The Bone Lady and the Witch of Buhler Plains
Just north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, lies the historic Cemetery of Buhler Plains, a quiet burial ground in the community of Zachary that has become home to one of the region's most unsettling legends. For generations, locals have told stories of a mysterious woman named Alice Penny Taylor, whose restless spirit is said to wander among the graves after dark. Known as the Witch of Zachary, Alice was buried here in 1859, but according to local lore, she has a rather disturbing habit of refusing to stay in her grave. Over the years, strange discoveries surrounding her tomb have only fueled the legend, drawing curious visitors hoping to encounter the infamous witch for themselves. But behind these frightening stories lies the mystery of a young woman whose remains eventually became the subject of a remarkable forensic investigation, raising questions about the origins of a haunting tale that has endured for generations. This episode is made possible through the support of our sponsor: Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit ARTICLE.COM/GOTHIC and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Use code GOTHIC at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was Southern Gothic. It’s the best way to support the show. Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without Interruption Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia X: @SoGoPodcast Advertise on this podcast: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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