Episode 60: Slice of the Paranormal wanders into the haunted lobby bar of a historic hotel in York Pennsylvania and the spirits waste no time grabbing hold. We follow the staff through shadow filled corridors and sit down with Rissa Miller and Lon Strickler to dig into the ghost stories that have clung to this place for generations. Did a cigar salesman stroll in during the nineteen forties and never manage to leave. Are there more restless souls here than the ones poured into the glasses at its two bustling bars. What presence moves through the halls of this grand old hotel long after midnight. The Slice team raises their drinks and hunts for answers with a mix of courage curiosity and a touch of doubt that only grows stronger with every strange sound in the dark. Sources: Spooky York Pennsylvania by Scott D. Butcher and Dinah Roseberry 2008 https://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/2023/01/31/yorktowne-hotel-has-withstood-challenges-of-changing-city-for-decades/69860610007/ https://phantomsandmonsters.com Haunted Pennsylvania Online https://www.facebook.com/share/1CbKUdJqgU/?mibextid=wwXIfr Site https://yorktowne.com

Episode 59: Slice of the Paranormal heads straight into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the battlefield that shaped the Civil War and refuses to lie quietly. We investigate the Haunted Orphanage, a place where visitors claim the spirits of abused children linger in the cellar's grim Dungeon. We also tour the Jennie Wade House museum, home of the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg while she baked bread. Many believe the house still echoes with ghost children, Jennie Wade's father and unseen hands that tug at clothing. Sources: Haunted Pennsylvania by Mark Nesbitt and Patty A Wilson 2006 The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories by Mark Nesbitt and Patty A Wilson 2008 Paranormal Experiences by D. E. Pope 2022 (Signed) Ghosts of Gettysburg 3 by Mark Nesbitt 1995 (Signed) Haunted History by the History Channel 01/04/19 Paranormal Experiences by D. E. Pope 2022 (Signed) Cursed in Pennsylvania by Mark Nesbitt and Patty Ghostly Tales of Pennsylvania by Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler 2024 Ghosts of Gettysburg by Mark Nesbitt 1991 More Ghosts of Gettysburg by Mark Nesbitt 1992 Haunted Objects of Pennsylvania by Ed Kelemen 2021 Boos and Brews by Patty A Wilson and Scott Crownover 2002 Weird Ghosts by Joanne Austin 2006 Gettysburg Haunted Address by Bernadette Loeffel -Atkins 2008 Haunted History by the History Channel 01/04/19 The Sites Haunted Orphanage https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/ghost-tours/walking-tours/haunted-orphanage-tour/ Jennie Wade House Museum https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/jennie-wade-house/

Episode 58: With a name like Hex Hollow, you know there's a story lurking in the shadows. In this episode, Slice of the Paranormal explores the haunted grounds of Hex Hollow in Pennsylvania and uncovers the chilling history behind the infamous Nelson Rehmeyer murder of 1928.

While Thanksgiving might smell of roasted turkey, in 1928 the only thing burning was Rehmeyer himself. His murder, tied to Pow Wow folk magic, sparked a national outcry against superstitious beliefs. Three young men were sentenced for the crime, yet decades later, locals report strange sounds echoing through the hollow. Are these the calls of Rehmeyer's animals, restless spirits, or shadows of witches past?

Hex Hollow has become a hotspot for ghost stories, supernatural legends, and tales of witchcraft. This site is private property, monitored by cameras and owned by a descendant, so visitors are asked to respect the land and stick to the road while exploring its haunted legacy.

Join us as we uncover the dark folklore, mysterious happenings, and paranormal echoes of Hex Hollow, Pennsylvania.

Sources:

• Pennsylvania Dutch Country Ghosts, Legends and Lore by Charles J. Adams III 1994
• Witches in Pennsylvania by Thomas White 2013
• The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories by Mark Nesbitt and Patty A Wilson 2008
• Haunted Pennsylvania by Patty A Wilson 1998
• Cursed in Pennsylvania by Mark Nesbitt and Patty
• Spooky York Pennsylvania by Scott D. Butcher and Dinah Roseberry 2008
• Forgotten Tales of Pennsylvania by Thomas White 2009
• https://thesquonkandthehag.com/2023/03/16/nelson-rehmeyer-the-hex-hollow-murder/
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109023095/nelson_dietrich-rehmeyer

Episode 57: Who knew the King of Spain once lived in Pennsylvania? In this episode, Slice of the Paranormal investigates the haunted history of Joseph Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon, and his ghostly legacy across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We begin at the Bonaparte House in Philadelphia, where the spirit of Chloris Ingleby is said to linger. Some say she was shot and died on the property—others believe she escaped and still wanders, searching for the man she loved. Next, we travel to Point Breeze in Bordentown, New Jersey, where Joseph Bonaparte built his grand mansion and allegedly came face to face with the Jersey Devil itself. Finally, we wrap up our journey at the Old Town Pub, a haunt in every sense of the word, where we share a slice of pizza and a toast to the spirits of the past. Join us as we explore the royal ghost stories, Revolutionary whispers, and supernatural legends tied to America's exiled King of Spain. Sources: Philadelphia Ghost Stories by Charles J. Adams III 2007 Philadelphia Haunted Historic Walking Tour by Cynthia Bracelin 2013 Altoona Tribune. Sat, Aug 2, 1947 https://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/joseph_bonaparte_and_the_jerse.html https://historycollection.com/king-bonaparte-and-the-jersey-devil-surprising-facts-about-a-bonapartes-life-in-america/

Episode 56: Slice of the Paranormal visits the haunted Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the land of hex signs, shoofly pies, and restless ghosts. This historic religious community is said to be haunted by former members and soldiers who were treated within its wooden walls during the Revolutionary War. Even today, artifacts continue to surface, amulets, glass trumpets, and rumors of a golden goblet still buried somewhere beneath the soil, each one whispering of Pennsylvania Dutch superstitions and spiritual beliefs from centuries past. It's hard not to feel the presence of ghosts here, where echoes of prayers, songs, and long ago séances still seem to hum through the air. In this episode, we uncover the strange lore of the Ephrata Cloister, its unusual diet, its bizarre sleeping habits, and the stories that make it one of Pennsylvania's most haunted historical sites. Join us as we explore faith, folklore, and phantoms, one slice at a time. Sources: Ghosts of Hershey and Vicinity by Christopher E. Wolf 2009 Pennsylvania Ghost Towns by Susan Hutchison Tassin 2007 Uncharted Lancaster by Adam Zurn 2025 https://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/many-a-weird-and-wild-tale-lurks-in-the-past-of-the-ephrata-cloister/article_aaaa4757-168c-5ae6-8c17-6bc96d92e6cd.html https://ephratacloister.org https://lancasteronline.com/features/ghostly-encounters-librarian-offers-glimpse-of-haunted-lancaster-county/article_824cd258-f4e9-11e4-a57f-733739db0128.html

Episode 55: Slice of the Paranormal explores the haunted Alvira Bunkers in Union County, Pennsylvania. Once a thriving small town, Alvira was seized by the U.S. government during World War II and transformed into a massive TNT factory for the war effort. Promises to return the land to its families after the war were never kept, and the town vanished—leaving behind only ruins, memories, and mystery. Today, the Alvira ghost town is scattered with crumbling foundations hidden among the trees and more than 150 decaying TNT bunkers. Cemeteries still stand as eerie reminders of the lives once rooted here. The bunkers are now covered in graffiti, fueling chilling tales of satanic rituals, shadowy figures, and paranormal activity. Visitors have captured EVP recordings, strange photo anomalies, and that unmistakable feeling of being watched in these Pennsylvania state game lands. In this episode, we uncover the dark history of Alvira, its ties to the Manhattan Project, and the chilling story of a man who murdered his entire family with an axe. Join us as we dig into the haunted history of Pennsylvania and take another deliciously dark bite with Slice of the Paranormal.

Sources:

Shadowlands: https://susquehannavalley.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-alvira-bunkers.html https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/pa-alvira-bunkers http://ghosttowns.com/states/pa/alvira.html https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2013/03/government_accused_of_reneging.html https://www.dailyitem.com/news/remembering-alvira-a-pennsylvania-village-lost/article_32f809e4-8d7f-11e7-a3fb-d3f839c2ac8d.html https://muncyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/a-call-to-action-say-no-to-alvira-land-swap https://uncoveringpa.com/alvira-bunkers https://www.facebook.com/116216865062937/posts/surrender-the-sudden-death-of-alvira-pennsylvaniaat-the-campus-theatre-market-st/753243334693617 https://uncoveringpa.com/alvira-bunkers

Episode 54: Slice of the Paranormal travels to Western Pennsylvania to immerse ourselves in the legacy of George Romero and Night of the Living Dead. At Evans City Cemetery we stand by the iconic Kramer and Blair headstones where the first zombies in horror history rose from the ground and the line "They're coming to get you Barbara" still echoes. We explore the site of the original farmhouse and the eerie Zombie Bridge before heading to Millvale to visit Harold's Haunt, Pittsburgh's haunted they bar, where the spirits of past owners linger. Finally we descend on the Monroeville Mall, home to Dawn of the Dead and the Living Dead Museum, the ultimate stop for zombie fans. From cemeteries to malls this episode dives into the history of Night of the Living Dead and the lasting influence of zombie movies on horror culture.

Sources:

Fifty Pennsylvania's Most Haunted Sites by Sherri Granato https://thepennsylvaniarambler.wordpress.com/2020/08/21/night-of-the-living-dead/

Coal Region Hoodoo by Maxim Furek

Episode 53: Slice of the Paranormal dives into horror movies, cult icons, and cryptid legends this week. We interview Craig David Dowsett, the actor who transformed Winnie the Pooh into a nightmare in the horror film Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey. Craig shares what it was like stepping into the role of a beloved childhood character and playing him as a twisted bloodthirsty bear. We also talk about his directorial debut Bigfoot Primal Rage, a creature feature that brings the legend of Bigfoot to life in terrifying ways. Joining Craig is his wife Emma Dowsett, the other half of their production company. Together they discuss their films, their creative process, life in independent horror, and what fans can expect from them in the future. The Slice team had a great time talking with both Craig and Emma even if one of them is not a pizza lover. Tune in to find out if Honey and marinara can mix as well as Blood and Honey.

Be sure to follow Craig and Emma's CD Productions Company to get up to date info on Bigfoot Primal Rage on their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cd_productionscompany