Crypt Walkers

Welcome to Track 6 of The Listener Files. This space belongs entirely to the dark folklore and unexplainable encounters from Crypt Walkers’ Listeners that keep you awake at night.

On tonight's tape:

• Caller ID: The haunting tale, provided by one of Ryder’s co-workers, Denise. In this recollection, Denise receives a mysterious phone call from her son, Josh.
• A Haunted Mansion: A new listener, Miley, shares her experiences...

In Part II of this special investigation alongside Haunted Soulz Paranormal, Ryder steps away from the history books and marches directly into the active grid of the Missouri State Penitentiary. He breaks down the most terrifying evidence captured inside the fortress, from aggressive shadow entities to the deceptive mimic spirits known as doppelgängers. You'll hear chilling firsthand accounts of phantom encounters in the A-Hall dun...

In Part I of this case, Ryder enters the gates of the notoriously haunted Missouri State Penitentiary. Nicknamed the "Bloodiest 47 Acres" in America, this prison was in operation for 168 years and has a very brutal history filled with inhumane conditions, violence, and death; Both sanctioned by the State and not. Let's not forget the hauntings... Part II features an interview with Dan and Madie of Haunted Soulz Paranormal, as they ...

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Join Crypt Walkers host Ryder and fellow paranormal investigator Jamie, of the Paramedia Podcast, for the premiere episode of Into the Crypt as they trace the raw history of paranormal research. Moving from the 19th-century Spiritualism craze to modern high-tech investigations, they explore how humanity has always built a mechanical grid to filter out parlor tricks and capture genuine anomalies. This is your ul...

Welcome to Track 4 of The Listener Files. After a year-long hiatus, host Ryder brings this dedicated format back from the shadows. This space belongs entirely to the dark folklore and unexplainable encounters that keep you awake at night.

On tonight's tape:

• A Bartender's Wife: A word-of-mouth account from a historic bar in Washington, MO, where a late wife sends an aggressive message to a new partner from beyond the veil.
• Don't Op...

In Part II of this case, Ryder takes the listener on an audible journey back inside 508 East Second Street, shifting the file from historical true crime to its active, modern paranormal legacy. This final installment features a special interview with Rob Coakley of Hometown Ghost Stories as he revisits an overnight investigation inside the Moore Homestead that he'll never forget. 

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In Part I of this case, Ryder takes the listener on an audio journey to what is perhaps the most famous house in Villisca, Iowa—reconstructing the horrendous murders that placed it on the map. By weaving together true crime and the paranormal, this case is thoroughly explored. From murders to the theories behind who the axe-wielding murderer could have been, and from the crime scene to the paranormal occurrences that happen t...

The history was just the beginning. In the conclusion of the investigation into North Adams' most haunted landmark, Ryder steps into the studio with a special guest: Dave Wilkins of Hometown Ghost Stories. Together, they cross-examine the legends and the lore that still cling to the Houghton Mansion. But this isn't just a case file. Dave and Ryder share stories from their own lives as paranormal investigators—revealing what h...

In Part I of this case, Ryder steps into the looming silence of the Houghton Mansion, a monument to Gilded Age ambition that became a vessel for unimaginable grief. From the sudden, violent pivot of a car crash to the guilt-stricken finality found in the barn stables, Ryder uncovers how a single week of tragedy dismantled a dynasty. By weaving together the secret history of a Masonic temple and the 'cursed' foundations of the Hoosa...

Ryder explores the darker side of the holiday season. From ancient Yule traditions and the spectral Wild Hunt to Krampus, Victorian ghost stories, and chilling folklore, Ryder uncovers how fear, superstition, and tragedy have shaped the celebrations we know today. Blending history, myth, and paranormal insight, this episode reveals the stories behind the lights, carols, and rituals — reminding listeners that even the brightes...

In this special Part II episode, Ryder is joined by Mariah of Crossroad X, marking Crypt Walkers’ first-ever guest interview. Together, they break down the team’s investigation of the Indiana State Sanatorium, sharing the strange activity, chilling evidence, and unforgettable moments they witnessed on-site. With history, hauntings, and firsthand experiences colliding, this follow-up delivers one of the most engaging and...

Matt joins Ryder in this chilling two-part case exploring the Indiana State Sanatorium. In Part I, they cover its dark history, tragic events, and ghostly accounts. Part II features a special interview with Mariah from Crossroad X Paranormal, sharing her firsthand experiences from inside the abandoned halls. Step into a world of shadows, echoes, and lingering spirits — a case that grew beyond anything Ryder and Matt expected.

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In this episode of Crypt Walkers, Ryder dives into the haunted legacy of the Stanley Hotel, the real-life inspiration behind The Shining. With William unable to join behind the mic this time, Ryder brings in his childhood friend — and practically brother — Matt as a guest co-host. Together, they explore the hotel’s chilling history, famous ghost sightings, and the paranormal encounters that have cemented the ...

In this episode, Ryder and William explore one of the most chilling modern legends: the Black-Eyed Kids. Who — or what — are these strange, emotionless children that appear at night, begging to be let inside? We dive into witness accounts, theories, and the dark folklore behind their haunting eyes. 

Podcast Shoutout: 

Astonishing Legends, hosted by Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess, is one of the shows that in...

In this episode, William takes the lead as host, diving into a chilling case from the WTCW Paranormal files. William recounts his team's harrowing encounter with something far more sinister than expected along the now-infamous Skinwalker Railroad in Hampton Roads, Virginia. What began as a routine investigation quickly spiraled into a night of unexplainable terror and lingering questions. 

Podcast Shoutout: 

Red Tree House:...

In this episode, Ryder and William delve into the eerie mystery of Flight 401, a real-life aviation tragedy shrouded in tales of paranormal activity. The duo pieces together the chilling eyewitness accounts and strange happenings linked to the crash. 

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If you are listening, this is track 3 of Crypt Walkers: The Listener Files. Ryder, Host of Crypt Walkers: A Paranormal Podcast, re-tells the tales of strange encounters and spooky stories sent in by listeners of the show. Some of these stories are fictional and purely for entertainment, while others are actual events. This is the Listener Files. 

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Ryder and William explore the case that inspired the movie, a Haunting in Connecticut. Join them as they open the crypt and delve deep into both sides of the Snedeker Family's paranormal encounter. Was it a Hoax? Or was it something far more terrifying? 

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In this episode of Crypt Walkers, two very sleep-deprived and slappy happy hosts: Ryder and William, open the gates to Resurrection Cemetery in Chicago. Together they explore and discuss the many eyewitness accounts of seeing a young girl hitchhiking on Archer Ave. 

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https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/locations/resurrection/- Cemetery Website

https://psiresearcher.wordpress.com/2012/03/31/chicagos-...