A couple is driven out of their dream home by angry ghosts. The S.K. Pierce Mansion has a dark history and is considered haunted. The podcast explores the haunted past of the mansion and Western Massachusetts. The history of Sylvester K. Pierce and his furniture making company is discussed. Unusual events and paranormal activity occur at the mansion, leading to a paranormal investigation and restoration efforts.

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the shocking murder of Bridget Cleary in 1895, which was influenced by folklore and fairy folklore. They explore rumors and speculations about Bridget and her husband's relationship, as well as the belief in fairies and Bridget's illness. The hosts recount the horrifying events leading up to Bridget's murder and examine power dynamics at play. Alongside the main topic, they also include ads for Audible and Liquid IV.

In this episode of Morbid, the hosts share spooky listener tales about undetected bullet wounds, sleep paralysis demons, deaths by elevators, and spooky nannies. They also discuss the joys of traveling, their love for Halloween, meal planning with Hello Fresh, and connecting with professionals using Angie. The episode ends with reflections on personal experiences with the paranormal and a discussion on ad-free listening options.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the Rainbow Family Murders, including the investigation into suspects and the subsequent exoneration of Jacob Beard. They also touch on therapy, unidentified bodies found at the Rainbow Gathering, and the confession of a serial killer with racist motivations. The defense attorney challenges the testimony and lack of investigation in the murder case, and despite doubts, Jacob Beard is sentenced to life in prison. The tragic case highlights the lack of closure and justice.

This podcast discusses the tragic and disastrous lobotomy on Rosemary Kennedy and thousands more. It explores the disturbing treatment of Rosemary and the unethical practices of Walter Freeman. The rise and fall of transorbital lobotomy is also examined, highlighting the consequences of Freeman's reckless behavior.

American neurologist Walter Freeman developed a non-surgical procedure for lobotomy called transorbital lobotomy. The podcast discusses the horror and indiscriminate use of lobotomy, explores the mother-child relationship, and explores Walter Freeman's academic struggles and career decision. It also covers the importance of frontal lobes, effects of lobotomy on patients, and varying outcomes of the surgical procedure for mental illnesses.

This podcast explores the shocking murder of Sophie Lancaster, who was brutally attacked for being a Goth. It delves into the motives of the teenage killers and raises questions about youth culture in the UK. The chapter highlights the heroic actions of a witness and discusses the trial, verdict, and subsequent appeals. The podcast also includes interviews with individuals involved in the case, offering different perspectives on the assault on Sophie.

Actress Jodie Sweetin joins the hosts to discuss the legend of the Jersey Devil, sharing creepy experiences, and the challenges of being misunderstood. They explore the different versions of the Jersey Devil story and its cultural impact throughout history.

On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On August 19, 1986, a curious news item appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader regarding the home of West Pittston, PA family Jack and Janet Smurl. The couple claimed, for more than eighteen months their home had been a battleground of spiritual warfare that included everything from ghosts wandering the halls and tormenting the family dog to demons attacking the children and even sexually assaulting the adults in the house.The article in the Times Leader began a weeks-long fascination with the family and their ordeal, drawing reporters from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, and eventually attracting the attention of self-proclaimed demonologist and psychic medium Ed and Lorraine Warren. At first, the Smurls' claims of demonic infestation were taken seriously by the church, many members of the press, and countless of the Smurls neighbors. As time wore on, however, the inability of both the Smurls and the Warren’s to produce any evidence of their supposed haunting led many to believe the claims were just a hoax perpetrated by the family for attention and fame. Thank you to David White for research assistance ReferencesCitizen's Voice. 2017. John James Smurl obituary. June 23. Accessed July 5, 2023. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizensvoice/name/john-smurl-obituary?id=15953106.—. 1986. "Ghosdt briefing turns into shouting match." The Citizen's Voice, August 26: 5.—. 1986. "Haunted family nregotiating movie deal." The Citizen's Voice, September 6: 2.Collins, Jim. 1986. "West Pittston Mystery: Is basis murder or mishmash." Scranton Times, August 22: 3.—. 1986. "If you like sideshows, there's one close to home." Times-Tribune, August 31: 23.—. 1986. "Screen exorcist Jason Miller visits site of demonic doings." Times-Tribune, August 22: 3.Corbett, Steve. 1986. "Family: Home is under siege by evil spirits." Times Leader, August 19: 1.Curran, Robert. 1988. The Haunted: One Family's Nightmare. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.—. 1986. "Brain surgery revelation casts demon dwelling doubts." The Scrantonia, August 24: 15.—. 1986. "Smurls credit prayers of many with cleansing house of demons." The Tribune, October 27: 3.DeAndrea, Francis. 1986. "Different kind of scare job." Times-Tribune, August 30: 3.Kurtz, Paul. 1987. "A case study of the West Pittston 'haunted' house." The Skeptical Inquirer 11 (Winter): 137-146.Lancaster New Era. 1986. "Scientists, priest skeptical about 'demons' in house." Lancaster New Era, August 23: 1.Morning Call. 1986. "Demons: Exorcisms fail to end family's nightmare." The Morning Call, August 22: 3.Porter, Jill. 1986. "A demon by any other name." Philadelphia Daily News, August 29: 2.Rotstein, Gary. 1986. "Bedeviled: Town is divided over 'haunted' family." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 25: 1.Shurmaitis, Dawn. 1986. "Demonologist says family is 'under attack'." Times Leader, August 19: 12.Singleton, David. 1986. "Publicity has cost haunted family." Danville News, August 23: 1.Trosky, Pat. 1986. "Are ghosts haunting West Pittston family?" Citizen's Voice, August 20: 3.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.