E248: Popper the Poltergeist

Coffee and Cases Podcast

Allison Williams, Maggie Damron

Unsolved, Murder, Conspiracy, True Crime, Cold Cases, Mystery, Society & Culture

4.8 • 608 Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2024

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

It all began on February 3rd, 1958 in a quaint suburban home in Seaford, New York; and, for the next few weeks, the Hermann family was plagued by an onslaught of bizarre and alarming occurrences. In total, the nearly 70 incidents caused by the force now known as Popper the Poltergeist were witnessed by the family, friends, law enforcement, journalists, and even a television audience. It was a case that science seemed unable to explain. If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

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0:00.0	As the days grow shorter and shadows lengthen, our thoughts turn to the mysteries that lie beyond our understanding, the unexplained, the paranormal, the ghostly whispers that send shivers down our spine.
0:12.7	This Halloween season, we're exploring a case that gripped the nation in 1958, the haunting of the Herman family home in Seaford, New York.
0:23.3	This isn't your typical haunted house story. This was a media sensation, a story of a seemingly
0:30.2	ordinary suburban family terrorized by an unseen force. So dim the lights, gather close,
0:38.7	and prepare to be captivated
0:40.6	by the story of Popper the Poltergeist.
0:44.4	The Poultergeist.
0:57.0	Music The The Welcome to coffee and cases where we like our coffee hot and our cases cold.
1:23.7	My name is Allison Williams.
1:25.5	And my name is Maggie Damron.
1:27.3	We will be telling stories each week in the hopes that someone out there with any information concerning the cases will take those tips to law enforcement.
1:34.8	So justice and closure can be brought to these families.
1:37.8	With each case, we encourage you to continue in the conversation on our Facebook page, Coffee and C's podcast, because, as we all know,
1:45.5	conversation helps to keep the missing person in the public consciousness, helping to keep their
1:49.9	memories alive. So sit back, sip your coffee, and listen to what's brewing this week.
1:57.6	Okay, I keep wanting to say Popper the friendly ghost.
2:02.0	It's not friendly.
2:04.3	What's the other one you did?
2:05.8	Humpty-do.
2:06.7	I know.
2:07.8	I'm going to reference it.
2:08.9	I'll end up referencing it a couple of times.
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