#12NightmaresOfXmas “THE HAUNTING OF DUG HILL ROAD” (5 Dark, True Holiday Stories)! #WeirdDarkness

2024/12/16

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

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达伦·马拉尔 (Darren Marlar)

达伦·马拉尔讲述了发生在不列颠哥伦比亚省维多利亚市托德屋的闹鬼事件，该事件与一位被埋在房子附近的原住民女性遗骸有关。在遗骸被发现后，闹鬼现象停止了。他还讲述了格莱德斯通教授在萨斯喀彻温省比奇镇的一次表演中，通过心灵感应揭露了一起三年前的谋杀案，并帮助警方找到了受害者的遗体。此外，他还讲述了威廉·麦基在爱尔兰狩猎时，经历了一场似乎穿越到17世纪的超自然事件，目睹了其祖先与政府士兵之间的一场枪战。达伦·马拉尔还讲述了伊利诺伊州达格山路因内战时期发生的谋杀案而闹鬼，并有幽灵马车出没的传说。最后，他还讲述了英格兰皇家阿斯科特酒店拆除期间，工人们经历了幽灵马的闹鬼事件。这些故事都来自西尔维娅·舒尔茨的书《圣诞节的灵魂：节日的黑暗面》。

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Key Insights

Why did John Todd build his home with defense in mind?

John Todd built his home with defense in mind because he wanted to keep his growing family safe. The house included a thick wooden front door and a tunnel from the cellar to a spot some ways from the house, allowing the family to escape in case of an attack.

Why did the hauntings at Todd House stop after the skeleton was unearthed?

The hauntings at Todd House stopped after the skeleton was unearthed because it was believed that the spirit of the woman, possibly one of John Todd's native wives, was at rest once her remains were discovered and removed.

Why did Professor Gladstone's performance at the Beachy movie theater lead to the reopening of a cold case?

Professor Gladstone's performance at the Beachy movie theater led to the reopening of a cold case because he claimed to read the mind of a local rancher, revealing that his friend, Scotty McLoughlin, had been murdered. This prompted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to investigate further, leading to the discovery of McLoughlin's body and the arrest of the murderer, John Schumacher.

Why did William Mackey's experience in the marshes resemble a time travel event?

William Mackey's experience in the marshes resembled a time travel event because he witnessed a series of events from the late 17th century, including gunshots, a burning cottage, and a cavalry squad, which his father later confirmed had actually happened over 150 years earlier.

Why did the ghost of Provost Marshal Welch haunt Dug Hill Road?

The ghost of Provost Marshal Welch haunted Dug Hill Road because he was murdered by three deserters from the Union Army during the Civil War. The deserters, who were not punished, led to Welch's ghost appearing on the road, searching for justice.

Why did the workers at the old Royal Ascot Hotel experience paranormal activity?

The workers at the old Royal Ascot Hotel experienced paranormal activity, including ghostly footsteps and a spectral horse, because the hotel was being demolished, and the ghostly horse was believed to have worked hard to build the hotel and was now haunting the men who were pulling it down.

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