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Aug 2024
25m 49s

Tall Man in The Hat

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About this episode

Amy is a nurse’s assistant in a progressive care unit. One day, one of Amy’s patients says to her: “The tall man in the hat doesn’t like you.” Later that day, the woman passes away. Then, a few months later, the exact same thing happens. And then it happens again… and again… and again… 

Thank you, Amy, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Zoe Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

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