Episode 67: The Bunny
Mystery Category: Apparitions / Haunted Locations
The Story: Most people leave their worries behind when they move, but for several Nevada families, the spirits of the past refused to stay in the old house. We investigate the archival reports of families who found themselves sharing their new lives with opinionated—and occasionally territorial—spectral residents.
Whether presented as urban legend, murderous maniac, or ghostly avenger, the Bunnyman of Virginia has haunted a certain overpass near Fairfax--Colchester Bridge--and its residents for more than fifty years. This week, we delve into the origins of the twisty rabbit’s tale.
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Hosted, written, and researched by Laurah Norton
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