Decapitated on the Gallows: The Eva Dugan Story

Decapitated on the Gallows: The Eva Dugan Story

In this episode of Southern Ghost Stories, we dive into the horrifying true story of Eva Dugan, the first woman executed by the state of Arizona. What began as the mysterious disappearance of an elderly rancher outside Tucson quickly spiraled into one of the most controversial murder cases of the twentieth century involving a lonely desert grave, a mysterious drifter known only as “Jack,” accusations of greed and manipulation, and a public execution so gruesome it shocked the entire country. We explore the murder of Andrew Mathis, Eva’s sensational trial, her strange final days on death row, the discovery that she planned to take her own life before the hanging, and the horrifying moment the execution went terribly wrong in front of horrified witnesses. Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonline Follow Allen on X https://x.com/ATOAllen Use code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at  https://monstercitymadhouse.com [http://monstercitymadhouse.com/]

Tennessee Tales Tuesday: The Murfreesboro Meat Locker Murder

In this episode of Southern Ghost Stories, we explore one of Tennessee’s darkest true crime stories and the ghost legends that followed. In 1984, respected Murfreesboro businessman Russell Jones vanished without a trace, sparking months of rumors and speculation across Middle Tennessee. What investigators eventually uncovered behind a local meat packing facility on West College Street shocked the community—a body buried behind the slaughter pens, a murder-for-hire plot, and a conspiracy that destroyed multiple lives. We’ll trace the rise and fall of Jones, the deadly confrontation inside Jones Locker, the investigation that exposed the truth, and the strange stories that continue to surround the old building decades later, where some believe the past never completely left. Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonline Follow Allen on X https://x.com/ATOAllen Use code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at  https://monstercitymadhouse.com [http://monstercitymadhouse.com/]

From The Vault: The Haunting of Nashville’s Southern Turf

Recorded back in 2019 and recently recovered from an old hard drive, this lost episode of Southern Ghost Stories dives into the dark history and hauntings of Nashville’s infamous Southern Turf building. Opened in 1895 by notorious bookie Marcus Cartwright, the massive Queen Anne-style gambling hall and saloon became one of the wildest spots in the city’s old Men’s Quarter, filled with gamblers, politicians, prostitutes, and heavy drinkers. The episode explores the rise and fall of the Southern Turf, the life of longtime manager Ike Johnson, the police raids and scandals tied to the building, and the tragic suicide that many believe left behind one of Nashville's best ghost stories. Today, workers inside the historic building still report hearing footsteps and strange activity long after everyone has gone home. Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonline Follow Allen on X https://x.com/ATOAllen Use code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at  https://monstercitymadhouse.com [http://monstercitymadhouse.com/]

The Strange Tale of Professor Whiz

In this episode of Southern Ghost Stories, we dive into the bizarre true story of Professor Whiz, one of America’s most famous hypnotists during the twentieth century. From stage shows and radio broadcasts to fears of mind control and brainwashing, hypnosis became a national obsession during a time when Americans were fascinated—and terrified—by the hidden power of the subconscious mind. We explore the rise of Professor Whiz, the strange world of early hypnosis culture, and why so many people believed a voice over the radio might actually control human behavior. Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonline Follow Allen on X https://x.com/ATOAllen Use code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at  https://monstercitymadhouse.com [http://monstercitymadhouse.com/]

The Dark Side of Appalachia: Terrifying Cherokee Folklore

Deep in the mist-covered valleys and dark hollows of the Appalachian Mountains, ancient Cherokee folklore still lingers like smoke through the trees. In this episode of Southern Ghost Stories, American Hauntstorian Allen Sircy strips away the campfire entertainment to explore the terrifying and fascinating entities that the Cherokee viewed as a reality of the natural world. From the deceptive, liver-eating Spearfinger and the soul-stealing Raven Mocker to the giant protector Tsul ’Kalu and the unseen spiritual rot of the U’lag’û, these legends served as vital warnings about morality, respect, and the thin veil between mankind and the supernatural. Centuries later, despite forced displacement and cultural upheaval, these stories endure because the ancient mountains themselves remain unchanged—leaving modern Appalachian locals still whispering about the dark shapes, hidden crystals, and tiny footsteps that haunt the woods after sunset. Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review! Check out Allen's books on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9 Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonline Follow Allen on X https://x.com/ATOAllen Use code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at  https://monstercitymadhouse.com [http://monstercitymadhouse.com/]