PNW Haunts & Homicides
Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they chat about PNW true crime, the paranormal, and all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest. Just two "normal-ish" friends who wanted more local, creepy stories so they never sleep or leave their houses again.
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Sept. 17, 2026
Haunted Filming Locations of Practical Magic 2 | English Ghost Stories
This episode explores the haunted filming locations of Practical Magic 2, from a nearly 900-year-old English pub to the ruins of a medieval castle. While the original Practical Magic was filmed in Washington’s San Juan Islands, the sequel was primarily filmed in England, including recreated sets of the iconic Owens family dream house. At The Royal Standard, England’s oldest-claimed pub, reported paranormal activity includes candles mysteriously going out, laughter from an empty cellar, appariti
Sept. 10, 2026
Fall Adventures: Practical Magic & Cemetery Tours
In celebration of Practical Magic 2 coming out this week, we’re returning to an episode where we visit the bewitching Pacific Northwest seaside town where Practical Magic was filmed! The enchantment doesn't stop there—while chatting with Margaret from Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery, we delve into her passion for preserving historic sites and the engaging tours that breathe life into forgotten stories. Our conversations even traverse through enormous pumpkin growing competitions, tea leaf reading
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Sept. 3, 2026
The Search and the Silence | Besalynn James, Lummi Nation / Bellingham, WA
Besalynn Mary James was 62 years old when she disappeared from her home on the Lummi Nation reservation in January 2025. Her boyfriend told police she left at 2 AM to go for a walk in freezing temperatures. After she didn’t return, it took four days for him to report her missing. What her sister found when she went to check on Besalynn's dogs didn't match his story. The clothes he said Besalynn was wearing were still inside the trailer. In this episode, we walk through the timeline of Besalynn
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Aug. 27, 2026
Wolf Creek Inn: Oregon Ghost Stories & Haunted History
In Southern Oregon, the historic Wolf Creek Inn has welcomed travelers, celebrities, and curious guests since the 1800s. Originally built along the Applegate Trail, it became a popular stop for settlers, miners, stagecoach passengers, and later railroad and highway travelers. The inn has hosted famous guests including Jack London, John Wayne, Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Orson Welles, and Sir Anthony Hopkins. Jack London especially loved the inn, spending a summer writing there, and his former r
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Nov. 21, 2025
Susan Cox Powell Part 2 – Fire & Fallout
Susan Cox Powell Part 2 – Fire and the Fallout By the time the smoke cleared over Graham, Washington, the world finally understood what Susan Cox Powell had feared all along. The case that began as a disappearance had ended in fire — and with it,…
Nov. 21, 2025
The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell – Vanishing Point
The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell – Vanishing Point We know now that Susan Cox Powell never came home. We know about the fire, the fallout, and the heartbreak that stretched from Utah to Washington. But before those headlines burned themselve…
Nov. 3, 2025
Delaney-Edwards House Salem: Historical Landmark & Dark Secrets
Delaney-Edwards House Salem: Historical Landmark & Dark Secrets The Delaney-Edwards House stands as a stately reminder of Salem’s rich—if turbulent—past. Built in 1845 by pioneer Daniel Delaney Sr., the home has witnessed Oregon’s transformation fr…
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Cassie
Paranormal Co-Host
Caitlyn
True Crime Co-Host