Slice of the Paranormal

Ryan Henderson, Steven Klinger, Christy Thompson

Real paranormal stories from your hometown...and pizza!

  1. Inside the House of Oddities in Lancaster County

    APR 15

    Inside the House of Oddities in Lancaster County

    Episode 78: The Slice of the Paranormal team loves to travel, and when we hit the road we can't resist stopping at places that dive deep into cryptids, UFOs, ghosts, and seriously dark artifacts. In this episode we head to Elizabethtown in Lancaster County to explore the strange and unforgettable House of Oddities and Curious Goods. Owner Jeremiah Crowther has been collecting bizarre artifacts since the 1980s, and his shop is packed with items that blur the line between history, sideshow oddities, and the paranormal. Inside you will find everything from a human skull and a repossessed tattoo to Blackbeard's booger and Martyr Blood balls. The shop also features classic sideshow gaffs from the closed Gettysburg Dime Museum, including Jo Jo the Dog Faced Boy and Edgar the Alligator Man. Turn a corner and you might come face to face with a statue of John Wayne Gacy dressed as Pogo the Clown, or see a preserved sample of Charles Manson's hair. We also talk about another fascinating Lancaster County location that sadly no longer exists. The town of Columbia is famous for a local cryptid known as the Albatwitch, a small Bigfoot like creature said to steal apples from orchards. The legend is so popular that the town hosts the annual Albatwitch Festival, which attracts cryptid hunters and folklore fans from all over. Local paranormal researcher Rick Fisher once operated the National Museum of Mysteries and Research, which displayed his personal collection of artifacts connected to Bigfoot, Mothman, UFO sightings, and the Albatwitch. The museum also held more than 1500 books, posters, and newspaper clippings covering decades of paranormal research. While the museum itself is gone, Rick is currently restoring the historic Columbia Market House Dungeon and offers tours of the site. He is also the author of Ghosts of the River Towns, a must have for anyone exploring the haunted history and strange legends of Lancaster County. Sources: https://www.thehouseofoddities.com https://www.wgal.com/article/tales-from-pennsylvania-s-museum-of-mysteries/6239401#:~:text=Related%20Content,as%20well%20as%20personal%20accounts. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1NC6KhsVHF/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-River-Towns-Rick-Fisher/dp/1096540576   Sites:  House of Oddities and Curious Goods       6 N Market St, Elizabethtown, Pa Columbia Market House                             15 S 3rd St At, Columbia, PA 17512

    41 min
  2. How Haunted Is the Farnsworth House Inn

    APR 8

    How Haunted Is the Farnsworth House Inn

    Episode 77: You can't go to Gettysburg as a ghost hunter and not visit the Farnsworth House Inn, a location known for its 16 resident spirits and one of the most haunted inns in Gettysburg. This is a place where you can stay overnight, book a ghost hunt, enjoy a great meal, or have a drink inside Sweney's Tavern. Book a room with a Boo and request the Sara Black Room, a popular choice for anyone searching for a true haunted hotel experience in Gettysburg. You can also book a paranormal investigation and explore the attic where the Civil War sharpshooter, believed by some to be connected to the death of Jennie Wade, was once stationed. During past investigations, the ghost boy Jeremy has been known to tug on shirts, adding to the long list of reported paranormal activity at the Farnsworth House Inn. If the attic does not deliver, head to the basement, another well known hotspot for ghost activity. The space features a haunted mirror and is set up in a way that feels like a funeral, complete with dim lighting and church pew seating. It creates an atmosphere that stands out even among other haunted places in Gettysburg. We even knocked on the door marked by Lorraine Warren, who painted an exorcism cross on it to keep dark spirits away. At times, there have been reports of something knocking back. Many well known ghost hunters and paranormal investigators have visited this location and support its reputation as one of the most haunted locations in Pennsylvania. If you are planning a Gettysburg ghost tour or searching for the top haunted places in Gettysburg, be sure not to miss the Farnsworth House Inn. 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 Site: Farnsworth House Inn 401 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 Farnsworth House Inn https://farnsworthhouseinn.com

    50 min
  3. Queen Esther's Curse: Haunted History of the Wyoming Massacre

    APR 1

    Queen Esther's Curse: Haunted History of the Wyoming Massacre

    Episode 76: The Slice of the Paranormal team has a habit of running into twisted history when searching out haunted lore. Sometimes it's hard to deduce who are the good guys and who are the bad guys, it boils down to the perspectives of the participants. In Luzurne County Pennsylvania we hit up the sites of the Wyoming Massacre. The area saw over 300 deaths of the American forces and their bodies were left to the elements for months. Who knows what energies seep into the ground and cry out for justice. We visited where all the bodies were buried, as well as the rock 30 men were killed by having their heads bashed in. Queen Esther was blamed for the atrocities At this rock but historians aren't sure she was guilty. The ghosts of this event may haunt this site, and others connected to this tragedy. Sit back and learn about Queen Esther's Curse!  Sources: Haunted Scranton "After Dark in the Electric City" by A.C. Bernardi 2012 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51845341/nathan-denison https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denison_House_(Forty_Fort,_Pennsylvania)?wprov=sfti1# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Wyoming?wprov=sfti1# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming_Monument?wprov=sfti1 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whispers-oak-chilling-curse-queen-esthers-ghost-athens-jackson-rpitc https://www.citizensvoice.com/2012/06/30/the-legend-of-queen-esther/ https://medium.com/@chelsealynnqueen94/the-tragedy-and-curse-of-queen-esther-b923124463ca https://www.joycetice.com/families/qesther.htm#:~:text=At%20this%20point%20the%20infamous,to%20describe%20Queen%20Esther's%20cruelty. https://www.dar.org/national-society/historic-sites-and-properties/queen-esthers-rock-aka-bloody-rock https://pennsylvanus.wordpress.com/2015/06/20/gory-legend-of-the-bloody-rock/ https://pittsburghghosts.com/the-curse-of-queen-esther/ https://www.thearchcons.org/binghamton-u-fieldschool-starts-work-conservancy-preserve/

    51 min

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