath the dark waters of Lake Lanier in this chilling episode of Haunted Real Estate. Lanie uncovers the controversial creation of the lake, the communities that were displaced, and the tragedies that followed. From unexplained drownings to ghostly encounters reported by locals and visitors, we dig into why Lake Lanier is known as one of America’s most haunted lakes—and one of the most dangerous. If you love eerie history, mysterious hauntings, and real-life cautionary tales, this episode is for you.Sources:Lake Lanier: The Eerie History Beneath Georgia’s Largest Lake - All About AmericaA Georgia Man Is the Latest Death at 'Haunted' Lake Lanier | TIMEThe History of Georgia's Haunted and Cursed Lake Sidney LanierLake Lanier Deaths: The 'Haunted' History Of This Georgia ReservoirInside Lake Lanier’s Deaths And Why People Say It’s HauntedLake Lanier between its tragic history, cursed and ghost stories – RANDOM Times •

Welcome back to Haunted Real Estate, where we explore the darkest corners of the world's most mysterious properties and locations. Today, we're journeying deep into the heart of Germany, to a place so shrouded in darkness and legend that it inspired some of the most terrifying fairy tales ever written. This is the story of the Schwarzwald—the Black ForestSources for today’s episode include Encyclopedia Britannica, Schwarzwald Portal, Mysterious Adventures Tours, German Culture magazine, travel blogs and podcasts about the Mummelsee, and scholarly summaries from Wikipedia and Norse-Mythology.org.

The South is steeped in mystery—and some legends refuse to rest. In this chilling episode, we travel deep into Louisiana and Mississippi to uncover the stories of two infamous Southern witches: Julia Brown, whose eerie prophecy foretold the destruction of her town, and the Witch of Yazoo, whose grave is still bound in chains. Were these women truly cursed—or victims of fear, folklore, and Southern superstition? Join us as we peel back the moss-draped layers of legend, history, and haunting that keep their stories alive to this day.Sources:“Julia Brown's Curse and the Storm That Swamped Ruddock” — The Historic New Orleans Collection https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/julia-brown-curse-hoodoo-hurricanes-and-storm-swamped-ruddock“The Alleged Voodoo Curse of Julia Brown: New Orleans Legend” — Homespun Haints https://homespunhaints.com/voodoo-curse-of-julia-brown“Manchac Swamp and the Haunted Louisiana's Mysterious Waters” — Moon Mausoleum https://moonmausoleum.com/manchac-swamp-and-the-haunted-louisianas-mysterious-waters/“The Legend (and Truth) of the Voodoo Priestess Who Haunts Louisiana's Swamp” — Mental Floss https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/88132/legend-and-truth-voodoo-priestess-who-haunts-louisiana-swamp"Haunting of Manchac Swamp in Louisiana" — Into Horror History by J.A. Hernandez https://www.jahernandez.com/posts/haunting-of-manchac-swamp-in-louisiana“History of Voodoo in New Orleans” — New Orleans Official Guide https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/traditions/voodoo/“Who was Julia Brown?” — Haintland by Margeaux West https://haintland.substack.com/p/who-was-julia-brown“Witchcraft in New Orleans | Voodoo, Sorcery, and Spells” — Ghost City Tours https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/witchcraft-new-orleans/“The Lost City of Frenier” — Southern Gothic Media https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/blog/2018/3/24/episode-003-the-lost-city-of-frenierThe Witch of Yazoo - Paranormal Mississippi Case Files: A Halloween LibGuide - Library Home Page at Hinds Community College

The Tower of London wasn’t just a fortress—it was the final chapter in the lives of some of England’s most tragic queens. In this episode, we step into the shadows of Tudor history to explore how Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey each found themselves imprisoned within its stone walls. From ambition and betrayal to heartbreak and execution, these women’s stories reveal the deadly intersection of love, power, and politics during the reign of the Tudors. Join us as we uncover how the Tower became both the stage and the grave for the women who defied—or were destroyed by—the crown.Sources:Primary Historical ResourcesHistoric Royal Palaces – Official Tower of London website: Fact-checked information about prisoners, executions (including Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey), use of torture, and the history of Tower Green and Tower Hill.British History and Encyclopedia References: Summaries and articles on key figures—Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey—and Tudor history from reputable encyclopedias and British history sites.TudorHistory.org: Background on the Tower’s roles under the Tudors and detailed notes on specific executions, imprisonment, and royal scandals.Ghosts & LegendsAuthentic Vacations – 13 Ghosts of the Tower of London: A readable guide to famous ghost stories and well-documented hauntings from the Tower’s Tudor period and beyond.Reading and ReferenceHistoric UK – Torture at the Tower: Clear, straightforward summaries of torture methods used and their role in Tudor justice.SupplementalCapital Punishment UK and execution memorials: For execution dates, scaffold site details, and later history of the Tower’s use for punishment and as a prison.

Step inside the storied mansion once owned by the heir to the Coca-Cola fortune — a home that once echoed the grandeur and extravagance of The Great Gatsby, filled with lavish parties and whispers of old money. Over time, its golden glow faded, giving way to darker chapters marked by scandal, tragedy, and whispered secrets that turned the estate into something more akin to a modern-day house of horrors. Now, amid mire attempts at restoration and healing, it stands at a crossroads — haunted by the past, but holding the fragile hope of becoming a sanctuary of peace once again.Sources:The murder mystery and lavish past of the Coca Cola heir’s abandoned mansion\Briarcliff - Asa Candler, Jr. House, Atlanta GeorgiaInside Coca-Cola heir's abandoned mansion where butler brutally murdered girlfriend - The MirrorMurder at the Mansion — Asa's Briarcliff

Step inside one of history’s most infamous fortresses — the Tower of London. Built by William the Conqueror to solidify his power, this fortress turned royal residence became a chilling symbol of authority, fear, and control. In this episode, we uncover why the Tower was constructed, how it evolved into a prison, and the stories of some of its most notable prisoners before the Tudor dynasty — from daring escapes to tragic captivities. Join us as we explore the dark history that cemented the Tower’s reputation as a place of shadows, secrets, and restless spirits.Sources:Primary Historical SourcesHistoric Royal Palaces - Official Tower of London historical archives and publicationsThe Anglo-Saxon Chronicle - Medieval chronicles documenting Norman conquest and early Tower historyDominic Mancini - Italian diplomat's eyewitness account of the Princes in the Tower (1483)Matthew Paris - Medieval chronicler documenting Henry III's exotic menagerieAcademic and Museum ResourcesUNESCO World Heritage Centre - Tower of London designation documents and historical analysisWestminster Abbey Archives - Records of the Princes' remains and royal burialsDurham World Heritage Site - Documentation of Ranulf Flambard's life and escapeLondon Museum - Norman conquest impact on medieval LondonHistorical Biography SourcesEnglish Heritage - Battle of Hastings and Norman conquest documentationWorld History Encyclopedia - William the Conqueror's march on LondonMedievalists.net - Scholarly articles on Tower of London's medieval periodHistory Hit - Academic historical analysis and prisoner documentationArchitectural and Archaeological SourcesHistoric Royal Palaces architectural studies - White Tower construction and datingCarleton University architectural research - Recent White Tower reconstruction studiesGoogle Arts & Culture - Tower of London chronology and historical timelineParanormal and Ghost ResearchAuthentic Vacations - Comprehensive ghost documentation and eyewitness accountsGo World Travel Magazine - Modern ghost sightings and paranormal investigationsWalks.com - Tower ghost tours and documented supernatural encountersSpecialist Historical SourcesRichard III Society - Princes in the Tower research and alternative theoriesPlantagenet Discoveries - Medieval imprisonment conditions and noble prisonersHeritage History - Detailed biographical accounts of key historical figures

Alright so we are going into a sad and brutal part of our history, Chernobyl. I know, I know we try our best to cover this topic and be upbeat while remaining respectful. And please forgive Lanie in advance for her mispronunciation of many words, she means well. Sources:Chernobyl disaster | Causes, Effects, Deaths, Videos, Location, & Facts | BritannicaThe spectral shroud of Chernobyl: A haunting journey through the paranormal Exclusion Zone - Horror FactsThe ghost theme park left abandoned for 39 years | World | News | Express.co.ukChernobyl's Ghosts - Paranormal Hauntings

Step back in time to gold rush Montana in this immersive episode exploring the turbulent, haunted history of Virginia City! Meet legendary prospectors Bill Fairweather and Henry Edgar, whose lucky escape from Crow Indians led to one of America’s biggest gold strikes. Experience the rise and fall of outlaws and vigilantes, including Sheriff Henry Plummer (remember from our Bannack episode) and the infamous Jack Slade, whose fate and fiery wife Virginia still echo through local legend. Learn how the town’s historic buildings, lively businesses, and ghost stories blend the Old West with modern life. Perfect for history buffs, curious travelers, and seekers of true stories from America’s frontier days.Sources for This EpisodeVirginia City, Montana – Legends of America (legendsofamerica.com), accessed July 2025Montana Vigilantes – Legends of America (legendsofamerica.com), accessed July 2025Henry Plummer – Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org), accessed July 2025Gold, and a Crow War Party – Montana Pioneer (montanapioneer.com), accessed July 2025The Hanging of Jack Slade, A Rowdy Drunk – Points (pointshistory.org), published August 2023Joseph Slade – Hanged By Vigilantes – Legends of America (legendsofamerica.com), accessed July 2025Virginia Slade – Ghost Stories – Southwest Montana (southwestmt.com), accessed July 2025A Distinct Lack of Robbers at Robbers Roost – Southwest Montana (southwestmt.com), accessed July 2025The Strike in Alder Gulch – Montana Gold Claims (wildlil.com), published March 2009Virginia City: Montana's First Incorporated Town – University of Montana (umt.edu), accessed July 2025Historic Preservation – Virginia City MT (virginiacitymt.com), accessed July 2025Bill Fairweather – Montana Moments (ellenbaumler.blogspot.com), published August 2012

Step back in time with us to Bannack, Montana—once a booming gold rush town and now one of the best-preserved—and most haunted—ghost towns in the West. In this chilling episode, we explore Bannack’s turbulent past: from its founding on sacred Native American lands, through lawless gold camps and vigilante justice, to the spirits that linger in the historic Hotel Meade. Listen to the frontier history and hauntings of Bannack! Sources:General History of Bannack & Grasshopper Creek• Montana Office of Tourism official pages on Bannack State Park.• Montana Historical Society, “Bannack Historic Resources.”• “Ghost Towns of Montana” by Donald C. Miller (book).• National Park Service documentation for Bannack National Historic Landmark.• Lewis and Clark Expedition records, U.S. National Archives (re: original naming of Willard Creek).• Bannack page, Legends of America (overview of gold strike, early town life).Native American History & Presence• Shoshone-Bannock Tribes official website and public cultural statements.• “Native American Tribes of Montana: A Guide to Their History” by Federal Writers’ Project.• University of Montana, Indigenous Studies research on Bannock and Shoshone traditional territories.• Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks interpretive materials on prehistoric and tribal use of the region.Hotel Meade History• Bannack State Park visitor guide (facility and renovation history).• “Bannack: The First Territorial Capital,” Montana Historical Society Press.• Montana History Foundation: preservation of Hotel Meade and structure biographies.• On-the-ground interpretation panels at Bannack site.Dorothy Dunn Story & Hauntings• Interviews and testimonials from Bannack State Park rangers and visitors.• “Haunted Montana” by Karen Stevens (book – ghost encounters, especially Dorothy Dunn).• Ghost Adventures: Bannack episode and summary.• Dillon Tribune historic newspaper (coverage of the 1916 drowning and locals’ reactions).• Personal memoirs and stories collected by the Beaverhead County Museum Association.Sheriff Plummer & Vigilantes• Montana Historical Society: “The Life and Death of Henry Plummer.”• “Vigilante Days and Ways” by Nathaniel P. Langford (primary source account).• “Montana: A History of Two Centuries” by Malone, Roeder, and Lang.• Reports and oral histories from Bannack interpretive material.• Bannack State Park map and guidebook—location and function.• “Haunted Places: The National Directory” by Dennis William Hauck (accounts of haunted general store).• Testimonies from park staff, visitor blogs, and photo records.Bannack Today: Preservation & Current Status• Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks official announcements (Bannack’s status, restoration after 2013 flood).• “Preserving Bannack Ghost Town,” Montana History Foundation press releases.• Bannack Association nonprofit, stewardship and event programming.

Guys, this one is weird. We are discussing an actual house that people go to for haunting scares and it is real, real strange. It’s diabolical! Some of you may of heard it but Lanie had not so don’t judge. Sources:Inside McKamey Manor, The Most Extreme Haunted House In The WorldMcKamey Manor: TN court drops attempted murder, rape charges against ownerWhat Is McKamey Manor? Inside America's Most Extreme Haunted HouseThe Untold Truth Of McKamey Manor, America's Most Controversial Haunted House

In this episode, we crack open the gates of Area 51, the most secretive military installation in the world—and possibly the most haunted by conspiracies. Hidden deep in the Nevada desert, Area 51 has long been linked to whispered accounts of alien craft recoveries, secret experimentation, and government technology far beyond anything the public has ever seen.Is it just a military base—or is it the epicenter of something far more sinister?From declassified files to eyewitness reports, join us as we unravel the truth (or what we’re allowed to know) about Area 51. Some say it’s a testing site… others say it’s a cover-up. You decide!SourcesArea 51: An Uncensored History of America’s Top Secret Military Base by Annie JacobsenCIA Declassified Documents: The U-2 ProgramProject Blue Book: U.S. Air Force UFO InvestigationsBob Lazar Interviews: KLAS-TV, Las Vegas; Netflix DocumentaryIUPAC: Discovery of Element 115 (Moscovium)NOAA: Project Cirrus and Weather Modification