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You think you know the Lake Lanier story. The haunted lake. The Lady of the Lake. The ghost town underwater. But I promise you — you do not know the half of it.
Because underneath the ghost stories is a real, documented, devastating history that most people never talk about. A thriving Black community called Oscarville that was destroyed by racial terror in 1912. A county that maintained a White-only policy until the 1990s. Cemeteries at the bottom of a lake that were never moved. A woman’s body floating in a blue dress with no hands that sat unidentified for over thirty years. Seven people killed on Christmas Day. And a death toll of 700 people in less than 70 years — in a lake that is a fraction of the size of the bodies of water around it.
This week, I'm joined by Sarah and Mackenzie from Tea Tales & Talks to dig into one of the most complicated, most heartbreaking, and most undeniably haunted locations in America. Because some places carry weight. And Lake Lanier has been carrying centuries of it. Get ready for some creepy shit.
DISCLAIMER** This episode discusses racial violence, lynching, and racial terror in documented historical detail.
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Just outside one of the most populated cities on earth sits a 6,000-acre forest that has been collecting bodies — and secrets — since before the Roman Empire. Epping Forest isn’t just haunted. It’s a thousand-year crime scene layered on top of an Iron Age battlefield, a highwayman’s lair, and a gangland dumping ground. And that’s before we even get to the pond that locals say is *evil beyond measure.*
In this episode of Creepy Shit, we’re diving deep into the true, documented, and wildly disturbing history of Epping Forest — England’s most dangerous woodland. We’re talking Celtic warrior queen Boudica’s last stand in 61 AD, Dick Turpin the real highwayman (not the romantic version — the murderous one), the Kray twins using the forest as their personal graveyard, a 30-year cold case known as the Babes in the Wood murders, a hill where your car rolls uphill with the engine off, and a pond with no location on any map that people say *pulls* you toward it.
This one is packed with true crime, real history, paranormal activity, and the kind of dark folklore that will make you rethink everything you think you know about forests.
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In 1915, a ship everyone knew was dangerous capsized in the Chicago River — killing 844 people on their way to a company picnic. More deaths than the Titanic’s passenger list. 22 entire families, gone.
No one was ever held accountable.
And to this day, people standing on Chicago’s Clark Street Bridge report seeing faces in the water below. This is the SS Eastland disaster. And it’s been buried long enough.
References & Resources:
• Britannica: Eastland Disaster• History.com: Hundreds Drown in Eastland Disaster
• National Archives Chicago: Steamship Eastland Disaster
• Chicagology.com: 1915 Eastland Disaster (primary newspaper accounts)
• Eastland Disaster Historical Society: eastlanddisaster.org
• US Ghost Adventures: Clark Street Bridge haunting
• CBS Chicago: Chicago Hauntings — Ghosts of the Eastland Disaster
• Czech Consulate Chicago: 100-year anniversary article
• Forest Park Historical Society: Eastland Ship Disaster
• Strange Ago: SS Eastland Disaster Survivor Accounts
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She danced with a man in 1939. He kissed her. She was ice cold. The next morning, he went to her house, and her mother told him she had been dead for years!
This is Resurrection Mary. Chicago's most documented ghost. Shes been hitchhiking Archer Avenue for over 90 years.
This Episode: The ancient Native American trail that became America's most haunted road, the real women that might be, 30+ witness accounts that all describe the same girl in the same white dress at the same cemetery gates and the night in 1976 when a police officer found handprints burned into iron bars from inside of a locked cemetery.
True paranormal history. Zero filler. All creepy, its time to press play
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Maine's most haunted lighthouse has one legend that will mess with you long after you stop listening.
A keeper. His wife. A piano. One Song - played on repeat until something in him broke. What he did next is stuff of nightmares. And apprarently, she never stopped playing.
Sailors still hear it drifting across the water on foggy nights. Caretakers report furniture moving on its own, one caretaker got locked in the basment! And there are at least two other presences on that island.
We're going to Sequin Island. Come find out whats still out there.
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You heard the history and the happenings, Now hear what happened to my husband and I while we were at Shaker's Cigar Bar.
In part 2 of our Shaker's Cigar Bar Bar, Podcast Birthday Celebration. Im taking you back inside, walking you through what I personally felt (& what my husband felt) from the moment I entered the building, what I captured on camera that I wasn't expecting and the moments that were hard to shake long after we left.
Some of it is subtle, some of it is not.
This is where it gets personal. No history lesson, no interview, just me telling you exactly what it feels like to spend time inside a place that is genuinely, documentably haunted.
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One year ago, Creepy Shit was just an idea. Today, we're on Location!
To mark one full year of this podcast. Im sitting inside one of America's Most Haunted bars - Shaker's Cigar Bar in Milwaukee, WI - with a man who has owned and breathed this building since the 1980's, Bob Weiss
And this place has layers, boo
We're talking a building built on top of a cemetery. A prohibition-era speakeasy and brothel run by the Capone brothers. A sixteen year old girl named Molly Brennan who never made it out of the third floor. Human Bones found inside the wallsduring a 2001 renovation. Documented paranormal residents and a barstool that Jefferey Dahmer used to call his.
Bob has spent nearly 40 years inside this building. In this episode, he walks us through all of it - the documented history, the unexplainable reports, and the personal experiences he's had.
This is the episode I've been working toward since day one. I hope it hits you the way it hit me. Time to press play
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There is a 50-acre patch of woods in Mathews County, Virginia that has been terrifying people for over 300 years — and the paper trail to prove it goes all the way to a federally funded government archive at the University of Virginia.
Old House Woods is one of those locations that makes you question everything, because the witnesses aren’t anonymous internet strangers. They’re named. They’re dated. They gave their accounts to newspapers. And the history underneath those accounts — pirates, Revolutionary War gold, a royal governor who went rogue, Blackbeard operating miles away, a plantation built on a burial ground that caught fire and put itself out — is all on the record.
This week, I'm joined by Ale and Tom from Macabre Monday to dig into one of the most layered, most documented, and somehow most overlooked haunted locations in America. Phantom ships. Skeleton soldiers in armor. Treasure that was never recovered. And a storm ghost who rises above the trees to scream warnings at fishermen. Welcome to Old House Woods. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
PS. This is just the beginning - This is the official kickoff to our Summer Series of Woods, Roads, Lakes and Lighthouses & More. Are you ready? Press Play
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Everyone thinks they know the story of H.H. Holmes — America’s first serial killer, the Murder Castle, two hundred victims, trap doors and gas chambers. But what if most of that was invented?
In this episode of Creepy Shit, we go full deep dive on H.H. Holmes - pulling from historical records, newspaper archives, and court documents to separate verified fact from the yellow journalism myths that have dominated this story for over a century. Because here’s the thing: the documented truth is scarier than the legend.
We cover it all! This is not your average H.H. Holmes episode. No exaggeration. No inflation. Just the records — and the haunting that followed.
Listen if you’re into: true crime, paranormal history, haunted locations, Chicago history, serial killer deep dives, ghost stories, historical true crime, dark history podcasts
New episodes of Creepy Shit drop every Monday. Follow us on Instagram @creepy_shit_podcast. Support the show on Patreon for exclusives, early release episodes & more (Patreon.com/creepyshitpodcast).
Research sources:
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We’re diving deep into America’s deadliest aviation disaster and the absolutely wild paranormal activity that started within HOURS of the crash. I’m talking about American Airlines Flight 191, the DC-10 that fell from the sky at Chicago O’Hare on May 25, 1979, killing 273 people in thirty-one seconds of pure hell.
But here’s where it gets really messed up: the passengers never left. We’ve got phantom knocking on doors, ghostly figures reeking of aviation fuel asking for help, mysterious radar blips of planes that don’t exist, and a warning voice that’s been helping air traffic controllers prevent disasters for decades. Airport employees are seeing passengers in outdated clothes trying to catch flights that will never take off, and residents near the crash site are dealing with security systems going haywire because spirits keep opening doors that aren’t there.
This isn’t your typical ghost story - this is 270+ souls who were interrupted mid-journey and are still trying to get home. From the maintenance fuck-up that caused the disaster to the ongoing hauntings that’ll make you think twice about flying through O’Hare, we’re covering it all.
Trust me, don't listen to this if you are about to step onto a plane.
References & Resources
Primary Sources:
- National Transportation Safety Board Final Report: American Airlines Flight 191 (December 21, 1979)- Chicago Tribune archives and victim profiles (1979-2024)
- American Hauntings Investigation records
- Aviation Safety Network crash database
Paranormal Documentation:
- Haunted Places directory: American Flight 191 Crash Site- Aviation employee forum testimonials (anonymous sources)
- Mobile home park resident accounts (1979-2010s)
- Air traffic controller unofficial reports
Historical Context:
- McDonnell Douglas DC-10 maintenance records and procedures- Federal Aviation Administration investigation files
- O’Hare International Airport expansion documentation
Additional Reading:
- “Ghosts of Flight 191” - American Hauntings archives- Aviation maintenance safety protocols post-1979
- Electromagnetic field studies of crash sites
- Trauma psychology and collective memory research
*Note: Many paranormal accounts come from unofficial sources due to airline industry policies regarding supernatural reports. Employee testimonials are anonymized to protect careers.*
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She's been inside the most haunted places on Earth alongside Sam & Colby - and she didn't just survive them. She READ them.
Ashley Ryan is an officially ordained Hermetic Priestess, a practitioner of ancient esoteric tradition, and one of the most highly sought after, as well as fascinating figures in the paranormal world.
in this episode, she sits down with us to talk about what it actually means to hold that title, what Hermetic practice looks like in real life, and what she's witnessed on location that cameras cant always capture.
This isn'ta ghost story. It's the framework behind one.
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Okay, so imagine getting your wedding photos back and finding THREE GHOSTLY FIGURES standing behind a kid at your reception. Now imagine those figures are probably the gangsters who got murdered there in the 1930s. Welcome to the Wabasha Street Caves in St. Paul, Minnesota – where John Dillinger used to dance, Ma Barker planned heists, and apparently some mobsters never got the memo that the party’s over.
This week I’m diving into one of the most well-documented haunted locations in the Midwest. We’re talking bullet holes still visible in the walls, an actual unsolved gangland murder, newspaper archives, historical photos, and HUNDREDS of witnesses reporting the same phenomena for decades. Plus there’s this wedding photo that tour guides still show people that’ll make your skin crawl.
But here’s the twist – you can literally book your wedding there RIGHT NOW. It’s a functioning event venue with swing dancing on Thursday nights. How fucking cool is that?
I’m breaking down the full history: the French mushroom farmers, the Prohibition-era speakeasy, the “safe city” deal between gangsters and corrupt cops, the night someone asked the band to leave early (spoiler: not good), and why these particular ghosts seem obsessed with being nice to kids.
Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, this story is *wild*. And it’s all documented, all accessible, all verifiable. Come for the gangster history, stay for the phantom jazz music and the guy in the Panama hat who keeps disappearing through walls.
REFERENCES & RESOURCES
Primary Sources:
- Wabasha Street Caves official tours and historical archives (wabashastreetcaves.com)- Minnesota Historical Society - Castle Royal photographs (1933)
- St. Paul newspapers - 1930s gangland murder reports
- Star Tribune - “Most Haunted Place in Minnesota” feature
Historical Context:
- “The O’Connor System” - St. Paul’s safe city arrangement for criminals (1920s-1930s)- FBI records on John Dillinger, Ma Barker, and the Barker-Karpis Gang
Paranormal Documentation:
- Twin Cities Paranormal Society investigation reports- Ghost Adventures & Mysteries at the Museum TV episodes
- Multiple tour guide firsthand accounts (Brett Williams, Donna Bremer)
- Wedding photo - shown during ghost tours (not publicly available online)
Visit:
- Wabasha Street Caves: 215 Wabasha St S, St. Paul, MN 55107- Tours: Historic Cave Tour, Gangster Bus Tour, Lost Souls Ghost Tour
- Swing Dancing: Thursday nights with live big band music
- Phone: (651) 224-1191
Further Reading:
- “Minnesota Hauntings” by Ryan Jacobson- Atlas Obscura - Wabasha Street Caves entry
- Explore Minnesota Tourism - Gangster history resources
*All research conducted Dec-Feb 2025-2026. Historical facts verified through multiple independent sources.*
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In 1897, Adolph Luetgert — Chicago’s self-made “Sausage King” — became the center of one of the most disturbing and sensational murder cases in American history. When his wife Louisa vanished on the night of May 1st, police followed the evidence straight to the basement of his northwest side sausage factory. What they found there changed criminal justice forever — and allegedly left something behind that never quite left.
This week on Creepy Shit Podcast, we break down the fully documented, court-record-verified story of the Luetgert murder case: the lye vat, the bone fragments, the engraved ring, the forensic anthropologist who took the stand in one of America’s earliest uses of forensic science in a murder trial, and the two trials that captivated an entire city. We also get into the ghost sightings that started almost immediately after the crime — the white figure at the fireplace, the watchmen who ran, the twice-relocated house, and the basement that still makes people uneasy today.
No embellishment. No invented details. Just the real, documented, deeply unsettling truth — which, as always, is scarier than anything we could make up.
References & Resources:
∙ Alchemy of Bones: Chicago’s Luetgert Murder Case of 1897 — Robert Loerzel
∙ WTTW Chicago: Chicago Mysteries with Geoffrey Baer
∙ Mysterious Chicago — Adam Selzer
∙ Cook County Court Records, 1897–1898 (Illinois State Archives)
∙ CBS Chicago: Chicago Hauntings series
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The Appalachian Mountains are older than the dinosaurs — and something has been living in them ever since. This week, I’m joined by Danielle and Cassie of the National Park After Dark podcast as we pull back the curtain on the true paranormal history of Appalachia.
From Dogman encounters and Mothman sightings to cryptid folklore rooted in centuries of documented eyewitness accounts, we’re going deep into the haunted heart of America’s most mysterious mountain range.
I’ve been tiptoeing around this region — you heard me cover Dudley Town — but today we go all the way in. This one is not for the faint of heart, Press play if you dare
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Not all horror is paranormal. This week on Creepy Shit, we’re diving deep into McKamey Manor—the controversial “extreme haunted house” in Summertown, Tennessee that has sparked nationwide debate, multiple investigations, and over 170,000 petition signatures calling for its closure.
What happens when a haunted attraction crosses the line from entertainment into something far more disturbing? Former Navy veteran Russ McKamey operates what he calls “survival horror” experiences that require a 40-page waiver, proof of medical insurance, and a doctor’s clearance. Participants endure waterboarding, physical assault, psychological torture, and hours of documented abuse—all technically legal because they consented.
But what happens when safe words are ignored? When participants end up hospitalized? When the $20,000 prize that no one has ever won might not even exist?
We examine the documented survivor testimonies, including Laura Hertz Brotherton’s 2016 hospital visit after extensive injuries. We explore the 2023 Tennessee Attorney General investigation, the 2024 attempted murder charges against Russ McKamey (later dropped), and the Hulu documentary that exposed the truth behind America’s most extreme haunted attraction.
This episode investigates the psychology behind extreme haunts, the legal gray areas of consent, and the disturbing question: where’s the line between consensual thrill-seeking and actual torture?
**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains detailed discussions of physical assault, waterboarding, psychological torture, domestic violence allegations, and extreme physical experiences. Listener discretion advised.
Primary Sources & Documentation:
1. Hulu Documentary (2023)
- “Monster Inside: America’s Most Extreme Haunted House”
- Directed by Andrew Renzi
- Features survivor testimonies and investigation footage
2. Netflix Documentaries
- “Haunters: The Art of the Scare” (2017)
- “Dark Tourist” (Season 1, Episode featuring McKamey Manor, 2018)
3. Investigative Journalism
- Nashville Scene: “Tennessee’s McKamey Manor: Torture on Demand” by Megan Seling (February 2018)
- CBS42: “The Truth of McKamey Manor, Tennessee’s Extreme Horror Attraction” (October 2022)
- WKRN: “Owner of McKamey Manor charged with attempted murder, rape” (July 2024)
4. Legal Documents
- Tennessee Attorney General Investigation announcement (October 31, 2023)
- Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrest records (July 2024)
- McKamey Manor lawsuit against Tennessee AG (2024)
5. Podcast Series:
- “Inside McKamey Manor” (8-part series, 2024)
- Hosted by Elizabeth McCafferty
- Audio Always production
- Available on all podcast platforms
Petitions & Public Response:
- Change.org: “Shut down McKamey Manor” (170,000+ signatures)
- Created by Frankie Towery
- Active petition ongoing
Official Sources:
- McKamey Manor official website (operational as of December 2024)
- McKamey Manor YouTube channel (contains edited tour footage)
- McKamey Manor social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Media Coverage:
- Los Angeles Times coverage
- The Guardian reporting
- New York Daily News articles
- Travel Channel’s “Halloween Craziest” feature
Expert Commentary
- Lawrence County District Attorney Brent Cooper statements (2018)
- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti investigation (2023)
- Lawrence County Commissioner Scott Franks public statements (2017)
Research on Extreme Haunts:
- Academic studies on consent in extreme entertainment
- Psychological research on ordeal experiences
- Legal analysis of consent waivers and liability
Additional Context:
- Extreme haunt industry standards and safety protocols
- Comparison to legitimate extreme attractions (Blackout, Ten Thirty One Productions)
- BDSM community consent practices and safe word protocols
- Medical ethics literature on informed consent
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Gather around, creepy crew, because this one stopped me dead in my tracks & then you voted and requested for more, and I love to deliver.
At Edington Priory Church in Wiltshire, England — a 14th-century medieval priory consecrated in 1361 — there is a stone coffin that exists in a permanent spiritual no-man’s-land. It doesn’t rest in the ground. It doesn’t rest inside the church. It sits mounted on the boundary wall, sealed, ornate, and shrouded in legends so dark they’ll make your skin crawl.
The Church has no records. Historians have no consensus. And whoever — or whatever — lies inside has been denied holy ground for centuries.
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Get ready to explore one of America’s most haunted cities! We’re diving DEEP into Salem, Massachusetts—where history, tragedy, and the paranormal collide in the most spine-chilling ways possible.
In this episode, we’re taking you on a twisted tour through Salem’s most significant and sinister locations. We’ll uncover the real story behind Gallows Hill, where nineteen innocent people were executed during the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. But that’s just the beginning—we’re also exploring the some of the most Haunted Inn's for your stay and the eerie energy that blankets this entire town.
And we’ve got something EXTRA special for you—we’re joined by the amazing Mandy and Avery from the Thick Thighs, Creepy Vibes podcast! Together, we’re swapping stories, discussing the lingering hauntings that plague these historical landmarks, and getting into why Salem remains one of the most paranormally active places on Earth.
From spectral sightings near the execution site to unexplained phenomena at the Witch Trials Memorial, this episode is PACKED with creepy history, supernatural theories, and the kind of dark mysteries that will keep you up at night.
Whether you’re a history buff, a paranormal enthusiast, or just obsessed with all things spooky, this Salem deep-dive is not to be missed!
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In 1863, blood seeped from under the door of 716 Dauphine Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter. What police found inside was one of the most brutal mass murders in American history—an entire household hacked to pieces, and a wealthy Turkish nobleman buried alive in his own courtyard.
This isn’t the LaLaurie mansion. This isn’t Marie Laveau. This is the true story of the Sultan’s Palace massacre—a case of international revenge, Ottoman assassins, and a crime so violent it still haunts New Orleans today.
We dive deep into the documented police reports, explore theories about stolen treasure and royal theft, and examine over 150 years of paranormal activity reported at this location. From phantom music and exotic incense to apparitions on the balcony, 716 Dauphine Street remains one of the French Quarter’s most actively haunted—and least known—locations.
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References & Resources
Historical Sources:
∙ New Orleans Police Department Records, 1863 (Louisiana State Archives)
∙ “The Times-Picayune” historical archives, 1863-1865
∙ “Historic New Orleans Collection” - French Quarter property records
∙ Federal occupation records, New Orleans Civil War period
Books:
∙ Haunted New Orleans: Southern Spirits, Garden District Ghosts, and Vampire Venues by Colin Dickey
∙ The Ghosts of New Orleans by Troy Taylor
∙ New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo, and Vampires by Kalila Katherina Smith
Additional Research:
∙ French Quarter historical walking tour documentation
∙ Dauphine Street property deed transfers (New Orleans Notarial Archives)
∙ Ottoman Empire historical records regarding missing nobility (limited availability)
∙ Contemporary tenant accounts and paranormal investigation reports (various online sources, 1990s-present)
Note: Some specific details of the massacre vary between sources due to sensationalized reporting common in the 1860s. This episode prioritizes documented police records and corroborated accounts.
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Buckle up, ghost hunters - we’re diving deep into one of Connecticut’s most haunted locations. Norwich State Hospital operated from 1904 to 1996, and let me tell you, the spirits there are NOT at peace. This abandoned psychiatric hospital is crawling with paranormal activity that’ll make your skin crawl.
In this episode, we explore the dark history of Norwich State Hospital, from its brutal treatment methods to the hundreds of patients who died within its walls. We’re talking apparitions in hospital gowns, disembodied screams echoing through empty corridors, and underground tunnels that serve as highways for the dead.
I’ll walk you through the most active paranormal hotspots - the morgue where bodies stacked up, the hydrotherapy rooms where torture masqueraded as treatment, and the isolation cells where desperate patients clawed at the walls. Plus, we dive into the children’s ward reports that’ll absolutely wreck you.
This isn’t your typical ghost story. These are the spirits of forgotten souls who suffered real trauma in a system that failed them. Whether you’re a paranormal believer or skeptic, the documented hauntings at Norwich State Hospital will make you question everything you think you know about life after death.
References & Resources
Historical Sources:- Connecticut State Library Archives - Norwich State Hospital Records
- “Institutional Care in Connecticut” - CT Department of Mental Health, 1985
- Norwich Historical Society - Hospital Documentation
Paranormal Research:
- New England Ghost Project - Norwich State Hospital Investigation Reports
- Paranormal investigators’ documented encounters (2010-2023)
- Urban exploration photography and witness accounts
Additional Reading:
- “The Shameful History of America’s Asylums” - Mental Health America
- Connecticut State Hospital system closure documentation
- Deinstitutionalization movement historical records
*Note: This episode contains mature themes including historical medical practices, death, and intense paranormal accounts. Listener discretion advised.*
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Discover the chilling true story of Marshall Field’s Death Elevator in Chicago - a fully functioning elevator that was permanently sealed after multiple deaths and relentless paranormal activity. This isn’t urban legend; it’s documented history.
Between 1943 and the early 1950s, three people died in connection with one specific elevator at Chicago’s iconic Marshall Field’s department store. What followed were decades of unexplained phenomena: elevator operators feeling unseen presences, the smell of phantom perfume, doors opening onto blank walls, and machinery that malfunctioned despite being mechanically sound.
The corporate response was unprecedented: Marshall Field’s permanently decommissioned the elevator, sealing it behind walls. But even decades later, employees report hearing the elevator moving, doors opening, and footsteps where no elevator exists anymore.
Explore documented accounts from the Chicago History Museum’s oral histories, newspaper archives, and corporate records that prove this haunted elevator’s terrifying legacy. From 1940s elevator operators to modern-day Macy’s employees, the Death Elevator continues to make its presence known.
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