Beneath the quiet streets of Alton, Illinois, lies a past that refuses to stay buried. Perched above the Mississippi River, this small town has witnessed violent storms, vanished landmarks, Civil War tensions, whispered legends, and tragedies that shaped generations. But history here isn’t just ink on old paper — it lingers in the buildings, the bluffs, and the stories locals still tell after dark.

In this episode, Omar and I dig into real historical records, forgotten accounts, and unsettling moments that helped earn Alton its chilling reputation. This isn’t just a ghost story — it’s a journey into the shadows of American history, where fact and folklore walk side by side… and the past still has something to say.