You don't have to be alive to be involved in a murder. Ghosts can participate too ya know?

In this episode, we (Haley & Tammy) discuss the only two documented cases in history where a ghost was involved in a murder trial. The Bell Witch, who terrorized a Tennessee family with the confidence of a ghost who definitely skipped anger management, and The Greenbrier Ghost, the only murder victim bold enough to come back and testify from beyond the grave.

Join us as we unpack vengeful spirits, suspicious husbands, spectral court appearances, and the kind of 1800s drama that proves ghosts have always been petty. It's spooky, it's hilarious, and it's exactly the kind of energy you've come to expect from your favorite mother-daughter paranormal duo. Tune in.. if you dare.

Takeaways:

• The podcast delves into the chilling tales of the Bell Witch and the Greenbrier ghost, emphasizing their connections to actual murders that amplify their eeriness.
• Listeners are encouraged to share their own paranormal experiences, whether they are spooky or simply unexplainable.
• The historical context surrounding the Bell Witch legend highlights the family's unsettling experiences that began with a strange creature sighting.
• The episode illustrates the phenomenon of spiritualism in the 1800s, illustrating how societal changes influenced beliefs in the supernatural and the afterlife.
• In discussing the Greenbrier ghost, the podcast explores how the ghost's testimony led to the conviction of her murderer, marking a rare instance in legal history.
• Listeners are reminded to approach discussions about spirits with respect, as local lore suggests that speaking negatively about the Bell Witch may bring misfortune.

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Research Resources:

The Bell Witch:

• The Horrifying Story of The Bell Witch (Youtube)
• Sam & Colby-The Bell Witch Cave (Youtube)
• Mr Ballen- The Bell Witch Haunting (Youtube)
• bellwitchcave.com
• tnmuseum.org
• customshousemuseum.org
• chattanoogapulse.com
• Travel Channel recap of Zak Bagans/Ghost Adventures: The Bell Witch Cave (Youtube)

The Greenbrier Ghost:

• The Greenbrier Ghost: Appalachia True Stories (Youtube)
• greenbrierwv.com