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The Dark History of Pennhurst Asylum
32:07 - 40:02 (07:54)
Pennhurst Asylum was initially established to house and enlighten the mentally disabled, but it soon became a place for eugenicists to house and segregate people they believed tainted America's gene pool. The institution's dark history is still evident today through its haunting buildings and stories.
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Originally established to care for people with epilepsy and disabilities, the institution later attracted eugenicists who deemed certain individuals as undesirable and a threat to American genetics.
32:07 - 34:38 (02:30)
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Originally established to care for people with epilepsy and disabilities, the institution later attracted eugenicists who deemed certain individuals as undesirable and a threat to American genetics. Despite the promotion of a luxurious institution, it eventually fell into disrepair.
ChapterThe Dark History of Pennhurst Asylum
Episode122: America’s Most Extreme Haunts & Haunted House Disasters
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Patients in mental health institutions were subjected to cruel punishments such as getting their teeth removed, as well as experiencing abuse from both fellow patients and staff members.
34:38 - 36:16 (01:37)
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Patients in mental health institutions were subjected to cruel punishments such as getting their teeth removed, as well as experiencing abuse from both fellow patients and staff members.
ChapterThe Dark History of Pennhurst Asylum
Episode122: America’s Most Extreme Haunts & Haunted House Disasters
PodcastLights Out
Pennhurst Haunted Asylum is a haunted attraction in Pennsylvania that was once an institute for the mentally and physically handicapped.
36:19 - 39:21 (03:02)
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Pennhurst Haunted Asylum is a haunted attraction in Pennsylvania that was once an institute for the mentally and physically handicapped. The attraction has been engulfed in controversies ranging from staff member's abusive behavior towards patients to controversies surrounding ghostly activities and paranormal occurrences.
ChapterThe Dark History of Pennhurst Asylum
Episode122: America’s Most Extreme Haunts & Haunted House Disasters
PodcastLights Out
The audio clip contains random and unintelligible dialogue which is difficult to understand.
39:21 - 40:02 (00:40)
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The audio clip contains random and unintelligible dialogue which is difficult to understand.