My Victorian Nightmare

Author: Genevieve Manion

Here youll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grisly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affection for the dead. It was a culture of shared sorrow, ornament and elegance, prudishness and scandal, bone chilling childrens stories, and for whatever reason, I just feel at home there. Theres something strangely comforting about the heebie jeebies this era gives me. If you find yourself equally enchanted by things that most people would find horrifying, this podcast is probably for you. To listen ad-free, visit myvictoriannightmare.com and join my Patreon.
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Ep. 88 - Old Salem Prison Ghosts & The MURDEROUS Wakemanite Cult
Monday, 30 March, 2026

On today’s episode, Genevieve will discuss ghost sightings in the Old Salem Jail, The 1856 Wakemanite cult killing of Justus Mathews and their connection to the “maniac murderer” Charles Stanton. Subscribe to the Patreon free trial for ad-free listening! https://www.myvictoriannightmare.com/the-fan-coven Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWXTme4DrLM/?igsh=MW1jeDFpMXhyZ2VxMw== References: https://www.demandinggenealogist.com/uploads/7/3/3/0/7330460/news05-04.pdf https://www.murderbygaslight.com/2020/05/the-wakemanite-murder.html https://www.murderbygaslight.com/2013/03/murdered-by-maniac-guest-post-by-james.html https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/archives/uncoveringnewhaven/blog/That-he-had-surrendered-his-reason-to-her-control-The-intriguing-ca https://ghostcitytours.com/salem/haunted-salem/old-salem-jail/ https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-cities/salems-most-haunted/the-old-salem-jail/ “Horrible Murders Resulting From Fanaticism” - Franklin Repository and Transcript, Jan 9th, 1856. “The Wakemanite Delusion - Indictment of the Murderers” - The Cleveland Leader, Jan 28th, 1856 “Another Tragedy” - Semi-Weekly Spectator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices