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Stairs that lead to nowhere. Hidden passages. Upside down pillars. Since its 1923 opening to the public, the Winchester Mystery House has attracted millions of visitors, and even inspired a movie in 2018. But what is the story behind the house's creator, Sarah Winchester? Did ...

In this episode, Payton explores the haunted Winchester House, a home with a perplexing design, secret passages and a haunted history.  Case Sources: “Captive of the Labyrinth” by Mary Jo Ignoffo WinchesterMysteryHouse.com - https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/ AtlasObscura.com ...  Show more

Discover the fascinating truth behind the eccentric Sarah Winchester's mansion, its mysterious features, and the real story behind the alleged hauntings. Prepare to be amazed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

This odd 24,000-square-foot Victorian mansion boasts winding staircases that lead to nowhere, windows built into the floors, and doors that open to 13-foot drops. But the oddest thing about this structure is who Sarah Winchester may have built it for.