• The Most Haunted Place in Appalachia? The Story of The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

  • Sep 7 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
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The Most Haunted Place in Appalachia? The Story of The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

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  • Join us as we tell the story of one of the most notorious landmarks in West Virginia: the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.

    Known as the most haunted place in America, this episode uncovers the dark history and eerie folklore surrounding this infamous asylum. From its beginnings in the 1850s to its closure in 1994, the asylum's story is filled with tragedy and overcrowding. We also tell about the spirits that are said to haunt its halls, including the ghost of a young girl named Lily, and the alleged murderer known as Slewfoot.

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