As the Skeleton Key Turns

About As the Skeleton Key Turns

Every door has a story, and some were locked for a reason. As the Skeleton Key Turns is a deep dive into the shadows of history and the unexplained. Join us as we unlock the vault on cold cases that defy logic and paranormal encounters that haunt the living. From grisly true crime to the things that go bump in the night, we hold the key to the mysteries you were never meant to solve.

Publisher

Skeleton Keyturns

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

23 Jan 2026

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Fangs, Flesh & Folklore

   Fangs, Flesh & Folklore | As the Skeleton Key Turns 🧟♂️ What if the monsters of our nightmares were inspired by something real? In this episode of As the Skeleton Key Turns, we're sinking our teeth into the chilling history, disturbing legends, and unsettling science behind two of the world's most feared creatures: vampires and zombies. From the blood-soaked history of Vlad the Impaler and the vampire legends of Romania to the shadowy streets of New Orleans, we explore how tales of the undead have haunted generations. But the dead aren't finished with us yet. We venture into the mysterious world of Haitian zombies, where folklore, Vodou traditions, and controversial accounts of the living dead blur the lines between belief and reality. Then we take a terrifying turn into modern science. Could something like the rage virus actually exist? We examine rabies, the possibilities behind zombie-like behavior, and the infamous Miami face-biting attack that left the world questioning what could drive someone to such horrifying violence. Are vampires and zombies simply creatures of folklore, or do these legends have roots in history, disease, and the darkest corners of human nature? 🗝️ Some legends refuse to stay buried. Join us as we unlock the truth behind the fangs, the flesh, and the folklore. 🎙️ As the Skeleton Key Turns #AsTheSkeletonKeyTurns #FangsFleshAndFolklore #Vampires #Zombies #VladTheImpaler #RomanianFolklore #HaitianZombies #NewOrleansVampires #ParanormalPodcast #DarkHistory #HorrorFolklore #UrbanLegends #RageVirus #UnexplainedMysteries

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Nightmares and Nooses

   Some deaths are quick. These weren’t. In Nightmares and Nooses, we descend into some of the most disturbing botched executions involving death row inmates—cases where the final moments stretched far beyond what anyone expected and left behind stories that are difficult to forget. We also look at how executions are carried out today, the methods currently used, and the grim procedures that happen behind prison walls. Then things get personal. Christina opens up about the recurring nightmares that have haunted her for years—dark dreams involving prisons, executions, and a sense of dread that follows her long after she wakes. This episode lives in the space between documented horror and the horrors our own minds create. Turn the key. And try not to dream about what’s on the other side.

3. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Auld Reekie: The Edinburgh Episode Part 3

   Edinburgh may be famous for its dead—but there was a time when even the grave couldn't guarantee you'd stay buried. In the final chapter of our Auld Reekie series, we head into the darker corners of Edinburgh's history and one of its most infamous burial grounds: Greyfriars Kirkyard. We dig into the terrifying world of the resurrection men and body snatchers, when freshly buried corpses became valuable commodities for Edinburgh's booming anatomy schools—and families went to extraordinary lengths to keep their loved ones in the ground. Then we step inside the history of the Scottish Covenanters, the brutal aftermath of the Battle of Bothwell Bridge, and the prisoners confined within what became known as the Covenanters' Prison. And buried disturbingly close by is Sir George "Bluidy" Mackenzie. We'll separate the history from the legend surrounding Bloody Mackenzie, explore his infamous mausoleum, and dive into the modern reports of the Mackenzie Poltergeist—including visitors who claim to have been scratched, bruised, touched, sickened, and even knocked unconscious inside Greyfriars. But not every legend buried within Greyfriars is terrifying. We'll also tell the story of Greyfriars Bobby, the little dog whose devotion to his owner made him one of Edinburgh's most beloved legends. Grave robbers. Religious rebellion. Imprisonment. Torture. Mausoleums. Poltergeists. And one incredibly loyal little dog. For our final night in Auld Reekie, we're heading into the kirkyard. And this time, the dead aren't the only thing we need to worry about.

4. 

   5 Sept 2026

   Auld Reekie: The Edinburgh Episodes Part 2

   Auld Reekie: The Edinburgh Episode — Part 2 Edinburgh is beautiful above ground—but beneath the streets and behind the castle walls, centuries of darker stories remain. In Part 2 of Auld Reekie, As the Skeleton Key Turns heads into some of Edinburgh’s most notoriously haunted places. We explore the ghost stories of Edinburgh Castle, descend beneath the city into the eerie South Bridge Vaults, and enter the buried streets and rooms of Mary King’s Close. From phantom footsteps and unexplained apparitions to the spirits said to linger in rooms sealed away from daylight, these places have accumulated generations of paranormal legends. 🏰 Edinburgh Castle — hauntings born from centuries of war, imprisonment, death, and tragedy. 🕯️ The South Bridge Vaults — dark underground chambers with an unsettling reputation and reports of shadow figures, voices, touches, and unexplained activity. 👻 Mary King’s Close — streets and homes buried beneath modern Edinburgh, where some visitors claim the people who once lived there never completely left. Edinburgh has layers. Some of them were never meant to see daylight again. 🔑 Auld Reekie: The Edinburgh Episode — Part 2 🎙️ As the Skeleton Key Turns

5. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Auld Reekie : The Edinburgh Episodes Part 1

   Before the ghosts, there was the history. In Part 1 of our Edinburgh series, we head into the dark past of Scotland’s capital — a city of narrow closes, crowded streets, disease, death, and centuries of stories that earned it the nickname “Auld Reekie.” We explore Edinburgh’s history, what life was like within the old city, and the devastating impact of the plague on its people. From overcrowded neighborhoods and grim living conditions to the places where some of Edinburgh’s darkest stories began, we're setting the stage for why this city has become one of the most famously haunted places in the world. And, of course, we couldn't talk about Edinburgh without touching on a few of its ghosts. We give you a taste of the hauntings surrounding places like Edinburgh Castle, Mary King’s Close, the underground vaults, and Greyfriars Kirkyard — but we're saving the deeper dives into those stories for what comes next. This is where our journey through Edinburgh begins. 🔑 Welcome to Auld Reekie. As the Skeleton Key Turns — unlocking the history, mysteries, and hauntings behind the places that refuse to stay quiet.

6. 

   31 Jul 2026

   What We Brought Home

   What We Brought Home Some souvenirs aren't meant to leave with you. A haunted Raggedy Ann doll. A mysterious dinosaur plush that refuses to stay where it's left. Mirrors that seem to reflect more than the living. In this episode of As the Skeleton Key Turns, we explore the chilling stories behind some of the world's most infamous haunted objects—and the terrifying experiences of people who unknowingly brought something home that never truly left. From the real story behind Annabelle to the cursed mirror of the Myrtles Plantation and other objects whispered about in paranormal circles, we'll separate documented history from legend while asking one unsettling question: Can an object become a doorway for something unseen? Lock your doors, dim the lights, and think twice before bringing home that antique from the thrift store. Because sometimes... what you bring home comes with you forever.

7. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Hello? 411? | The Strange Cases of Missing 411

   People vanish every year. Most are eventually found. Some are never seen again... In Episode 13 of As the Skeleton Key Turns, we step into the unsettling world of Missing 411—cases that refuse to fit the usual explanations. We'll explore disappearances that have baffled investigators for decades, including: Children found miles from where they disappeared. Experienced outdoorsmen who vanish without a trace. Victims discovered in places that should have been impossible to reach. Missing clothing, strange weather, and searches that somehow miss people who were supposedly there all along. The eerie patterns that continue to fuel one of the biggest mysteries in the paranormal community. Are these simply tragic accidents? Or is something else hiding in our forests? You decide. 🎙️ New episodes every other Friday.

8. 

   3 Jul 2026

   The Shadows, The Hats, & The Terrors

   What really happens after the lights go out in hospitals and treatment facilities? In this chilling episode of As the Skeleton Key Turns, we dive into firsthand accounts from years spent working inside healthcare facilities where unexplained encounters became impossible to ignore. We explore reports of: 👤 The mysterious Hat Man 🌑 Shadow figures moving between rooms 🏥 Haunted hospitals and treatment centers 👒 The infamous Red Hat Lady of the West Virginia State Hospital 🧒 The Boy in the Window 📏 The terrifying 10-foot Tall Man 👋 The full-bodied apparition known as The Woman Who Waved 👊 Knocking that knocked back 🚪 Doors that refused to open 🖼️ Artwork mysteriously arranged into a circle 🏀 A basketball bouncing on an empty court 💧 Faucets and paper towel dispensers activating on their own 😨 Overwhelming feelings of dread reported by staff and patients Were these simply the effects of stress, exhaustion, and the psychology of working nights... or is there something far more unsettling lurking within these halls? Join us as we share real experiences, discuss famous paranormal legends, and leave it up to you to decide what's really happening when the night shift begins. 🎙️ Listen now and decide for yourself... Some things never leave. #Paranormal #GhostStories #HauntedHospitals #HatMan #ShadowPeople #HospitalGhosts #WestVirginia #HealthcareHorror #NightShift #TrueParanormal #AsTheSkeletonKeyTurns #Podcast

9. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Not My Voice

   What happens when a voice emerges that doesn't seem to belong to the person speaking? In this episode of As the Skeleton Key Turns, we dive into the unsettling world of possession, exorcisms, spirit influence, and the many ways cultures interpret encounters with the unseen. We begin with the chilling case of Anna Ecklund, one of the most famous and extensively documented exorcism cases in American history. Reports of strange voices, violent reactions to sacred objects, and years of alleged spiritual torment have made her story a lasting subject of fascination and debate. From there, we explore the case of Ronald Doe, the anonymous boy whose alleged possession inspired The Exorcist, forever changing the way popular culture views possession and exorcism. But not all forms of possession are considered dark or malevolent. We also examine Haitian spiritual traditions, where spirit possession can be a sacred experience that allows practitioners to connect with powerful spiritual forces. Finally, we discuss spirit guides, spiritual attachments, and the possibility that not every unseen presence has harmful intentions. Are these experiences evidence of demonic entities, misunderstood spiritual phenomena, or manifestations of the human mind? Join us as we explore the stories, beliefs, and mysteries that continue to challenge our understanding of reality. If the voice isn't yours... who is speaking?

10. 

    5 Jun 2026

    Dead Zones and Haunted Libraries

    Places where signals disappear without explanation. Libraries filled with whispers after dark. In Episode 10 of As the Skeleton Key Turns, we explore the terrifying mysteries surrounding Centralia, Pennsylvania — the real-life town believed to have inspired Silent Hill — along with the eerie Zone of Silence, signal dead zones hidden deep in West Virginia, and chilling stories of haunted libraries where some say the past never truly leaves. From underground fires and abandoned streets to static-filled dead air and paranormal encounters hidden between dusty shelves, this episode dives deep into places that feel forgotten by the world… but not empty. Some places don’t just lose signal. They remember everything.

11. 

    22 May 2026

    Ribbons From the Trees

    In Episode 9, Ribbons From the Trees, we enter Aokigahara Forest at the base of Mount Fuji, a place where natural beauty,volcanic geology, folklore, and tragedy converge. The episode follows the forest’s history from its formation on ancient lava beds to the legends, documentaries, and firsthand accounts that shaped its haunting reputation. Along the way, it examines the ribbons left behind to mark paths through thetrees, the quiet work of volunteers and patrols, and the unsettling reports from paranormal investigations. More than a ghost story, this episode explores how grief, myth, and the landscape itself have combined to make Aokigahara feellike a place that watches, remembers, and never fully lets go.

12. 

    8 May 2026

    The Unmarked and The Unforgotten

    In episode 8 of As the Skeleton Key Turns, we head into Illinois’ infamous Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery to trace its frontierhistory—and the chilling legends that refuse to stay buried. From the White Lady and the classic “Madonna of Bachelor’s Grove” photo to reports of a phantom farmhouse flickering in and out of the trees, the night is full of unanswered questions. Plus, Gray shares his own eerie cemetery folklore, including the howling cemetery and the unsettling tale of the Steps Cemetery.

13. 

    25 Apr 2026

    The Drifter and The Devourer

    Two shadows move through America’s underbelly—one wandering, one consuming. In this episode of As the Skeleton Key Turns, we trace the haunted trajectories of Aileen Wuornos and Jeffrey Dahmer, not as tabloid monsters, but as symbols of the fractures that run beneath the surface. A drifter forged by desperation. A devourer hidden behind a quiet door. Their stories never touched, yet the echoes between them reveal something colder: the places where society looks away, and what grows in the dark when it does. This is a descent into trauma, power, and the unseen machinery that shapes both predator and prey.

14. 

    12 Apr 2026

    Tin Foil Tales

    Christina and Gray pull the curtain back on unsettling questions that refuse to stay buried. They revisit the events of 9/11 through the lens of lingering doubts and unanswered details, then slip into the glitchy unease of the Mandela Effect—those memories that feel too vivid to be wrong… and too wrong to be real. From there, the episode drifts toward CERN, strange physics theories, and the unnerving possibility that reality has more than one track. Coincidence, misremembering, or something brushing against the edges of our universe? Tune in and decide what you can—and can’t—explain.

15. 

    27 Mar 2026

    Hellfire and High Places

    In episode 5 of As the Skeleton Key Turns, Gray and Christina go where history stops explaining itself. It begins underground. Beneath England, they descend into the Hellfire Caves—tight, winding tunnels carved for secrecy. Torchlight once guided the powerful through these corridors, where rules were suspended and rituals replaced reason. The stone bends the sound. The darkness presses in. And the silence feels intentional… as if it’s waiting. In Ireland, the Hellfire Club becomes harder to trace. Records vanish. Locals learned long ago not to ask questions. What’s left behind isn’t proof, but a pattern—one that suggests these groups didn’t disappear. They refined themselves. They learned how to exist unseen. Then the trail goes cold—and crosses the sea. Deep among California’s redwoods lies Bohemian Grove. Officially, a private retreat. Unofficially, a place where power gathers without witnesses. Cameras are forbidden. Security watches from the shadows. Beneath towering trees, ceremonies unfold; dismissed as symbolism, protected as if they mattered far more. Secrecy isn’t about hiding the past. It’s about controlling the present. And someone is always watching.

16. 

    16 Mar 2026

    Cryptids oh my

    in this episode we discuss our favorite cryptids and more.

17. 

    20 Feb 2026

    The Lunatic Fringe Part 1

    In episode 3 of As the Skeleton Key Turns, we unlock the rusted doors of two of America’s most notorious asylums—places where the walls listened, the halls echoed, and sanity was often lost to time. From the looming stone corridors of Greystone Lunatic Asylum to the sprawling, shadow-soaked halls of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, these institutions were built under the ambitious Kirkbride Plan… and haunted by its failures. What was meant to heal instead became a nightmare of whispers, isolation, and restless spirits. Join us as we step inside—where history never sleeps, and neither do the dead.

18. 

    7 Feb 2026

    Home Sweet Cemetery

    Step carefully… because in our second episode of As the Skeleton Key Turns, the shadows are deeper, and the dead are far less quiet. We descend into the unnerving stillness of Spring Hill Cemetery, where the ground feels too soft and the silence presses against your ears. Then, we slip into the forgotten Lykes Ayers Family Cemetery—where time has rotted away the markers, but something still lingers, watching from between the trees. And if that weren’t enough to chill your blood… We journey next to a haunted family home in the dark hills of West Virginia—a place where footsteps echo in empty rooms, doors close on their own, and the walls whisper secrets you were never meant to hear. Enter if you dare. Leave if you can.

19. 

    23 Jan 2026

    As the Skeleton Key Turns Ep: 1

    Every door has a story, and some were locked for a reason. As the Skeleton Key Turns is a deep dive into the shadows of history and the unexplained. Join us as we unlock the vault on cold cases that defy logic and paranormal encounters that haunt the living. From grisly true crime to the things that go bump in the night, we hold the key to the mysteries you were never meant to solve.

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