The Best Witnessed Case Of Modern Times: The Bridgeport Poltergeist
- By
Marcus Lowth
- April 19, 2021
- October 3, 2021
- 33 min read
- Expert Opinion
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- Supernatural, Ghosts & Hauntings
Perhaps not as well-known outside of paranormal circles as other hauntings, the events at a small home in Bridgeport Connecticut in the mid-1970s is one of the best-documented cases of poltergeist-like activity, perhaps of all time. Not only were the events played out over a considerable amount of time, but they were also witnessed regularly by multiple people, including police officers, members of the fire department, and at least one radio reporter. Described by William J. Hall as the “world’s most haunted house” in his book of the same name, The World’s Most Haunted House: The True Story of the Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street, the incidents of late 1974 lasting into early 1975 are without a doubt some of the...
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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