In the heart of historic downtown Chandler stands a hotel with more than a century of stories tucked into its halls: The San Marcos Hotel — now the Crowne Plaza Phoenix–Chandler Golf Resort. By day, it’s a sun-drenched oasis of golf carts, weddings, and desert charm.By night?Locals say it belongs to someone else.In this episode of The Arizona Files, we investigate the true origins behind the hotel’s most famous ghost stories — from the mysterious “woman in white” to phantom phone calls from empty rooms to the chilling laughter heard in the basement. We dive deep into:👻 Unverifiable but compelling guest accounts👻 The tragic story of Leone Jensen — and why it didn’t happen here👻 The folklore of Monica & Henrietta and why their tale has no historical footprint🏛️ Dr. A.J. Chandler’s grand vision and heartbreaking connection to the hotel📜 How history, memory, and myth collide to create a haunting all its ownWhat we uncover is stranger than a simple ghost story:The San Marcos may be haunted — not by spirits — but by its own powerful history.Based on the article at World Of Arizona:https://worldofarizona.com/san-marcos-hotel-city-beautiful-city-haunted/Visit The Arizona Files at World Of Arizona:https://worldofarizona.com/the-arizona-files/

Its story is a tangled narrative of murder, misfortune, and myth. The very ground is said to be cursed, haunted by the spirits of a 19th-century massacre that unfolded in a limestone cave beneath the town. Yet, a closer examination reveals a different kind of story—one of ambition, violence, and the slow, inevitable death that comes when the highway moves on. The central question of Two Guns is whether its tragic history is the result of a supernatural curse born from blood-soaked ground, or a collection of very human failings—greed, murder, and bad luck—that were later woven into a legend far more compelling than the truth.

The Arizona Files explores Two Guns, a ghost town that died not once, but many times over.

This episode was based on the blog/article at World Of Arizona:

https://worldofarizona.com/two-guns-the-apache-death-cave/

There are towns that rest upon the land... and then there's Jerome. More than a mile above sea level, it doesn't rest. It clings to the thirty-degree slope of Cleopatra Hill. A collection of weathered brick and timeworn timber that seems to defy gravity itself. As you walk through Jerome you feel a subtle sense of unease. As if the very ground beneath your feet is not to be trusted. This feeling is not an illusion.

The Arizona Files explores Jerome, Arizona. At one time it was branded as "America's Largest Ghost Town."

This episode was based on the blog/article at World Of Arizona:

https://worldofarizona.com/jerome-the-wicked-billion-dollar-hill/