Episode 375 - The Gribble House | Haunted Savannah, GA

Two Girls One Ghost1h 17mMay 31, 2026

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In one of the most chilling episodes yet, Two Girls, One Ghost dive into the true story of the Gribble House in Savannah, Georgia—a boarding house turned crime scene where three women were brutally murdered in 1909. The episode reveals a shocking twist: police, stumped by the case, hired an actor to pretend to be a ghost during a reenactment to provoke a confession. Despite overwhelming evidence, including bloody clothes, a cane found at the scene, and Maggie Hunter’s dying testimony naming her husband J.C. Hunter as the killer, the suspect was ultimately pardoned after 17 years in prison—thanks to a pastor who believed in his innocence. The house, now a warehouse, remains one of Savannah’s most haunted sites, reportedly home to 20–30 spirits, including the victims, enslaved people, and even soldiers. A listener’s harrowing experience at a paranormal tour—where she was physically marked, lost consciousness, and suffered violent nightmares—adds terrifying credibility to the haunting. The episode ends with a hauntingly personal note: a promise to visit Savannah together, and a key lime pie as a peace offering for a childhood trauma. The story isn’t just about murder and ghosts—it’s about how history, trauma, and the supernatural are inextricably linked. The Gribble House’s legacy shows that some places don’t just remember the dead—they keep them alive. And sometimes, the spirits aren’t just haunting the building. They’re haunting the memory of justice.

Key Takeaways

Police hired an actor to pretend to be a ghost in a reenactment to provoke a confession—making this one of the first documented uses of theatrical psychology in criminal investigation.

J.C. Hunter, Maggie’s 30-year-older husband, was convicted based on bloody evidence, a cane found at the scene, and multiple threats—but was pardoned 17 years later, despite his guilt being widely believed.

A listener’s paranormal experience at the warehouse included physical scratches, loss of consciousness, and violent nightmares—evidence that some hauntings may be more than just residual energy.

The site is believed to be haunted by 20–30 spirits, including the murdered women, enslaved people from demolished slave quarters, and even soldiers, suggesting layered trauma across generations.

Despite being permanently closed, the warehouse remains a hotspot for paranormal activity, with bloodstains reappearing, EVPs of 'help us' and 'something's coming,' and reports of physical contact.

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