Uncanny Case 4: Road Ghosts
Nov 18, 2025
Ian Simmons, a writer specializing in paranormal topics, joins witnesses Jo and Andrew to share eerie roadside encounters. Jo vividly recounts a ghostly figure she spotted under a lamppost, while Andrew shares his chilling experiences with shadowy presences on the same stretch of road. They discuss the theory of 'stone tape' recordings and raise intriguing questions about how ancient sites might influence hauntings. With tales of unexplainable phenomena and expert insights, this journey into the supernatural is both thrilling and thought-provoking.
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Bonnet Apparition On Hampshire Road
- Jo and her husband George, both ex-police, saw a 1970s‑style male appear under a lamppost and then on their car bonnet from the waist up.
- The figure flickered and writhed on the bonnet before vanishing when they exited and searched the vehicle.
Recurring Patterns Across Road Ghost Cases
- Multiple witnesses across different cases report similar road‑ghost types: stepping-out apparitions and phantom hitchhikers.
- Recurrent patterns and vivid detail across witnesses imply a repeatable phenomenon rather than isolated errors.
Trauma 'Recording' Theory For Road Ghosts
- Ian Simmons suggests road ghosts may be 'recordings' of traumatic accidents replaying in the environment like a stone tape.
- He links dated clothing and repetitive distress to a glitching, replay-like phenomenon.