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Mr. X & the Ghosts of Castle Warden

20 min · 24. juni 2026
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Before it was Ripley’s Believe It or Not, St. Augustine's Castle Warden was a luxury hotel that became the scene of a deadly 1944 tragedy. Officially, the third-floor fire that killed two women was an accident, but for over eighty years, rumors have persisted about a contentious divorce, a cover-up, and a mysterious figure known only as "Mr. X." Tonight, we investigate the chilling timeline of the fire, the true crime theories left in its wake, and the aggressive real ghost encounters that make this historic landmark one of the most haunted places in Florida. 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/]

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