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On December 29, 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing 101 people in one of aviation's most tragic accidents. But the Flight 401 crash was just the beginning of this true ghost story. When Eastern Air Lines salvaged parts from the Flight 401 wreckage and installed them in other aircraft, airline employees began reporting something impossible – real ghost encounters with the dead crew members aboard other flights.

In this paranormal podcast episode, we dive deep into one of the most well-documented hauntings in American history. From Captain Robert Loft ghost sightings appearing in first class to Flight Engineer Don Repo's apparition staring out of overhead bins, these weren't vague supernatural experiences but detailed encounters with apparently solid spirits who continued trying to protect passengers even after death. Despite Eastern Air Lines' threats to fire employees who spoke about the Flight 401 ghost sightings, the paranormal reports persisted for 18 months until the airline quietly removed all salvaged aircraft parts from their fleet – and the aviation ghost sightings stopped.

Join Creepy Shit Podcast for this chilling tale of aviation tragedy, corporate cover-ups, and protective spirits who refused to abandon their posts. This true haunting story explores documented paranormal activity, ghost encounters on airplanes, and one of aviation's most mysterious supernatural cases. Perfect for fans of true ghost stories, aviation mysteries, paranormal investigations, and real haunting experiences.

Topics covered: Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crash, Flight 401 ghosts, aviation paranormal activity, airline ghost stories, Captain Robert Loft ghost, Don Repo spirit encounters, aircraft salvage hauntings, corporate paranormal cover-ups, Everglades plane crash, documented ghost sightings, true haunting stories, aviation supernatural phenomena.

*WARNING: This episode contains detailed descriptions of a fatal aircraft accident and discussions of death.*

## RESOURCES & REFERENCES

### Primary Sources

- **National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Aircraft Accident Report** - Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, Lockheed L-1011-1, N310EA, Miami, Florida, December 29, 1972

- **Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Lessons Learned Report** - Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 (N310EA)

### Books

- **Fuller, John G.** *The Ghost of Flight 401: An Extraordinary True Story* (1976) - The definitive book on the ghost sightings, based on extensive interviews with witnesses

- **Serling, Robert J.** *From the Captain to the Colonel: An Informal History of Eastern Airlines* (1980) - Provides skeptical perspective on the ghost claims

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Hello to all my fellow wanderers of the weird... the curious collectors of the uncanny... the strange and unusual souls who feel most at home in the shadows. Welcome to Creepy Shit.

Each week, I'll take you on a journey through genuinely haunted locations where the veil wears thin, unravel forgotten folklore that explains why that cold spot won't leave your bedroom corner, and share the essential knowledge.

No bullshit, no over-dramatic whispers, just the authentically creepy stories and spiritual survival skills you crave. Think of this as your paranormal field guide – equal parts campfire tales, cultural history, and "what to do when that shadow in the hallway definitely isn't your coat rack."

So come on, strange and unusual friends. Let's explore the unexplained together. New episodes weekly – for those who know the night has always held more truth than the day.

Follow on Instagram @creepy_shit_podcast for haunting images, paranormal evidence, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the research behind each episode.

Today on Creepy Shit Podcast, we are exploring haunted salons – real haunted salons, and as an actual hairstylist of nearly 20 years, this episode is going to make you think twice about who could be standing behind you during your next salon visit.

We investigate two documented cases of paranormal activity in active beauty salons. First, the historic Dorris House in Grapevine, Texas, where salon owner Lauren Jackson experiences bottles of red nail polish mysteriously flying off shelves and lights turning on by themselves. Then we visit Jazz Hair Salon in South Shields, England, where owner Sheena Carmichael deals with unplugged dryers spinning on their own and a disembodied voice telling customers to "get out."

I'll share my own unexplained encounter from two decades behind the chair, plus explore why beauty salons seem particularly prone to ghostly activity. These aren't just ghost stories - they're documented experiences from professional businesswomen willing to risk their reputations by speaking about the unexplainable.

**Content Warning:** This episode contains some explicit language and descriptions of potentially unsettling paranormal activity.

### RESOURCES & REFERENCES

**Featured Haunted Locations:**

- **Renata Salons** (Dorris House) - 224 East College Street, Grapevine, Texas

- Built: 1896 by Dr. Thomas Benton Dorris

- Listed on National Register of Historic Places

- Owner: Lauren Jackson (since 2003)

- **Jazz Hair Salon** - Frederick Street, Laygate, South Shields, England

- Building History: Former Unionist club (1950s)

- Owner: Sheena Carmichael (32+ years in business)

**Primary Source Materials:**

1. "Grapevine, Texas: Ghost stories in one of the city's oldest homes" - WFAA News

https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/grapevine-haunted-salon-north-texas-ghost-stories/287-10194dde-2d6f-4bb2-b2dd-2d252b48b6b1

2. "Old houses, scary secrets" - Community Impact (October 14, 2013)

https://communityimpact.com/austin/news/2013/10/14/old-houses-scary-secrets/

3. "Haunted hair salon?" - Ghost Theory (February 18, 2009)

https://www.ghosttheory.com/2009/02/18/haunted-hair-salon

4. "Frederick Street traders join forces..." - Shields Gazette (July 30, 2021)

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/people/frederick-street-traders-join-forces-in-effort-to-improve-area-3329776

5. "About Us" - Renata Salons Official Website

https://renatasalons.com/about-us/

**Historical Documentation:**

- "Dorris-Brock House Historical Marker" - Texas Historical Commission (2010)

https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=258741

**For Further Research:**

- National Register of Historic Places

Hello to all my fellow wanderers of the weird... the curious collectors of the uncanny... the strange and unusual souls who feel most at home in the shadows. Welcome to Creepy Shit.

Each week, I'll take you on a journey through genuinely haunted locations where the veil wears thin, unravel forgotten folklore that explains why that cold spot won't leave your bedroom corner, and share the essential knowledge.

No bullshit, no over-dramatic whispers, just the authentically creepy stories and spiritual survival skills you crave. Think of this as your paranormal field guide – equal parts campfire tales, cultural history, and "what to do when that shadow in the hallway definitely isn't your coat rack."

So come on, strange and unusual friends. Let's explore the unexplained together. New episodes weekly – for those who know the night has always held more truth than the day.

Follow on Instagram @creepy_shit_podcast for haunting images, paranormal evidence, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the research behind each episode.

In this episode of Creepy Shit, we dive into the forgotten folklore of the Nokken, a sinister water spirit from Scandinavian mythology. More methodical than monster, this shape-shifting entity uses hauntingly beautiful music to lure victims to watery graves. From ancient folklore to documented encounters in the late 19th century, discover why our ancestors feared still waters and beautiful melodies coming from misty lakes. Draw your own conclusions about what might still be lurking beneath the surface of remote Nordic waters.

**Content Warning:**

Contains descriptions of drowning, child endangerment, and psychological horror.

**Resources & Further Reading:**

1. Kvideland, R., & Sehmsdorf, H. K. (1988). *Scandinavian Folk Belief and Legend*. University of Minnesota Press.

- Comprehensive academic collection of Nordic folkloric entities, including several accounts of the Nokken.

2. Lindow, J. (2002). *Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs*. Oxford University Press.

- Contains contextual information about water spirits in Norse mythology.

3. Christiansen, R. T. (1964). *The Migratory Legends: A Proposed List of Types with a Systematic Catalogue of the Norwegian Variants*. FF Communications.

- Classification system of legend types including the Nokken (water spirit) traditions.

4. Simpson, J. (1988). *Scandinavian Folktales*. Penguin Folklore Library.

- Accessible translations of traditional tales featuring water spirits.

5. Eriksson, L. (1889). *"Minnen från Sjön"* [Memories from the Lake]. Archives of Northern Swedish Folklore Collection, Uppsala University.

- Primary source account referenced in the episode.

6. Boberg, I. M. (1966). *Motif-Index of Early Icelandic Literature*. Bibliotheca Arnamagnæana.

- Contains catalogued motifs related to musical supernatural beings.

7. Olrik, A. (1921). *Principles for Oral Narrative Research*. Indiana University Press.

- Early scholarly work on Nordic folklore collection methods.

8. The Nordic Museum Archives, Stockholm - Collection of auditory folklore recordings from Northern Sweden (1925-1945).

Hello to all my fellow wanderers of the weird... the curious collectors of the uncanny... the strange and unusual souls who feel most at home in the shadows. Welcome to Creepy Shit.

Each week, I'll take you on a journey through genuinely haunted locations where the veil wears thin, unravel forgotten folklore that explains why that cold spot won't leave your bedroom corner, and share the essential knowledge.

No bullshit, no over-dramatic whispers, just the authentically creepy stories and spiritual survival skills you crave. Think of this as your paranormal field guide – equal parts campfire tales, cultural history, and "what to do when that shadow in the hallway definitely isn't your coat rack."

So come on, strange and unusual friends. Let's explore the unexplained together. New episodes weekly – for those who know the night has always held more truth than the day.

Follow on Instagram @creepy_shit_podcast for haunting images, paranormal evidence, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the research behind each episode.