Charlie Cooper, an actor and writer known for his passion for the paranormal, joins the discussion about a chilling family encounter in their new home. They delve into Emily's eerie claims of seeing ghosts, exploring the emotional impact these experiences have on children. The mystery thickens when strange occurrences, such as dead hamsters and a fall down the stairs, raise questions about supernatural forces. The conversation also touches on paranormal theories, ley lines, and the delicate balance between belief and skepticism.
Angela and her daughter Emily experienced alarming hauntings linked to the house's history, indicating a deeper connection to past tragedies.
The podcast highlights the challenges parents face in addressing their children's unexplainable fears while seeking understanding amidst paranormal phenomena.
Deep dives
The Unsettling Presence in Emily's Room
Angela and her family experienced disturbing phenomena after moving into their new home, most notably her daughter Emily claiming to see the ghostly figures of a little girl and an old man. The situation escalated when Angela felt an invisible child kiss her on the cheek while whispering 'thank you', suggesting a deeper, sinister connection to the house's past. Tension heightened as the old man supposedly threatened Emily, warning her against visiting a nearby park, which introduced a layer of fear and protectiveness for Angela as a parent. The inexplicable deaths of three pet hamsters, laid out ominously in the hallway, compounded their terror, indicating a presence that seemed to have real consequences for the family.
Historical Connections and Haunting Theories
A chilling revelation emerged regarding Joseph Blundell, a historical figure known for his abusive actions, which included pushing his own daughter down the stairs, echoing Emily's traumatic experience. The connection between Blundell and the family's fears not only intensified the haunting but also raised questions about whether these paranormal experiences were manifestations of past tragedies. Skepticism around these coincidences was discussed among experts, highlighting the complexities of paranormal investigations when historical narratives intertwine with personal experiences. Angela, however, felt there was a significant link, bolstered by evidence that suggested her family's suffering resonated painfully with Blundell's history.
Childhood Trauma and the Struggle for Belief
Emily's episodes of distress included an alarming incident where she appeared unresponsive and deeply frightened, leading to a paramedic intervention that left professionals puzzled. The experience was likened to a nightmare yet was taken seriously enough to warrant emergency attention, indicating its profound impact on her health and wellbeing. Emily described a surreal vision of figures in hazmat suits, suggesting a haunting that transcended mere fear to a potential connection to grim past happenings in the house. Discussions around the interpretation of children's experiences and fears highlighted the difficulty parents face in protecting their kids from something as intangible as a haunting.
The Legacy of Unexplained Experiences
Subsequent occupants of Angela's former house also reported eerie encounters, including a child experiencing night terrors and seeing a shadowy male figure, solidifying the idea that the haunting was not an isolated incident. These testimonies shared parallels with the experiences of Angela and Emily, raising concerns about lingering energies tied to the home. Experts debated whether these experiences stemmed from individual sleep disturbances or could indicate a deeper, shared supernatural phenomenon. The accumulated accounts fostered a community dialogue around the significance of shared fears and collective experiences in haunted locations.
Danny Robins hosts the visualised podcast for real-life supernatural encounters.
Emily’s Room is the story of Angela, who moves with her young family into a new dream house – where something terrifying apparently lurks.
Angela feels a strange sense of presence and her daughter Emily claims to see the ghost of a little girl and an old man in her bedroom. When a babysitter also seemingly witnesses this presence, things all start to feel very real – three pet hamsters are found dead, laid out in the very same place in the hall and Emily is seemingly pushed down the stairs – by, she claims, the Old Man.
Danny delves deeper into Angela's story in this extended podcast episode, uncovering fresh evidence, new leads and surprising revelations about this case.
Assisting Danny in his search for answers are principal witness Angela; regular paranormal experts Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow; and actor, writer and celebrity guest expert Charlie Cooper.
Written and presented by Danny Robins
Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Ciaran O'Keeffe
Special guest: Charlie Cooper
Editing and sound design: Nick Price and Charlie Brandon-King
Theme music by Gazelle Twin
Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard
Don't miss Uncanny: Post Mortem:
Uncanny TV show – BBC2/iplayer
Uncanny Post Mortem visualised podcast – BBC2/iplayer
Uncanny Post Mortem podcast – BBC Sounds
A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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