Lemp Mansion
Summary
This episode of Within the Mists explores the haunted history of St. Louis’s Lemp Mansion, detailing the tragic rise and fall of the brewing dynasty. The hosts recount four family suicides linked to the home and describe paranormal phenomena, including cold spots, moving objects, and a self-playing piano. Special attention is given to the legend of "Monkey Boy," a hidden child said to haunt the attic.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Lemp Mansion and podcast hosts
Promotion for book 'Ghost in Red Heels'
Chapter 1: The rise of the Lemp brewing empire
The death of Frederick and suicide of William Sr.
Prohibition, Elsa's death, and Billy's suicide
Charles Lemp's reclusive life and final suicide
Chapter 2: Cold spots, moving doors, and phantom footsteps
The legend of the Monkey Boy (Zeke) in the attic
Discussion on tropes of hidden deformed relatives
Chapter 3: Staff and guest paranormal encounters
Paranormal investigation results and EMF readings
Conclusion: Hereditary mental illness vs. haunting
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