Category: Illinois
Death Curve: The Legend of Julia Markham
The first time that I remember hearing about a place called “dead man’s” anything was when I was over at…
Episode 56: Death Curve: The Legend of Julia Markham
The Death Curve of Cambridge, Illinois, will forever be linked to the story of a woman who committed a horrible…
Episode 33: The Scars of Loss
Mabel Moore and William Stewart each lost a spouse in the early 20th Century. They also had hidden connections that…
Episode 31: My Ghost Stories – Real and Imagined
We all love ghost stories, but not all of them should be believed. Decide for yourself as I tell you…
My Ghost Stories – Real and Imagined
I love a good ghost story. Ever since I was a little kid, I would always gravitate toward the spooky….
Episode 22: The Tinsmith’s Ghost
Even familiar noises can seem odd in a new house. In 1887, one woman tried to explain away the mysterious…
The Tinsmith’s Ghost
There’s nothing quite like moving into a new house. In most cases, a new buyer obviously likes it, otherwise they…
Episode 3: Sudden Endings
Winter driving is something that virtually all Midwestern drivers have to face down at some point. One night in 1926,…
The Spirit of Joseph Stroehle
It takes a little bit to get used to a new house. Houses make noises. Furnaces kick on,…