Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings

As we continue discussing the infamous Borden murders, we delve into the investigation and trial of Lizzie Borden. This case is truly fascinating, with so many intricate details that only inspire further questions. Today, I ask you, do you think Lizzie did it?

Next week is all about the hauntings and my own experience investigating the house! Check back then!

Check out my YouTube vlogs --> Let's Celebrate VALOWEEN

If yo...

Here we are, the moment you've all been waiting for. Welcome to the Lizzie Borden House. For the next three weeks, we'll be delving into the history and hauntings surrounding this infamous house, which was the scene of gruesome murders back in 1892 - murders that have remained unsolved. Listen to hear some background on Lizzie and the Borden family, as well as a detailed description of the murders and the mysterious days before.

Today we discuss The Salem Witch Trials, a series of accusations and executions in Colonial Massachusetts. Listen to hear about the start of the trials, the lives of the accused, and the everlasting impact on the town of Salem. We'll delve into a few of the hauntings of Salem as well, including The Witch House and The Hawthorne Hotel.

Check out my YouTube vlogs --> Exploring the Gettysburg Battlefield

If you wish to suppor...

Ed Warren was a self-taught demonologist, while Lorraine Warren was a light-trance medium. Together, this couple investigating high-profile paranormal cases, becoming the most famous people in the community. Listen to hear about their childhoods, how they met, and how they established themselves as investigators. We'll also be delving into two of their cases - both of which inspired film in The Conjuring Universe - the Conjuring Ho...

The Freetown-Fall River State Forest is a place of mystery and mysticism, with visitors reporting a variety of paranormal and supernatural claims, ranging from ghostly encounters to sightings of UFOs Bigfoot. Join me in sorting through these reports as we explore what is at the center of all of this energy. I'll also be delving into a few of the crime cases from the forest, as well as the land's indigenous history and the significa...

In January 1892, a 19-year old named Mercy Brown was lost to an illness, now understood to be consumption. Her death remains the most documented case of the New England Vampire Panic: a wave of religious and spiritual hysteria in response to an outbreak of tuberculosis. Today, Mercy is known as The Last Vampire of New England.

Check out my new YouTube vlogs ---> Sachs Bridge

If you wish to support my creative work ---> ...

As we continue exploring the hauntings of New England, I wanted to take a step back to tell you about an experience I had in Salem a few years ago. An experience that truly changed my life, and has been a reference point in my journey with spirituality, the paranormal, and grief. This is the first episode where I'm going totally off script -- I wanted to just talk. And what ended up happening is I talked a lot about grief and how b...

We're back with the first episode of Season 2!! Join me at the haunted Union Cemetery, once investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren. The White Lady is the most prevalent spirit at this Connecticut cemetery, appearing on the grounds and nearby roads, wearing a flowing white gown. This is the first stop of my New England road trip. Tune in on Tuesdays to continue the journey...

Have you experienced something paranormal? If you have...

Happy Halloween! It's the best time of the year, so I had to do something special 🖤

SPOILER ALERT -- If you haven't seen The Blair Witch Project... uhhhhhhh, what are you doing? Anyway, go and watch this horror masterpiece if you haven't before listening to this episode.

I traveled to The Blair Witch Project filming locations and spoke with director Ed Sánchez about the ideation behind and creation of the film.

WATCH the ...

The Grand Midway Hotel, located in the historic town of Windber, PA, is a place of mystery. A potential portal for spiritual activity. Its entire roof is a Ouija Board, it is home to the largest Tarot Card, and it is full of haunted objects. And that's all on top of the stories attached to the building, such as the alleged murder of a sex worker in the infamous Canopy Room and an unsolved murder in the Titanic-themed bar. Listen to...

Yellow Dog Village is an abandoned company town in the outskirts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The residents left abruptly, and a lot of their personal items remain in the homes today. For this reason, the houses themselves stand as a sort of time capsule and a visual representation of the lives lived there. Paranormal investigations have been held on the property, resulting in unexplained happenings that give the town the reputatio...

Content Warning: Today's episode details the abuses experienced at Pennhurst State School and Hospital. Listener discretion is advised.

In 1908, Pennhurst opened as the Eastern Pennsylvania State Institution for the Feeble-Minded and Epileptic. It was a place for mentally and physically disabled individuals, with 10,500 people were institutionalized at Pennhurst throughout its history. These people were trapped, hidden away from...

Join the Patreon HERE

As a thank you for listening to Mirrors: Horrors, History & Hauntings (and a recognition that today is a Friday the 13th), I'm bringing you a Patreon bonus episode!

I spent my last semester of college living and interning in Los Angeles. During my time there, I visited a few of its many haunted locations. Listen to hear about the history & hauntings of The Queen Mary, the Millennium Biltmore, The...

Harrisburg State Hospital was Pennsylvania's first public asylum. When it opened in 1851, the primary treatment was occupational therapy to keep the mind busy. Throughout its history, new treatments were developed and used, from hydrotherapy to insulin shock therapy to lobotomies. While Harrisburg State is seen as a progressive institution, and it influenced positive change in the mental health space, it's undeniable that its treat...

Eastern State Penitentiary opened in 1829, establishing itself as the world's largest and most expensive prison, as well as the first true "penitentiary." All eyes were on Eastern State and its Quaker-inspired system of solitary confinement; it drew admiration and influenced over 300 other prisons around the world. However, the devastating mental, physical and spiritual effects of isolation are undeniable, facilitating a darkness w...

Arcadia University ranks among one of the most haunted colleges in Pennsylvania. From a trickster spirit named Max to a haunted bridge and a room of mirrors, Arcadia has many unsettling tales to tell. Most of the hauntings center around The Grey Towers Castle, which was built in 1893 for the Harrison Family. The family has seemingly never left their home, as the beauty and history of The Grey Towers Castle has held onto the stories...

Abandoned places illustrate how the past persists, even in an ever-changing, ever-moving world. Centralia and Concrete City are two abandoned towns in Pennsylvania's anthracite region, where they were once at the center of the thriving coal industry. Centralia is now a near-ghost town, as it sits atop a mine fire that has been burning since 1962. A group of concrete structures, known as Concrete City, once housed a community of min...

The hauntings of Gettysburg stretch far and wide, telling the story of a vast history. However, there are two spots that are frequently visited for their paranormal activity, and are known to house consistent, named spirits. The first is the Jennie Wade House, where the only civilian killed in Gettysburg, Jennie Wade, was shot while baking bread for soldiers. The other, which lies across the street, is the National Soldier's Orphan...

The Farnsworth House stood amongst The Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. The attic was a Confederate stronghold, the dining room a makeshift hospital. The home's owner, Harvey Sweeny, along with other Gettysburg residents, were in the cellar, listening in horror as war raged on around them. Today, the Farnsworth House is a bed and breakfast, and it is the center of many haunting tales. We'll be spending the night in the Sara Black Room...