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This holiday season, we're reviving a spooky Victorian tradition: ghost stories by the fire! Ever wonder why scary tales were part of the holly-jolly festivities? In this episode, we dive into the history of Victorian Christmas ghost stories, from the influence of Queen Victoria to the rise of printed tales like Charles Dickens’ iconic A Christmas Carol.We also explore how America embraced a sweeter, less spooky holiday tradition and sidelined ghostly encounters to Halloween. But why not bring some eerie fun back to Christmas?🎁 As a special gift, I’m sharing a chilling personal story I’ve never told before. It’s about an unforgettable experience I had as a child—a fiery night, an ominous silhouette, and the unexplainable quiet of a forest cabin. Was it the infamous Hat Man or something else entirely?🎄 Tune in for historical trivia, holiday chills, and my firsthand brush with the paranormal. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for ghost stories! 👻 Portland's Most Haunted Tour: Ghosts, History, and Halloween AdventuresSleep Paralysis - “You’re Never Going to Wake Up!”🔗 Keywords: Victorian Christmas ghost stories, Hat Man encounter, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, haunted cabins, spooky holiday traditions, paranormal history, holiday ghost tales.Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

In this episode, we investigate the horrifying discovery of the Oak Grove Jane Doe in 1946, a cold case that still haunts Oregon’s history. In the serene suburb of Oak Grove, Oregon, 1946 was marked by a grim discovery that shocked the quiet community. Body parts, wrapped in burlap and weighted with window sash weights, surfaced in the Willamette River, sparking a chilling investigation. Over the months, more remains were found, revealing the horrifying extent of this unknown woman's tragic end. Who was the Oak Grove Jane Doe? Was she the victim of a serial killer, a crime of passion, or a dark cover-up? Could she be connected to missing Portland Police Bureau’s informant, Anna Schrader? Her disappearance is rumored to have been linked to scandal and corruption within the department. We delve into the historical mystery, exploring police theories, forensic findings, and the unsettling re-emergence of this case in 2004. We’ll explore the forensics of the time, theories about her identity, and a potential connection to Anna Schrader. This episode unpacks the clues, controversies, and lingering questions surrounding this chilling true crime story.🔍 Join us as we uncover forgotten clues, dive into local lore, and examine the chilling details of a case that remains unsolved nearly 80 years later. Is this a tale of serial crime, systemic corruption, or something even darker?🎧 Tune in now for a gripping journey through one of Oregon’s most perplexing true crime mysteries.#TrueCrime #UnsolvedMysteries #OakGroveJaneDoe #AnnaSchrader #WillametteRiverMystery #HistoricalCrime #ColdCase #ForensicFilesVisit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

Get cozy and brace yourself for the frosty, festive, and freaky vibes of Fairbanks, Alaska - where the Golden Heart of Alaska offers both yuletide cheer and spine-chilling tales! We start with the magical North Pole, a short drive from Fairbanks, where Christmas spirit lives year-round. Discover the history behind the iconic Santa Claus House, and the fascinating story of how letters to Santa became a tradition before Alaska was even a state! Then, we delve into Fairbanks’ multitude of hauntings and the bizarre phenomenon of lampreys falling from the sky! These parasitic “vampire fish” might just be nature’s most unsettling surprise. Tune in for a mix of holiday magic, creepy stories, and quirky Alaskan history that will make you want to visit Fairbanks—if you dare! Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources