Spooked - Episode: "Lady with the Baby"

Release Date: May 2, 2025
Host: Glynn Washington
Produced by KQED and Snap Studios

Introduction

In the gripping episode titled "Lady with the Baby," Spooked delves into a haunting true-life supernatural story set in the mid-1960s in Michigan. Hosted by Glynn Washington, this episode unravels the eerie experiences of Dave and Vicky, two teenagers whose family moves into a seemingly idyllic new home, only to encounter unexplained and terrifying phenomena.

The New Home and Initial Impressions

Dave and Vicky, along with their mother, relocate to a beautiful brick ranch home provided to their father by Michigan State University. Vicky reminisces:

Vicky [05:42]: "The first time I went to the house, I was very impressed. It was a beautiful brick ranch home. It was very nice and quiet. Where it was at was in a beautiful setting."

Dave’s father adds:

Dave's Dad [05:59]: "The house was on 40 acres. It has rolling hills and there's some pine trees. The closest home would probably be at least a half mile to three quarter mile away."

Initially, the family delights in their spacious, serene surroundings, enjoying monthly visits and bonding with their stepmother, Charlotte, and her children.

First Signs of Supernatural Activity

Trouble begins one evening when Dave recounts a conversation with Charlotte:

Dave [01:13]: "I turn toward her. I sat up to look directly into her eyes and there's a twitch. My head, my neck. Don't. Weren't quite right... When I see it, my being myself, my soul screams. No, no, no, no, no, no. Stop it."

Charlotte shares her disturbing experience:

Charlotte [07:13]: "Charlotte was in the living room by the fireplace, and she was sitting there enjoying the warmth of the fire. And then she heard a sobbing noise. A woman crying like a sob of desperation."

She describes witnessing a supernatural apparition:

Charlotte [07:46]: "She saw a ball of light... coming towards the dining room, floating in the air, maybe, you know, six, eight months old... And as it came closer... a woman... more of a blonde hair, a light-colored hair, but the face was totally blurry... she picked the baby up and it lifted it and it went out and just zoomed around the corner and just vanished."

Escalation of Hauntings

The paranormal activities intensify when Vicky experiences her own eerie encounter:

Vicky [11:34]: "All of a sudden I just awoke. I look up and I see a woman with a long dress on, like a... floating down the hallway... My heart was beating very fast... Then it just disappeared."

These events create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty within the family, leading Vicky to become increasingly anxious about returning to the haunted home.

Unveiling the House’s Dark History

As the family prepares to leave, they discover an old watercolor painting marked with the name "Hicks." Charlotte investigates and learns from a friend that the Hicks family had tragically lost a mother and her unborn baby in a car accident:

Vicky [18:46]: "The young woman was on her way to the Hicks home for the very first time to meet the parents and introduce them to their new grandchildren. It was a winter day... the baby and the mother were killed in the accident."

This revelation connects the supernatural occurrences to the spirits of the deceased Hicks family, explaining the apparitions of the mother and baby that the family had witnessed.

Final Supernatural Encounter and Tragedy

Shortly before moving out, Dave's father experiences a terrifying incident. He recounts the night of the car accident:

Dave's Dad [22:08]: "He opens the door and there was a boy standing there. The boy asked him, sir, would you like to buy a pumpkin?... Here's a dime for coming out... A week later... he saw the same boy... became transparent... ran in front of the car... and I ended up in a ditch."

This encounter suggests a direct intervention by the spirit of the boy, possibly linked to the earlier hauntings, culminating in Dave's father’s fatal car accident.

Reflections on the Supernatural Experiences

The family grapples with the mysteries they encountered. Vicky reflects on the unfinished business of the spirits:

Vicky [25:22]: "I think the spirit was still in the house because she had unfinished business... I wanted to help her move on... I feel very bad for her and hoping that she had peace."

Dave ponders the connection between the multiple spirits in the house:

Dave's Dad [24:47]: "I think there was more than one spirit in the home. Something's going on here that's not normal."

Their experiences leave a lasting impact, blending fear with a desire to understand and find closure for the restless spirits.

Conclusion

"Lady with the Baby" is a chilling exploration of how a family's move to a picturesque home becomes the backdrop for unexplained and haunting events. Through firsthand accounts, Spooked weaves a narrative that examines the thin veil between the living and the dead, leaving listeners both enthralled and unsettled by the mysteries that unfold within the Hicks family's legacy.

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