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176 William Morgan's Disappearance and Banshees

September 11, 2025 • Wes Guay & Beth Guay • Episode 176

This week, Beth delves into the mysterious disappearance of William Morgan, a case that has intrigued historians and conspiracy theorists alike for decades. Meanwhile, Wes shares eerie tales about banshees, the legendary spirits known for their wailing cries that foretell death.

Our Sources:

https://history.nycourts.gov/case/people-v-mather/

www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-masonic-murder-that-inspired-the-us-first-third-party-180982495/

www.thebatavian.com/tags/william-morgan

https://hcemagazine.com/gods-and-monsters-the-banshee/

https://irishmyths.com/2023/01/10/who-banshees-visit/

https://folklorescotland.com/the-banshee/

www.irishpost.com/history/exploring-irish-mythology-banshee-170287

https://spiritedisle.ie/explore-listing/shanes-castle-2/

https://great-castles.com/bunrattyghost.html

https://sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/flat/flat17.htm

Middle music: Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com