Episode 69: Haunted America Part 2 - The LaLaurie Mansion
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01/31/24 • 51 min
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Welcome back to haunted America.... Part 2
Britt takes us to New Orleans to recount the story of one of the most evil women in history. Madame Delphine LaLaurie. What curse did she leave behind in her mansion that would haunt for years to come?
Trigger warning for torture of people. If you wish to skip the details go from 6:18 - 7:14.
Horror movie review:
When Evil Lurks
Sources for today's ep:
LaLaurie Mansion
https://amyscrypt.com/lalaurie-mansion-new-orleans/
https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/lalaurie-mansion/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine_LaLaurie
https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/1492
https://www.frenchquarterphantoms.com/blog/the-real-story-behind-the-lalaurie-mansion-new-orleans-most-haunted-home
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/home_garden/another-era-for-lalaurie-house-see-elegant-makeover-for-haunted-french-quarter-mansion/article_f0c51023-9560-5fc9-9063-f550e01c7b0c.html
https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/lalaurie-mansion/
Got a ghost story? Email them to us at [email protected]
Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva
In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.
Welcome back to haunted America.... Part 2
Britt takes us to New Orleans to recount the story of one of the most evil women in history. Madame Delphine LaLaurie. What curse did she leave behind in her mansion that would haunt for years to come?
Trigger warning for torture of people. If you wish to skip the details go from 6:18 - 7:14.
Horror movie review:
When Evil Lurks
Sources for today's ep:
LaLaurie Mansion
https://amyscrypt.com/lalaurie-mansion-new-orleans/
https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/lalaurie-mansion/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine_LaLaurie
https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/1492
https://www.frenchquarterphantoms.com/blog/the-real-story-behind-the-lalaurie-mansion-new-orleans-most-haunted-home
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/home_garden/another-era-for-lalaurie-house-see-elegant-makeover-for-haunted-french-quarter-mansion/article_f0c51023-9560-5fc9-9063-f550e01c7b0c.html
https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/lalaurie-mansion/
Got a ghost story? Email them to us at [email protected]
Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva
In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.
Previous Episode
Episode 68: Haunted America Part 1 - The Clown Motel
For anyone who has Coulrophobia, this may not be the episode for you...
Ever wanted to stay in a motel with more than 3,000 clowns? Me neither. BUT this motel is famous for its clown collection as well as the spirits that haunt it.
It's THE destination for paranormal investigators or clown enthusiasts.
Listen to find out why it's haunted and why you should never go into the adjacent cemetery at night...
Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Total Conundrum Podcast. Hosted by Traci and Jeremy, they cover a range of topics from true crime, mysteries and the paranormal.
Instagram: total_conundrum
Spotify: Total Conundrum
Sources for today's ep:
The Clown Motel
https://www.theclownmotelusa.com/
https://www.tonopahnevada.com/old-tonopah-cemetery/
https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/americas-creepiest-motel-clown-motel-nevada
https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/the-clown-motel/
https://amyscrypt.com/haunted-clown-motel-tonopah-nevada/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpq8-nh8R6I&ab_channel=TravelChannel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NursCWC0uOg&ab_channel=D%C4%81vKaufman%27sAdventures
Got a ghost story? Email them to us at [email protected]
Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva
In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.
Next Episode
Episode 70: Royal Derwent Hospital (Willow Court) & Aradale Mental Hospital
What's that? MORE haunted asylums? It's no surprise there are ghostly tales to tell with the dark history that is associated with Australian asylums.
We have many ghost stories to tell you this episode so get comfy and make sure you have the lights turned on.
Horror movie review:
Midsommar & Missing (2023)
Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Beyond the Shadows Podcast. Hosted by Ryan and Scott, they cover a broad range of topics from true crime, hauntings, exorcists, mysteries and all things dark.
Instagram: beyondtheshadowspodcast
Spotify: Beyond the Shadows
Sources for today's ep:
Royal Derwent Hospital (Willow Court)
https://willowcourtproject.com/history/
https://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/R/Royal%20Derwent%20Hosp.htm#:~:text=Royal%20Derwent%20Hospital&text=The%20Royal%20Derwent%20Hospital's%20precursor,113%20invalids%20and%2018%20lunatics.
https://royal-derwent.livejournal.com/50472.html
https://www.willowcourttasmania.org/
https://www.willowcourttasmania.org/20th-anniversary-audio-stories/winston-the-ghost/
Aradale Lunatic Asylum
https://amyscrypt.com/aradale-mental-hospital-australia-haunted-asylum/
https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/grampians/see-and-do/art-and-culture/history-and-heritage/aradale-lunatic-asylum#:~:text=Aradale%20Asylum%20was%20an%20Australian,it%20housed%20almost%201%2C000%20patients.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aradale_Mental_Hospital
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-21/looking-back-in-time-at-ararats-mental-asylum/9072024
https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/aradale-mental-hospital/
https://makinghistoryoz.wordpress.com/2018/10/18/aradale-a-historical-overview-1867-1994/
https://www.bevleaross.com.au/aradale-lunatic-asylums-grim-past/
https://www.lanternghosttours.com/post/13-000-deaths-in-130-years
https://www.jward.org.au/stories/george-fiddimont/
Got a ghost story? Email them to us at [email protected]
Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva
In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.
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