About this episode

This episode explores the unsettling encounter of two children with a clown-like figure in 1973 and the folklore surrounding it.

In 1973, two children exploring the marshes of Sandown on the Isle of Wight report a strange encounter. They hear a wailing sound that leads them to a seven foot figure in clown-like clothing, calling itself “All Colours Sam.” What follows is a brief, unsettling exchange, an invitation into a metal hut, and claims that there are others like it. In this episode, Elizabeth explores the folklore that has grown around the case, from possible explanations to later alleged encounters and why the story still refuses to fade. Elizabeth also chats about buying a new sewing machine for her other creative projects... If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com. Paranormia is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Elizabeth

Topics covered

• urban legend
• folklore
• true crime
• unexplained encounters
• clown sightings

Keywords

• urban legend
• Sandown Clown
• true crime
• folklore
• Isle of Wight
• unexplained
• clown

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: All Colours Sam

Places: Sandown, Isle of Wight

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