And That's Why We Drink E116 The Pancake Witching Hour and the Ghost of Burritos Past
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Apr 21, 2019 Dive into the eerie history of the Ben Lomond Hotel, where ghosts and tragic tales intertwine. Discover bizarre supernatural occurrences and unsettling staff encounters that haunt its halls. Shift gears to the heart-wrenching case of Lori Hacking, unraveling the shocking twists of her disappearance and the chilling truth behind her murder. The episode explores disturbing behaviors, forensic evidence, and the legal changes following her tragic story, showcasing resilience and memory in the face of darkness.
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Ben Lomond Hotel History
- Em recounts the Ben Lomond Hotel's long history from 1891 through Prohibition and decline to Radisson restoration.
- She uses specific events (tunnels, opium den, conversion to suites) to set the haunted context.
Deaths That Define The Haunting
- Em lists recorded deaths at the Ben Lomond across decades, including suicides, accidents, and murders.
- She highlights clusters like multiple suicides on the 11th floor to explain why those rooms are considered haunted.
Concentrated Trauma Fuels Reported Activity
- The tenth/eleventh floor deaths create concentrated paranormal claims like faucets running, pushes, and disembodied voices.
- Em connects physical incidents to why staff and guests treat specific rooms as especially haunted.