Deep in the forests of southwestern Vermont lies a chilling enigma—the Bennington Triangle. Between 1945 and 1950, five people mysteriously vanished without a trace, sparking legends of eerie forces lurking in the wilderness. From disappearances on the Long Trail to unsettling reports of shadowy figures and strange lights, this episode dives into the chilling tales and theories behind the Bennington Triangle. Was it a serial killer, a supernatural force, or something even stranger? Tune in as we uncover one of New England’s most baffling mysteries.
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