Summary
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In this episode of Morbid, Alina and Ash explore the terrifying true haunting of the Union Screaming House in Union, Missouri. The hosts recount the experiences of Steven LeChance, a divorced father who rented an affordable home on North Christina Avenue in 1999 for himself and his three children, only to find the house plagued by extreme temperature drops, phantom noises, menacing figures, and the agonized screams of both an adult man and a child. After fleeing the property, Steven attempted to warn the next family to move in, Linda and Emmett Bryce, whose teenage daughter experienced similarly horrific phenomena before paranormal investigators and local records revealed the house's dark history tied to the Civil War.
- Steven LeChance moved into the rental house on North Christina Avenue in Union, Missouri, in 1999 after receiving custody of his three children. 14:08
- The family experienced plunging indoor temperatures, strange physical sensations like electric currents, and frightening apparitions including a dark smoke-like figure. 28:43
- Subsequent tenants Linda and Emmett Bryce faced escalating terror, with their daughter witnessing horrific apparitions and the home shaking violently. 51:04
- Paranormal investigators discovered that the property dated back to the Civil War and was once owned by a Confederate captain and slaveholder. 56:43
Chapters
- 0:01Podcast Intro and Host Introductions
The episode opens with a brief ad and the hosts, Alina and Ash, introduce themselves and the show before segueing into the main story.
- 2:25The LeChance Family’s Move to Union, Missouri
The hosts explain how Stephen LeChance and his children relocated to a new house in Union, Missouri, after a divorce and the search for a larger home.
- 12:30Recap of Spooky Salem Night
Ash and Alina reminisce about a recent spooky outing to Salem, setting the tone for the supernatural tale to follow.
- 45:44New Family Moves In
Linda, Emmett, and Ashley settle into the house and feel uneasy.
- 46:20First Strange Noises
Linda hears noises from above and feels watched.
- 49:27Ashley’s Terrifying Discovery
Ashley sees a hanging infant in the backyard and becomes terrified.
- 51:44Paranormal Investigation Begins
Betsy Bellinger and her team conduct a paranormal search and encounter male spirit.
- 56:36Historical Dark Roots
Steven researches the house’s Civil War past and learns of violent history.
- 57:29Priest’s Unsuccessful Blessing
A priest attempts to bless the house but leaves early, failing to protect the family.
Highlights
- 11:15
Introducing the Screaming Houseinsight
The hosts introduce the terrifying core subject of the episode, the Union Screaming House in Missouri.
- 25:21
Unexplained Temperature Dropsdata
Steven discovers that the temperature inside the house is nearly 30 degrees colder than it is outside.
- 28:42
The Smoke Figure in Kitchenstory
Steven spots a solid yet churning smoke-like dark figure of a man moving from the kitchen into the living room.
- 39:30
Simultaneous Agonized Screamsinsight
The family hears the terrifying, violent screams of an adult man mixed simultaneously with the voice of a child.
- 56:43
Historical Civil War Rootsdata
Research reveals the property was built before the Civil War and owned by a Confederate captain and slaveholder.
- 57:49
A local priest comes to bless the home but refuses to go upstairs, packing his things and leaving.
Quotes
“The house had been rented through a realtor. And aside from signing the lease upon moving in, he had really never had a conversation with the homeowner.”
Unnamed speaker · 33:57 “When I heard that Mike Flanagan wants to make it three seasons. And based off, I don't want to spoil anything for anybody, but based off of something that happens at the end of episode one, I think I know.”
Unnamed speaker · 9:24 “He was like, I'm just hoping that's what it is. But when he looked back at the kitchen, it was still there and it was moving towards the living room until finally disappearing before he crossed from one room to another.”
Unnamed speaker · 29:07 “Betsy reported back to Linda what they discovered and she believed the male spirit was that of a former occupant who had not moved on, obviously.”
Unnamed speaker · 53:56 “The priest blessed the rooms on the first floor, but when it came time to go upstairs, he started packing his things and told them it wasn't necessary to bless every room.”
Unnamed speaker · 57:49 “The doctor told her, he definitely thought that she was suffering from depression and anxiety and he did prescribe her medication. But he also strongly suggested that she move the fuck out of that house as soon as possible.”
Unnamed speaker · 59:57
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About this episode
In the spring of 2001, single father Steven LaChance moved his family from a cramped apartment to a spacious house in Union, Missouri. The house was intended to be a new start for the family, but before long their excitement turned to dread as life in the new house became a nightmare. Within weeks of moving into the house, Steven and his children began experiencing strange and unexplainable phenomena. Lights turned on and off by themselves, temperatures fluctuated wildly from room to room, and there was an ever-present feeling of being watched. In time, whatever entity lived in the house began focusing its malevolent attention on the children, exploiting their fears and terrifying them night after night. After several months, the LaChance family couldn’t tolerate the home anymore and moved out but, little did Steven know, that was only the beginning of his journey into the paranormal.
Transcript
12,686 words · 5 speakers
Topics
- Morbid
- St. Louis Ghost Search
- North Christina Avenue
- Victorian Psycho
- Union, Missouri
- Hatch Sleep Clock
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