39: The Curse of Dudleytown, CT
03/04/24 • 51 min
Dudleytown is a legendary and allegedly haunted ghost town located in Cornwall, Connecticut. The town's history dates back to the mid-18th century when it was settled by Thomas Griffis and his family, but the town is perhaps best known for the Dudley family, who settled in the area a few years later.
The Dudleytown legend often associates the family with tragedy, misfortune, and alleged paranormal activity. Various stories and myths have circulated over the years, suggesting that the town was cursed or haunted. Some tales involve reports of mysterious deaths, mental illness, dangerous creatures lurking in the surrounding forest, and other unfortunate events that befell the residents, contributing to the town's decline.
Today, Dudleytown is officially off-limits to visitors, but that hasn't stopped speculation on who, or what, may be lurking in those forests. Even Ed and Lorraine Warren believed the town to be a hotspot for demonic activity. Tune in to this episode, and then let us know your thoughts!
Stay Spooky, Stay Safe, and Sweet Dreams!
And of course, a big thanks to Sean for all the work he continues to do for us on these episodes!
SOURCES:
Wiki: Dudleytown
The Ghosts of Dudleytown
There's a haunted town in America that's been entirely abandoned and is illegal to visit
Dudleytown II: The most haunted place in the U.S.?
The One Town In America So Haunted That It's Illegal To Visit
The Truth About Dudleytown
The Dudleytown Curse: Connecticut's Village of the Damned
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Real Life Ghost Stories: Episode 214
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Dudleytown is a legendary and allegedly haunted ghost town located in Cornwall, Connecticut. The town's history dates back to the mid-18th century when it was settled by Thomas Griffis and his family, but the town is perhaps best known for the Dudley family, who settled in the area a few years later.
The Dudleytown legend often associates the family with tragedy, misfortune, and alleged paranormal activity. Various stories and myths have circulated over the years, suggesting that the town was cursed or haunted. Some tales involve reports of mysterious deaths, mental illness, dangerous creatures lurking in the surrounding forest, and other unfortunate events that befell the residents, contributing to the town's decline.
Today, Dudleytown is officially off-limits to visitors, but that hasn't stopped speculation on who, or what, may be lurking in those forests. Even Ed and Lorraine Warren believed the town to be a hotspot for demonic activity. Tune in to this episode, and then let us know your thoughts!
Stay Spooky, Stay Safe, and Sweet Dreams!
And of course, a big thanks to Sean for all the work he continues to do for us on these episodes!
SOURCES:
Wiki: Dudleytown
The Ghosts of Dudleytown
There's a haunted town in America that's been entirely abandoned and is illegal to visit
Dudleytown II: The most haunted place in the U.S.?
The One Town In America So Haunted That It's Illegal To Visit
The Truth About Dudleytown
The Dudleytown Curse: Connecticut's Village of the Damned
Podcast Recommendation:
Real Life Ghost Stories: Episode 214
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38: The Florida Killer Clown
In 1990 in Palm Beach County, Florida, Marlene Warren was shot at point-blank range, and killed at her home by a person dressed as a clown, who arrived at her doorstep carrying flowers and balloons. The clown calmly left the scene and drove off in their getaway car, leaving Marlene to die two days later in the hospital. The shooter was described by Marlene's son, who had witnessed the event, to be a six-foot-tall, slender, male figure, although it could not be confirmed, as the incident happened within seconds.
The case remained unsolved for years, but in 2017, authorities arrested a woman named Sheila Keen-Warren, who had married Marlene Warren's husband, Michael Warren, several years after the murder. Sheila was identified as the person who dressed as the clown and carried out the killing. The investigation revealed that she and Michael Warren were having an affair at the time of Marlene's death and were suspected of planning the murder together.
Sheila was charged with first-degree murder, but later took a plea deal for second-degree murder and was sentenced to twelve years in prison in 2023. With the limited evidence in the file, the investigators could not definitively prove that Sheila was the gunman, as they did not have a murder weapon or any evidence to tie her to the crime scene except for synthetic orange fibers and human hair found in the getaway car. The case gained widespread attention due to the bizarre circumstances surrounding the murder and the twenty-seven-year period it took investigators to make an arrest. So if we can say that Sheila planned out the murder of Marlene, but was not the gunman, then who was? There may be at least one unknown killer clown still on the loose!
With that said, Stay Spooky, Stay Safe, and Sweet Dreams!
Thanks to Sean for making this episode super special! You are the best!
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40: Slenderman
The Slenderman is a fictional supernatural character that originated as an internet meme created in 2009 in a chat forum. It was created by user Eric Knudsen, also known as "Victor Surge," as part of a Photoshop contest. Slenderman is depicted as a tall, thin figure with a featureless face wearing a black suit. He is often portrayed as lurking in the background of photographs, particularly those involving children, and is associated with abductions and mysterious disappearances.
Slenderman quickly became popular in internet folklore and inspired various works of fiction, including video games, short films, and literature. The character's popularity grew even further with the release of the game "Slender: The Eight Pages" in 2012.
While Slenderman is entirely fictional and originated as an internet meme, the character has become the subject of urban legends and creepypasta stories. In 2014, the character gained significant media attention after two young girls attempted to murder a classmate, claiming they did so to appease Slenderman, whom they believed to be real. This incident sparked discussions about internet culture, the influence of online content on individuals, and the potential impact of fictional characters on susceptible individuals.
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