On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill explore the mysterious murder of Benjamin J. Burton, once Rhode Island’s most affluent Black businessman. A self-made man, Burton began his career loading cargo at the docks of Newport, RI, eventually founding an express company and establishing the city’s first mass transit system. Admired and respected, his tragic death from gunshot wounds on October 6, 1885, sent shockwaves through Newport society. Initially ruled a suicide by the coroner, community outcry prompted a reexamination, leading to the uncovering of a sinister truth. Support Common ..read more

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill delve into the tale of a wise woman turned vengeful witch according to a local legend. Foster, RI, now a quaint settlement, has faced numerous challenges and documented hauntings over time. The town’s struggles have been attributed to a witch named Dolly Cole, yet evidence suggests alternative origins for the negative energies. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode. *Please note that this episode contains references to suicide and may ..read more

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill examine the tragic life of Elizabeth Shaw.* Born in Connecticut in 1726, Elizabeth was considered a burden by her family due to perceived intellectual limitations. Unmarriable in the eyes of her community, her life took a tragic turn when she mysteriously became pregnant at age 18. The birth of her bastard child marked the beginning of a sorrowful series of events that ultimately led to her execution. Almost three decades after her premature demise, her tale was immortalized in poetic form as a stark warning about the perils of premarital rel ..read more

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill examine the historical context and tragic results of the Hartford Witch Panic. Nearly 30 years before the infamous Salem Witch Trials, a panic was brewing in Connecticut. Hartford residents accused their neighbors of dancing with the devil and transforming into black hounds. In 1662, four people were hanged for their alleged crimes. One of them confessed. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode. Tier 4 Patreon subscribers gain acce ..read more

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill discuss the life and times of Samuel Colt. Born in 1814, Colt gained fame for the invention of the revolver. Lauded as an American genius, his entrepreneurial skills made him one of the wealthiest men in the country. Yet, through their research and psychic hits, the sisters find Colt’s character stained and his legacy enmeshed with some of the bloodiest events of American history. So, when Mrs. Samuel Colt comes through psychically, what does she want to say? On this the sisters do not agree. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.pat ..read more

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill analyze one of the worst flood related disasters in the history of Pennsylvania. The discovery of oil in Crawford Co. ushered in an era of industrial and economic growth in Pennsylvania's Oil Country. Rich natural resources spurred Pennsylvania's Oil Rush in the 1860's. But during this boom, the dams built to support manufacturing would put lives at risk. During a wet spring in 1892, a series of cataclysmic events leveled the borough of Titusville, and changed the communities along Oil Creek forever. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https ..read more

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the heartbreaking murder of two young sisters.* The Grimes were a family of nine living in a modest, working class neighborhood in 1956. Fifteen-year-old Barbara and her 12-year-old sister Patricia were close, sharing a passion for Elvis Presley. They left home one cold winter evening to see the movie Love Me Tender. They never returned. Fast forward to 2022: Incredible new leads may finally blow this cold case open. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content l ..read more

On this episode of Common Mystics, Jennifer and Jill welcome four mystical friends to help them ring in the new year! As experts in numerology, astrology, yoga and evidential mediumship, Kayla Eickmeyer, Michelle Holland, Lauri Stern, and Denise Willis (respectively) help us understand the current vibrational shift and offer a preview of what's to come in 2024! Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive content from your favorite psychic sisters. For all things numerology, contact Kayla Eickmeyer at kaylaeickmeyer@hotmail.com and che ..read more

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill delve deep into the origins of caroling. How and when did caroling begin? What is the oldest known Christmas carol? Which pagan traditions are represented in today's modern holiday songs? Tune in for the answers... and stick around for the laughs! This is easily our silliest Christmas episode to date. Best wishes to you all for a holiday season full of peace, love and light! For information on the February 2024 Psychic Clairs Workshop, email Jen and Jill at commonmystics@gmail.com. (Please use the subject line "Psychic Workshop".) Support Common M ..read more

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill explore the history of the Striker Cemetery and the larger Barry County area in southwest Michigan. According to local legend, the cemetery is haunted by evil spirits. So naturally, Jill and her friends went looking for them! They captured evidence of paranormal activity via audio and photos. Check out Detours 86 on Patreon on 11/23/23 and learn about their findings. In the meantime, hear all about the prehistoric history of Barry County, MI and the curious associations of the Striker family. Could their secret rituals have brought forth the ..read more