

War, Madness, & Ghosts: Weston State Hospital
Sep 6, 2023
This podcast explores the horrifying history of the Weston State Hospital in West Virginia. Topics include harsh conditions, brutal treatments, and hauntings by mistreated patients. The podcast also discusses the hospital's facilities, procedures, controversial practices, horrifying conditions, and future plans for the museum and ghost tours.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Operations and Facilities of Weston State Hospital
04:36 • 9min
Procedures and Treatments at Weston State Hospital
13:56 • 2min
Controversial Practices: Lobotomies and Trepination
16:02 • 2min
Horrifying Conditions and Acts of Violence
18:25 • 11min
Discussion on Weston State Hospital, Museum, and Future Plans
29:53 • 3min