Opened in 1910 in Louisville, Kentucky, the Waverly Hills Sanatorium opened it's doors to accommodate 40-50 patients suffering from tuberculosis. This two-story building grew to fit over 400 patients, becoming one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities at the time. The discovery of an antibiotic led to the facility being closed down in 1961. It has most recently been purchased in 2001 and restoring the location has been one of the top priorities to many. Though the patients and staff have left, it seems that there may still be a few occupants remaining.
Join us in this paranormal episode where Sam will share the interesting history of Waverly Hills, as well as mention a few spooky happenings! Unfortunately, technical problems wouldn't allow us to include the EVP's mentioned in this episode, but it's a learning curve, please be nice! If you would like to listen and see the evidence Sam talks about, the list of episodes and where to find them are below - Enjoy!!
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Sources and episodes:
The Kentucky Historic Institutions Website: https://kyhi.org/ (https://kyhi.org/)
Ghost Adventures: Waverly Hills (Season 3, Episode 6) - Available on the Travel Channel or at www.travelchannel.com (www.travelchannel.com)
Watcher: The Death Tunnel of Waverly Hills Sanatorium - Available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Anx3VQ2dcc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Anx3VQ2dcc)
Buzzfeed Unsolved Network: The Haunted Halls of Waverly Hills Hospital - Available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXhLlWQtdt0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXhLlWQtdt0)
Ghost Hunters: Sanatorium Live Results Special (Season 3, Episode 18) - Available on DailyMotion at https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ddqkc (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ddqkc)
13 Mar 2023
Ep. 8: Pennhurst State School and Hospital
Join us for this surprise episode where we discuss a short history of Pennhurst State School and Hospital, located in Chester County, PA. Not only that, but we will detail our recent ghost hunting adventure!
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25 Feb 2023
Ep. 7: Alcatraz Escapes Part 2
We are FINALLY able to discuss the last 7 escape attempts from The Rock. Listen along as Sam and I rate each escape from a scale to 1-10 (Was it a good plan? Was it well thought out? Did they ALL really commit bank robbery?) FIND OUT NOW!
Thank you for holding out for this Part 2 - we promise we will make it up to you all! In other words, get excited for our next topic which will be another 2-parter. In the meantime, enjoy the episode and make sure to like, share, tell your friends, tell your dog, and take our poll on Spotify! We appreciate the support and love, so thank you all.
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6 Feb 2023
Ep. 7: Alcatraz Escapes Part 1
Alcatraz aka "The Rock" was known as one of the toughest prisons to escape from... that doesn't mean it stopped a few men from trying. Join Sam and I as we discuss the first 7 escape attempts from this maximum security federal penitentiary and rate how well we think each played out.
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Information found:
"Alcatraz Escape Files: From the Official Record". Edited by Susan Tasaki. Text by Nancy Licht Miljanich. 1-92.
30 Jan 2023
Ep. 6: The Disappearance and Death of Elisa Lam
In 2013, a 21-year-old student from Canada checked in to the Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Her plan was to travel across the U.S. Unfortunately, after a couple days, she disappeared from the hotel. Murky water led to the discovery of her body in one of the hotels' water tanks. Numerous theories run rampant to this day, yet we still don't know exactly what had happened. Why the hotel roof? Why the water tank?
Join us as we discuss the evidence and theories of Elisa's case.
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23 Jan 2023
Ep. 5: The Boy in the Box AKA Joseph Zarelli
Finally, one mystery solved! Joseph Zarelli will no longer be known as just the Boy in the Box.
Join us as we discuss every detail of the case; a murder that is still unsolved.
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Sources found:
"Boy in the Box" Stuffed Muffins. YouTube Documentary.
"The Boy in the Box: The Tragic Story of an American Unsolved Mystery." Troy Taylor and Cody Beck. AmericanHauntingsInk.com
"The Boy in the Box: History of the Notorious Philadelphia Homicide Case." Nick Vadala, 2022.
"How the Creepy Case of the Boy in the Box was Finally Solved After 65 Years." Kaleena Fragga, 2022. AllThatsInteresting.com
14 Jan 2023
Ep. 4: Eastern State Penitentiary
Jump in and learn more about this week's creepy topic - Eastern State! One of Pennsylvania's most well-known prisons and current haunted attraction, it opened its doors in 1829 until 1971, housing both men, women, and...dogs?
Not only do we discuss the structure of the prison, its interesting history, and a down-right brilliant escape attempt, but we also talk GHOSTS. You won't want to miss this one!
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7 Jan 2023
Ep. 3: The Bath School Disaster
Listen along as we discuss a 1927 explosion that destroyed a small Michigan school in the community of Bath. Several died that day, including children, teachers, and one man's wife. Who is Andrew Kehoe and why did he do it?
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Information found:
"The Court Legacy" Revisiting the 1927 Bath School Disaster. Samuel C. Damren and Betty R. Damren. 1-4.
"The New York Times Book of Crimes" Kevin Flynn. 110-113.
1 Jan 2023
Ep. 2: The Murder of Megan Kanka
Mom finds her bike discarded on the front lawn, but where's Megan? Follow along as we discuss the details of this heart-breaking case, located in the heart of New Jersey. Who would want to hurt a little girl? Join us for another episode of Dark Matter(s).
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Information found
1 Jan 2023
Ep. 1: The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping
Late in the evening on March 1st 1932, someone climbs into a second-floor nursery and kidnaps the only child of famous aviator, Charles Lindbergh. How? Most importantly, why? Join us in another episode of Dark Matter(s)!
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Information found @ https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/lindbergh-kidnapping
21 Nov 2022
Dark Matter(s) - Sneak Peek!
Welcome to your new True Crime podcast addiction! Listen in to hear what we have in store for you. Our first four full-length episodes will be released in the new year, so keep an eye out on Instagram @darkmatters_podcast to stay up-to-date!
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