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Watseka: America's Most Extraordinary Case of Possession and Exorcism
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Welcome to Small Town Whispers. In Episode 1, you are going to get to know your host a little bit better and understand why she wants to keep the history of Watseka, IL and the story of the Watseka Wonder alive.
The Roff family was one of the wealthiest in town in the late 1800s. However, money couldn't cure their daughter Mary, who was suffering from fits with strange and sometimes violent side effects. You'll never guess what's going to happen. This isn't your average ghost story. You just need to hear it for yourself. If you love a mystery from history with a paranormal twist, you are in the right place!
In addition to diving into the book and looking at the facts of the time period, we will also explore urban legends and folklore from Iroquois County Illinois and other small towns. If you have a story to share, please email Bethany Borden at [email protected] or get in touch with us on our Buzzsprout website, Facebook page, or Instagram page. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please also consider supporting the podcast by liking this episode, subscribing to the podcast, telling a friend about it, or even throwing us a small donation. We are thoroughly enjoying telling this creepy tale.
Please share your stories with us at [email protected] or send us a message on the Small Town Whispers Facebook page! Don't forget to tell a friend or family member about the show. Thank you!
Chapters
1. Watseka: America's Most Extraordinary Case of Possession and Exorcism (00:00:00)
2. Welcome And Personal Ties (00:01:38)
3. Discovering The 1977 Novel (00:03:17)
4. Biking The Real Locations (00:04:26)
5. Setting The Town’s Early History (00:06:16)
6. Mary Roff’s Mysterious Illness (00:07:50)
7. Dramatic Reading: Page 9 To 12 (00:10:05)
8. Reflections And Season Focus (00:13:46)
9. Introducing Porchlight Whispers (00:15:22)
10. The Legend Of Lanterns Lane (00:16:12)
11. Family Lore And Early 1900s Sightings (00:18:36)
12. How The Ghost Light Appears (00:20:06)
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