In this episode we’re diving deep into the smoke and shadows of Southern folklore. We’ll explore the mysterious lore of fire talkers— whispering healers of the rural South—unveil the lives, cures, and rituals of granny-women, and drift through the misty hollers and haunted pinewoods of Eastern North Carolina. So gather 'round, this one’s going to burn slow and strange.

Content warning: This episode contains a few topics that some may find disturbing. Topics discussed are those of traumatic events and themes not suitable for listeners under the age of 18.

Welcome to the Midnight Circle. I invite you to step into the circle with me. I’m your host, Lauren Olimpo. This episode covers the case of Kellie Sulton Owens—a devoted mother, a beloved counselor for at-risk youth, and a woman whose life was taken far too soon. And almost 18 years later…her murder remains unsolved.

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Welcome to the Midnight Circle. I invite you to step into the circle with me. I’m your host, Lauren Olimpo, and tonight, we’re stepping into the heart of one of the most haunted cities in the U.S.—Savannah, Georgia. A city where history, mystery, and the supernatural intertwine in the dim glow of gas lamps and moss-draped oaks.