#244 | A Bad H.O.A. Is The Least of Your Worries: Notorious American Hauntings
“...We’ve got Grave’s End in Brooklyn, a home that tormented its residents for over a decade; the Sallie House in Kansas, a hotbed of scratches and apparitions; the House of Death in New York, tied to literary legend and tragic violence; the Daniel Benton Homestead in Connecticut, where history and hauntings intertwine, and if time permits we’ll be closing it out with the Union Screaming House in Missouri, where a family lasted just 13 days before fleeing in terror. These houses have rich, documented histories—screams echoing through quiet nights, shadowy figures lurking in corners, and physical encounters that defy explanation. Families, investigators, and even the curious have walked their halls, leaving with stories that linger long after they’ve gone. ....”
Episode Rundown
Welcome back to The Freaky Deaky! Tonight, we’re stepping off the beaten path of paranormal lore to explore five lesser-known haunted houses that pack a terrifying punch. These aren’t the usual suspects like Amityville or the Conjuring House—these are hidden gems of the strange and supernatural, each with first-hand accounts that’ll make your skin crawl.
We’ve got Grave’s End in Brooklyn, a home that tormented its residents for over a decade; the Sallie House in Kansas, a hotbed of scratches and apparitions; the House of Death in New York, tied to literary legend and tragic violence; the Daniel Benton Homestead in Connecticut, where history and hauntings intertwine, and if time permits we’ll be closing it out with the Union Screaming House in Missouri, where a family lasted just 13 days before fleeing in terror.
These houses have rich, documented histories—screams echoing through quiet nights, shadowy figures lurking in corners, and physical encounters that defy explanation. Families, investigators, and even the curious have walked their halls, leaving with stories that linger long after they’ve gone.
We'll see you on the inside...
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 - A Bad HOA Could Be The Least Of Your Worries
1:07 - Intro
2:04 - The Warm Up
3:25 - Return of the 1-Star Reviews!
4:29 - I Bet Someone is Annoyed By This Section
6:43 - Holler.Baby/TheFreakyDeaky
8:00 - (EPISODE STARTS HERE YOU IMPATIENT F***S)
8:10 - STORY #1: Grave's End (Brooklyn, New York)
11:00 - Elaine's Book on Grave's End
11:40 - What Kept The Mercado's In Grave's End?
13:00 - *Vietnamese Dong, Not Malaysian (Apologies)
16:00 - STORY #2: The Sallie House (Atchison, Kansas)
20:40 - Is Sallie Just a Spirit, or Something Darker..?
22:00 - Is The Studio Haunted, Or Is It a Wonky TV Remote?
23:30 - What Are Your Thoughts on The Sallie House Haunting?
24:40 - STORY #3: House of Death (Greenwich Village, New York City)
25:30 - Africa by Toto.. Yay or Nay?
30:42 - TANGENT: Why We Post Negative Stuff (Fo' Drama)
31:40 - Who Haunts The House of Death, Lisa, Twain or the 22?
35:30 - STORY #4: The Daniel Benton Homestead
37:50 - Christian The Pervert
38:30 - Small Pox v. Large Pox
40:30 - The Butterscotch Gang
44:50 - STORY #5: The Union Screaming House (Union, Missouri)
49:30 - Catholic Church Produces 150 Page Report
52:10 - Demonic Force, Trapped Entity, or Something Else?
54:30 - Should We Investigate Haunted Locations?
58:34 - Outro
60:12 - The After Party
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