Step into the eerie world of the Briney farmhouse, where not all the spirits are as innocent as they seem... In 1957, Edward and Bertha Briney inherited a seemingly ordinary farmhouse in rural Iowa. But Bertha believed it was more than just a piece of property—she was convinced her parents' spirits still roamed the halls, living their afterlife as if nothing had changed. Determined to preserve this haunted legacy, the Brineys left the home untouched—a time capsule waiting for something (or someone) to disturb the peace. Little did they know, this eerie setting would become the stage for one of the most bizarre legal cases in U.S. history. After 50 break-ins, the Brineys set a deadly trap to protect the spirits they loved. But when one trespasser stepped too far, it set off a chain of events that led to a courtroom showdown between the living and the dead. What happens when protecting your home from the living comes at a cost to the spectral world? Tune in as we explore the haunted past of the Briney family, the infamous booby trap, and the chilling lawsuit that followed. This isn’t just a ghost story—it's a cautionary tale about the lengths we'll go to preserve what’s already lost. 🔮 Prepare for a deep dive into the supernatural and the strange, where law and the paranormal collide. 🔮 Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at [email protected] Encounters episodes are released every Thursday at 9am PST/12pm EST. Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  This episode is sponsored by American Eagle, Rocket Money and MixHers. AE wants to dress you in their halloween collection as well! We’re doing a giveaway on our Instagram to win a $500 gift card to shop all their Halloween shirts & sweats! Head to our Instagram @twogirlsoneghost to enter to win, now through October 9. Terms & conditions apply. Happy haunting! Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/TGOG. From your first period to your first hot flash, Mixhers is a nutritional supplement company that supports your health every step of the way. Head to Mixhers.com/TGOG and use promo code TGOG at checkout for an additional 10% off your order!  From the secrets of Skinwalker Ranch to the shocking truth behind the Mothman Prophecies, SIGHTINGS is your passport to the extraordinary. New episodes every week! Look for it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives!