Episode 218: "The Bell Witch"
From The New York Mystery Machine by Adam Mace and Christina Marinelli
May 25, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 5 · Episode 218
About this episode
The episode explores the terrifying true legend of the Bell Witch, a haunting in early Tennessee that led to the murder of a family patriarch.
Deep in the forests of early Tennessee, one family claimed they were tormented by an unseen entity that spoke, sang, attacked their children, and ultimately murdered the family patriarch. We descend into the terrifying true legend of the Bell Witch, one of America’s most infamous hauntings that still haunts the Red River Valley more than 200 years later. Be sure to Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible! Support the show by becoming a sponsor on our Patreon: www.Patreon.com/NYMysteryMachine NYMM Merch! www.NYMysteryMachine.com Have a strange and/or paranormal story? Share it here! Don't…
People in this episode
Hosts: Adam Mace, Christina Marinelli
Topics covered
- true crime
- haunting
- paranormal
- American folklore
- murder
Keywords
- Bell Witch
- haunting
- Tennessee
- true crime
- paranormal
- murder
- folklore
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Tennessee
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