This week Zoe takes us to what's hidden beneath the bright lights of the Arvada Target lies a dark and disturbing past. Once known as the Colorado State Home and Training School—later the Ridge Home—this sprawling 310-acre institution opened in 1912 to house people with developmental disabilities. But behind its walls, conditions deteriorated into something far more sinister. Overcrowding, neglect, and disturbing reports of abuse and forced sterilization plagued the facility for decades. By the time it shut down in the early 1990s, Ridge Home had become a haunting symbol of forgotten souls and failed reform. Today, the site's modern shopping center stands atop the remnants of the old asylum—and locals still whisper about flickering lights, ghostly footsteps, and the lingering presence of those who never left.

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Episode Resources -

https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/western-history/dark-history-abandoned-institution

https://www.reddit.com/r/Denver/comments/94vy96/does_anyone_have_any_stories_about_the_ridge_home/

https://coloradoghosts.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/the-eerie-and-cool-history-of-arvadas-ridge-home/

https://kekbfm.com/colorado-ridge-home-history/

In this episode, we explore The Drummer of Tedworth, a chilling 17th-century poltergeist case. After landowner John Mompesson seized a vagrant drummer's instrument, his home was plagued by eerie drumming, moving furniture, and ghostly voices. The haunting became famous, even drawing the attention of philosopher Joseph Glanvill, who documented it as proof of the supernatural. Was it a true ghostly encounter or a clever hoax? Tune in to uncover the mystery.

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This week Ella tells us all about her new year manifestation rituals and about the spooky Hotel Chelsea. The Hotel Chelsea in New York is known for its rich history and paranormal activity. Built in 1883, it became a haven for artists, musicians, and writers, including figures like Sid Vicious and Dylan Thomas. Over the years, it gained a reputation for hauntings, with reports of eerie sounds, ghostly apparitions, and strange occurrences. Notable spirits said to haunt the hotel include former residents and those who died under tragic circumstances, adding to the hotel's dark, mysterious atmosphere.

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