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CemeteriesUrban Legends

Flo’s Grave: The Haunted Legend & Tragic Truth

October 13, 2012 February 13, 2025
True Crime

James Ruppert: The Easter Sunday Massacre

March 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
Haunted History

Death Did Not Silence Her: The Murder of Zona Heaster Shue

April 22, 2025 April 30, 2025
History

A History of Séances

February 27, 2025 March 7, 2025
Strange & Unusual

Mary Reeser: Spontaneous Combustion Case

August 13, 2020 April 30, 2025
Haunted America

Kate Morgan: The Tragic Mystery of the Hotel del Coronado

December 9, 2024 March 8, 2025
Haunted America

The Haunting of the Seelbach Hilton: The Tragic Tale of the “Lady in Blue”

February 17, 2025 April 22, 2025 Jennifer Jones3 comments


The Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Kentucky, epitomizes Southern luxury and historic charm. This iconic hotel has welcomed infamous figures such as Lucky Luciano, Dutch Schultz, and Al Capone. It served as the inspiration for the wedding scene in The Great Gatsby. Yet, beneath its opulent décor lies a chilling legend: the tale of the “Lady in Blue,” a ghostly figure shrouded in mystery and sorrow. Believed to be the spirit of Pearl Mae Elliott, this tragic figure continues to haunt the halls of this grand hotel, the Seelbach Hilton Lady in Blue. Her life and untimely death are still steeped in questions.

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Cemeteries

The Sunshine Lady: A Tale of Mystery, Legacy, and Light

February 10, 2025 March 21, 2025 Jennifer Jones

In the picturesque town of Hendersonville, North Carolina, the historic Oakdale Cemetery holds a tomb unlike any other. And

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Urban Legends

Cat Man’s Grave: Truth or Legend?

January 24, 2025 March 8, 2025 Jennifer Jones6 comments

Cat Man’s Grave is one of Delaware’s most haunting urban legends. The tale is deeply intertwined with the history

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Uncategorized

Choosing Values Over Platforms

January 20, 2025 February 9, 2025 Jennifer Jones

For a long time, I’ve wrestled with the role social media plays in my work and my values. While

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Dark History

The Doruchów Witch Trial of 1775

January 17, 2025 March 14, 2025 Jennifer Jones2 comments

In 1775, the village of Doruchów became the site of one of Poland’s last witch trials. Fueled by fear and superstition, it marked the tragic end of an era while leaving behind a haunting legacy.

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Haunted America

The Cuban Club: Where History and Hauntings Collide

January 2, 2025 March 21, 2025 Jennifer Jones1 comment

Tucked into the heart of Ybor City, the Cuban Club, or El Circulo Cubano, stands as a monument to

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Haunted America

The Hyatt Regency Skywalk Collapse

December 16, 2024 March 21, 2025 Jennifer Jones

Tragedy, Hauntings, and Lessons Learned On a warm Friday evening in July 1981, Kansas CIty’s Hyatt Regency Hotel was

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Haunted America

Kate Morgan: The Tragic Mystery of the Hotel del Coronado

December 9, 2024 March 8, 2025 Jennifer Jones5 comments

The story of Kate Morgan is a fascinating blend of documented history and lingering legend. Her life and untimely

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History

Why Haunted Places Matter to History

December 5, 2024 March 21, 2025 Jennifer Jones

Haunted places aren’t just about spine chilling stories or eerie encounters, they’re windows into the past. Every creak of

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Haunted AmericaParanormal Exploration

3 Haunted Holiday Destinations to Chill You This Winter

December 5, 2024 March 21, 2025 Jennifer Jones

The holiday season might be about joy and cheer, but for those of us who love a spine-tingling adventure,

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