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Haunted Tales with Sylvia Shults: A Paranormal Journey
· 1 h 06 min · Episode 14 · Explicit
Episode Haunted Tales with Sylvia Shults: A Paranormal Journey
Join us today, as we engage in a historically based and refreshingly spooky conversation with our special guest, Sylvia Shults. Sylvia has been in the field for over 20 years, authored numerous nonfiction paranormal books, and has even appeared on Ghost Hunters.
In this episode, Sylvia shares her journey into the paranormal, inspired by a lifelong love of ghost stories and history. She recounts her experiences as a freelance ghost investigator, including a spine-chilling investigation at a haunted hotel in Indiana.
We also explore Sylvia's passion for the then Bartonville Asylum, later referred to as the East Peoria State Hospital. A place where patients were treated with unparalleled kindness and humanity. Sylvia's book, "44 Years in Darkness," breaks from mainstream narrative, "That all mental health facitiles were terrible and brings to light the refreshing and compassionate history of this institution.
Sylvia offers insights into her writing process, the challenges of separating fact from fiction, and the importance of reading to become a better writer. She even shares some humorous and creepy encounters from her investigations, making this episode a must-listen for any paranormal enthusiast.
Don't miss out on Sylvia's upcoming projects, including a true crime book about the infamous 2022 Alabama jailbreak. Tune in for an episode filled with ghostly tales, historical insights, and a touch of humor.
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