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Mar 2024
34m 45s

Old Church Road

KQED and Snap Studios
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Chantal’s dad insists the house is fine. Chantal’s mom says the place is haunted and gives her the creeps. Chantal doesn’t want to pick sides, but she knows her mom is onto something.

This episode contains mention of suicide and massacres, sensitive listeners please be advised.

Thank you, Chantal, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Dakim, artwork by Teo Ducot

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