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<p>Stairs that lead to nowhere. Hidden passages. Upside down pillars. Since its 1923 opening to the public, the Winchester Mystery House has attracted millions of visitors, and even inspired a movie in 2018. But what is the story behind the house's creator, Sarah Winchester? Did ... Show More

In this episode, Payton explores the haunted Winchester House, a home with a perplexing design, secret passages and a haunted history.  Case Sources: “Captive of the Labyrinth” by Mary Jo Ignoffo WinchesterMysteryHouse.com - https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/ AtlasObscura.com ... Show More

Discover the fascinating truth behind the eccentric Sarah Winchester's mansion, its mysterious features, and the real story behind the alleged hauntings. Prepare to be amazed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<p>This odd 24,000-square-foot Victorian mansion boasts winding staircases that lead to nowhere, windows built into the floors, and doors that open to 13-foot drops. But the oddest thing about this structure is who Sarah Winchester may have built it for. </p><p><br /> </p><br/> < ... Show More

The Winchester Mystery House has intrigued us for almost a century. Its story has always been a dramatic one, full of ghosts, guns, and desperation - but perhaps there is a simpler explanation buried within the life of Sarah Winchester herself. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More

There is a house in San Jose, California with an interesting construction. Staircases that lead to nowhere and doors that open to painful drops are just some of the oddities. Did you know this house was built for spirits? <br /><br />Find Edwin on Instagram and Twitter at @edwinc ... Show More

After marrying the heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1862, Sarah Winchester was seemingly set for life. But while her finances never despaired, Sarah did — experiencing a string of tragedies that would haunt her. She built a strange and sweeping mansion to try and ... Show More

After marrying the heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1862, Sarah Winchester was seemingly set for life. But while her finances never despaired, Sarah did — experiencing a string of tragedies that would haunt her. She built a strange and sweeping mansion to try and ... Show More

Haunted as much by legends as it is by ghosts, it's hard to separate fact from fiction at the Myrtles Plantation in St Francisville, Louisiana. Regardless, it lives up to its reputation as one of America's most haunted houses. Special Guest: Hester Eby Learn more about your ad-ch ... Show More