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Esther Cox and the Great Amherst Mystery

Oct 23, 2017
In the 1870s, strange events took place in Amherst, Nova Scotia after a traumatic event involving Esther Cox. The phenomena included levitating objects, loud noises, and physical symptoms. The community was intrigued by these occurrences and theories ranged from poltergeists to mind control. There was an ongoing mystery surrounding Esther Cox and the fires that were happening in her family's house, with suspicions raised about her involvement.
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