Journey to Tasmania's most haunted location for an in-depth exploration of Port Arthur's layered history. From its origins as one of the British Empire's harshest penal colonies (1830-1877) to the devastating 1996 massacre that changed Australia forever, this episode examines the documented history, paranormal phenomena, and lasting impact of this infamous site.

What we cover:

• The brutal convict system and systematic psychological torture
• Life in the Model Prison and Point Puer boys' reformatory
• Extensive documented paranormal activity and ghost sightings
• The April 28, 1996 massacre - Australia's worst mass shooting
• How the tragedy transformed gun laws across an entire nation
• The "layered haunting" phenomenon - spirits from two eras
• Could the location itself have played any role in the violence?

This episode contains detailed discussion of historical violence, systematic abuse, and the 1996 mass shooting. Listener discretion advised.

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