Southern Ghost Stories

This episode focuses on Dr. Jules Wallace, arguably one of the most controversial and successful mediums in American history, who perfected the blend of showmanship, psychology, and trickery that defined the Spiritualist craze of the late 19th century. Arriving in St. Louis in 1893, Wallace quickly became a national sensation by staging elaborate séances and "materializations"—where he would osten...

This show highlights Houston's most disturbing true crime and supernatural legends, beginning with the Rice Hotel,  famous as the last resting spot of President Kennedy and now known for the unsettling apparitions of spectral dancers haunting its grand ballroom. The episode also details the gentle, musical haunting of the Julia Ideson Library by its late caretaker and his dog, contrasting it with...

This episode explores the chilling history of Madison, Wisconsin, focusing first on the Capital City Killings—a series of unsolved, brutal murders of seven young women spanning from 1968 to 1982 in the UW-Madison and surrounding Dane County areas. The second half pivots to the supernatural history of the UW campus, describing documented hauntings like the discovery of body parts in Science Hall, t...

Albany, New York, is a city layered with history and secrets, where the past still echoes in its grandest buildings. This episode explores three of its most compelling and eerie legends: the tragic, unsolved 1922 mystery of the Parcella Post Baby, a newborn delivered to an undertaker via U.S. Parcel Post. We then delve into the heart of state power at the Capitol, uncovering the hidden Devil's Fac...

In 1692, they called her the Queen of Hell. This is the story of Martha Carrier, the fierce and unyielding center of the Salem witch hysteria's spread into Andover. While others confessed under duress, Martha stood defiant, even when her own children were tortured for testimony. Driven by political fear attached to her mysterious, legendary husband, Thomas Carrier, and condemned by authorities lik...

After a wild October, I'm getting back into the swing of things and digging into some listener questions. From a Boston witch trial, to ghost stories at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, I'm all over the place. Also, I dive into the story of Jim Clinstock, a professional wrestler who was found dying in the floor of a Charlotte, North Carolina dentist office in the 1940s. I also dig into t...

Allen and Lee are back and this time we are covering Opryland, the beloved theme park in Nashville that was torn down in the 1990s. The property started out as a Native American village in the 14th century before becoming a plantation and then a theme park. Also,  we talk about a tour bus where a country music legend is still kicking around. Lots of fun this week!  And, yes, that is me on the cove...

There were a few hiccups with the audio but we had a really fun live show at the Palace Theater in Gallatin, Tennessee. I got to talk about some really fun Middle Tennessee hauntings with my friend and renowned paranormal investigator, Chinelle Gwartney. From Trousdale Place to Monthaven, there are so many wild ghost stories in the area! Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out All...

I had so much talking grave robbing last week I figured I'd spend some more time talking about some notable grave robbers like William Jansen, Harvey Kendall, Charley Keaton and my favorite grave robber- "Old Man Dead" William Cunningham! The shenanigans are through the roof as these daring resurrection men plunder the burying grounds in Cincinnati, Syracuse, Baltimore and Washington D.C. Be sure...

Allen is back talking about one of the most bizarre grave robbing tales in American history- The Harrison Horror! This story rocked the country as ghouls raided the family burying ground of President William Henry Harrison. Just when you think have the answers, the grave robbers changes the question! All of this plus some other grave robbing stories featuring the remains of Presidents Abraham Linc...

It's October so why not drop a bonus episode! I've been teasing my new book, Hexed, but I haven't really had much time to talk about it. Basically, it's one of the wildest voodoo stories I've ever found. It really got me thinking about voodoo and some of the strange stories I've researched over the years so I decided to drop a bonus episode to talk about some of the weirdest and wildest voodoo sto...

Allen is back getting knee-deep into some of the wildest and weirdest legends and folklore across the country. We are talking about a religious sect in Kansas City that ran afoul of the law by drinking the blood of children! We also dig into the history of the legendary Pope Lick Goatman in Louisville, Kentucky before diving into Tennessee's most haunted hotel- the Read House in Chattanooga where...

October is finally here! This week we have a special guest- Sue Burgess, the Director of Trousdale Place in Gallatin, Tennessee, which is arguably one of the most active haunted locations in Middle Tennessee. Lots of history and hauntings in this old house built in 1813.  Schedule a tour of Trousdale Place by visiting their website. https://www.trousdaleplace.com/ Be sure to like, subscribe and le...

I've been teasing it for a while, but a new book has dropped! Hexed is here! The books is about a voodoo doctor in 1940s Knoxville who winds up feuding with a piano teacher in his apartment complex. This is a really wild story that Hollywood could never make up! I hope you enjoy it!  Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Got a que...

Due to a problem in the studio we didn't get the intro music. But it's still a lot of spooky fun! Allen is back answering questions from social media. We've got a wild story about the Human Fly died scaling the Rutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, an insane French werewolf story as well a Biloxi, Mississippi Civil War ghost story. Oh, we can't forget about the lady who jumped t...

Allen and Lee are back and this time we are covering one of Chicago's most notorious true crime stories with a little spiritualism and a ghost story sprinkled in. Adolph Luetgert made a fortune selling sausage in the Windy City during the Colombian Exposition in 1893. However, once the festival left town, business started drying up. His wife, Louisa, started asking questions and then she suddenly...

Allen and Lee are back this week talking about one of Chicago's most notorious ghost stories- Resurrection Mary! We've also got the story of James Tracy, the Gentleman Burglar who may or may not been brought back to life after he was hanged. Plus, we have some fun headless ghost stories I found. Please excuse us if the audio is slightly off. Had some hiccups in the studio! A new soundcard is on th...

Allen and Lee are back this week talking about ghost stories, grave robbing and a vampire in St. Louis. Join us as we talk about some of the wildest stories in the Gateway to the West. From hauntings in Lafayette Park to the Prince of Body Snatchers; oh and don't forget about the St. Louis vampire! This is a stacked and fun show! Please excuse us if the audio is slightly off. Had some hiccups in t...

We are back this week talking about ghost stories and the paranormal in Kentucky. Join us as we talk about the Seelbach Hotel, the Battletown Witch, Leah Smock, the Headless Horseman of McLean County, the Kentucky Meat Shower (yes, you read that right) and a heartbroken grave robber in Casey County.   Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to...

We had so much fun talking about Sumner County, Tennessee ghost stories, we figured we'd keep going. So much history and folklore in Tennessee. This week we are talking about lots of historic sites like Rose Mont and an antique store that sits on the location where a grand mansion called Guildwood once stood. All that and lots more! Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's...

From the banks of the Cumberland River in Hendersonville, Tennessee to sacred Native American land in Castalian Springs, strange things abound in Sumner County. We are talking Rock Castle, Spring Haven, Cragfont, Wynnewood and much, much more on today's episode. Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Got a question or comment? Hit...

Southern Ghost Stories is back! After a hiatus, Allen Sircy is bringing the show back. It will be uploaded each Monday. Lots of stuff to talk about!  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonline Check out the books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Che...

Since Washington Irvin published "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in 1820, tales of a headless horseman have fascinated people all over the globe. But did you know that there is actually a story of one in McClean County, Kentucky? It all started with a skirmish during the Civil War. And strangely, the soldier didn't lose his head while fighting. It happened the next day in a completely unrelated way....

From secret tunnels used during the Civil War to ghosts, incredible stories abound in the Nashville City Cemetery.  Join us as we dig into the haunted history of the historic burial ground in Music City. Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/s...

In the late 19th century, odd things began happening on Barrow Hill, one of the largest hills in Nashville. It was believed that due to its history as a prison during the Civil War as well as a shootout between police and a bootlegger may have been the reason why it was incredibly haunted. From a headless woman to strange, unsettling sounds, Barrow Hill was believed to be one of the most haunted p...