Eerie Helltown, Ohio (Campfire)

Eerie Helltown, Ohio (Campfire)

Author: Night Owl Paranormal Research Society August 31, 2020 Duration: 1:00:08

Many of us are drawn to mystery. Whether that be an unsolved murder, a mysterious disappearance, or for the paranormal enthusiasts, haunted places and legends. Tonight’s campfire iIs a combination of all the above. It’s a story of an abandoned ghost town in the middle of nowhere. A mystery surrounding the town’s population's sudden disappearance. Evidence of satanic rituals and sacrifices being held in the town’s abandoned buildings. And a group of eager teenagers who venture there, hoping to have paranormal experience of their own.In 2012, Conner and a group of high school friends, including his close friend Blake, decided to take a trip, five hours away from their hometown of Dayton, Ohio, to visit and explore the abandoned streets and buildings of the legendary Helltown. What starts off as a thrilling night with friends in a mysterious town fraught with spooky legends, quickly turns into a nightmare that still haunts Conner and many of his friends to this day. Grab a coffee or a whiskey, gather round the fire, and let’s take a trip to Helltown, Ohio. Photo Credit: Alex Azabache


There’s a particular chill that comes not from the air, but from a story told in a quiet voice by someone who lived it. The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories, from the Night Owl Paranormal Research Society, is built on those voices. Host Stephen Belyeu doesn’t just recount spectral legends; he journeys to the very places where they persist, weaving together history, personal journals, and firsthand accounts to understand why a memory might refuse to fade. This monthly series lives in the intersection of society, culture, and the deeply personal, treating each location and narrative with a researcher’s curiosity rather than simple sensationalism. You’ll hear from people who have encountered something inexplicable in their homes, on their travels, or in the shadows of historic sites. The result is an intimate and grounded exploration of the paranormal that feels less like a campfire tale and more like a conversation with a friend who’s piecing together a fascinating, unsettling puzzle. New episodes arrive on the last Monday of each month, offering a regular dose of authentic atmosphere and human connection to the unseen. It’s for anyone who wonders about the stories etched into old walls and the quiet moments that defy easy explanation.
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Spirits of Moonshine - Part V [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:11:40
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Spirits of Moonshine - Part IV [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:43
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Spirits of Moonshine - Part III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:12
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Spirits of Moonshine - Part II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:33
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Spirits of Moonshine - Part I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:38
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The Villisca Axe Murder House - Part III (Campfire) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:18
More than a century ago, in the quiet town of Villisca, Iowa… a horrifying crime shattered a sense of small-town innocence: two adults and six children were brutally murdered in their sleep with an axe. The case remains…
The Villisca Axe Murder House - Part II (Campfire) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:32
In Part I of this Campfire Series, you heard from a range of voices connected to the site of one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in American history — the 1912 Villisca Axe Murders.You heard from the current tour g…
The Villisca Axe Murder House - Part I (Campfire) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:30
Prepare yourself to venture into one of the most chilling true crime cases in American history — the 1912 Villisca Axe Murders.This is part of our Campfire Series — a storytelling format where we gather firsthand account…
Haunted Freddo ATX - Part III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07:19
In tonight’s episode, the Night Owl team returns once more to Freddo ATX — the historic Victorian café where unexplained activity continues to raise questions. In their last visit, three psychic mediums were brought in s…