If you're from Fresno? Here is a little Fresno's History. In this episode, we dive into three of Fresno’s most unbelievable true stories — each separated by millions of years, but all connected by the land we live on.✨ Segment 1: The Augustynolophus dinosaur discovered in the Panoche Hills (1939–1940).Learn how California’s rare state dinosaur was found in Fresno County, why it’s so important, and the science behind this 30-foot Cretaceous giant.🔥 Segment 2: The tragic Learjet 35A crash at Olive & Chestnut (December 14, 1994).We break down what caused the crash, the pilots’ final heroic actions, the exact crash path, the damage it caused, and how survivors like Blondie Davis changed aviation accountability.🦟 Segment 3: The Debug Fresno mosquito release program (2017–2019).Millions of sterile male mosquitoes were released across Fresno to stop the spread of dangerous diseases. Here’s how it worked, why it mattered, and why Fresno became a global model for mosquito control.Whether you love true crime, local history, or strange science, this episode reveals a side of Fresno most people never hear about.💀 Subscribe for more Central Valley mysteries, dark history, folklore, and true crime.📍 Witch Dark Tales — Stories that haunt the land.

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TIMESTAMP:00:00 - Intro02:42 - THE DINOSAUR DISCOVERY (1939-1940)05:57 - THE OLIVE & CHESTNUT LEARJET GRASH(DECEMBER 14, 1994)09:22 - DEBUG FRESNO PROGRAM (JULY 2017-2019)

If you’re from Fresno… listen to this.Tonight’s episode dives into three of the most chilling true-crime cases in Fresno County history — stories that still haunt the Central Valley.We break down:🔪 The Acid Lady – Larissa SchusterHow a Fresno biochemist turned a failing marriage into one of California’s most shocking murder cases.🕯️ The Cold Case of Debbie DorianA Fresno State student murdered in 1996 — and the decades-long hunt that finally revealed a serial predator.🐄 The Unsolved Valentine’s Day Murder of Joe CamaraA hardworking Fresno dairyman shot in thick tule fog. No suspects. No closure. A $50,000 reward still unclaimed.These cases shaped Fresno’s true-crime history… and some are still waiting for justice.👉 If you know anything about the murder of Joe Camara, contact Fresno County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.⸻🎙️ WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS:    •    Fresno true crime history    •    Central Valley cold cases    •    Unsolved murders in Fresno County    •    The Acid Lady case (Larissa Schuster)    •    The Debbie Dorian investigation    •    The 1996 dairy murder of Joe Camara    •    Fog-covered crimes in the Valley    •    DNA genealogy breakthroughs    •    Fresno State crime stories    •    Local legends & Valley investigations⸻📲 FOLLOW FOR MORE FRESNO STORIES:Subscribe for weekly episodes on Fresno’s darkest murders, haunted locations, legends, and cold cases.If you’re from the Central Valley — this podcast is for you.
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TIMESTAMP:00:00 - Intro02:03 - Larissa Schuster08:36 - Joe Camara11:54 - Debbie Dorian 15:30 - Conclusion

This week on Witch Dark Tales, we’re doing something different — YOU chose the stories.

We asked listeners on TikTok and YouTube to send us the most haunted places in their towns… and the results were WILD.🔮 Tonight’s Viewer-Submitted Haunts:1️⃣ Solvang, California — The legendary Vampire of Mission Santa Inés, said to creep along the mission corridors after dark, searching for wandering visitors.2️⃣ Visalia, California — The Union Soldier Ghost reportedly roaming the Public Cemetery. People claim he appears as a blue-tinted apparition watching from behind the gravestones.3️⃣ Bakersfield, California — The iconic Padre Hotel, especially Level 7 and the infamous Room 704, where guests report apparitions, footsteps, and someone breathing in the room when no one is there.4️⃣ Fresno, California — A bizarre (and terrifying) local story from a viewer about “Mad Jack at Woodward Park,” a man who allegedly screams at strangers as a jet-black liquid leaks from his nose and spreads across his face like something out of a nightmare.If you’re from California — or you love REAL haunted places — this episode is for you.👻 Have your own haunted hometown story?Drop it in the comments and we might feature it in the next episode!🎧 Subscribe for more haunted places, true crime, and urban legends every week.

f you’re from Fresno… you’ve heard the rumors.

A shattered concrete bridge sits hidden under Friant Road along the San Joaquin River — the remains of the Pollasky Bridge, built in 1906 and destroyed by flood in 1951.

Locals say a tall, pale figure appears on the broken slabs at night.

Not moving.

Not speaking.

Just watching.

Some call it a ghost.

Some call it a drowned man who never left the river.

But most call it The Broken Bridge Vampire.

In this episode, we explore:

    •    The real history of the Pollasky Bridge

    •    The origin of the vampire urban legend

    •    Why so many people claim to have seen a figure in the fog

    •    How the river environment creates illusions strong enough to fuel a myth

This is one of Fresno’s most persistent paranormal legends.

🎧 Listen and decide for yourself.

When the tule fog rolls into Madera County, a hooded figure walks the yellow line. Is he ghost, memory, or warning? Journey into California’s haunted backroads this Halloween. 🌫️👻

We explored one of California’s most haunted places in Modesto California to tell it’s ghost stories and haunted history… and it’s not what you’d expect. 👻

Deep in downtown Modesto, California, there’s a costume and makeup shop with a chilling secret. Before it became Daydreams & Nightmares, this building was once a funeral home — a real funeral parlor where countless services were held.Now, it’s said to be haunted by several spirits, and a ghostly presence who still walks the halls at night.Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of this eerie shop with owner Dana Walters and longtime employee Michelle Smith. From flickering lights to whispered voices and moving mannequins, this place has stories that will give you chills.💀 Could this be one of the most haunted shops in California?🎭 Or are the spirits just playing tricks on us this Halloween season?Let’s find out… if you dare.🎃 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & hit the 🔔 for more haunted history stories this Halloween!🕸️ Got your own ghost story? Drop it in the comments or tag us @WitchDarkTales

The McHenry Mansion in Modesto, California is one of the most beautiful and historic homes in the city… but it’s also one of the most haunted.

Legends claim that a little girl named Ora Louise McHenry died in a fire inside the mansion, and her footsteps can still be heard upstairs. The truth? Ora never died here. She tragically passed away at just 10 years old in Los Angeles after suffering terrible burns at the Hollenbeck Hotel.

So why do visitors swear they’ve seen her shadow, dolls moving on their own, and even an old woman staring out of the windows late at night? And why do people call it “Ora’s Room” when there’s no record she ever lived there?

Maybe it’s the 2011 fire that reignited these urban legends. Or maybe… something else haunts the mansion.

✨ This is the Halloween edition of our haunted history series — blending the real history with the paranormal stories that refuse to die.

Would YOU spend the night in “Ora’s Room”? 👀

Happy Monday WitchiesFresno’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium has stood since 1936—hosting politicians, concerts, and graduations. But behind the stage lights lurk ghosts, whispers, and shadows that refuse to leave.From the eerie balcony sightings to backstage whispers and the chilling 2015 horror film The Gallows filmed inside, this Art Deco landmark has become one of California’s most haunted places.🎙️ On this episode of Witch Dark Tales, we explore the dark history, paranormal encounters, and Hollywood’s haunted connection to Fresno’s most infamous auditorium.👻 Have you experienced something strange inside the Veterans Memorial Auditorium? Share your story in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more haunted history, true crime, and paranormal investigations.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3HENhYIS-njARxMz2c75A?sub_confirmation=1Witch Dark Tales Podcast Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQm0qXTV9PlAAD9D9i9_bMDPPhCJggBrm&si=xJwMIJIO2TdhCluT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WATCH MORE: Kearney Mansionhttps://youtu.be/kr92FZxnbX0?si=NPV6qWTTTqMstBzHKearney Mansion Ghost Storieshttps://youtu.be/VbuJ99J8hWE?si=xlUux4d7hOqY6iXWThe Californian Hotelhttps://youtu.be/2LyY2AOdd74?si=N7D3HZOmbZzYIQdDFresno Scary Storieshttps://youtu.be/1aWWTlZY6bI?si=3Jnhlsho34YN7ZzaFresno Haunted Place UMC Hospitalhttps://youtu.be/KhHXUD3_7nA?si=FkRsCFug-R6A5T5lFresno Haunted Place Lost Lakehttps://youtu.be/masCfa-9Adw?si=RDU5lZ_3EDSVrtb7~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SOURCES:History of Veteran Memorial Auditoriumhttps://www.visitfresnocounty.org/listing/veterans-memorial-auditorium/612/The Gallows Moviehttps://www.fresnobee.com/entertainment/article38124924.htmlThe Hauntings of Fresno's Veteran Memorial Auditorium https://usghostadventures.com/uncategorized/the-most-haunted-places-in-fresno/Fresno's Nightmare Theaterhttps://www.facebook.com/TremendumsNightmareTheater/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SUBMIT YOUR OWN PARANORMAL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WitchDarkTales@gmail.comKeep Up With My Lifehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQm0qXTV9PlDf--vzMYWCLtume8-MNnp7~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Social MediaInsta:https://www.instagram.com/witchdarktales?igsh=YzVkODRmOTdmMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prettymegan21?_t=8jh4URhnKZP&_r=1Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/2wKq0AicFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561220316823Contact Info:If you would like to sponsor my channel, or if you would like to do a collaboration with me, feel free to email me. I would love to help in anyways possible.WitchDarkTales@gmail.com

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Krista Ann Hambrock was just 20 years old when her life was taken inside Shakey’s Pizza Parlor in Fresno, California, in 1980. Her murder remains unsolved to this day. The restaurant later became Round Table Pizza, where chilling ghost stories began—customers and employees reported seeing a young woman vanish into the restroom, hearing disembodied voices over the speakers, and feeling an unshakable presence. Today, the site is known as Dog House Grill… but some believe Krista never left.In this episode of Witch Dark Tales, we explore both the unsolved mystery and the paranormal hauntings connected to Krista Ann Hambrock. We even went on-site to reenact her final moments—to walk where she walked, and to feel the atmosphere of the place where her story ended but perhaps never truly rests.🕯️ Who was Krista Ann Hambrock?👻 What really happened that night in 1980?💀 Is her spirit still haunting what is now Dog House Grill?Join us as we uncover Fresno’s chilling unsolved mystery and the lingering ghost that refuses to be forgotten.🔔 Subscribe for more haunted history, true crime, and paranormal investigations.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SUBMIT YOUR OWN PARANORMAL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WitchDarkTales@gmail.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Social MediaInsta:https://www.instagram.com/witchdarktales?igsh=YzVkODRmOTdmMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prettymegan21?_t=8jh4URhnKZP&_r=1Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/2wKq0AicFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561220316823Contact Info:If you would like to sponsor my channel, or if you would like to do a collaboration with me, feel free to email me. I would love to help in anyways possible.WitchDarkTales@gmail.comTIMESTAMP:00:00 - Intro01:49 - Who was Krista Ann Hambrock?02:52 - The Last Walk05:52 - Krista Ann Hambrock of Dog House Grill06:56 - Autopsy of Krista Ann Hambrock07:43 - Witnesses and strange clues08:28 - Krista Ann Hambrock Legacy10:28 - The haunting of Krista Ann Hambrock

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What if the monsters people whisper about… were real? 👁️ #darkencounters #scarystories #creatures  

In this chilling episode of Witch Dark Tales, we explore terrifying eyewitness accounts and folklore about creatures that refuse to stay in the shadows. From alien sightings to duendes (evil trolls), from the cursed Devil Mountain to hellhounds with glowing red eyes, and even Bigfoot lurking in the dark—people claim they’ve seen them.

👽 Alien encounters caught in chilling detail
👹 Duende legends that turn terrifyingly real
🔥 The dark mysteries of Devil Mountain
🐺 Hellhounds stalking the night with burning eyes
🦍 Bigfoot sightings that can’t be explained away

Are these just legends… or proof that we’re not alone in this world?

Turn off the lights, hit play, and step into the unknown with us.

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"Here are some Ouija Board Scary Stories before we play." #ouijaboard #hauntedstories #paranormalpodcast 

BEFORE WE PLAY THE OUIJA BOARD, WE WANTED TO KNOW MORE!

In this chilling episode of Witch Dark Tales, we dive into the eerie haunted stories of the Ouija board, share terrifying real experiences people have had with it, and even reveal what you should — and should never — do when using one. From whispered names in the dark, to mysterious scratches, to messages that should never have been possible… these are the stories that prove the board isn’t “just a game.”

👁️ Real paranormal stories from players
💀 Do’s and Don’ts of spirit communication

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"Telling Scary Stories about Kearney Mansion" #ghoststories #hauntedplace #fresnocalifornia 


We sat in the dark at Kearney Park, with Fresno’s haunted Kearney Mansion right behind us… and told the scariest stories about this place.
Locals say the mansion is home to strange shadows, ghostly whispers, and an energy that never sleeps. As we spoke, the air grew colder — and the mansion seemed to listen.

🕯️ Real haunted history of Kearney Mansion
👻 Fresno ghost stories told right in front of the mansion
💀 Creepy atmosphere you can almost feel through the screen

If you’ve ever been to Kearney Park at night, you know it’s not just quiet… it’s watching.

Do you think Kearney Mansion is really haunted? Let us know in the comments — and share your own Fresno ghost stories.


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Kearney Mansion Tour: 

https://www.visitfresnocounty.org/event/kearney-mansion-twilight-tours/8053/

HISTORY OF KEARNEY MANSION:
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00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Urban Legends of Kearney Mansion Fresno
06:08 - Kearney Mansion Twilight Tour
11:55 - Scary Stories From Locals about Kearney Mansion 
23:15 - Outro

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Inside Kearney Mansion in Fresno California. 


We visited the historic Kearney Mansion in Fresno, California—not to chase ghosts, but to uncover the real story behind one of the Valley’s most overlooked landmarks.

Built by land baron Martin Theodore Kearney in the early 1900s, this elegant estate was once the heart of a massive agricultural empire called the Fruit Vale Estate. But what started as a dream of power and perfection ended in unfinished plans, legal battles, and forgotten lives.

🕰️ We took the official tour—no ghost equipment, no paranormal hunt—just curiosity. What we found was a chilling glimpse into California’s past:
• Imported French wallpaper and lost luxury
• The lives of the laborers and staff who worked behind the scenes
• How Kearney’s vision collapsed after his sudden death
• The quiet stories still lingering in every corner of the house

Whether you believe in hauntings or not… some places feel like they remember everything.

🎙️ This is Witch Dark Tales — where history whispers.

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this episode of Witch Dark Tales, we explore three of the most haunted places in Fresno County—each carrying its own terrifying story, urban legend, and lingering spirits:

👻 Chandler Airport – A historic airfield where pilots and staff have reported shadow figures in hangars, mysterious voices over radios, and footsteps echoing long after closing hours.

⚰️ Fresno Funeral Chapel – A place meant for final goodbyes, but some say not everyone buried here ever truly left. Locals talk about whispers in empty halls, flickering lights, and the feeling of being watched.

🍺 Carrillo’s Club (Sanger, CA) – Site of the infamous 1993 massacre. Some drivers claim a ghostly Street Walker still roams the nearby road at night, vanishing when headlights hit her—forever walking but never reaching home.

What’s urban legend? What’s real?

Join us as we uncover Fresno’s darkest corners and the hauntings that locals still fear to talk about after sunset.

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    •    Historical tragedies turned urban legends

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"My grandmother's Doll closed the door on me" #haunteddoll #scarystories #witchdarktalespodcast #paranormalpodcast 


In this special episode of Witch Dark Tales, we revisit a chilling story shared during one of our TikTok Lives—a viewer called in with a terrifying memory from her childhood. It started with her grandma’s beautiful porcelain dolls… but those dolls had a dark secret.

🧙‍♀️ Were they cursed by a local witch?
👁️ Did one of them really blink at her in the middle of the night?
💀 And why did the whispers always come from the doll shelf?

This story left our entire live audience in shock—and tonight, we bring it to you with full sound design, atmospheric storytelling, and spine-tingling detail.

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🕯️ We Explored The Bastille: Hanford’s Haunted 1800s Jail (FULL INVESTIGATION & HISTORY) | Witch Dark Tales #hauntedplace #thebastille #hauntedjail #hanford #scarystories 


Deep in the heart of Hanford, California stands a chilling relic of the past: The Bastille—a stone fortress that once served as Kings County’s jail. Built in 1897 and modeled after the infamous French prison, this place has seen decades of suffering, death… and possibly something that still lingers.

In this Witch Dark Tales podcast, we uncover the true history of The Bastille, explore the abandoned halls after dark, and reveal terrifying paranormal claims from locals who swear this place is still haunted.

👁️ Voices in empty cells
🕯️ Cold spots and phantom footsteps
🚪 Doors slamming with no one around
🔒 Spirits of inmates who never left

We walk the same granite halls that once held California’s forgotten prisoners—and what we captured gave us chills. Some buildings are abandoned… but others are alive with memories that refuse to fade.

🎙️ Featuring immersive narration, real ghost stories, and an exclusive nighttime walkthrough of The Bastille’s interior.

🕷️ TURN OUT THE LIGHTS. HIT PLAY. AND JOIN US IN THE DARK.

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"If you're from Fresno, listen to this? Did you know that Lost Lake In Fresno California is haunted?" #fresnocalifornia #hauntedplace #lostlake #scarystories 


Ready for a spine‑chilling adventure? Join us as we explore Fresno’s Lost Lake Recreational Area after dark—one of the Central Valley’s most haunted hotspots. By the willow tree, we investigate whispers of crying spirits, strange lights, and the ghost of a drowned boy. We also follow the eerie tales of a mysterious sea‑creature sighting and shadowy cloaked figures. Was it just our imagination—or something supernatural?

Highlights include:
 • 🌕 A midnight walk beneath the willow tree rumored to be haunted by tragic spirits   
 • 🎣 Interviews with local anglers who say they’ve seen a ghost boy vanish before their eyes ()
 • 👻 Apparitions, phantom laughter, and disembodied cries echoing across the water  
 • 🐉 Unsettling stories of a half‑man, half‑creature rising from the lake—possibly linked to Native folklore  

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🔔 What You’ll See in This Vlog:
 • Night‑vision footage of the willow tree and lakeshore
 • Audio recordings— A wailing cry or scream can be heard within the LIVE investigation  
 • Personal reactions: adrenaline, goosebumps, and that “something is watching us” feeling
 • Local insights and background on Lost Lake’s history: drowned children, tragic suicides, and Native American roots  

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🕵️‍♂️ Why This Vlog is a Must-Watch:
Lost Lake isn’t just a pretty spot—it has a reputation. Locals have reported restless spirits, tears near the willow, eerie laughter across the water, and unexplained lights in the night  . Now we’re stepping into the darkness ourselves to document what’s really going on.

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Stay brave, stay curious… and above all, stay safe.

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SOURCES:

Lost Lake Creature:
https://fresyes.com/fresno/strange-creatures/

Lost Lake Spirit of the Hmong Boy:
https://www.weirdfresno.com/2010/09/strage-things-going-on-at-lost-lake.html

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Detective Mocha: 
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In this chilling episode of Witch Dark Tales, we step inside the eerie walls of the historic Hotel Californian, built in 1923 by visionary architect Richard F. Felchlin—a man whose buildings still shape the Fresno skyline. But while the facade has been restored… the spirits never left.

Discover the true history of this grand hotel-turned-haunted landmark, located at 851 Van Ness Avenue in downtown Fresno. Once the city’s most elegant accommodation, the Hotel Californian became a hotbed for ghost stories and eerie legends during its long abandonment.

👻 Ghost sightings of a mysterious nurse named Sarah
🎶 Phantom children running through empty halls
🚪 Room 306 and the gambler who may have died there
🕯️ EVP encounters in the pitch-black basement
🏨 And the forgotten legacy of the man who built it all—R.F. Felchlin

Turn off the lights and dive into Fresno’s dark architectural past… if you dare.

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SOURCES:

https://theclio.com/entry/19152

https://historicfresno.org/nrhp/californ.htm




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This historic Fresno theater isn’t just known for its architecture—it’s known for its ghosts. 🎭👻 #hauntedfresno #hauntedtheater #paranormalpodcast #witchdarktalespodcast 

In this terrifying episode of Witch Dark Tales, we explore the haunted halls of the Warnors Theatre, a 1928 landmark where visitors and workers have reported shadowy figures, ghostly piano music, cold spots, and the spirit of a projectionist who never left.

🕯️ Real paranormal investigation
👁️ Ghost stories told by locals and staff
💀 Unexplained footage and haunted history

Turn off the lights, press play… and see for yourself what still lingers behind the curtains of Fresno’s most haunted stage.

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SOURCES:

Alexander Pantages VS Eunice Pringle: 
https://pta.lib.utah.edu/alexander-pantages/


Warnors Theatre Hauntings:
https://www.ghostwatchparanormal.com/warnors-theater-c6vq


Warnors Theatre History:
https://historicfresno.org/nrhp/warnor.htm



Fresno Bee Article of The Warnors Theatre:
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You’ve heard the rumors. The haunted places. The cursed houses. The shadows people still whisper about in Fresno’s quiet neighborhoods. In this chilling episode of Witch Dark Tales, we uncover the REAL scary stories and eerie superstitions passed down through generations in Fresno, California.

👁️ Locals reveal encounters with spirits they can’t explain
🕯️ Terrifying urban legends still believed today
🌘 Haunted places and ghost stories that go beyond folklore

These tales aren’t just for campfires—some say they’re warnings. Join us as we explore Fresno’s haunted history and dark superstitions that locals SWEAR are true.


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