The Eldritch Estate

S3E39: Creepypasta #1

Season 3, Episode 39 of The Eldritch Estate is a Creepypasta reading! We scrolled through the pages of Reddit and selected three stories to give you the creeps! Full credit to the authors and great work. We will continue to do more Creepypasta episodes in later seasons.

 

"Eerie Encounters: The Bill Vaile Story" Parts 1 and 2 by u/real_horror_diaries

"Julia Was a Clever Girl" by u/IPostAtMidnight

"The Face in the Wall" by u/Erutious

S3E38: ”Aum Shinrikyo - Part 2”

In Season 3, Episode 38 of The Eldritch Estate, we complete our series on the Japanese death cult Aum Shinrikyo. In this episode we discuss the various lawsuits involving cult, resulting in assassinations of both legal representatives and political figures. Finally, we end this series by discussing the horrific Tokyo subway attacks which ultimately brought about the end of Shoko Asahara and Aum Shinrikyo as it was known in 1995. The group carries on today under the name Aleph, but does not follow in the same ideologies as it did when Asahara was the leader.

 

References for this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum_Shinrikyo

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35975069

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_subway_sarin_attack

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/4/99-0409_article

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoko_Asahara

https://www.nonproliferation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/aum_chrn.pdf

S3E37: ”Aum Shinrikyo - Part 1”

In Season 3, Episode 37 of The Eldritch Estate, we cover the Japanese cult known as Aum Shinrikyo. Founded in the late 80s by Shoko Asahara, this organization was one of the largest and most well-known cults of its time. In this episode we will discuss the leader's humble beginnings as Chizuo Matsumoto, before he changed his name to Shoko Asahara and came to lead one of the deadliest cults in Japan. Tune in next time for the conclusion of this two-part series.

 

References for this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum_Shinrikyo

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35975069

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_subway_sarin_attack

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/5/4/99-0409_article

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoko_Asahara

https://www.nonproliferation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/aum_chrn.pdf

S3E36: ”The Afanc”

In Season 3, Episode 36 of The Eldritch Estate, we discuss the history of a creature from Welsh mythology known as the afanc. Also called the avanc or addanc, this creature dwells in the water and is said to devour its victims whole. As well as discussing various tales of this mysterious cryptid, we also discuss other characters from Welsh mythology and folklore.

 

References: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afanc

https://genies.fandom.com/wiki/Addanc

https://testforbloggerandgadgets.blogspot.com/2014/03/mythical-creatures-in-welsh-folklore.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/myths_afanc.shtml#:~:text=A%20lake%20monster%20from%20Welsh,anyone%20who%20entered%20its%20waters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQwzzkqL_II

S3E35: ”Lobotomies”

In Season 3, Episode 35 of The Eldritch Estate, we discuss lobotomies. From the history of the lobotomy and its demented inventor, to typical methods and tools used in its implementation. We also discuss the various reasons for why a lobotomy would be performed, and the effects of the procedure upon completion.

 

References for this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobotomy 

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-lobotomy-5114062

S3E34: ”Little Green Men”

Season 3, Episode 34 of The Eldritch Estate is about the infamous "Little Green Men" of Kelly, Kentucky. During the 1950s, the USA was gripped by UFO-mania, and many people were claiming to see spaceships, aliens, and other unidentified flying objects in the sky. The Sutton family was no different - except that they did NOT want any part of the limelight and were truly terrified by their experience. Thanks for listening and please share with your friends!

 

References for this episode:

https://www.history.com/news/little-green-men-origins-aliens-hopkinsville-kelly

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/08/21/tales-from-the-path-of-totality-62-years-ago-today-they-say-little-green-men-invaded-this-kentucky-farm-town/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly–Hopkinsville_encounter

S3E31: ”Elvis Lives”

In Season 3, Episode 31 of The Eldritch Estate, we will be discussing The King. According to official sources, Elvis Presley passed away on August 16, 1977. But there are several out there who believe that Elvis has not, in fact, left the building. We will go into several conspiracy theories of what happened to the King and whether he is still rocking and rolling among the living.

 

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley 

https://time.com/4897819/elvis-presley-alive-conspiracy-theories/ 

https://www.theweek.co.uk/87812/elvis-presley-death-conspiracies-long-live-the-king 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_sightings 

S3E30: ”The Dybbuk Box”

In 2003, an eBay listing appeared for an item described as "The Dybbuk Box." The listing included a story about how the box came to be acquired by the seller, detailing the paranormal experiences and awful tragedies that had occurred around its original and subsequent owners. In this episode we will discuss the history of the Dybbuk Box as well as discuss the haunted nature and paranormal occurrences surrounding this unassuming box.

 

References for this episode:

http://dibbukbox.com/story.htm 

https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Dibbuk-Box-Where-is-it-Now 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dybbuk 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dybbuk_box

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Story-of-haunted-box-isn-t-just-a-tale-dreamed-up-3882396.php

S2E29 ”BONUS: Christmas Cryptids”

Surprise! We're popping in with a quick and fun episode about Christmas cryptids. Some are creepy, some are sweet, and some are downright rude. We hope you enjoy this brief intermission as we prepare for the premiere of Season 3 in the New Year. Happy holidays you creepy creeps! <3

 

References for this episode:

https://www-atlasobscura-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monsters-of-christmas.amp?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a6&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR073DQrE5hdM6RgZfdM181e3dVGS4iqEB71zSkc7XfoLszb-Lc_2dX81Rk#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16388189135110&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.atlasobscura.com%2Farticles%2Fmonsters-of-christmas 

S2E28: ”H.H. Holmes - Part 3”

Season 2, Episode 28 of The Eldritch Estate is the third and final part of our season finale on H.H. Holmes. This episode details the final killings that Holmes committed as well as the work of Detective Frank Geyer in tracking down the Pitezel children and putting the case to rest. We will discuss Holmes' trial and death as well as a bonus conspiracy theory.

 

References for this episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Holmes

“The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America” by Erik Larson

https://www.biography.com/news/american-ripper-hh-holmes-jack-the-ripper 

https://www.historicmysteries.com/was-hh-holmes-jack-the-ripper/