Spooky Coop – Episode 46 Show Notes The Black Forest Haunting: The Lee Family Case : Join Paul and Michelle as they investigate one of Colorado's best-known modern paranormal cases—the reported haunting experienced by Steve and Beth Lee in Black Forest during the early 1990s. In this episode: The Lee family's move into their newly built log home in Black Forest, Colorado. The first unexplained events, including footsteps, opening doors, strange odors, disappearing objects, and unexplained sounds. Reports that the activity intensified over time with flickering lights, shadow figures, voices, cold spots, and alleged physical contact. Accounts involving the Lee children and why their experiences became one of the most compelling aspects of the case. Paranormal investigators' visits, reported EVP recordings, equipment malfunctions, and differing conclusions about the property. The visit from a respected Hopi elder, who approached the property from a Native spiritual perspective and reportedly advised respect for the land rather than confrontation with the phenomena. A discussion of conventional explanations, including environmental conditions, wildlife, home construction, stress, and the role of human perception. Why the Black Forest haunting remains one of Colorado's most discussed paranormal cases despite the lack of definitive proof. Steve Lee's later belief that his family may have been subjected to a covert government experiment involving nearby military facilities, altered perception, and the alleged influence of a powerful land vortex. What became of the property after the Lee family moved away and reports from subsequent owners that they experienced no unusual activity. Discussion Topics Can multiple eyewitness accounts strengthen extraordinary claims? Where is the line between personal experience and objective evidence? How do cultural and spiritual traditions differ in interpreting unexplained phenomena? Could environmental factors account for some reported hauntings? What role should skepticism play when examining paranormal claims? Key Locations Mentioned Black Forest, Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Schriever Space Force Base (formerly Schriever Air Force Base) Important Note The experiences discussed in this episode are based primarily on the reported accounts of Steve and Beth Lee and others connected to the case. Many claims remain unverified, and no scientific consensus exists regarding the reported paranormal events. The discussion is intended to explore the history, testimony, and differing interpretations surrounding this well-known case. Thank you for listening to Spooky Coop. If you enjoy exploring the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained, be sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow paranormal enthusiast—or your favorite skeptic. You never know who might change their mind after spending a night in the Black Forest. Episode Credits: Written, edited and produced by Paul & Michelle Artwork created by MIchelle & Paul Music written and produced by I.C.D. LINKS: Listen to us here: SpookyCoop , find us @ spookycoop.com and follow us on: FaceBook | BlueSky | X (formerly Twitter) | Threads | Instagram | TikTok
