Dark History of the Ouija Board: Murders, Madness & Mysterious Communication

The Ouija board started as a popular parlor game, but how did it become one of the most feared tools for contacting the dead? This episode explores the creepy history of the Ouija board, from its origins and mysterious name to the paranormal encounters, alleged possessions, and true crime cases that helped give it a sinister reputation.

We’re diving into haunted locations across the Pacific Northwest, including Heceta Head Lighthouse, Southern Oregon University, and a reportedly haunted coffee shop in Battle Ground. We’ll also explore Portland’s 1920s Ouija board obsession, a disturbing Arizona murder case allegedly linked to a séance, and the strange stories of people who claimed to communicate with spirits from beyond the grave. Are Ouija boards simply a way to tap into the subconscious, or could something more sinister be moving the planchette? Get ready for haunted history, paranormal investigations, creepy true crime, and Ouija board mysteries that might make you think twice before asking, “Is anyone there?”

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