In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody dive headfirst into one of the weirdest and creepiest ghost stories to come out of the Wild West. The “Red Ghost” terrified settlers across the Arizona Territory—appearing as a monstrous figure with bones on its back and blood-red fur. But was it really a ghost? Or something stranger? We explore the unsettling reports, panic-fueled stories, and the utterly bizarre government experiment that might explain it all… but probably won’t make it any less ridiculous. This one’s got everything: frightened ranchers, vanishing phantoms, and a ghost that kicks like a mule. Literally.Â
⏱️ Chapters:
- 00:00 – Intro: We’re in the desert, baby
- 03:50 – The First Sighting: Ghost or monster?
- 09:12 – Panic Spreads: Red Ghost hysteria
- 14:03 – Stranger Details Emerge
- 21:45 – Government Shenanigans
- 28:00 – What Was It, Really?
- 34:12 – Outro & Rabbit Hole Reflections
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