The Cecil Hotel & The Elisa Lam Mystery

This week, the Wyrdo's are leaving the familiar landscapes of Wessex to delve into a place that feels like it exists on the very edge of reality: the infamous Cecil Hotel. They explore its dark history and the chilling, tragic story of Elisa Lam, a case that continues to baffle investigators and armchair detectives alike.In this episode:A Hotel Built on Tragedy: We explore the Cecil Hotel's gruesome past, from its early decline during the Great Depression to its documented links with serial killers like Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger, and the horrific deaths that occurred within its walls.The Case of Elisa Lam: We trace the steps of Elisa Lam, a young Canadian student on a solo trip who was battling mental illness. We discuss her strange behaviour in the days leading up to her disappearance, as documented on her blog and by those who encountered her.The Baffling Elevator Video: The hosts discuss the unsettling, now-famous surveillance video of Elisa's final moments in the Cecil's lift, examining the strange behaviour and the questions surrounding the police's decision to obscure the video's timestamp.A Haunting Discovery: Guests at the hotel began to complain of discoloured and foul-tasting water, leading to the horrifying discovery of Elisa Lam's body in one of the rooftop water tanks.The Lingering Questions: We discuss the official verdict of accidental drowning and the many questions it leaves unanswered, including how Elisa got onto the locked roof and into the heavy, lid-covered water tank.The Power of Dark Places: Andy and Craig discuss the possibility that places like the Cecil Hotel, with their grim histories, can hold a powerful, oppressive emotional weight that affects those who enter them.Philosophical Musings: The hosts end the episode with a discussion on human nature's need to find patterns in tragedy and the birth of conspiracy theories, before wrapping things up.Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.