Chapter
The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam
04:22 - 15:30 (11:08)
The Elisa Lam case is full of urban legends, myths and conspiracy theories, but the truth behind the mystery lies in Mental Health and Crime.
Clips
Chuck and Josh promote their book and game and talk about the Hotel Cecil, while also addressing the myths and conspiracy theories surrounding the Elisa Lam story.
04:22 - 05:30 (01:08)
Summary
Chuck and Josh promote their book and game and talk about the Hotel Cecil, while also addressing the myths and conspiracy theories surrounding the Elisa Lam story.
ChapterThe Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam
EpisodeThe Creepy Legacy of the Hotel Cecil
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the impulse to create mystical and supernatural explanations for real-life tragedies such as the death of Elisa Lam, and how it is disrespectful to those involved in the situation.
05:30 - 07:09 (01:38)
Summary
This episode discusses the impulse to create mystical and supernatural explanations for real-life tragedies such as the death of Elisa Lam, and how it is disrespectful to those involved in the situation.
ChapterThe Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam
EpisodeThe Creepy Legacy of the Hotel Cecil
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Cecil Hotel, currently down at the heels was meant to be a nice hotel designed for middle-class travellers and was supposed to undergo a massive renovation but it was put on hold due to COVID.
07:09 - 09:20 (02:10)
Summary
The Cecil Hotel, currently down at the heels was meant to be a nice hotel designed for middle-class travellers and was supposed to undergo a massive renovation but it was put on hold due to COVID.
ChapterThe Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam
EpisodeThe Creepy Legacy of the Hotel Cecil
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The King Edward Hotel in Los Angeles, located near Skid Row, has been a topic of controversy as the area continues to struggle with homelessness.
09:20 - 10:57 (01:37)
Summary
The King Edward Hotel in Los Angeles, located near Skid Row, has been a topic of controversy as the area continues to struggle with homelessness. Though its original 1920s architecture remains, it now carries a drab air and casting controversy over its purpose.
ChapterThe Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam
EpisodeThe Creepy Legacy of the Hotel Cecil
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Cecil Hotel's notoriety stems from its dark past of serving as a site for multiple deaths and suicides, including that of Pauline Otten and a woman who threw her newborn out of a window.
10:57 - 15:30 (04:32)
Summary
The Cecil Hotel's notoriety stems from its dark past of serving as a site for multiple deaths and suicides, including that of Pauline Otten and a woman who threw her newborn out of a window. Its proximity to Skid Row led to a drop in guests and an increase in crime within the hotel.