In this episode, we trace the strange and unsettling rise of “Prince” Michael Keyfor Mills—a self-proclaimed prophet who promised the end of the world and gathered followers in Detroit for the coming apocalypse. But to understand Mills, we have to go back to the origins of the movement itself, through a long line of failed messiahs, fractured sects, and dangerous beliefs. What unfolds is a story of faith, control, and manipulation that spirals into scandal, abuse, and a courtroom reckoning. When the prophecy fails, what’s left behind is something far darker than just a broken promise.

RESEARCH RABBIT HOLES WE FELL DOWN...

The Rise and Fall of Prince Michael Mills and the Detroit Jezreelites - PDF By J Frost

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/234950817.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwijgsS1ufGTAxU4NYYAHV1PHEEQFnoECBwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1H3JZrL0ce4uPk7iuBL6BJ

Exceeding Great – Order of the Jackalope
https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/exceeding-great/⁠

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Welcome to Girls Just Wanna Get Haunted, and thank you for following along with us. This week, we’re heading to Benton Harbor, Michigan, to explore the strange and tangled story of the House of David. What started as a quiet religious commune in the early 1900s grew into a thriving, tightly controlled community with its own beliefs, industries, and controversies.

The group’s founders, Benjamin and Mary Purnell, claimed a prophetic legacy that drew in hundreds of devoted followers. But behind the polished image were rumors, accusations, and a public scandal that shook the entire colony and split it into factions that still linger in small traces today.

In this episode, we dig into the origins, the rise, the unraveling, and the lasting impact of one of Michigan’s most unusual and haunting communities. Join us as we open the gates to the House of David and step inside its complicated past.

RESEARCH RABBIT HOLES WE FELL DOWN...

Images of America: The House of David by Christopher Siriano

Facebook – Israelite House of David:
https://www.facebook.com/israelitehouseofdavid/

Detroit Free Press – House of David in Benton Harbor:
https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/john-carlisle/2016/11/13/house-of-david-benton-harbor/93069448/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z114121u116521e1123xxv114121&gca-ft=254&gca-ds=sophi

American Heritage – “The House of David: The Midwest Cult That Was Really Good at Baseball”:
https://www.americanheritage.com/house-david-midwest-cult-was-really-good-baseball

New York Times Archive – “King Purnell Dies; Resurrection Fails”:
https://www.nytimes.com/1927/12/20/archives/king-purnell-dies-resurrection-fails-cult-heads-followers-wait.html

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In this episode, Lacey takes a slightly unhinged stroll through the Salem witch trials, where a handful of bored Puritan teens and some truly chaotic adults managed to derail an entire town. She breaks down the panic, the politics, and the pure “what were they thinking?” energy that fueled one of history’s bleakest crowd-control failures. After that, she shifts gears and heads to modern-day Salem for a cozy solo getaway filled with good food, historic stops, and the kind of peaceful wandering that pairs well with a side of morbid curiosity. It’s dark history with a wink, plus a soft, comfy look at Salem today.

Research Rabbit holes we fell down...

Salem Witch Trials of 1692: Landmarks, Events & More — https://www.salem.org/salem-witch-trials/

A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials — https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/

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Something strange has been flying over the shores of Lake Michigan.

Red eyes. Massive wings. And far too many witnesses to ignore.

In this episode, we dive into the sightings of the Lake Michigan Mothman, the eerie connection to the original Mothman of Point Pleasant, and the question that keeps locals up at night… what exactly is lurking along the lake?

Research rabbit holes we fell down (because we did, indeed, research this topic):
• The Lake Michigan Mothman — Tobias Wayland
• Mothman – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman

• “A Timeline of the Chicago Flying Humanoid Sightings So Far” – Singular Fortean Society
https://www.singularfortean.com/news/2017/6/10/a-timeline-of-the-chicago-flying-humanoid-sightings-so-far

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Eloise isn’t just an abandoned asylum. It’s 902 acres of “maybe we shouldn’t have come here.”

In Episode 02, we’re diving into the history, the hauntings, and the spirits that apparently never got the discharge paperwork. From the Woman in White whispering for help, to reports of children seen and heard in empty corridors, to shadow figures lingering in spaces where real trauma once unfolded… Eloise might be one of Michigan’s most unsettling locations.

We’re talking underground tunnels, 10,000 former patients, questionable medical practices, and a cemetery filled with numbered graves. Casual.

So grab your EMF reader, keep an eye on the stairwells, and maybe don’t listen alone in a dark hallway. Just saying.
Welcome back to Eloise. It’s still not empty.

Research rabbit holes we fell down (because we did, indeed, research this topic):
• Eloise: Poorhouse, Farm, Asylum and Hospital 1839–1984 by Patricia Ibbotson
• Eloise Asylum: The History, the Humanity and the Haunts by Cassandra St. Croix
• “Through the Gates of Eloise Asylum” – Kristina Scarcelli
https://www.kristinascarcelli.com/through-the-gates-of-eloise-asylum/
• Official Eloise Asylum website
https://eloiseasylum.com
• “Eloise Psychiatric Hospital” – US Ghost Adventures
https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/31-days-of-halloween/eloise-psychiatric-hospital/

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Welcome to Girls Just Wanna Get Haunted

In this very first episode, we're getting personal... and a little haunted. We're sharing our childhood paranormal "trauma" aka the moments that made us scared of the dark, closets, mirrors, and absolutely everything after 3:00am.

This episode is part get-to-know-us, part group therapy, and part "no one believed us be we know what we saw." From creepy encounters to lifelong fears we still pretend don't exist, this is the origin story of how we became two adults who talk about ghosts for fun.

Laugh with us, cringe with us, and maybe sleep with the lights on tonight. Just in case.

Thank you for listening

Thank you so much for pressing play and hanging out with us for Episode 01. Seriously... whether you found us by accident or you've been waiting for this, we're glad you're here.

This podcast is just getting started, and we can't wait to share the chills, theories, and late-night "did you hear that?" moments with you. If you like what you hear, follow along, leave a review, and tell a fellow spooky soul.

Stay safe... stay spooky... and whatever you do... don't look behind you!

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Welcome to Girls Just Wanna Get Haunted.

This is Episode 00, where we introduce ourselves, explain why we willingly spend our time talking about haunted places, and set the tone for all the spooky chaos to come. We're Jasmine and Lacey, two friends who love paranormal stories, creepy locations, and eerie history.

If you like ghosts, legends, and questionable decisions in haunted places, you're in the right place.

Thank you for listening

Thanks for listening and officially joining us on this haunted journey. We're so glad you're here. Stick around, tell a friend, and remember... if something whispers your name and you're alone... no it didn't.

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