Haunted Franklin Castle

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Franklin Castle is considered by some to be one of the most haunted places in the United States. But what’s the true history?

Hannes Tiedemann had the castle built. Was he a monster who killed his children and servants, damning them to forever haunt the halls or was his story a product of people desperate for a good story to explain some of the strange happenings? Join us as we delve into the true history of Franklin Castle.

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Haunted Franklin Castle

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Franklin Castle is considered by some to be one of the most haunted places in the United States. But what’s the true history?

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#True Crime #History #Gabi Fiore #Kim Douthit #Ghost Stories #Haunted #Ghost #Travel #Legends #Lore

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