Haunting Or Not: Ghost Stories Real or Fake

Was This The Inspiration for the Movie "Poltergeist"? Was It Real Of Fake? The Herrman House was 7 miles away from the "Amityville Horror" House. The terrifying incidents reported there supposedly served as the inspiration for the 1982 movie "Poltergeist". From the perspective of spirit lore, poltergeists are often depicted as mischievous entities that derive pleasure from rearranging furniture and playing pranks to vex homeowners. However, in Tobe Hooper's "Poltergeist," these spectral beings are imbued with a malevolent intent, preying on the pure essence of life and ambushing the unsuspecting when they are most vulnerable. This shift in portrayal transforms "Poltergeist" into a truly chilling narrative of haunting. While the gripping story line in the movie contributed to its status as a genuinely unsettling tale, the "true" story that served as inspiration for the film becomes even more surreal when considering the account of Lucille Hermann. In 1958, she had to confront severe poltergeist activity in her own home. For further details on the Herrman House incident, listen to this episode and can be found in the documentary film titled "Real Fear: The Truth Behind the Movies." Find this and other great English and Spanish language shows online at www.JefePods.com Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ghosts vs Poltergeists vs Demons. Do You Know The Differences? What are the differences? Do they occur? We discuss the differences, how people seem to be confused about them, and what ethnic, cultural, and religious forces may have shaped our beliefs, maybe yours too. Did you know that one of the most famous movies about Poltergeists, named Poltergeist, was loosely based on a real incident? Find this and other great English and Spanish language shows online at www.JefePods.com Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental Asylum in Georgia, It Was the World’s Largest Mental Hospital. Haunted Or Not? A truly creepy and scary place. When it was first opened it was known as the Georgia Lunatic Asylum. Back in 1837 Georgia lawmakers authorized a “Lunatic, Idiot, and Epileptic Asylum.” And it was built and opened in 1842. The first "patient" arrived in December 1842. They reported that he died of “maniacal exhaustion” shortly thereafter. Located in Milledgeville Georgia, on approximately 2,000-acres. The property still echoes "with the memory of the patients who were treated and mistreated at Georgia’s state asylum". The Asylum is mostly empty and in much need of repair. The old asylum is not reported to be open to the public. There is a new section in operation called the Central State Hospital. According to OnlyInYourState.com, "This spooky asylum is one of the creepiest places in Georgia and has so much history behind it." Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. Find this and other great English and Spanish language shows online at www.JefePods.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Most Haunted Location in America? Gettysburg, Pa - Part 2: Jennie Wade and the Dobbin House. Is Gettysburg Pennsylvania, the Most Haunted Location in America? Join us for a discussion about Jennie Wade and The Jennie Wade House, Plus the Dobbin House Tavern. Are they Haunted or Not. Are they hauntings or not? Jennie Wade was reported to be the only civilian to be killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Did the moving of her grave lead to her reported ghostly sightings? Plus, Plus the Dobbin House Tavern. Reverend Alexander Dobbin and his wife Isabella Gamble immigrated to America and settled in what is now Gettysburg. In 1774 they commenced construction of a farm and the Dobbin House, for use as their dwelling and as a Classical School, today's equivalent of a combined theological seminary and liberal arts college. The Dobbin house was reported to be a slave hideout and part of the "Underground Railroad". It was used for hiding runaway slaves on their perilous journey to freedom on the "Underground Railroad." After the battle it served as a hospital for wounded soldiers of both the North and the South. As a result it is said to be haunted with numerous reports of ghostly sightings. Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. Find this and other great English and Spanish language shows online at www.JefePods.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Most Haunted Location in America? Gettysburg, Pa - Part 1: The Orphanage Is Gettysburg, Pa. the most haunted location in America. The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, was a huge moment in the American Civil War. It involved the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by General George G. Meade, and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by General Robert E. Lee. The battle resulted in a significant turning point for the Union, marking a major defeat for the Confederacy and setting the stage for their eventual surrender. By the end of the Battle of Gettysburg, both sides had suffered staggering casualties. The Union had around 23,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing, while the Confederate losses totaled approximately 28,000. The three-day battle was a turning point in the war, as it halted General Lee's advance into Northern territory and boosted the Union's morale. Which has sparked many reports of ghosts and hauntings. We embark on a spine-tingling, and comedic journey into the reported paranormal phenomena that have plagued this hallowed ground. In this episode, we focus on the haunted location known as "The Orphanage." Find this and other great English and Spanish language shows online at www.JefePods.com Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reported Haunting by Jesse James and the James Family Farm. Whispers from the Past? We examine the reported haunting by Jesse James and the James Family Farm is a fascinating story that blends history, folklore, and the supernatural. Is it a real haunting or not? Jesse James was an American outlaw, who lived during the 1800s and was involved in numerous bank and train robberies. He became a legendary figure in American folklore, and his name is often associated with tales of the Wild West. The James Family Farm, located in Kearney, Missouri, became the setting for alleged paranormal activities and ghostly encounters. The farm was the childhood home of Jesse James and his brother Frank, and it has been preserved as a historical site. Local legends and eyewitness accounts, state that the farm is haunted by the spirits of Jesse James and his family members. Visitors and residents of the area have reported hearing unexplained footsteps, disembodied voices, and strange sounds emanating from the farm. Some claim to have seen apparitions of Jesse James and his family members, dressed in clothing from the 19th century. It should be noted that the reported haunting by Jesse James and the James Family Farm falls into the realm of folklore and urban legends. Is it a Haunting Or Not? You decide. Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. Find this and other great English and Spanish language shows online at www.JefePods.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Restaurant In Simsbury, Connecticut, Is It Haunted? It Has Widespread Reportings Of A Ghost And A Lot Of History. Stephanie Wiley, one of the hosts was raised in that area. She had her own unexplained encounter. Plus, one of her sister's worked at that location, when it was a different restaurant. Her sister also had ghostly encounters. We won't tell you the name of the restaurant, but it is located at 4 Hartford Rd in Simsbury, on the banks of the Farmington River. The place has a lot of history and reports of ghostly stories. You can also get more information here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haunting in Southern Maryland, The Legend of Moll Dyer. Moll Dyer is the name of a legendary 17th-century resident of Leonardtown, Maryland, who is said to have been accused of witchcraft and chased out of her home by the local townsfolk on a winter night. Her body was allegedly found a few days later, partially frozen to a large stone. Moll Dyer lived in 17th-century Leonardtown, Maryland. Which is in St. Marys County in Southern Maryland. The legend has it that in February in the late 1690s Southern Maryland went through Witch Trials. These resulted in many acquittals and one recorded death by execution. Also, a deadly plague and a poor harvest of crops had taken their toll on the small Leonardtown community. During that harsh winter people feared that they would not make it through the season. As a result of these fears the deeply religious community claimed that the famine, disease, and ice storms were the product of witchcraft. Townfolk decided that Moll Dyer, an older woman, was a witch; and she had called upon the Devil to terrorize the people. Events rapidly escalated and a mob was formed with the intent of running her out of town. The crowd set fire to her hut, with Moll barely managing to escape by running into the woods. She reportedly ran a long distance before tiring. She found a boulder and placed her right hand upon it. She then raised her left hand to the moon and called down a curse on the people of Leonardtown. Days later, her body was found frozen to the stone, with her hand still held up towards the sky. The ghost of Moll Dyer is said to still haunt the land surrounding Leonardtown, looking for the men who forced her from her home. It is also claimed that a handprint of discolored stone can occasionally be seen on the "Moll Dyer Rock" in front of the Tudor Hall Mansion. Source, Wikipedia. Find this and other great English and Spanish language shows online at www.JefePods.com Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was This The Most Haunted Pub In America? Scarlett O'Hara's In St. Augustine, Florida. According to Google, St. Augustine is a city on the northeast coast of Florida. It lays claim to being the oldest city in the U.S., and is known for its Spanish colonial architecture as well as Atlantic Ocean beaches like sandy St. Augustine Beach and tranquil Crescent Beach. The Castillo de San Marcos is a 17th-century Spanish stone fortress with views of the St. Augustine Inlet. We Love St. Augustine, Florida and have visited there many times. Scarlett O'Hara's was a pub in St. Augustine Florida at 70 Hypolita St. The business was closed when they lost their lease and the building was sold. Scarlett O'Hara's was also known as the Ghost Bar and was reported to be the most haunted Pub in Florida, if not America. The original building at 70 Hypolita St was built in 1870, and was reported to be haunted by two ghosts. Listen to this episode of the Haunting Or Not Podcast, for the rest of the story and you decide if it was a Real Ghost Story or Fake. Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. Find this and other great English and Spanish language shows online at www.JefePods.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demonic Possession Horror in Amityville NY, Real or Fake, the Conclusion. How many Horrors actually took place at 112 Ocean Ave in Amityville NY. Were they both Real or Fake? The Horror in Amityville and haunting claims are based on the true crimes of Ronald DeFeo Jr. On November 13, 1974, DeFeo shot and killed six members of his family at 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, NY. He was convicted of second-degree murder. And the claims of the Lutz Family. In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into the house. After 28 days, they left the house, with claims that they were terrorized by paranormal phenomena while living there. Those served as the historical basis for Jay Anson's 1977 novel The Amityville Horror, which was followed by a number of sequels and was adapted into a film of the same name in 1979. We conclude our discussion of the Horror in Amityville. You decide. How many Horrors actually took place at 112 Ocean Ave in Amityville NY. Were they both Real or Fake? Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Possession Horror in Amityville NY. What happened? Part 1. The Horror in Amityville and haunting claims are based on the true crimes of Ronald DeFeo Jr. On November 13, 1974, DeFeo shot and killed six members of his family at 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, NY. He was convicted of second-degree murder. In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into the house. After 28 days, they left the house, with claims that they were terrorized by paranormal phenomena while living there. Those served as the historical basis for Jay Anson's 1977 novel The Amityville Horror, which was followed by a number of sequels and was adapted into a film of the same name in 1979. We discuss the first part of the Horror at Amityville. The vicious murders of the the DeFeo family. 6 in total, the Defeo parents and 4 children were executed while in bed. Be sure to Like the Show's Facebook Page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was it a movie, or a ghost story? What scared you when you were younger? Not just once, but scared you for a long time. Did they cause nightmares? Was it the "Boogeyman"? How do you assess danger? Our hosts share what horror film characters really scared them in their younger years. From The Mummy with Boris Karloff, to the Halloween Movie, to Nick Castle as Michael Myers, and let's not forget The Boogeyman stories. Be sure to Like The Show on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who doesn't love a good ghost or haunting story, especially around the campfire. Episodes of the show explore all aspects of ghost and haunting stories, from the paranormal to the explainable. From well known stories made famous by Hollywood, to lesser known haunting stories. We examine all aspects of the stories in a fun and unique manner. At the end of each Haunting Or Not Story you get to be the Judge. Meet the show hosts, John Jay Wiley and Stephanie Wiley. They've been married since 2000 and been a couple since 1998. Be sure to Like The Show on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.