Veil of Echoes

Ep. 65 - The Greenbrier Ghost | The Spirit That Helped Solve Her Own Murder

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536916/fan_mail/new] In 1897, a young woman named Zona Heaster Shue was found dead inside her West Virginia home. Her death was quickly ruled natural… and her body was buried before anyone questioned what really happened. But her mother refused to believe the official story. Days after the funeral, Mary Jane Heaster claimed Zona’s spirit began appearing beside her bed at night — revealing horrifying details about her death and accusing her husband, Edward Shue, of murder. What followed would become one of the strangest cases in American history. A broken neck hidden beneath a scarf.  An exhumation that changed everything.  And the only known murder trial where testimony involving a ghost helped lead to a conviction. Was the Greenbrier Ghost truly a spirit seeking justice from beyond the grave… or was this a grieving mother uncovering clues everyone else missed? Tonight, we step into one of Appalachia’s most infamous paranormal legends. 👻 Welcome to Veil of Echoes. — 🎧 FOLLOW VEIL OF ECHOES  TikTok: @veilofechoespodcast  Instagram: @veilofechoespodcast  Facebook: Veil of Echoes Podcast 📩 SHARE YOUR STORIES  Have a paranormal experience, unsettling encounter, stalking story, or true crime experience you’ve lived through yourself? Send your stories to:  veilofechoespodcast@gmail.com Your story may be featured in our upcoming listener series: Echoes from the Veil ☀️ LIGHT IN THE VEIL  We’re also launching a new community segment called Light in the Veil — where listeners can send us photos/videos of their pets, collections, cozy spaces, hobbies, or anything that brings light and happiness into their lives. 🖤 — 🎙️ CASE SOURCES / REFERENCES *  Historical accounts of the Greenbrier Ghost case  *  Greenbrier County historical archives  *  West Virginia state historical marker records  *  Contemporary newspaper reports from 1897  *  The Greenbrier Independent archives  *  West Virginia folklore documentation  *  Testimony and autopsy findings surrounding the death of Zona Heaster Shue  — ⚠️ DISCLAIMER  This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, murder, and disturbing death-related content. Listener discretion is advised. ✨ Step through the veil with us… 🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast 👻 Share your stories: VeilOfEchoesPodcast@gmail.com 🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.

Missing Veil Files | Case File 008 — Andrew Gosden: The One-Way Ticket

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536916/fan_mail/new] On the morning of September 14th, 2007, fourteen-year-old Andrew Gosden left his home in Doncaster, England, dressed for school like any other day. But instead of attending class, Andrew withdrew nearly all the money from his bank account, returned home to change clothes, and purchased a one-way train ticket to London. Hours later, CCTV captured him walking calmly out of King’s Cross Station. He has never been seen again. In this episode of Missing Veil Files, we examine the haunting disappearance of Andrew Gosden — the gifted teenager whose trail ended in one of the busiest cities in the world. From the mysterious one-way ticket… to the missing CCTV footage… to the theories that continue to surround his case nearly two decades later, this is one of the United Kingdom’s most unsettling unsolved disappearances. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Andrew Gosden, please contact South Yorkshire Police or Missing People UK. 🎙 Hosted by:  Bria, Zach, and Lyndsay 🕯️ Missing Veil Files is a series by Veil of Echoes — created to keep names spoken when the world grows quiet. Follow Veil of Echoes:  Instagram: @veilofechoespodcast  TikTok: @veilofechoespodcast  Facebook: Veil of Echoes Podcast 📩 Case submissions / listener stories:  veilofechoespodcast@gmail.com Sources / Show Notes Sources used for this episode include: *  Missing People UK  *  South Yorkshire Police  *  BBC News  *  The Times UK  *  The Independent  *  Wikipedia research overview and timeline compilation  *  Public interviews and statements from the Gosden family  If you enjoyed this episode, leaving a rating or written review helps Veil of Echoes continue reaching new listeners around the world. ✨ Step through the veil with us… 🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast 👻 Share your stories: VeilOfEchoesPodcast@gmail.com 🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.

Ep. 64: Columbine Part 1: Inside the Deadliest School Shooting in America

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536916/fan_mail/new] On April 20th, 1999, what began as a normal Tuesday morning at Columbine High School became one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. But before the first shots were fired… there were warning signs. In Part One of this multi-part series, we explore the months leading up to the Columbine massacre including the journals, threats, homemade explosives, Basement Tapes, failed cafeteria bombs, and the terrifying moments when students first realized something was horribly wrong. Through immersive narration, real audio, and survivor-focused storytelling, we step back into the final normal moments before Columbine changed America forever. ⚠️ This episode contains discussions of school violence, murder, suicide, and trauma involving minors. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 🕯️ ECHOES FROM THE VEIL We’re officially accepting submissions for our upcoming listener series: Echoes from the Veil Have you experienced something paranormal, unexplained, or unsettling that’s stayed with you? Send your true stories to:  📧 veilofechoespodcast@gmail.com Or message us on TikTok and Instagram. 🎁 MONTHLY LISTENER GIVEAWAYS Beginning at the end of this month, we’ll be launching our monthly listener giveaways featuring: *  Tarot cards  *  Crystals  *  Wax-sealed letters  *  VOE-inspired artifacts  *  And more  To enter:  Leave a rating or written review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, screenshot it, and send it to us. We’re also still deciding on an official name for our listeners, so send us your ideas! 🌫️ NEXT EPISODE In Part Two:  We enter the library. The room where terrified students hid beneath tables while Patti Nielson’s 911 call captured the horror unfolding in real time. And this Friday on Veil of Echoes: The Greenbrier Ghost A story that should not have been possible. 🎧 AUDIO USED *  Publicly available 911 audio  *  Publicly available media audio/commentary  *  Ambient cinematic sound design created for this episode  📚 SOURCES *  FBI Columbine Files  *  Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Columbine Reports  *  Columbine by Dave Cullen  *  A Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold  *  CNN archival coverage  *  History Channel archives  *  Time Magazine archives  *  Publicly available court and investigation records  *  Publicly available survivor interviews and news footage  ✨ Step through the veil with us… 🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast 👻 Share your stories: VeilOfEchoesPodcast@gmail.com 🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.

Ep. 63: The Mothman - Terror in Point Pleasant

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536916/fan_mail/new] In November of 1966, a small town in West Virginia became the center of one of the most infamous paranormal legends in American history. Witnesses described a towering winged figure with glowing red eyes lurking near the abandoned TNT area outside Point Pleasant. Some believed it was a bird. Others believed it was something far more sinister. But after the devastating collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967 claimed the lives of 46 people, the sightings took on a darker meaning. Many began to wonder if the creature wasn’t just being seen… but warning them. In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the original sightings, eyewitness encounters, theories surrounding the creature, the connection to the Silver Bridge disaster, and why the legend of the Mothman continues to haunt people nearly sixty years later. Was it folklore?  Mass hysteria?  A misidentified animal? Or something watching from the darkness long before tragedy struck? 🎧 Listener discretion is advised. SHOW NOTES Sources *  The Point Pleasant Register archives  *  “The Mothman Prophecies” by John Keel  *  Smithsonian Magazine  *  History.com  *  West Virginia Encyclopedia  *  Small Town Monsters documentaries  *  WOWK 13 News coverage  *  Interviews and eyewitness accounts from Point Pleasant witnesses  Audio Credits *  WOWK 13 News segment covering the Mothman Festival  *  Eyewitness interview clip featuring Faye DeWitt Leport recounting her childhood Mothman encounter  Follow Veil of Echoes Instagram: @veilofechoespodcast  TikTok: @veilofechoespodcast  Facebook: Veil of Echoes Podcast 📩 Submit your paranormal experiences or listener stories:  veilofechoespodcast@gmail.com 🎁 Our first monthly giveaway winners and official listener name reveal will be announced at the end of May. ✨ Step through the veil with us… 🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast 👻 Share your stories: VeilOfEchoesPodcast@gmail.com 🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.

Ep. 62: Herb Baumeister - The Horror of Fox Hollow Farm

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536916/fan_mail/new] What looked like a quiet family home hidden in the woods of Indiana would eventually become one of the most disturbing crime scenes in modern true crime history. In this episode of Veil of Echoes, we explore the horrifying case of Herb Baumeister — the successful businessman and family man who became the prime suspect in the murders of multiple men connected to Indianapolis’ gay bar scene during the 1980s and 1990s. From the eerie halls of Fox Hollow Farm and its unsettling mannequins… to the discovery of thousands of human bone fragments buried across the property… this is a story filled with unanswered questions, missing victims, and a darkness that may stretch far beyond one house. Was Herb Baumeister also responsible for the infamous I-70 Strangler killings? Tonight, we examine the evidence, the victims, the investigation, and the silence he left behind. 🕯️ This episode is dedicated to the victims and families still waiting for answers. 🎙️ Listener requested episode by Morbid Jenn. 📝 SHOW NOTES In the early 1990s, investigators in Indiana began noticing a chilling pattern: young men disappearing after visiting gay bars in the Indianapolis area. That investigation would eventually lead authorities to Fox Hollow Farm — the sprawling property owned by businessman Herb Baumeister — where investigators uncovered thousands of human bone fragments hidden throughout the woods. In this episode, we cover: *  Herb Baumeister’s background and early warning signs  *  His double life and connection to Indianapolis gay bars  *  The survivor encounter that helped identify him  *  The suspected link to the I-70 Strangler murders  *  The horrifying discoveries at Fox Hollow Farm  *  The victims identified through DNA and forensic genealogy  *  Baumeister’s flight to Canada and death  *  The unanswered questions that remain today  This episode contains discussions of violence, homicide, missing persons, and human remains. Listener discretion is advised. 🎧 Audio Credits This episode includes a brief investigative audio clip featuring commentary from a private investigator discussing the survivor encounter connected to the Herb Baumeister case. 🕯️ Victims Mentioned *  John Lee “Johnny” Bayer  *  Jeffrey Allen Jones  *  Richard Douglas Hamilton Jr.  *  Allen Lee Livingston  *  Daniel Thomas Halloran  *  Steven Spurlin Hale  *  Allen Wayne Broussard  *  Roger Allen Goodlet  *  Michael Frederick Keirn  *  Manuel Resendez  *  Jerry Williams-Comer (possible additional victim)  📚 Sources *  Hamilton County Coroner’s Office  *  Indianapolis Star archives  *  AP News reporting on Fox Hollow Farm investigations  *  Historical reporting from WTHR Indianapolis  *  FBI ViCAP references related to I-70 Strangler investigations  *  Interviews and investigative commentary regarding survivor Tony Harris  *  Public records and historical case reporting  🌫️ Follow Veil of Echoes 🎙️ TikTok: @veilofechoespodcast  📸 Instagram: @veilofechoespodcast  📧 Email: veilofechoespodcast@gmail.com Leave a rating & written review to enter our monthly giveaways starting May 2026 🖤 ✨ Step through the veil with us… 🔮 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @VeilOfEchoesPodcast 👻 Share your stories: VeilOfEchoesPodcast@gmail.com 🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday (True Crime) & Friday (Paranormal) — where true crime meets the supernatural.