In this episode of Beyond the Human, we explore one of America's most infamous haunted houses: the Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas. From its 19th-century origins to modern-day ghost hunts and paranormal media fame, this house has become a hotspot for supernatural speculation.
We dive into the Pickman family’s chilling encounters that started it all and examine the strange reports that followed: shadow figures, moving objects, unexplained scratches, and disembodied voices. Drawing on over 250 hours of personal investigation experience at the house, we separate fact from fiction, challenge the popular demonic narrative, and offer a grounded, research-based perspective on what might really be going on inside 508 N 2nd Street.
Along the way, we reflect on why places like the Sallie House captivate public imagination, what kinds of people come to investigate, and whether belief in the paranormal really changes after firsthand experience.
Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or somewhere in between, this episode unpacks the mystery behind one of the most talked-about haunted houses in America.
Topics discussed in this episode:
(2:33) Introducing the Sallie House and Atchison, KS
(10:33) Uncovering the History of the Sallie House
(15:11) The Pickmans’ Story
(34:26) Us as Investigators
(45:47) Our Connection to the Sallie House
Resources for additional research:
Sallie House
Heartland Ghost Sightings compilation
Paranormal Witness Sn3 Ep18 - The Harpy (available on Peacock)
Ghost Adventures Sn13 Ep2 - The Sallie House (available on AppleTV)
Other Locations
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