Hotels, hospitals, schools and battlefields: Spooky Places (Sn. 18 Ep. 15)
Monsters Among Us
Deep Dive
Why does Gettysburg have such a strong reputation for paranormal activity?
Gettysburg is known for its intense battles during the Civil War, resulting in significant loss of life. The emotional and traumatic energy from the battlefield is believed to linger, creating a hotspot for paranormal experiences.
What paranormal experiences did Amy have at Gettysburg?
Amy felt an overwhelming sense of unease and the sensation of walking over body parts while in the Wheatfield, which she associates with the many lives lost there. She also heard stories from friends about hearing marching sounds at night and noticing a dark void in the Wheatfield where fireflies wouldn't go.
What happened during Anonymous' stay at the Farnsworth Hotel in Gettysburg?
Anonymous and his girlfriend heard the sounds of young women laughing and running in the hallway late at night. However, they later discovered they were the only guests in the hotel, leading them to believe the sounds were paranormal in nature.
What unusual occurrences happened to Nikki at her New York City hotel?
Nikki and her friend experienced someone jiggling their doorknob and pounding on the door early in the morning. They also found their water cups knocked over and items moved in the bathroom, despite no one entering the room.
What is the legend of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?
The Crescent Hotel was turned into a cancer-curing hospital by a charlatan named Norman Baker, where many patients died. It is said to be haunted by dozens of spirits, including a man named Michael who appears in room 218.
What happened to Brent at the Crescent Hotel?
Brent and his wife had two cameras destroyed while taking photos at the hotel. They captured orbs in some photos, but the cameras were repeatedly knocked out of their hands, suggesting paranormal activity.
What paranormal activity did Aaliyah experience in her New York City apartment building?
Aaliyah's ceiling fan would turn on and off by itself, and her neighbor reported hearing her doorbell ring, even though Aaliyah hadn't rung it. The building, once a hotel, had a history of murders, suicides, and fires.
What comforting experience did Daisy have at St. Bernardine's Hospital?
Daisy's coworker, who was in labor, felt a comforting touch on her hand and saw a nun sitting beside her, assuring her everything would be okay. The nun disappeared shortly after.
What happened to Nathan during his ghost hunt at Randolph County Asylum?
Nathan felt a tug on his necklace, which contained his brother's ashes, and later discovered marks on his back that resembled scratches. The incident was captured on camera, leading him to believe it was paranormal.
What paranormal activity did Sierra experience at her junior high school?
Sierra and her classmates often heard lockers slamming on their own in the girls' locker room. They also experienced hand dryers turning on and toilets flushing without anyone touching them.
What did Joseph witness near the Summerwind Mansion in Wisconsin?
Joseph saw a mysterious greenish light moving through the trees near the lake. The light shot straight up into the sky, leaving him questioning what he had witnessed.
What did Lydia discover at Dupree Nature Preserve in Kentucky?
Lydia found massive footprints in the snow that she believed could be from a Sasquatch. The footprints were 17-18 inches long with visible toes and claws, and they appeared to be embedded deeply in the snow and gravel.
What strange experience did Elijah have at Warwick Castle in England?
Elijah saw three young boys dressed in old English clothing teasing a smaller boy. When he tried to intervene, the boys disappeared, and the door to the ice room he was trying to open suddenly appeared old and bolted shut.
- Unexplained feelings of walking on body parts in Gettysburg's Wheatfield
- Sounds of marching soldiers heard at Gettysburg
- Unexplained giggling and running sounds at the Farnsworth Hotel in Gettysburg
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