In this episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond, Brett and Crystal dive into the chilling legend of the Greenbrier Ghost, the only case in U.S. history where a ghost’s testimony helped convict a murderer. Set in 1897 West Virginia, the story follows the tragic death of Elva Zona Heaster, whose spirit allegedly returned to reveal the truth about her husband’s violent crime—ultimately leading to his conviction. Along the way, the hosts explore Appalachian folklore, eerie “haint” tales, graveyard dogs, restless spirits, and spine-tingling encounters that blur the line between superstition and reality. If you love paranormal history, true crime, and Appalachian ghost stories, this episode is a must-listen!

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Join Brett and Crystal on Scary Savannah and Beyond as they dive into the July 2025 Tybee Island Police Blotter, packed with wild small-town crime and comedy. From DUI arrests and mysterious marijuana “wafting” cases to suspicious teens with Hello Kitty bongs, bizarre nursing home threats, a man insisting his name is “Frog,” and a restaurant regular asking both for meth and dates—this episode blends true crime, oddball antics, and hilarious commentary. If you love Tybee Island stories, true crime humor, and strange-but-true police reports, this is your ultimate summer episode!

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In this chilling episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond, Crystal and Brett uncover the haunting history of Atlanta’s Ellis Hotel, site of the 1946 Winecoff Hotel fire—the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history, claiming 119 lives. Once touted as “absolutely fireproof,” the 15-story landmark became a death trap, sparking nationwide fire safety reforms. We explore the tragedy’s unforgettable stories, from heroic rescues to Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs, and the lingering paranormal activity—phantom screams, vanishing figures, smoke alarms at 2:48 a.m., and ghostly faces in the windows. Join us as we blend true crime, history, and ghost lore in a gripping journey through one of Georgia’s most infamous and haunted locations.

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