On the morning of August 4, 1892, a gruesome scene unfolded within the walls of the Borden family’s 1845 Greek Revival style home. 69 year old Andrew Borden, was found brutally bludgeoned in his face and head on the sitting room sofa, while upstairs, his 64 year old wife, Abby Borden met a similar fate in the upstairs guest bedroom.At the time of the murders, only 32 year old Lizzie Borden and 26 year old Irish family maid, Bridget Sullivan, were at home during the attacks.Lizzie was always believed to be the prime suspect, but was ultimately acquitted of their murders. What do you think happened on that fateful day?Welcome to Nightmare Houses.
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The Myrtles Plantation
The Myrtles Plantation, a 1796/1830s Antebellum creole home in St. Francisville, LA claims to be the most haunted home in America, boasting over 12 spirits. Who are these trapped souls and what truth lay behind these claims? Welcome to Nightmare Houses.
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Mini-tales: The Willey House
In late August, 1826, in the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire, a 1793 wood cabin was at the precipice of a catastrophic landslide.Tragically, the occupants of cabin would succumb to the forces of nature.How did this humble dwelling remain unscathed, and what happened following the tragedy?Welcome to Nightmare Houses.
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The Pink House
Nestled on Plum Island, just off the Massachusetts coast, there stands a 1925 colonial-style cottage, painted an unmistakable shade of pink.Long abandoned, the house has become the center of swirling rumors and local lore.It's often thought to be a spite house—a vengeful monument from a bitter divorce, but was this true?What does the future hold for this enigmatic, ill-fated pink house?Welcome to Nightmare Houses
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Mini-tales: The Pink House
Nestled on Plum Island, just off the Massachusetts coast, there stands a 1925 colonial-style cottage, painted an unmistakable shade of pink.Long abandoned, the house has become the center of swirling rumors and local lore.It's often thought to be a spite house—a vengeful monument from a bitter divorce, but was this true?What does the future hold for this enigmatic, ill-fated pink house?Welcome to Nightmare Houses: mini-tales
Home is supposed to be where we feel most safe and secure…but sometimes, terrible things happen there. Was there was a murder, mystery or a haunting…some reason you feel unease? What was the place like before? What happens to a property after a tragic or horrible event? This series is dedicated to understanding homes that have notorious histories, bizarre stories, or unimaginable tragedies through research, analysis, logic, and reason. Some of the content discussed in this series is graphic and listener discretion is strongly advised.
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