Paranormal Lens

What lies beneath the familiar traditions of Halloween? Long before costumes, candy, and haunted attractions, there was Samhain, an ancient Celtic seasonal festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter. On this episode of Paranormal Lens, Kirstin Truccano, joined by Chad Thomas and Jamie Widener, explores the history, traditions, folklore, and spiritual beliefs associated wit...

Step inside the history and hauntings of Rockwood Mansion in Wilmington, Delaware. On this episode of Paranormal Lens, Chad leads Jamie and Kirstin through the mansion's fascinating past and the paranormal stories associated with this historic estate. What has been reported, what does the history tell us, and could there be explanations beyond the paranormal? We'll examine the stories, sep...

Philadelphia State Hospital at Byberry carries a troubled history—and a legacy surrounded by unsettling stories. Jamie takes us into the past of this former psychiatric institution, examining its history, the conditions that brought it national attention, and the paranormal claims associated with the site. What do we actually know about Byberry? Which stories are supported by historical records, a...

Season 4: Episode 13: Beyond the Old Jail: Exploring Fauquier County’s Haunted History Sometimes the best paranormal opportunities are the ones you didn't plan for. This week, Paranormal Lens is changing the schedule. Our good friend Steve Dills joins us with special guest Kristie Wingenbach of Fauquier's Ghosts to introduce us to a fascinating collection of historic locations in Fauquier...

An abandoned estate in Germany. A fascinating history. And stories of strange activity that have helped give Haus Fühlingen an unsettling reputation. In Season 4, Episode 12 of Paranormal Lens , Kirstin leads Chad and Jamie into the history and haunting claims surrounding Haus Fühlingen. What happened here? Which stories can be traced back to documented history, and which have become part of the l...

🏰 The Haunting of Bacon’s Castle What happens when centuries of history meet stories of the paranormal? In Season 4, Episode 11 , Jamie hosts as Chad and Kirstin join Paranormal Lens to explore one of Virginia's most fascinating historic properties: Bacon’s Castle . We'll look beyond the legends to examine the history, the reported encounters, and the evidence—and then discuss whether wha...

THE HAUNTING OF HYDE HALL A historic mansion. Nearly 200 years of stories. And reports of things that shouldn't be there. In Season 4, Episode 10 of Paranormal Lens , Chad hosts as Jamie and Kirstin explore Hyde Hall near Cooperstown, New York. From unexplained footsteps and mysterious knocking to whispers, music, and reported apparitions, Hyde Hall has accumulated a reputation for being more...

What really happened inside the Borden house? On September 8, Paranormal Lens takes a look at one of America's most infamous murder cases. Lizzie Borden. Two murders. One accused daughter. A sensational trial. An acquittal. And a house that developed a reputation for paranormal activity. Kirstin hosts as we separate fact from folklore and explore the history, theories, and strange stories surr...

🔺 THE BENNINGTON TRIANGLE — JAMIE’S SUMMER REPORT What happens when you stop reading about a mysterious place and actually go there? In Season 4, Episode 8 of Paranormal Lens , Jamie takes us on a journey into the Bennington Triangle in Vermont —an area known for mysterious disappearances, strange stories, local legends, and decades of unanswered questions. This isn't just a look at the legen...

What happens when the Paranormal Lens turns inward? In this episode, Chad Thomas shares his personal experience with a QHHT past-life regression conducted by special guest Desert Star . Chad's experience was particularly interesting because he experiences aphantasia — he doesn't process mental imagery in the same way many people do. Instead of vivid pictures, his experience unfolded throug...

Season 4, Episode6: The Devil Made Me Do It: The Arne Johnson Trial A murder. An alleged possession. An exorcism. And a courtroom defense unlike anything most juries had ever heard. In Season 4, Episode 6 of Paranormal Lens , Kirstin Truccano hosts as Jamie Widener and Chad Thomas join her to examine the case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson—the man whose 1981 murder trial became famous for the claim that...

Behind Panama's beautiful coastline lies an island filled with unimaginable suffering. This week Jamie explores the history of Coiba Island Penal Colony—one of the world's most notorious prison colonies. Joined by Chad and Kirstin, the team examines documented history, chilling eyewitness accounts, and the paranormal claims that continue to surround this isolated island decades after the p...

Some believe Myrtles Plantation is home to lingering spirits. Others believe its reputation has grown larger than its history. In this episode of Paranormal Lens , Chad Thomas explores the history of one of America's most famous haunted locations, including the legend of Chloe, the mysterious haunted mirror, reported ghost sightings, and the investigations that continue to fuel its paranormal...

This week, Paranormal Lens explores the history and haunting reputation of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital , one of South Korea's most talked-about abandoned locations. Host Kirstin Truccano is joined by Chad Thomas and Jamie Widener as they investigate the hospital's documented past, the legends surrounding its closure, and the paranormal stories that continue to draw attention from around t...

Interrupted Journey: The Alien Abduction of Barney and Betty Hill In 1961, Barney and Betty Hill reported an encounter that would become one of the most influential and controversial UFO cases in history. Their account of a strange craft, missing time, and memories recovered through hypnosis helped shape decades of alien abduction stories and continues to spark debate among researchers, skeptics,...

🎧 NOW STREAMING — PARANORMAL LENS SEASON 4 PREMIERE! 🏰👻 Season 4 of Paranormal Lens has officially begun! In our Season 4 premiere, Chad hosts as Jamie and Kirstin join him to explore the history, stories, and reported paranormal activity surrounding Landoll’s Mohican Castle. Built from one man’s dream and nestled among the wooded hills of Ohio, this extraordinary castle has become known for mo...

The Ashmore Estate has become one of the Midwest's most recognizable paranormal destinations, but its story began long before ghost hunters arrived. In this episode, Kirstin Truccano explores the building's history as the Coles County Poor Farm, its transition into a psychiatric care facility, and the reported paranormal experiences that continue to draw investigators from around the count...

👣 NEXT ON PARANORMAL LENS 👣 What happens when security footage captures something that shouldn't exist? This week, Jamie Widener investigates one of the strangest cryptid mysteries ever reported: the Fresno Nightcrawler. Known for its bizarre appearance and captured on multiple pieces of video footage, the Fresno Nightcrawler has sparked debates among skeptics, cryptid researchers, and paran...

🎧 Now Streaming on Spotify! Season 3, Episode 48 is now available! The Crescent Hotel: Where the Cure Became the Curse Known as one of America's most haunted hotels, the Crescent Hotel holds a history far darker than most visitors realize. From luxury resort to fraudulent cancer hospital, tragedy and mystery have left a lasting imprint on its halls. Join Chad as Paranormal Lens explores the r...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY Paranormal Lens Season 3, Episode 47 SHADOWS OF YOKAI: SPIRITS OF JAPANESE FOLKLORE From fox spirits and mountain demons to ghostly apparitions that refuse to rest, Japanese folklore is filled with stories that blur the line between myth and the paranormal. Join Kirstin, Jamie, and Chad as they explore the legends of Yokai and the mysteries that continue to capti...

🎧 NOW STREAMING ON SPOTIFY 🎧 Paranormal Lens — Season 3, Episode 46: “Mercy Brown — Vampire or Victim?” Long before modern horror films, one Rhode Island legend terrified an entire community. Mercy Brown became known as America’s most infamous “vampire” after townspeople believed she was feeding on the living from beyond the grave. But what really happened in Exeter in 1892? This episode explore...

🎧 NOW STREAMING ON SPOTIFY 🎧 Season 3, Episode 45 — "Mount Vernon: Haunting the Home of Washington" This week on Paranormal Lens, we explore the chilling legends tied to Mount Vernon, the historic estate of George Washington. Visitors and investigators alike have reported strange activity throughout the property, including unexplained footsteps, shadow figures, mysterious voices, and e...

Ancient legends. Shadowy creatures. Generations of fear. This week on Paranormal Lens, Kirstin guides Jamie and Chad through the cryptids of the Celtic lands. From Ireland’s terrifying banshee to mysterious lake monsters and creatures said to roam the Scottish Highlands, we explore the folklore, encounters, and lingering mysteries behind some of the oldest supernatural legends in the world. Were t...

🌿 NOW STREAMING — Season 3, Episode 43 🌿 This week on Paranormal Lens, we travel to Magnolia Plantation in Derry, Louisiana —a place where deep history and lingering mystery seem to walk hand in hand. Hosted by Jamie Widener , alongside Chad Thomas and Kirstin Truccano , we explore the stories, legends, and paranormal claims tied to one of Louisiana’s most hauntingly beautiful locations. Are the...

Season 3, Episode 42: Shadows on College Hill: The Old Hospital Awakens Tonight, we step inside one of West Virginia’s most intriguing and lesser-known paranormal locations—The Old Hospital on College Hill. With a history rooted in tragedy, resilience, and decades of life and death, this location has become a hotspot for unexplained activity. But history is only part of the story. We’re joined by...