Echoes of Pennhurst
Episode 35
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Original photo by Gabrielle Mayer
In this episode, we dive into our experience at Pennhurst Paracon and our nighttime paranormal investigation of the grounds. We reflect on the profound tragedies that occurred throughout Pennhurst’s history and honor the memory of the patients who lived there. Finally, we share the highlights of our investigation and break down the compelling evidence we gathered after dark.
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References:
Disability Justice. (2018). Halderman v. Pennhurst State School & Hospital. Retrieved from:
https://disabilityjustice.org/halderman-v-pennhurst-state-school-hospital/
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Weird New Jersey. Retrieved from:
https://weirdnj.com/stories/pennhurst-asylum/
NBC 10 Philadelphia, Bill Baldoni. (1968). Suffer the Little Children [Video file]. Retrieved from:
http://preservepennhurst.org/default.aspx?pg=26
Pennhurst Memorial & Preservation Alliance (2015). About Pennhurst State School and Hospital. Retrieved from:
http://preservepennhurst.org/
Pennhurst Memorial & Preservation Alliance (2015). Pennhurst Timeline. Retrieved from:
http://www.preservepennhurst.org/
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