S1-Episode 10: The Bell Witch of Robertson County

06/26/22 • 26 min

In the early 1800's John Bell and his family were tormented by a witch that took up residence at their cabin in Red River, Tennessee. Why did the witch hate John Bell so much? And what about his young daughter, Betsy? Join me for a jaunt through Tennessee's most famous haunting, The Bell Witch.

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Tennessee Ghosts and Legends - S1-Episode 10: The Bell Witch of Robertson County

Transcript

Welcome to the Season one finale of the Tennessee Ghosts and Legends Podcast. My name is Lyle Russell. I am your host, and I love a good ghost story. On today’s show, I’ve saved the best for last. I’ll share with you the trials and tribulations endured by the Bell family and some highlights of Tennessee’s most famous haunting, The Bell Witch of Robertson County.

The Legend:

John Bell moved from North Carolina to Tennessee in 1804 with his wife, Lucy, and th