The Scarecast Files #18: The Whaley House | San Diego, CA

The Scarecast

Michael Crutchfield

True Crime, Society & Culture, Books, Arts

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 December 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we explore the chilling history and paranormal activity surrounding the Whaley House, one of America's most notorious haunted locations. We begin with the tragic execution of "Yankee Jim" Robinson on the site where the house would later be built, setting the stage for centuries of supernatural occurrences. The Whaley family's unfortunate legacy is examined, including infant deaths and suicides that have left their mark on the property. We delve into the numerous ghostly encounters reported by visitors and staff over the years, from mysterious footsteps to full-bodied apparitions. The episode also features eerie photographs and videos captured by guests (available to view on thescarecast.com), potentially showing apparitions of former residents and victims. Firsthand accounts of paranormal experiences are shared, including physical sensations like sudden temperature drops and unexplained phenomena such as objects moving on their own. Finally, we discuss the Whaley House's well-established reputation as a paranormal hotspot, acknowledged even by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which has officially listed it as an authentic haunted house.

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0:00.0	The Whaley House in San Diego, California, is widely regarded as one of the most haunted houses in America,
0:16.0	with the rich history of paranormal activity dating back to its construction in 1857.
0:23.6	The story of its haunting began even before the house was built, setting the stage of legacy of supernatural occurrences.
0:33.6	Now before I begin on this podcast episode, I'd like to invite you all to follow along on this scarecast.com.
0:43.3	There you will find the full script and any ghost photographs mentioned during the episode.
0:49.3	Simply click the link in the show description to access the content.
1:02.8	Feel free to keep the podcast playing in the background while you browse the website for a more immersive experience.
1:16.4	The land where the whaley house stands was originally the site of a public gallows, where in 1852, a man known as Yankee Jim Robinson was executed for stealing a boat.
1:25.6	James Yankee Jim Robinson was a notorious figure in San Diego's early history.
1:33.1	He was a tall, blonde Canadian, likely a former sailor who came to California in 1842 after
1:41.3	serving in the Navy. Some historians believe that he acquired the nickname Yankee,
1:48.0	either during his time in the Navy, or while prospecting for gold in Northern California.
1:55.0	In the summer of 1852, Yankee Jim Robertson found himself in serious trouble in San Diego.
2:05.6	He and two accomplices were caught attempting to steal a rowboat from the San Diego Harbor.
2:12.6	Their arrest was swift and violent, with the Yankee Jim being beaten before being taken into custody.
2:20.3	The subsequent trial took an unexpected turn when prosecutor James W. Robinson, in a relation
2:28.3	to Yankee Jim, presented a dramatic accusation. He claimed that Yankee Jim's true intention was far more sinister than simply stealing a small boat.
2:43.0	According to the prosecutor, Yankee Jim had come to San Diego with the goal of stealing the town's only ship to engage in piracy on the high seas.
2:55.9	This accusation simply escalated the severity of the charges against Yankee Jim.
3:02.7	What might have been treated as a simple case of attempted death was now being portrayed as a prelude to a much
3:09.9	more serious crime.
3:13.3	The trial proceedings were so absurd to Yankee Jim that he reportedly laughed throughout,
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