Louisiana's Haunted Voodoo: Ghosts of the Bayou | Ep. 18

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In Episode 18 of our Haunted America series, host Lyle Perez brings listeners deep into the haunted history of Louisiana. From the eerie swamps to the ghostly streets of New Orleans, the Bayou State is filled with dark legends and spectral encounters. Join us as we explore haunted plantations, mysterious mansions, and the lingering spirits of voodoo priestesses in this spine-tingling journey through Louisiana's most haunted places.

Featured Haunted Locations:

The Myrtles Plantation Address: 7747 US-61, St. Francisville, LA 70775 This historic plantation is notorious for its ghostly history, including the spirit of Chloe, an enslaved woman who poisoned the owner’s family, as well as a host of other spirits, from ghostly children to former owners.

LaLaurie Mansion
Address: 1140 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116
The LaLaurie Mansion is infamous for the horrific acts of Madame Delphine LaLaurie, whose cruel treatment of enslaved people resulted in one of the city’s most notorious hauntings. Ghostly cries and shadowy figures haunt the mansion to this day.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Address: 425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112
The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, home to the grave of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, whose spirit still roams the grounds. Visitors report ghostly figures and eerie whispers among the above-ground tombs.

The Old Absinthe House
Address: 240 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70112
A favorite haunt of pirate Jean Lafitte, this historic bar is known for ghostly patrons and moving objects, with patrons often encountering eerie happenings late at night.

Manchac Swamp
Address: Manchac Swamp, LA (Boat tours available from various operators)
Known as the "Haunted Swamp," this eerie area is said to be haunted by the ghost of Julia Brown, a voodoo priestess, whose curse allegedly caused a devastating hurricane in 1915. Strange voices and ghostly figures are often seen in the misty waters.

Gardette-LePretre Mansion
Address: 716 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Also known as the Sultan’s Palace, this mansion is haunted by the ghost of a mysterious sultan who was brutally murdered along with his entourage. Ghostly music and shadowy figures are still seen within its walls.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Address: 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116
One of the oldest buildings in the French Quarter, believed to have been used by pirate Jean Lafitte for smuggling operations. Patrons report seeing his ghost in the dimly lit bar, and strange occurrences abound.

The Andrew Jackson Hotel
Address: 919 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Built on the site of a former boarding school that burned down, killing five children, this hotel is haunted by their playful spirits. Guests report hearing their laughter and feeling their playful pranks.

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Address: 717 Orleans St, New Orleans, LA 70116
This luxurious hotel was once a convent and orphanage, and the spirits of nuns and children still linger. Guests have seen a ghostly dancer in the ballroom and heard the laughter of children in the halls.

The Myrtles Plantation
A final revisit to this famously haunted plantation, which continues to captivate with its numerous spirits, from Confederate soldiers to shadowy figures in the mirrors.

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Keywords: Haunted Louisiana, Louisiana Ghost Stories, Myrtles Plantation, LaLaurie Mansion, Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau, Haunted New Orleans, St. Louis Cemetery, Old Absinthe House, Manchac Swamp, Gardette-LePretre Mansion, Bourbon Orleans Hotel, Haunted America Series

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