Haunted Road
Suffer the Little Children
Jun 21, 2023
Pennhurst Asylum's dark history of mistreatment and abuse, including children being kept in cages. The speakers discuss their haunting investigation at the Waverly and encounters with trapped spirits. They also talk about their unique experiences communicating with spirits on live TV and encountering unsettling figures during shows. The chapter emphasizes the importance of treating haunted places with respect and understanding.
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- Pennhurst Asylum was characterized by patient mistreatment, including medical experimentation and cruel punishments.
- The documentary 'Suffer the Little Children' exposed the mistreatment at Pennhurst, leading to calls for change and its eventual closure.
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The Dark Legacy of Pennhurst Asylum
Pennhurst Asylum, originally seen as a model institution, quickly devolved into a place of patient mistreatment and cruelty. Residents were subjected to medical experimentation, cruel punishments, and constant threats to their physical and psychological well-being. Children under five years old were kept in cages, lying in their own filth. The institution was overcrowded and residents were trapped, unable to leave or control their own lives. Pennhurst became known as the shame of Pennsylvania, with many inmates staying there for decades. The documentary 'Suffer the Little Children' exposed the mistreatment, leading to widespread calls for change.
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