The History and Haunting of Eastern State Penitentiary

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Figures in the Dark

Figures In the Dark

69 episodes

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Two roommates Tori and Taylor Shay tell stories of all things murderous, paranormal and terrifying that goes on in the dark. A criminology and sociology major sit down and discuss true crime cases and all of the horror in between. Both Tori and Tay have worked as victim's advocates and discuss crime from a victim's perspective and discuss the real causes of crime. Sit down, relax, and beware the figures in the dark.

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The History and Haunting of Eastern State Penitentiary

Figures in the Dark

44 minutes 36 seconds

2 years ago

The History and Haunting of Eastern State Penitentiary

This week Tori and Tay talked about Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Eastern State was constructed to help with overcrowding and prison reform, and eventually became a live ruin which is now used for education, tours and haunting houses. Sit back, enjoy, and beware of the figures in the dark.

Thanks to this week's sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-daring-escape-from-the-eastern-state-penitentiary-180947688/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_State_Penitentiary

https://www.easternstate.org/research/history-eastern-state