Deep Dive
What is the significance of the term 'Boogans' in the listener's story about her great-grandma?
The term 'Boogans' was used by the listener's great-grandma, Bea, to refer to ghosts. Bea had several encounters with ghosts throughout her life, and she often spoke about them, using this term to describe her experiences with the paranormal.
Why did the listener's dad have her and her sister order pizza to a murder scene?
The listener's dad, a law enforcement officer, was working a murder scene on Christmas Eve in 1991. He called his daughters to order pizza for the officers on duty, instructing them to ensure the delivery driver did not pass the first patrol car to avoid the gruesome scene. The driver ignored the instructions, leading to a chaotic and traumatic experience.
What happened during the listener's family's 4th of July river float that made it unforgettable?
During their annual 4th of July river float, the listener's brother found a boot in the water, which contained a human leg. The family, initially shocked, decided to report the discovery to authorities. Weeks later, it was confirmed that the leg belonged to a missing man, and his body was recovered from the river.
What was the significance of the karate movie and the heart-shaped ornament in the listener's Christmas story?
After the listener's brother passed away from brain cancer, her dad asked for a sign from him. The TV turned on by itself, playing a karate movie, which was his favorite genre. Shortly after, a heart-shaped ornament with his name fell from the Christmas tree, providing the family with a sense of peace and a sign that he was still with them.
What was the listener's experience with ghosts during Hanukkah in her childhood home?
The listener grew up in a haunted Victorian house in San Francisco. During Hanukkah, her family experienced paranormal activity, including a ghostly Hanukkah party after they went to bed. Her father, initially a skeptic, became a believer after witnessing unexplained phenomena, such as a picture appearing on a scanner that no one had ever seen before.
- Great-grandmother Bea's encounters with ghosts
- Listener's childhood experiences with Sarah the ghost
- Christmas Eve encounter with Grandma B and Sarah
- The listener was the ghost Grandma B saw
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