45: The Cock Lane Ghost - It's Not What It Seems

In 1760s London, a woman died under (very) suspicious circumstances. Then, her ghost started speaking from beyond the grave, accusing her lover of murder - and kicking off a supernatural scandal of epic proportions. 

But as crowds swarmed the haunted Cock Lane home to hear the ghost's accusations, one question loomed: was the spirit telling the truth? Or was this the pettiest smear campaign in paranormal history?

Story starts at: 12:36

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