Southern Shadows: True Crime and Haints
Welcome to Southern Shadows, the podcast where the creepy and the mysterious come to life in the heart of the South. Hosted by Brooke Luckes and Tabitha Mogridge, each week we’ll delve into spine-chilling true crime stories, haunting urban legends, and the ghostly tales that have been passed down through our generations. From the swamps of Louisiana to the hills of Appalachia, we’re uncovering the darkness hidden beneath our charmin' Southern hospitality. So sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for a journey into the shadows of the South.
Episodes
Lake Lanier might be a popular summer spot—but beneath its surface lies a history soaked in tragedy and mystery. In this episode, we dive deep—literally and figuratively—into the eerie legends, ghost stories, and real-life horrors that have earned this Georgia lake its haunted reputation. From submerged towns to the infamous Lady of the Lake, we’re exploring why so many believe something sinister still lingers in the depths.First a...
Atlanta, 1952- A quiet neighborhood where folks knew their neighbors, and trusted their kinfolk. But in one home, death just came repeatedly knocking.
Sickness was spreading like a wildfire, taking one life after another, until whispers started about Roberta Elder. Was she cursed, or was there something far darker at play? This morning, we’re digging into the story of Roberta Elder-the woman some say was Atlanta’s first African Ame...
On this episode of Southern Shadows, Brooke turns her focus to the towering, time-worn halls of Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky. Once a place of hope and healing during the height of the tuberculosis epidemic, Waverly now stands as a solemn reminder of the thousands who passed through its doors—many never to leave. With stories of restless spirits, unexplained sounds, and the infamous "body chute," Brooke unpacks t...
East Tennessee, 1985. A body was found in the water.
They called him The Grim Reaper of Appalachia. But that name doesn’t tell you everything.
Nicholas Todd Sutton’s story winds through backroads, broken homes, and choices that can't be undone.
It didn’t start at the lake. And it sure didn’t end there.
And as always: Listener discretion is advised.
Tucked away in the rugged mountains of East Tennessee, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary was more than just a prison—it was a place where darkness seeped into the very walls. A fortress of stone and steel, it housed some of the most dangerous criminals in the South, men whose stories of violence, escape, and despair still echo through the abandoned halls. But long after the last cell door slammed shut, whispers remain. Today on So...
Hey y’all, and welcome to Southern Shadows: True Crime and Haints! We’re so excited to have you join us as we dive into the eerie, crime-filled, and mysterious. This is our very first episode, so grab a cozy spot, settle in, and let’s get started!
Down in Port St. Lucie, Florida, people weren’t used to locking their doors. It was the kind of place where neighbors waved from their porches and bad things happened somewhere else—until ...
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