The Haunting Truth

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  1. 3h ago

    COLUMBIA, PA: The Haunted River Town | Ghosts, Dark History & Underground Railroad Secrets

    There are towns that seem haunted because of an old house, an abandoned hospital, or a cemetery hidden beneath the trees. And then there are towns where the history itself seems to create the haunting. Join us as we dive into the history of Columbia, Pennsylvania. We may even encounter another cryptid! Sources: Columbia Historic Preservation Society — History Wright's Ferry Mansion Project Overview - Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania | Columbia, PAAbout – Columbia Market HouseSecrets in the Cellar: The Ghosts and Legends of the Columbia Market House Dungeon – Uncharted LancasterColumbia Rail History | CHPSThe Albatwitch of Lancaster: Pennsylvania's Most Elusive Apple Thief - Experience PennsylvaniaThe Artistic Squire of Columbia Story .Mount Bethel Cemetery — Notables . AirBNB link: “Mount Pleasant” Ironmaster Mansion https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6358135 #HauntingTruth #ColumbiaPA #HauntedPennsylvania #GhostStories #PennsylvaniaHistoryContact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    COLUMBIA, PA: The Haunted River Town | Ghosts, Dark History & Underground Railroad Secrets

  2. Sep 28

    Poison Garden — Yew, the Silent Sentinel

    Ancient, evergreen, and quietly lethal — the yew has guarded churchyards, graveyards, and sacred groves for centuries. Join us as we step into the shadow of a tree long associated with immortality, death, and forensic mystery. Sources:       Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Yew tree —Taxus baccata. https://www.kew.org/plants/yew        Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Science. Taxusbaccata L. Plants of the World Online. https://powo.science.kew.org         Kew Science. Analysis of yew wood. https://www.kew.org/read-and-watch/analysis-of-yew-wood         Trees for Life. Yew tree mythology andfolklore. https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/yew/         Plant-Lore. Churchyard yews. https://www.plant-lore.com/plantofthemonth/churchyard-yews/         Fortingall Roots. History — FortingallGraveyard, Church, Yew Tree and History. https://fortingall-graveyard.org.uk/history/         Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Nevern— Land of Legends. https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/about-the-national-park/culture-and-heritage/land-of-legends/nevern/       Open Source Shakespeare. Macbeth, Act IV,Scene 1. https://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/views/plays/play_view.php?WorkID=macbeth&Act=4&Scene=1    The Bleeding Yews –St Brynach's Church, Nevern         Cerrato, N., et al. (2018). Bizarre andscary ECG in yew leaves poisoning: Report of successful treatment. Annalsof Noninvasive Electrocardiology. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6931794/         Sandilands, E., & Bateman, N. (2011). Yewtree poisoning: a near-fatal lesson from history. Clinical Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5873760/         ACEP Toxicology Section. (2021). (Don’t)Do the Yew. https://www.acep.org/toxicology/newsroom/feb2021/dont-do-the-yew/         Natasha G., Chan, M., Gue, Y. X., &Gorog, D. A. (2019). Fatal heart block from intentional yew tree (Taxusbaccata) ingestion: a case report. European Heart Journal — Case Reports. https://academic.oup.com/ehjcr/article/4/1/1/5686032         Van Ingen, G., Visser, R., Peltenburg, H.,Van Der Ark, A. M., & Voortman, M. (1992). Sudden unexpected death dueto Taxus poisoning: A report of five cases, with review of the literature. ForensicScience International. https://europepmc.org/article/MED/1398381         Zutter, A., et al. (2019). “ChaoticArrhythmia” During Successful Resuscitation After Ingestion of Yew (Taxusbaccata) Needles. Pediatric Emergency Care. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28590987/         Picture of Macbeth witches: https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/shakespeare-three-witches-from-macbeth-gm168625711-23532446 Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com #TheHauntingTruth #PoisonGarden #YewTree#TaxusBaccata #DeadlyPlants #Toxicology #ForensicToxicology #TrueCrimePodcast#DarkHistory #Folklore #ChurchyardYew #PoisonousPlants #BotanicalMystery#HistoricalMystery #EducationalPodcast #NarrativePodcast #HauntedHistory#MythAndMedicine #StayCuriousStayCareful

    Poison Garden — Yew, the Silent Sentinel

  3. Sep 21

    SKUNK APE OF FLORIDA: Real Encounters, Everglades Legends & the Mystery of Florida’s Bigfoot

    Join us as we travel deep into the Florida swamps to uncover the history, eyewitness encounters, controversial evidence, and enduring folklore surrounding America's most infamous swamp creature.  Sources: Primary historical and reference sources:  National Park Service — Big Cypress National Preserve: History & Culture — Background on the Everglades ecosystem, Indigenous history, development, conservation, and Big Cypress.  National Park Service — Big Cypress History & Culture   National Park Service — Big Cypress: One Land, Many Uses — Establishment of the preserve on October 11, 1974, and the roles of Seminole and Miccosukee communities in the region.  National Park Service — One Land, Many Uses   National Park Service — Big Cypress Historical Timeline — Tamiami Trail, Everglades development, conservation efforts, and the creation of Big Cypress National Preserve.  National Park Service — Historical Timeline   National Park Service — Florida: Big Cypress National Preserve — 729,000-acre preserve and its ecological and cultural importance.  National Park Service — Florida: Big Cypress National Preserve   Smithsonian Magazine — “On the Trail of Florida's Bigfoot—the Skunk Ape” — Major source for the modern history of the Skunk Ape, David Shealy, 1957 reports, 1960s–70s sightings, 1977 Florida legislation, and 1990s reports.  Smithsonian Magazine — On the Trail of Florida's Bigfoot   Smithsonian Institution — Dave Shealy's 2000 Skunk Ape Footage — Archival record of the famous footage.  Smithsonian Institution — Dave Shealy's 2000 Skunk Ape Footage   Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization — Florida Report #44837 — Example of a reported 1974 Skunk Ape encounter in Broward County. This is an eyewitness report, not scientific confirmation.  BFRO — Florida Skunk Ape Report #44837   Miami Herald — Skunk Ape reporting and Florida folklore — Modern reporting on the Skunk Ape phenomenon and David Shealy's research headquarters.  Miami Herald — Florida's Skunk Ape   Bing Videos  Welcome to Big Cat Habitat Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com #SkunkApe #FloridaSkunkApe #Bigfoot #FloridaBigfoot #Everglades #BigCypress #SkunkApeSightings #Cryptids #Cryptozoology #HauntingTruth #ParanormalPodcast #MysteryPodcast #Unexplained #FloridaLegends #EvergladesMystery #SwampMonster #AmericanFolklore #DarkHistory #HistoryPodcast #BigfootPodcast #MyakkaSkunkApe #FloridaMysteries #UnsolvedMysteries #CryptidPodcast #HauntedFlorida

    SKUNK APE OF FLORIDA: Real Encounters, Everglades Legends & the Mystery of Florida’s Bigfoot

  4. Sep 14

    The Monkton Hotel: Civil War Echoes & the Man on the Porch

    In the quiet hills of Baltimore County, there stands an old hotel beside a forgotten rail line — a place built for travelers, soldiers, and strangers passing through. But some stories say not everyone who arrived at the Monkton Hotel ever truly left. Join us as we follow the echoes of Civil War history, local legend, and the strange accounts still tied to one of Maryland’s most atmospheric landmarks. Sources: 1. My Lady’s Manor Historic District (National Registerof Historic Places) 2. Baltimore County Historical Society – NCR RailwayHistory 3. Maryland State Archives – Monkton Station 4. NCR Trail (Maryland DNR) 5. My Lady’s Manor Historical Overview (MarylandHistorical Trust) 7. Civil War Ghost Lore – American Battlefield Trust 9. Monkton Village History (Local Community Page) 10. Gunpowder Falls State Park – Monkton Area GUNPOWDERFALLS STATE PARK Regional folklore motifs referenced from Living Folklore(Sims & Stephens, 2005). MBR www.monktonbike.com About The MonktonHotel in Northern Baltimore County, Maryland — The Monkton Hotel Photos courtesy of host and S.Pacitti #HauntingTruth#MonktonHotel #MarylandHauntedHistory #CivilWarGhosts #RailwayHauntings#ParanormalMaryland #FolklorePodcast #GhostStories #MyLadysManor #NCRTrailHistory #HauntedPlacesUSA#SupernaturalFolklore #MarylandHistory Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com

    The Monkton Hotel: Civil War Echoes & the Man on the Porch

  5. Sep 7

    Hancock, Maryland: Ghosts of the Canal, Civil War Shadows & the Haunted Secrets of a Forgotten Town

    Join us as we explore Hancock's colonial beginnings, the National Road, the C&O Canal, Stonewall Jackson's 1862 attack, an old turnpike inn where residents reported apparitions and phantom music, a disturbing cemetery incident, and the regional legends of spirits that supposedly still wander Western Maryland. Sources: 1. Town of Hancock — Official History 2. National Park Service — Battle of Hancock 3. National Park Service — C&O Canal History 4. National Park Service — Mary Ohr Grave Disturbance 5. National Park Service — Grave Disturbance Convictions 6. The Washington Post — Haunted Turnpike Inn AccounteBook - A Fog of Ghosts: Haunted Tales & Odd Pieces by John Douglas · OverDrive: Free ebooks, audiobooks & movies from your library.Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com#HauntingTruth #HancockMaryland #HauntedMaryland #MarylandGhostStories #WesternMaryland #CAndOCanal #COCanal #CivilWarHistory #CivilWarGhosts #HauntedHistory #DarkHistory #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #HistoryPodcast #AmericanHistory #MarylandHistory #AppalachianHistory #NationalRoad #StonewallJackson #Unexplained #GhostHunting #TrueHistory #HauntedAmerica #PotomacRiver #WesternMarylandHistory

    Hancock, Maryland: Ghosts of the Canal, Civil War Shadows & the Haunted Secrets of a Forgotten Town

  6. Aug 31

    Norma Wallace — The Last Madam of New Orleans

    In this episode of The Haunting Truth, we explore the remarkable and controversial life of Norma Wallace, known as the "Last Madam of New Orleans." From a difficult childhood to operating one of the FrenchQuarter's most famous brothels, Wallace built a reputation that still fascinates historians and true-crime enthusiasts today. Discover the history of 1026 Conti Street, thestories surrounding her influential clientele, and why Norma Wallace remains one of New Orleans' most enduring legends. Sources 1026 Conti Street- Home of EJ Bellocq & Norma Wallace- The Last Madam1026 Conti St.- Historic home of Madam Norma Wallace and EJ BellocqThe Best Little Whorehouse in NOLA | BackStory with the American History Guys Touring the 'Last Brothel' of New Orleans!Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com #NormaWallace#TheLastMadam #NewOrleansHistory #FrenchQuarter #TrueCrimePodcast#HauntingTruth #HistoricalMysteries #LouisianaHistory #CrimeHistory #Podcast

    Norma Wallace — The Last Madam of New Orleans

  7. Aug 24

    Bigfoot Lives in Appalachia? Real West Virginia Sasquatch Encounters, Legends & the Summersville Festival

    From documented sightings and Appalachian folklore to the famous Summersville Bigfoot Festival, Jenn and Woo investigate one of West Virginia's greatest unsolved mysteries.Source Notes  West Virginia Bigfoot Festival official tourism listing and event information.   Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) expedition reports from Pocahontas County (2006).   BFRO witness report near Seneca Rocks (2007).   Historical 1951 West Virginia Sasquatch report.   Community experiences attending the West Virginia Bigfoot Festival.   Background on reported Sasquatch sightings and geographic patterns.   Bigfoot sightings cluster in New River Gorge region in West Virginia - West Virginia Explorer  Couple claim to photograph bigfoot near New River Gorge - West Virginia Explorer  How the Bigfoot Legend Began | HISTORY  Contact Us: Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: hauntingtruth@outlook.com #Bigfoot #Sasquatch #WestVirginia #Appalachia #HauntingTruth #BigfootPodcast #Cryptids #Cryptozoology #Paranormal #HighStrangeness #TrueMystery #Folklore #AmericanLegends #MountainMysteries #BigfootSighting #Unexplained #HorrorPodcast #HistoryPodcast #TravelWestVirginia #Summersville

    Bigfoot Lives in Appalachia? Real West Virginia Sasquatch Encounters, Legends & the Summersville Festival

  8. Aug 17

    Tragedy, Glamour and Ghosts- The Infamous Dakota (re-release, Season 3)

    Enjoy this re-release from Season 3 as we enjoy our much deserved summer break : ) Journey with us as we step inside the building that never sleeps (and is rarely seen!) but is home to notable residents, both alive and dead, as well as legends that continue to resonate today. Sources & Reference Material:    ⁠ The Address — Fiona Davis⁠ ⁠ The Dakota - US Ghost Adventures⁠ ⁠ The Cursed Dakota Building In NYC Has A Tragic And Macabre History⁠ ⁠ The Dakota - The Little House of Horrors⁠ ⁠Was Rosemary's Baby Really Cursed? - Dark Frights⁠  Facebook: Jenn Woo Thehauntingtruth Instagram: the_haunting_seeker Email: ⁠hauntingtruth@outlook.com⁠

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    Truth Sleuths LLC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
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