S4 Ep23: The Viral Dent-Headed Ghost Boy: Dear David
Strange and Unexplained with Daisy Eagan
Deep Dive
Why did Adam Ellis's social media following grow during his haunting experience?
Ellis, a cartoonist, shared his experiences with the ghost of Dear David on Twitter, which went viral, leading to a significant increase in his followers.
What were the two rules for interacting with Dear David in Ellis's dreams?
Ellis could only ask Dear David two questions, starting with 'Dear David,' and asking a third question would result in death.
How did Ellis attempt to escape the haunting by Dear David?
Ellis moved to the upstairs apartment, thinking it would stop the haunting, but the ghost seemed capable of following him.
What unusual behavior did Ellis's cats exhibit during the haunting?
The cats would stand by the front door every night at midnight, staring at it and meowing, as if trying to communicate with something outside.
What photographic evidence did Ellis capture that suggested the presence of Dear David?
Ellis took photos through his peephole and later compared them, noticing a shadow on the stairs in one photo that wasn't present in the other.
What was the significance of the black Polaroid photos Ellis took of the hallway?
The Polaroid photos consistently showed the hallway as completely black, despite being lit, which Ellis believed was evidence of Dear David's presence.
How did Ellis's apartment change after he attempted to sage it?
Despite saging, Ellis continued to experience hauntings, including dreams of David and strange occurrences like the rocking chair moving on its own.
What unusual phone call did Ellis receive during the haunting?
Ellis received repeated calls from an unknown number with no caller ID, and when he answered, he heard static followed by faint breathing and a whispered voice.
What did Ellis find in the crawl space above his apartment?
Ellis discovered a child's shoe in the crawl space, which he believed was connected to the haunting by Dear David.
How did Ellis's haunting experience end?
After a series of intense hauntings, Ellis's experiences gradually subsided, and he returned to a relatively normal life, though he continued to feel occasional unease.
- Adam Ellis tweeted about being haunted by a ghost child.
- The ghost, David, had a dent on his head.
- David appeared in Ellis's dreams and seemed to follow him even after he moved apartments.
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