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This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In the late 1800s, the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, was touted as a revolutionary innovation in incarceration. A rotating "human hamster wheel" of cells promised security with minimal manpower. In reality? It turned into a logistical nightmare—and, some say, a spiritual one. Operating from 1885 to 1969, this bizarre vertical jail witnessed everything from despair to death… and apparently, some souls never checked out. Paranormal activity has been reported as far back as the 1950s, with even jailors refusing to sleep in their quarters. In this classic episode of The Grave Talks, we explore the unsettling legacy of this architectural oddity with Kat Slaughter, Director of the Squirrel Cage Jail and RailsWest Railroad Museum. Are the spirits of inmates still turning in their cells? Or has something else taken up residence in this rotating relic? This is Part Two of our conversation. For more information on the museums as well as tours and paranormal investigations, visit their website thehistoricalsociety.org Become a GRAVE KEEPER and get access to ALL of our EPISODES - AD FREE, BONUS EPISODES & ADVANCE EPISODES!!! Sign up through Apple Podcast Channel or Patreon. Sign up through Apple Podcasts or Patreon http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In the late 1800s, the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, was touted as a revolutionary innovation in incarceration. A rotating "human hamster wheel" of cells promised security with minimal manpower. In reality? It turned into a logistical nightmare—and, some say, a spiritual one. Operating from 1885 to 1969, this bizarre vertical jail witnessed everything from despair to death… and apparently, some souls never checked out. Paranormal activity has been reported as far back as the 1950s, with even jailors refusing to sleep in their quarters. In this classic episode of The Grave Talks, we explore the unsettling legacy of this architectural oddity with Kat Slaughter, Director of the Squirrel Cage Jail and RailsWest Railroad Museum. Are the spirits of inmates still turning in their cells? Or has something else taken up residence in this rotating relic? For more information on the museums as well as tours and paranormal investigations, visit their website thehistoricalsociety.org Become a GRAVE KEEPER and get access to ALL of our EPISODES - AD FREE, BONUS EPISODES & ADVANCE EPISODES!!! Sign up through Apple Podcast Channel or Patreon. Sign up through Apple Podcasts or Patreon http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!This week, we head to Iowa to uncover chilling tales of spirits who may still be serving time. Kenzie explores the eerie history of the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs—an old rotary jail that once held everyone from ax murderers to town drunks, whether they were awaiting trial or sleeping off a rough night. Some believe that some of the jailhouse residents have never left. Then, Lauren recounts the harrowing exorcism of Anna Ecklund from Earling, Iowa—a woman believed to have been possessed not once, but twice. Join us as we unlock the cells and secrets of Iowa's haunted past.--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

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With only 3 of these in the United States, The Rocker Chic is taking TUSOP to Council Bluffs, Iowa to talk about the Squirrel Cage Jail!!   For those who want to jump ahead, story start at 10:00   www.theunitedstatesofparanormal.com   www.patreon.com/TUSOP   www.goldenmojoent.com   https://feed.podbean.com/theunitedstatesofparanormal/feed.xml   Do you have a haunting, cryptid, or other unexplained you would like us to look into? Do you have your own strange story you'd like us to read in an episode? Email us at TheUnitedStatesOfParanormal@gmail.com or message us on any of our social media platforms.    Listen on Podurama   Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on episodes and see photos from each episode.  Social media:  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-United-States-of-Paranormal-101722675824225/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedstatesofparanormal/ - Twitter: http://twitter.com/TUSOPPod Available wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts:  - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-united-states-of-paranormal/id1618133392 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67NokfUTrxoCvPuPWsvsDn?si=xQ4MpDJ-TlqBcanpMnTamA Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3905807 - iHeart: https://iheart.com/podcast/95207701   Merch available:  www.theunitedstatesofparanormal.com   Check out other podcasts within our network: Golden Image Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GoldenImagePodcast Golden 80's: https://linktr.ee/thegoldenimage80s The Call Guys: https://linktr.ee/thecallguyspodcast MurdNerds: https://linktr.ee/murdnerds Seasons in Hell Sports Network::  https://linktr.ee/indianachiefsfans A Court of Books and Booze: https://linktr.ee/acobab Art by Esteban Gomez Reyes https://instagram.com/esteban.gomezr?utm_medium=copy_link Music by Boze Theme voice over by Matthew Frisby Produced by Jeremy Golden  Edited by Jeremy Golden  Hosted by Jeremy Golden, Jennifer Williams and Bobbi Golden   #tusop #theunitedstatesofparanormal l #paranormalpodcast #scary #podcast #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #paranormalpodcast #paranormal #podcast #ghosts #paranormalactivity #haunted #ghoststories #creepy #paranormalinvestigation  #spooky #podcastersofinstagram #horror #scarystories #ghost #paranormalinvestigators #horrorpodcast #paranormalinvestigator #ghosthunters #urbanlegends #newpodcast #podcasts #podcastlife #haunting #paranormalstories

In Episode 15 of our Haunted America series, join host Lyle Perez, as he uncovers the ghostly secrets of Iowa. Known for its peaceful farmlands, historic towns, and endless cornfields, the Hawkeye State also harbors a collection of spine-tingling hauntings. From the notorious Villisca Axe Murder House to the mysterious Black Angel, Iowa is filled with paranormal encounters that have left visitors shaken. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or a lover of spooky stories, this episode will guide you through 10 of the most haunted locations in Iowa. Featured Haunted Locations: Villisca Axe Murder House, Villisca Address: 508 E 2nd St, Villisca, IA 50864 In 1912, this quiet home became the site of a brutal, unsolved murder. Visitors report eerie sounds, shadowy figures, and a chilling energy that lingers in the rooms where the murders occurred. Edinburgh Manor, Scotch Grove Address: 13241 E23 County Home Rd, Scotch Grove, IA 52310 Once a poor farm and later a mental institution, Edinburgh Manor is said to be haunted by malevolent and benevolent spirits, including a trickster called "The Joker" and a little girl named Susie. The Mason House Inn, Bentonsport Address: 21982 Hawk Dr, Bentonsport, IA 52565 This historic inn, once used as a hospital during the Civil War, is home to the spirits of past guests and soldiers. Paranormal activity includes a nurse spirit and a young boy who still lingers in the hallways. Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport Address: 200 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801 Built in 1915, this luxurious hotel is haunted by a woman who fell to her death. Guests have seen her ghost in mirrors and heard her soft singing echoing through the halls at night. Squirrel Cage Jail, Council Bluffs Address: 226 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 This rotating, cylindrical jail is haunted by former inmates, including the ghost of a man who hanged himself. Shadowy figures and disembodied voices have been reported by visitors. Franklin Hotel, Strawberry Point Address: 102 Elkader St, Strawberry Point, IA 52076 Built in 1903, this hotel is haunted by the spirit of a man named Henry, often seen pacing the lobby or standing by windows. Guests in Room 7 have reported seeing a ghostly woman standing over them. Dubuque Grand Opera House, Dubuque Address: 135 8th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 This historic theater is home to "The Lady in White," an actress who died during a performance. Her ghost is often seen in the balcony, watching the shows with a wistful expression. Mathias Ham House, Dubuque Address: 2241 Lincoln Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 This Victorian mansion is haunted by the ghost of Sarah Ham, often seen in the upstairs rooms looking out the windows. Visitors have reported hearing footsteps and seeing shadowy figures. Canteen Lunch in the Alley, Ottumwa Address: 112 2nd St E, Ottumwa, IA 52501 This small diner is haunted by the spirit of a former owner, known for rearranging dishes and giving ghostly orders to the staff. Customers have also reported feeling a cold tap on their shoulder. Black Angel of Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City Address: 1000 Brown St, Iowa City, IA 52240 This imposing statue is said to be cursed. Those who touch the Black Angel are said to face misfortune, and many visitors have reported feeling an overwhelming sense of dread near the statue. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords: Haunted Iowa, Villisca Axe Murder House, Edinburgh Manor, Mason House Inn, Black Angel Iowa, Iowa haunted locations, ghost stories, Paranormal Iowa, haunted hotels, ghost tours, haunted theaters Tags: #HauntedAmerica #GhostStories #IowaHaunts #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedLocations #IowaGhosts #VilliscaAxeMurderHouse #EdinburghManor #MasonHouseInn #HotelBlackhawk #SquirrelCageJail #FranklinHotel #DubuqueGrandOperaHouse #MathiasHamHouse #CanteenLunch #BlackAngel

In Council Bluffs, Iowa stands a unique structure that served as the Pottawattamie County Jail for over 80 years.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Squirrel Cage Jail, as well as why a solid metal structure is just a bad idea, that you shouldn't trust something that involves a hand crank, and how to be historic while also being a bad idea. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 Let's Go Iowa blog post by Kim 2009 The Daily Nonpareil article by Kim Bousquet 2006 The Daily Nonpareil article by Keith Mehlin 2006 The Daily Nonpareil article by Tim Johnson 2003 The Daily Nonpareil article by Greg Jerrett 1994 The Daily Nonpareil article by Carla Chance Atlas Obscura Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau Historical Society of Pottawattamie County Roadside America (1) Travel Iowa Wikipedia (1) (2) Go check out our friends over at the Pod of Terror podcast, which is part of the Darkcast Network. Send us your listener questions to bit.ly/AskYOC. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are at the sister location of one of our favorite investigations to date, the Crawfordsville Rotary Jail. Another rotary jail, this one being the only three story one ever built, this one is unique in its design and the inmates it held. It housed one of the most infamous murderers in the state. With five deaths inside its walls, and executions on the side, this location is primed for some good hauntings.   Donate monthly here: https://www.patreon.com/orsotheysaypod Or a once off here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T22PHA8NAUTPN  And don't forget to swing by here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/orsotheysaypod/shop

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In the 1880s, the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, was considered a revolutionary concept in housing inmates.  They claimed the new concept allowed for "maximum security with minimum jailer attention." It was a "19th-century marvel,” constructed so that only one jailor could watch an entire prison full of prisoners. The cells were all positioned on a central carousel that, when a hand crank was turned, would rotate the cells so that only one could be entered at a time. However, it didn't take long to realize this concept didn't work as they thought it would. While the jailer could attend to the one cell – the others were trapped. Of the 18 prisons built, most were closed within a couple of years after opening – however – the Squirrel Cage Jail remained in operation until 1969. But it seems some of those who were once there are still there. Reports of hauntings date back to the 1950s when a jailor refused to sleep in his quarters because he believed it to be haunted. In this episode, we talk about the hauntings of the Squirrel Cage Jail with Kat Slaughter, Director of the Squirrel Cage Jail and RailsWest Railroad Museum. This is Part Two of our conversation. For more information on the museums as well as tours and paranormal investigations, visit their website thehistoricalsociety.org Become a GRAVE KEEPER and get access to ALL of our EPISODES - AD FREE, BONUS EPISODES & ADVANCE EPISODES!!! Sign up through Apple Podcast Channel or Patreon. Sign up through Apple Podcasts or Patreon http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In the 1880s, the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, was considered a revolutionary concept in housing inmates.  They claimed the new concept allowed for "maximum security with minimum jailer attention."  It was a "19th-century marvel,” constructed so that only one jailor could watch an entire prison full of prisoners. The cells were all positioned on a central carousel that, when a hand crank was turned, would rotate the cells so that only one could be entered at a time. However, it didn't take long to realize this concept didn't work as they thought it would. While the jailer could attend to the one cell – the others were trapped. Of the 18 prisons built, most were closed within a couple of years after opening – however – the Squirrel Cage Jail remained in operation until 1969. But it seems some of those who were once there are still there. Reports of hauntings date back to the 1950s when a jailor refused to sleep in his quarters because he believed it to be haunted. In this episode, we talk about the hauntings of the Squirrel Cage Jail with Kat Slaughter, Director of the Squirrel Cage Jail and RailsWest Railroad Museum. For more information on the museums as well as tours and paranormal investigations, visit their website thehistoricalsociety.org Become a GRAVE KEEPER and get access to ALL of our EPISODES - AD FREE, BONUS EPISODES & ADVANCE EPISODES!!! Sign up through Apple Podcast Channel or Patreon. Sign up through Apple Podcasts or Patreon http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

This week we sat down with Diane and Kelly from History Goes Bump. Hopefully you caught their episode from March 12, 2024 where they were kind enough to invite us to hang with them on their show. We stayed up past our bedtimes discussing haunted paintings, ghost cows, scary bridges, history ghost tours, and April Fool's pranks. Fun fact of the week: If you put house spiders outside to “save” them, you are actually killing them. Grab yourselves some M&Ms (be sure they're not Skittles) and join us where The Activity Continues. Content Warning:In this episode we told some ghost stories which involved both children and dogs being killed. Otherwise, it was pretty clean. Not even much swearing! The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy, Megan, and AP chat about pets, true crime, ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. We also sometimes interview interesting people, whether it be a paranormal professional, a Dead Files client, or a listener with spooky stories. This episode was recorded on April 1, 2024 and released on May 2, 2024. Episode links:History Goes Bump: https://historygoesbump.libsyn.com/The Artisan Hotel: https://www.artisandowntown.com/Squirrel Cage Jail: https://www.thehistoricalsociety.org/museums/squirrel-cage-jail-1.htmlThe Exchange Hotel: https://theexchangehotelmuseum.org/St. Augustine Lighthouse https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/ Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg, Megan Simmons, and Amy PiersakProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com Socials and other goodies:Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theactivitycontinues Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theactivitycontinues/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheActivityCont   Blog for extras: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/blog/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesYouTube: https://bit.ly/TAC_videos Newsletter sign-up: http://eepurl.com/hWnBLL SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show!Or visit our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ and click on the microphone icon to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal professional, and would be interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/Sponsors/MerchPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/  Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next week!A Paranormal PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/collected-sounds2/donations

Opened in 1885, the notorious Squirrel Cage Jail ran its operation up until 1969. The jail was known to house everyone from petty perpetrators to violent criminals. Designed as a rotating jail, inmates were confined to their cells and could only be let out from the entire jail spinning to a single opening where a guard was stationed. This had its faults as inmates arms and legs would be severed, with one inmate having his head crushed. Now a museum, this infamous jail is home to many of the artifacts and spirits that still roam its cylindrical corridors. We sit down to discuss our most recent investigation at the Squirrel Cage Jail. Watch the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/2eNeAKxp95sSupport the Show: Patreon (Bonus Content)Follow us on Social Media: YouTube ChannelFacebook Fan PageInstagram Fan Page X (formerly Twitter)TikTok Fan Page"After Dark with EVP" (Use code "AFTERDARK25" for 25% off an annual subscription)https://bit.ly/46GOmAzSubmit Your Story, Comments, or Questions: theevppod@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.As your podcast hosts, we can't wait to take you on an adventure through the heart of America with our special guest, Iowa enthusiast and author Megan Bannister (Olio in Iowa). Brace yourselves for an enthralling journey as Megan uncovers the buried treasures of Iowa, a wonderful state often overlooked. We chat about everything Iowa - from its fascinating history and unique culture to the mouth-watering delicacies that define its food scene. Megan, with her infectious passion, unravels the secrets she discovered while penning her book, Secret Iowa. Promising to satiate your wanderlust, we wander through Iowa's one-of-a-kind supper clubs, recount the tale of a baby elephant at the Iowa State Fair, and explore the American Gothic House that inspired the famous American Gothic painting. Buckle up as we lead you through intriguing locations like the three-story cylindrical Squirrel Cage Jail, the twisty Snake Alley in Burlington, or the Rail Explorers in Boone, and even the Field of Dreams in Dyersville. We promise, Iowa will never seem the same again!From the hilarious Cardiff Giant tale in Fort Dodge to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (Ragbrai), there's never a dull moment in this episode. We leave no stone unturned, even discussing famous Iowa foods, including pork chops, sweet corn, and pork tenderloin. Whether you're an Iowa native or a globetrotter scouting for your next travel escapade, we assure you, this episode is brimming with anecdotes, fun facts, and riveting stories that will make you see Iowa in a whole new light. So, pack your bags and get ready for a virtual tour of enchanting Iowa with us and Megan!Social Media Links FacebookInstagramTwitterYoutube Links from the showWebsiteSocial Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok“World's Largest Things in Iowa” blog postSecretIowa.com Iowa Supper ClubsSupport the Show.FacebookInstagramTwitterYoutube

Despite all my rage, I am still just a squirrel in a cage. This week, I am bringing you the story of the Squirrel Cage Jail, AKA Pottawattamie County Jail, in Council Bluffs, IA! More specifically, I'm bringing you the story of my friends and me getting LOCKED DOWN inside the jail for an entire night. I'm truly living my Zak Bagans fantasy.

In the 1880s, the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, was considered a revolutionary concept in housing inmates.  They claimed the new concept allowed for "maximum security with minimum jailer attention."  It was a "19th-century marvel,” constructed so that only one jailor could keep an eye on an entire prison full of prisoners. The cells were all positioned on a central carousel that, when a hand crank was turned, would rotate the cells so that only one could be entered at a time. However, it didn't take long to realize this concept didn't work as they thought it would. While the jailer could attend to one cell – the others were simply trapped. Of the 18 prisons built, most were closed within a couple of years after opening – however – the Squirrel Cage Jail remained in operation until 1969. But it seems some of those who were once there are still there. Reports of hauntings date back to the 1950s when a jailor refused to sleep in his quarters because he believed it to be haunted. In Part Two of our conversation, we talk about the hauntings of the Squirrel Cage Jail and the Railswest Railroad Museum with Kat Slaughter, the director of both museums. For more information on the museums as well as tours and paranormal investigations, visit their website thehistoricalsociety.org Become a GRAVE KEEPER and get access to ALL of our EPISODES - AD FREE, BONUS EPISODES & ADVANCE EPISODES!!! Sign up through Apple Podcast Channel or Patreon. Sign up through Apple Podcasts or Patreon http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

In the 1880s, the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, was considered a revolutionary concept in housing inmates.  They claimed the new concept allowed for "maximum security with minimum jailer attention."   It was a "19th-century marvel,” constructed so that only one jailor could keep an eye on an entire prison full of prisoners. The cells were all positioned on a central carousel that, when a hand crank was turned, would rotate the cells so that only one could be entered at a time. However, it didn't take long to realize this concept didn't work as they thought it would. While the jailer could attend to the one cell – the others were simply trapped. Of the 18 prisons built, most were closed within a couple of years after opening – however – the Squirrel Cage Jail remained in operation until 1969. But it seems some of those who were once there are still there. Reports of hauntings date back to the 1950s when a jailor refused to sleep in his quarters because he believed it to be haunted. In this episode, we talk about the hauntings of the Squirrel Cage Jail with Kat Slaughter, Director of the Squirrel Cage Jail and RailsWest Railroad Museum. For more information on the museums as well as tours and paranormal investigations, visit their website thehistoricalsociety.org Become a GRAVE KEEPER and get access to ALL of our EPISODES - AD FREE, BONUS EPISODES & ADVANCE EPISODES!!! Sign up through Apple Podcast Channel or Patreon. Sign up through Apple Podcasts or Patreon http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

Since the beginning of this podcast, we have strived to bring humanity to the offenders we cover. However, we have never talked about the treatment some have received while incarcerated - until now. Today we cover the conditions of The Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, IA. Condemned 22 times by the city in the first 75 years of operation, it continued to remain open and operational for another nine years. Listen in as we tell you how the inmates housed there lived. Shop our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join in the conversation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Citizens of Brutal Nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram

We are taking votes, does Amanda need to find another cannibal story? Because we think she is itching to do one! She did not do one this episode, but she did cover the case of the Icebox Murders. It was a case that was wild. Bryce covers the hauntings in the Squirrel Cage Jail and its long history.LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/hellonheelspodcastInsta: @hellonheelspodcastTwitter: @hellonheelspodEmail: hellonheelspodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hellonheelspodcastFor pictures from this episode visit us on Instagram or Twitter

We've covered Jails and Prisons but have you seen one that's done in a rotary style?!?!?!?! Yes it's not a traditional jail but a cheaper version only requiring one guard and lots of danger. It was doomed to fail and came with a lot of death and now a lot of ghosts stories. We travel to Council Bluffs, Iowa to visit the Squirrel Cage Jail to see its modern (for the 1800's) layout and visit with the resident ghosts there. Come take the tour with us and decide for yourself if it's haunted or not?? Make sure to ask for Jake Bird. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube If you'd like to support the show I have a patreon And lastly go and check out technically a conversation @greetingstac as our featured podcast for February!! https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pottawattamie-squirrel-cage-jail https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12160 https://www.unleashcb.com/blog/a_haunted_history_of_the_squirrel_cage_jail/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottawattamie_County_Jail https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/the-hauntings-and-history-of-the-pottawattamie-county-squirrel-cage-jail https://smartmousetravel.com/2021/03/11/squirrel-cage-jail-in-council-bluffs-iowa/ https://www.thehistoricalsociety.org/history-online/history-of-squirrel-cage-jail.html https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2125/Our-History https://www.britannica.com/place/Council-Bluffs http://preservecouncilbluffs.org/learn/council-bluffs-history/ https://www.britannica.com/place/Iowa-state/Economic-stabilization --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Iowa here we come. This week we visit a haunted rotary style jail. Time to explore 3 floors of ghostly activity.

She claims that a family friend and another man broke into her house to attack and frame her - she also claims that they were sent by her ex husband. She survived and killed the man who was attacking her. But, the truth that lies behind the death of young 20 year old Dustin Wehde could be far more sinister. Bettina and Beth cover the state of Iowa in this week's episode... and Bettina introduces you to this woman, Tracey Richter. Beth moves on to the paranormal portion of the episode; covering the haunted Squirrel Cage Jail. A "Lazy-Susan" style jail! Cheers to the craziness of this episode, and Cheers to all of you - wishing you all a happy new year! Want more Hangover?? Check this out: https://linktr.ee/Killer.Hangover.Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/killerhangoverpodcast/message

The episode where we return to investigate Squirrel Cage Jail in Council BLUFFS, IA. This was one of our first investigations, so we had to make a return appearance! Make sure you listen to episode 34 to hear the history behind this place and our first experience there. This time around, we encounter a mean spirit, Doug, who is really not a big fan of ours…and may have growled at us?! We hear the Sarahs sing (for once it wasn't Lindsey), Sarah gets offended by Doug, and we even meet good old Abe Lincoln here. www.thetipsyghost.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @thetipsyghost Email us your stories at thetipsyghost@gmail.com Show your support when you subscribe, leave a great review, & give us a 5 star rating— it really helps!

Take On The World is taking on Jails and Prisons across the world. Each Lock Up Episode will focus on one jail or one type of jail. To kick off this series I have chose to look at Squirrel Cage Jails or Rotary Jails. This is a style I have never hear of before and found it extremely interesting. I hope you do too. Is there a prison or jail you would like to know more about, or just want us to cover? If so drop us a line a takeontheworld411@gmail.comor hit us up on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TOTWPodcast, or Instagram totwpod, or Twitter @TOTWPod. We are part of the Deluxe Edition Network, check out all the great shows on our network at www.Deluxeeditionnetwork.com While you are there check out this months Spotlight Podcast Return of the living Flett All of our links can be found on our website https://totwpodcast.wixsite.com/totw Our Videos can be seen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4v6bFimpr1SSNg7xmvjBSt or YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oGE5LyUQHSnK1Bt5p_k2g or Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-1178413 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takeontheworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/takeontheworld/support

On this edition of the Haunting of KGGO, B-sox was joined by Rob and Sarah from Paranormania! They talked about their many adventures across the state including Malvern Manor and the Squirrel Cage Jail, plus their travels across the country! https://www.facebook.com/theoneparanormania https://www.kggo.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Haunting of KGGO is back for a a fifth season, and this week B-sox was joined by Kat Slaughter the Museum Director for the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, IA. Kat gave a break down of the history of the Jail, and what might be haunting the jail itself.  Learn more about the Squirrel Cage Jail here: https://www.thehistoricalsociety.org/ https://www.facebook.com/SquirrelCageJail/ https://www.kggo.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prisoners have used many different methods to escape from their cells.  A man in this jail crawled through pipes of raw sewage, not once but...

This week we're back with a very....unique....jail in Iowa and a spooky saloon in Wisconsin! Hit us up with your ghost stories or with more episode ideas you'd like to hear

The Pottawattamie County Jail is also known as Squirrel Cage Jail is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  It's built like a giant Lazy Susan and the cells are pie shaped.  There is a single door on all 3 levels, but you need to use a hand crank to spin the jail and line it up.  Some very infamous prisoners served time in this jail, including Jake Bird, also known as the Tacoma Ax-killer.  It's rumored that Jake put a hex on people and now he haunts the jail.Website: Drinking The Cool AidResources:A Haunted History of the Squirrel Cage Jail - Blog - Unleash Council Bluffs (unleashcb.com)Mobile paranormal (thehistoricalsociety.org)The Squirrel Cage Jail - Petticoats & Pistols (petticoatsandpistols.com)Squirrel Cage Jail, Council Bluffs, Iowa (roadsideamerica.com)Iowa's Infamous Squirrel Cage Jail | Iowa Public RadioHistory Goes Bump In The Night: Ep. 284 - Squirrel Cage JailPottawattamie Squirrel Cage Jail – Council Bluffs, Iowa - Atlas ObscuraSquirrel Cage Jail – Haunted HousesThis Jail In Iowa Has a Dark And Evil History (onlyinyourstate.com)Youtube-Iowa Culture: Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs Ghost Adventures-Serial Killer Spirits: Axe Killer Jail 

What's worse than life in prison? Afterlife in prison! This week the 13th Floor Gang is sharing some spooky stories from a number of prisons including the West Virginia Penitentiary, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the Squirrel Cage Jail.

This week on DIEOWA, we're doing another bonus episode on a jail... the Squirrel Cage Jail!

The D.O.P. Crew does their podcast in the middle of their investigation! No lights, No Mercy, sit with us during our investigation and get a taste and a listen of what it's like to be on one of the most haunted locations in Iowa. listen to the silent chaos as it unfolds around us in the pitch black.... are we crazy we think so...?!? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/castle-cage/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/castle-cage/support

Haunted AF series is back and more haunted than ever! What's better than a ghost of violent criminal? Especially ones that died in their cells? Could old jails BE any more haunted?? To kick it off, Kelsey locks us in the Old Charleston Jail which resembles a medieval castle and housed everyone from Union officers to swashbuckling pirates! Yaarg, is that a spirit I spy?? Stick around for the story of the Squirrel Cage Jail built in 1885, a uniquely designed prison in Iowa that managed to kill some inmates just by being a very dangerous place to live. Prisoners' were not the only lives it claimed...... Join us for Haunted AF: Prison Style! Tags: Haunted Prisons, Haunted Jails, Old City Jail, Old Charleston Jail, 54th Massachusetts Regiment, Levinia Fisher, Buzzfeed Unsolved, Pottawattamie Jailhouse, Squirrel Cage Jail, Rotary Jail linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids Website: castlesandcryptidspod.squarespace.com

Join me again in episode 22 as I cover the Pottawattamie County jail, aka Squirrel Cage jail, and the unsolved murder of 4 young ladies in the Austin yogurt shop Murders of 1991.

Happy Spooky Thuuuuuuuuursday? WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING? While the timeline may be a bit different this week, the stories are as good as ever. It's a shabby to chic week as Kala tells us about the run-down and broken Pattowattamie Jail House Museum (better known as the "Squirrel Cage Jail") in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Brittany gives us the details of the adorable and fancy Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant in Petoskey, Michigan. While they're two very different buildings, they're both haunted AF. This episode has poorly designed buildings, maybe ghost cats (??), the weird basement boy, a piano that plays by itself, and Kala breaking out into song... again.

Hear all about our recent ghost hunt at the Squirrel Cage Jail!  This unique location is a great stop in the Midwest to get your paranormal fix.

We've made it to double digits!! We are so excited that we get to share all if this with you! This week, Katelyn takes us back to Australia to cover a case that will make you jump out of your skin (you'll understand that later) and Maria takes us to Iowa to cover the Squirrel Cage jail. Please make sure to keep all body parts inside the ride at all times... Find us on Instagram: ten_zero_podcast Join us on Facebook: 10-0: true crime and paranormal stories from behind the headset Have a personal story or case suggestion for us? Email it to: tenzeropodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/10-0podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/10-0podcast/support

Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Pottawattamie Jailhouse, better known as the “Squirrel Cage Jail” is one of only three remaining “rotary jails,”  with not a lot of deaths here why is it so haunted?

Welcome back to episode 43 and boy oh boy do we go on some crazy twists and literal turns on this one. This week we go on location to *mostly* Omaha, NE. We start out with our spooky ookies this week in the weirdest jail design, probably ever, the Pottawattamie County jail, aka the Squirrel Cage Jail. This 3 story rotating monstrosity caused a lot of pain and suffering in it's day and the ghosties aren't going to let you forget it. Then we move on to the absolutely bizarre and wackadoodle case of Cari Farver, Dave Kroupa, and Liz Goylar. If you want to know more about that you will just have to listen. Hold onto your tits boys and girls and theys and thems, this one will take you for a ride. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/todieforpodcast)

Join me this week as we explore the history and lore of Council Bluffs, IA, and dive into a spooky listener story straight from Las Vegas, NM. We're visiting a haunted jail, a creepy cemetery, and a ghostly hotel in this episode, and I can't wait!FIND ME AT:Website: www.hometownhauntspodcast.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/hometownhauntspodcastInstagram: @hometownhauntspodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/hometownhauntsCITATIONS FOR THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:“The Plaza Hotel”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Hotel_(Las_Vegas,_New_Mexico)“Plaza Hotel 1882”https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/plaza-hotel-1882/ghost-stories.php“An Old Haunt: Plaza Hotel,” Boyle, Molly - Nov. 11, 2019https://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/restaurants/reviews/an-old-haunt-plaza-hotel/article_967ccf6a-bb0b-5b69-8ca4-777718b995e7.html“New Mexico’s ‘Other’ Las Vegas,” Weyls, Joyce Gregory - American History, June 2006https://www.historynet.com/new-mexicos-other-las-vegas.htm“Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States”https://www.britannica.com/place/Las-Vegas-New-Mexico”Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States”https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_Bluffs,_Iowa“The Squirrel Cage Jail Museum”https://www.thehistoricalsociety.org/museums/squirrel-cage-jail.html“A Haunted History of the Squirrel Cage”https://www.unleashcb.com/blog/a_haunted_history_of_the_squirrel_cage_jail/“Squirrel Cage Jail”https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12160“The True Story Behind the Black Angel of Council Bluffs”https://www.google.com/amp/s/omaha.com/lifestyles/the-true-story-behind-the-black-angel-of-council-bluffs/article_440a1d50-77ba-5b7e-9c52-40462510c759.amp.html

The episode where we share our experience at the Pottawattamie Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Our "haunted investigation", as Lindsey likes to call it, took us through a once rotating jail that was rich with history and haunts. www.thetipsyghost.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @thetipsyghost and at Patreon.com/thetipsyghost Email us your stories at thetipsyghost@gmail.com Show your support when you subscribe, leave a great review & give us a 5 star rating—it really helps!

Welcome to the bonus Halloween episode of Wild Society! In this episode we’ll be hearing spooky stories from all four hosts. From bedroom spooks, house and hotel haunts, creepy jails, and a really freaky ghost app experience, we’ll leave it up to you to determine if you’re a believer.Leave a rating or review!PhenVox Ghost Box AppBaker Mansion Sources:Baker Mansion on ZillowThe Moonlit RoadBackpackerverseSquirrel Cage Jail Sources:American HauntingsHaunted Rooms AmericaCouncil Bluffs Convention & Visitors BureauThe Daily NonpareilSkirvin Hotel Sources:The New York TimesThe OklahomanWikipediaLegends of AmericaHistoric Hotels of AmericaTripSavvyClutch PointsThe Players TribuneSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch here

This week the team discusses their trip to Squirrel Cage Jail.Support the show (https://www.transparanormalsociety.com/donate)

In this episode, we start off by going across the pond and back in time with Kerri. Hear about Sarah Rachel Russell, or Madame Rachel, who always wanted more from life. Hear about the questionable methods she used to get there. After that, Donna takes us to Idaho, starting in 1855. Hear all about the bizarre “Squirrel Cage Jail.” if the things that happened there when the jail was bizarre, just wait until you hear about the things that go on now that the jail remains empty. This episode is full of unexpected turns, so be sure not to miss anything. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU.  Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com  Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast  Please rate and review us on Apple Podcast and Stitcher!  Thanks so much. STALK US ON SOCIAL, Y'ALL! Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter TikTok A Paranormal Chicks is produced with assistance from Aurality. Contact will@auralitysounds.com and quote APC.

In this episode, we start off by going across the pond and back in time with Kerri. Hear about Sarah Rachel Russell, or Madame Rachel, who always wanted more from life. Hear about the questionable methods she used to get there. After that, Donna takes us to Idaho, starting in 1855. Hear all about the bizarre “Squirrel Cage Jail.” if the things that happened there when the jail was bizarre, just wait until you hear about the things that go on now that the jail remains empty. This episode is full of unexpected turns, so be sure not to miss anything. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU.  Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com  Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast  Please rate and review us on Apple Podcast and Stitcher!  Thanks so much. STALK US ON SOCIAL, Y'ALL! Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter TikTok A Paranormal Chicks is produced with assistance from Aurality. Contact will@auralitysounds.com and quote APC.

The “squirrel cage” jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa is unique in many ways. The largest of a rare 19th century design that featured a cell block that rotated, the 1885 former Pottawattamie County jail has increasingly come under scrutiny as a site of robust paranormal activity. Occurrences that were difficult to explain date to its early days as a jail.  In modern times, teams of paranormal investigators have conducted tests with positive results.  The building was featured on Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures, Serial Killer Spiritsmini series in 2019.In this episode, host Richard Warner talks with Historical Society vice-president J.W. LeMaster, Society Museums Director Kat Slaughter, and Sarah Stream, member of the Paranormal Research Institute and investigative team Paranormania.  The trio discuss why the history of this building makes it particularly likely as site of activity, what types of evidence are being found, how investigations are undertaken, equipment needed, and tips for those new to the field that might want to participate in a paranormal event or investigation.  For more information or to contact the Historical Society go to the website www.TheHistoricalSociety.org. You can view the jail’s segment of the Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures, Serial Killer Spiritsmini series on the Travel Channel’s page  https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/episodes/serial-killer-spirits-axe-killer-jail or on IMDb at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10938858/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

Tonight's episode Kourtney and Kenna talk about two stories close to home! Hummel Park and The Squirrel Cage Jail! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behindtheshadows/support

The Marble Forest is back, after a week hiatus! This week Jessi takes us to Council Bluffs, Iowa. We visit the Squirrel Cage Jail, one of the last of it's kind. This jail was meant for maximum security and minimal attention, or maybe it's just a lazy susan for prisoners. Was this jail the inspiration for tea cup? Which prisoner will be the next fashionista? We then travel all the way to Suffolk England, where Amber tells us the tale of the green children of Woolpit. Where did the children come from and what makes them so green? Don't eat to many green beans or you might turn green next!

The Squirrel Cage Jail is very unassuming. This is a regular looking historic brick building in the middle of Council Bluffs, Iowa. No one would really know there was a jail inside, save for a few windows with bars in them. A black wrought-iron gate closes off the back of the jail and a colorful statue of a horse decorated with lights stands behind it. We had featured the Squirrel Cage Jail in Ep. 284, but this would be the first time we would actually get to go inside and tour the building. But we did more than just tour this location. This was the inaugural ghost hunt hosted by History Goes Bump and seven listeners joined myself and Kelly as we searched for communication with something from beyond the veil. And we believe we received that. Join me as I share the investigation of the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Chelsea Flowers and features Jacob Miller, a war survivor and This Month in History features the premiere of The Magic Flute. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2019/09/hgb-ep-308-investigation-of-squirrel.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump The following music is from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/: "Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (Moment in Oddity) "In Your Arms" by Kevin MacLeod (This Month in History) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription. Zombie Cemetery by 5Alarm Music on Album ISRC US-6EJ-14-00419 Ominous Transition by 5Alarm Music on the Shadows album

    Buildings that revolve or that have portions that do have been a dream for centuries, but generally never moved past the design stage.  The rotary cell jail was very real.  Touted as cost effective, modern, and escape-proof the concept spread quickly throughout the Midwest. Mechanization was coming of age; invention of the telephone and building of the transcontinental railroad fostered the notion man could solve any problem with his innovations.     Nationally the enthusiasm for the rotary jails waned almost as quickly as it had spread. Decried as inhumane and dangerous, most were rapidly dismantled or converted to more traditional cells.  Perhaps the most unique thing about the rotary cell jail in Council Bluffs is how long is lasted.  Despite repeated efforts to close it, the “Squirrel Cage” remained the Pottawattamie County jail for 84 years.   Learn more about Council Bluffs' unique jail at www.TheHistoricalSociety.org and join us on Facebook at Squirrel Cage Jail of Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

Lesson learned: when you meet a celebrity, do NOT ask to take a picture with them. Whether it’s the cast of Ghost Adventures or Robert the Doll: that embarrassing act will end up haunting you for an eternity. On this episode of For the Love of Ghosts, Juli tells us more about the Squirrel Cage Jail which, at the end of the day, is just a big, ghostly “poop shoot.” Maggie then overcomes her fear by diving head first into the story of Robert the Doll (aka Clay Aiken). Sit back, relax, and relish in the fact that your imaginary friend growing up probably didn’t kill people.

Make it past the intro and you are in for a true treat! Jules dives into the cheese curd movie projectionist's...murder? unexplainable death by indigestion? Mallory tells the history of the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, IA. STAY TUNED, BBS, IT'S WORTH IT.

FOX 42 investigates the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa with Great Plains Supernatural Investigations.

In this episode we talk about our experience while investigating at the Squirrel Cage Jail. From crazy interaction through the mel meter and even being touched!?

Old jails just seem to be crawling with spirits as we have come to find from the several jails covered on this podcast. No matter the country, region or city and no matter the size, prisons hold spirits. One incredibly haunted jail can be found in Iowa. Council Bluffs was known as the Great Railroad Center of the Northwest. Before that time, it was a hub for trade between Native American tribes and white settlers. The Squirrel Cage Jail was built here in 1885. This jail has one of the most unique designs of any jail I have ever researched. This prison had a long run, being used until 1969. Today, it offers tours giving a glimpse into penal history and is said to be home to several spirits. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of the Squirrel Cage Jail. The Moment in Oddity features Old Mike and This Month in History features Architect Stanford White Born. Our location was suggested by Jessica Garcia and Lynne Larsen Savage. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2018/11/ep-284-squirrel-cage-jail.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music: Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (Moment in Oddity) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (This Month in History) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription.

Listen. Are you ready for Em’s story? We're pretty sure you're not, but we’ll tell you anyway. It’s the Squirrel Cage Jail of Pottawattamie County in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Christine was SO ready, she kinda-sorta fell asleep during it, but only because wine. Once Christine wakes up, she covers the krazy story of Leonarda Cianciulli, who fed her favorite son some…questionable…tea cakes. Go to [DAILY-HARVEST.COM](DAILY-HARVEST.COM) and enter promo code DRINK to get three items FREE off your first box! [Night Call](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/night-call/id1342254154?mt=2) is available now on Apple Podcasts and all other listening destinations. Drop them a line with your night call at 2-4-0-4-6-NIGHT and they'll offer their best advice on life, love, and the coming apocalypse. Visit [Stamps.com/drink](Stamps.com/drink) for a 4-week trial PLUS postage AND a digital scale without longterm commitments.

The first show from Omaha. A crazy story from Kat Slaughter from the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs. Rachel Ware, Chad Hall, Maggie Hinrichs, Juli Wians, and Andrew Newton join the host Will Frazier for the improv.

This week on BTE Radio another jammed pack show featuring the Haunted Spotlight, and two different guests to the show. Fred Kracke and Chris Brown. During the first half hour we're joined by Shawn Donley and Marianne Donley of Dark Shadow Ghost Tours and Panic'D for another episode of "The Haunted Spotlight. From 830 to 930 pm, We welcome our first guest Paranormal investigator and Fred Kracke to the show in the to talk with us about his investigation at the historic and haunted Squirrel Cage Jail, and will provide some of the EVP's he captured during his visits to the very haunted Jail. From 9:30 to 10 pm, we welcome UFO eyewitness Chris Brown from Oregon to share with us his unusual encounter with a strange Orb UFO he witnessed. Join us for a night of Paranormal and UFO witnesses as we travel to the Haunted Squirrel Cage Jail with Fred Kracke and talk with UFO eyewitness Chris Brown this week on Beyond The Edge Radio

This week on BTE Radio another jammed pack show featuring the Haunted Spotlight, and two different guests to the show. Fred Kracke and Chris Brown. During the first half hour we're joined by Shawn Donley and Marianne Donley of Dark Shadow Ghost Tours and Panic'D for another episode of "The Haunted Spotlight. From 830 to 930 pm, We welcome our first guest Paranormal investigator and Fred Kracke to the show in the to talk with us about his investigation at the historic and haunted Squirrel Cage Jail, and will provide some of the EVP’s he captured during his visits to the very haunted Jail. From 9:30 to 10 pm, we welcome UFO eyewitness Chris Brown from Oregon to share with us his unusual encounter with a strange Orb UFO he witnessed. Join us for a night of Paranormal and UFO witnesses as we travel to the Haunted Squirrel Cage Jail with Fred Kracke and talk with UFO eyewitness Chris Brown this week on Beyond The Edge Radio