Last Podcast On The Left Episode 552: Madame LaLaurie Part I - The Lady of the House
Oct 27, 2023
This week Marcus, Henry, and Ed explore the sadistic crimes of Madame LaLaurie and the haunting of her mansion. They discuss the history of ghosts in New Orleans, the horrifying acts of torture committed by LaLaurie, and the enduring legacy of her mansion. The hosts also touch on controversial stories from the Bible, the cruelty of slavery, their traumatic experiences in Catholic school, and the complex life of figure Jean Lafitte.
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Transitioning into the Episode
- The hosts discuss their difficulty transitioning into the episode's topic.
- They joke about needing swamp sounds and mention a previous guest, Rambo.
True Crime Ghost Story
- Madame LaLaurie's story stands out from typical ghost stories due to its true crime element.
- Unlike often-debunked haunted house tales, hers involves real historical crimes.
Creator of Ghosts
- Madame LaLaurie is infamous not only for haunting her former home.
- She is notorious for creating the other ghosts that haunt it, impacting New Orleans' paranormal tourism.