Haunted Hollers

S1 E14 - The Flatwoods Monster

Come with us to Braxton County, West Virginia, and let's talk about the Flatwoods Monster. Was this a case of a visitor from another world, or just some overactive imaginations of some young boys?
Works Cited
De Yampert, Rick. “Local UFO Expert Tracks Flatwoods Monster Case.” Daytona Beach News-Journal Online, The Daytona Beach News-Journal, 24 Oct. 2012, https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2012/10/25/local-ufo-expert-tracks-flatwoods-monster-case/30616697007/.
“Flatwoods Monster.” Cryptid Wiki, https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Flatwoods_Monster.
“The Flatwoods Monster.” Visit Braxton, WV, 25 Apr. 2022, https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/.
Wenzl, Roy. “In 1952, the Flatwoods Monster Terrified 6 Kids, a Mom, a Dog-and the Nation.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 20 July 2018, https://www.history.com/news/flatwoods-monster-west-virginia.
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S1 E13 - The Kentucky Meat Shower

In episode 13 we explore an Appalachian oddity that occurred in the late 1800s in Bath County, Kentucky in which pieces of meat rained down on a farm for almost 10 minutes.
Works Cited
Austin, Emma. Kentucky Meat Shower? Yes, Meat Fell from the Sky More than 145 Years Ago. Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2019, https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/history/2019/10/25/kentucky-meat-shower-meat-fell-sky-bath-county-olympian-springs/4082953002/.
Felton, James. “The Time It Rained Meat on a Clear Day in Kentucky, and People Immediately Ate It.” IFLScience, IFLScience, 24 May 2022, https://www.iflscience.com/the-time-it-rained-meat-on-a-clear-day-in-kentucky-and-people-immediately-ate-it-63800.
“The Louisville Medical News: A Weekly Journal of Medicine and Surgery. V. 1-20. V.1-2 1876.” HathiTrust, https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015074156194&view=1up&seq=260.
Wang, Marina. “The Artist Trying to Explain Kentucky's 'Meat Shower' of 1876.” Atlas Obscura, Atlas Obscura, 9 Feb. 2020, https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/kentucky-meat-shower.
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S1 E12 - The Chain Strangler

In episode 12 we bring you the story of Carl Pruitt, also known as The Chain Strangler, who murdered his cheating wife in Pulaski County Kentucky in the 1930s and then continued to enact revenge on others from beyond the grave.
Works Cited
“Carl Pruitt, the Killer Ghost.” Completely Kentucky Wiki, https://completely-kentucky.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_Pruitt,_the_Killer_Ghost.
Cripps, Billy. “A Kentucky Ghost Story: Carl Pruitt the Chain Strangler.” 1428 Elm, FanSided, 16 Oct. 2016, https://1428elm.com/2016/10/16/kentucky-ghost-story-carl-pruitt-chain-strangler/.
Harris, Christopher. “Pulaski County Treated to Its Share of Halloween-Ready Ghost Stories.” Commonwealth Journal, 31 Oct. 2018, https://www.somerset-kentucky.com/news/local_news/pulaski-county-treated-to-its-share-of-halloween-ready-ghost-stories/article_2fcc80bf-8e2d-52c5-bd2e-129773cd0fc9.html.
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S1 E11 - Olive Hill Poltergeist Follow-up

Join us as we revisit our first case, the Callihan Poltergeist in Olive Hill, Kentucky. We have a special guest with us today, Jeremy D. Wells, Editor of the Carter County Times. Jeremy has done quite a bit of digging into the phenomena in Olive Hill and wrote one of the sources we used when we prepped for our first episode. We hope you enjoy hearing his theories on the case!
Works Cited
Houran, James, Ed., and Rense Lange, Ed. Hauntings and Poltergeists: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. McFarland Publishing, 2001.
Roll, William G. “A Demon in Olive Hill, Kentucky.” The Poltergeist. New York, Doubleday, 1972.
Wells, Jeremy D. “Things That Go Bump in the Night – Olive Hill, KY’s Noisy Historical Ghost.” AppalachianHistory.net, 2 Oct. 2020, https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2020/10/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night-olive-hill-kys-noisy-historical-ghost.html. Accessed 30 Aug 2021.
Wolfford, George. “Callihans Again Plagued by Mysterious Movements.” By George: Articles From The Ashland Daily Independent, edited by David Wolfford, Jesse Stuart Foundation, 2018, pp. 67-68.
Wolfford, George. “Glass Cracking, Callihans Are Too, In Olive Hill Phenomenon.” By George: Articles From The Ashland Daily Independent, edited by David Wolfford, Jesse Stuart Foundation, 2018, pp. 64-67.
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S1 E10 - Paramount Joe

This story hails from Ashland, Kentucky and covers the resident friendly ghost of the Paramount Arts Center - Paramount Joe.
Works Cited
Fitzwater, Joe. “The Haunting Tale of Paramount Joe.” WOWK 13 News, WOWK 13 News, 31 Oct. 2017, https://www.wowktv.com/archives/the-haunting-tale-of-paramount-joe/.
Starr, Patti Acord. “Paramount Arts Center (Formerly Paramount Theater) Ashland, Boyd County.” Ghosthunting Kentucky, CLERISY Press, 2010, pp. 356–368.
Stottman, Richard. “Prized Possession of Paramount Joe.” Beargrass Thunder, Beargrass Thunder, 20 Sept. 2021, https://www.beargrassthunder.com/post/paramount-joe-spooky.
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S1 E09 - The Dancing Lady

For this episode, we visit the oldest town in Kentucky and bring you the story of a young Jane Doe who danced herself to death.
Works Cited
Bartlett, Marvin. “The Lady Who Danced Herself to Death.” FOX 56 News, FOX 56 News, 17 Nov. 2016, https://foxlexington.com/news/spirit-of-bluegrass/the-lady-who-danced-herself-to-death/.
Herald, Harrodsburg. “Researchers Seek to Exhume Harrodsburg's Dancing Lady.” The Harrodsburg Herald, The Harrodsburg Herald, 3 Mar. 2021, https://www.harrodsburgherald.com/2021/03/03/researchers-seek-to-exhume-harrodsburgs-dancing-lady/.
Herald, Harrodsburg. “Was Harrodsburg's Dancing Lady Murdered?” The Harrodsburg Herald, 3 Feb. 2021, https://www.harrodsburgherald.com/2021/02/03/was-the-dancing-lady-murdered/#:~:text=The%20Dancing%20Lady's%20most%20accepted,her%20floundering%20husband%20in%20Tennessee.
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S1 E08 - The Blennerhasset Hotel

Come along with us to Parkersburg, West Virginia for a loot at a 133 year old hotel with a variety of spirits and paranormal activity attached to it.
Works Cited
“Blennerhassett Hotel, Parkersburg, West Virginia.” Haunted Rooms America, 29 Nov. 2021, https://www.hauntedrooms.com/west-virginia/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/blennerhassett-hotel-parkersburg.
Klein, Shayla. “The Ghosts of Blennerhassett Hotel.” WBOY.com, WBOY.com, 5 Nov. 2021, https://www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/paranormal-w-va/oldest-hotel-in-west-virginia-haunted-by-several-ghosts-paranormal-w-va/.
“The Legacy Begins...” The Blennerhassett Hotel, https://www.theblennerhassett.com/our-story.html.
Monroe, Lea. “Stay Overnight in the 130-Year-Old Blennerhassett Hotel, an Allegedly Haunted Spot in West Virginia.” OnlyInYourState, 29 Oct. 2019, https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/haunted-hotel-wv/.
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S1 E07 - The Greenbriar Ghost

Come with us as we explore the story of The Greenbriar Ghost, Zona Heaster Shue. This well known case from West Virginia is the only recorded instance in which evidence from a spectral apparition has been used in official court testimony.
Content Warning: This episode deals with domestic violence. If you or a loved one are dealing with domestic violence, please know that you are not alone and help is available. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Works Cited
Deitz, Dennis. The Greenbriar Ghost and Other Stories. Mountain Memories Books, 1999.
Tabler, Dave. “The Greenbrier Ghost. AppalachianHistory.net, 23 Jan. 2018, https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/01/greenbrier-ghost.html. Accessed 10 Apr. 2022.
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S1 E06 - The Pope Lick Monster

Come along with us as we explore a Kentucky Cryptid, the Pope Lick Monster, a murderous Goatman who stalks the Pope Lick Train Trestle in an effort to lure its victims onto the train tracks and to certain death. This cryptid, or rather the legend of the cryptid itself, is perhaps one of the deadliest known, with at least 10 deaths being attributed to it.
Works Cited
“Legend of the Pope Lick Monster.” WDRB, 13 Oct. 2013, https://www.wdrb.com/news/legend-of-the-pope-lick-monster/article_0f4dc749-a211-5830-90dc-09d5f512e68b.html. Accessed 16 Feb. 2022.
Louisville Halloween. “The Legend of the Pope Lick Monster.” Legend At Pope Lick Haunted Woods. https://www.legendatpopelick.com/legend-of-pope-lick-monster.html. Accessed 16 Feb. 2022.
Warren, Beth. “Pope Lick Monster Mythical, Dangers Real.” Courier-Journal, 14 May 2016, https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2016/05/14/pope-lick-monster-mythical-dangers-real/83667728/. Accessed 16 Feb. 2022.
McCosham, Sarah. “The Legend Of The Pope Lick Monster In Kentucky May Send Chills Down Your Spine.” Only In Your Sate, 4 Jan. 2022, https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/pope-lick-monster-legend-ky/. Accessed 16 Feb. 2022.
Minogue, Hayley & Taylor Weiter. “Pope Lick Legend: Loved Ones of Those Who Died on Trestle Push For Change.” WHAS11, 4 Nov. 2019, https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/push-changes-on-deadly-pope-lick-trestle/417-1c502a3d-8c63-4553-a962-d7ba75146bce. Accessed 16 Feb. 2022.
Stottman, Richard. “Dangers of Louisville’s Deadly Pope Lick Trestle.” Beargrass Thunder, 20 Oct. 2021, https://www.beargrassthunder.com/post/dangers-of-the-deadly-pope-lick-trestle. Accessed 16 Feb. 2022.
Stottman, Richard. “Legends of the Deadly Pope Lick Trestle: Deaths & Injuries From Real Monsters.” Beargrass Thunder, 21 Nov. 2020, https://www.beargrassthunder.com/post/legend-of-the-pope-lick-trestle. Accessed 16 Feb. 2022.
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S1 E05 - The Gray Lady of Liberty Hall

Come along with us to Frankfort, Kentucky to visit Liberty Hall and hear about the famous Gray Lady.
Works Cited
Gabbard, Julia. “Gray Lady Stories: Part 1.” Liberty Hall Historic Site, 13 Oct. 2021, https://www.libertyhall.org/blog/95-gray-lady-stories-part-1. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022.
“Liberty Hall Mansion.” Haunted Houses, 26 Dec. 2021, http://hauntedhouses.com/kentucky/liberty-hall-mansion/. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022
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