Ghosts of California

Ghosts of California

Ghosts of California

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Ghosts of California

2003

0h 58m

5.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

This documentary investigates five of California's most haunted sites: Alcatraz island, Bodie Ghost Town, Hotel Del Coronado, The Whaley House and The Winchester Mystery House.

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11 members

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Derek Bodkin

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Jennifer Rodriguez Di Nisio

Self (as Jennifer Rodriguez)

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Lori Brosnan

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Lori Brosnan

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Kathryn Dial

Kate Morgan

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Christine Donovan

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Rod Duff

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Karin Lekas

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Writing

Larry Montz

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Allison Paker

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Richard Rodriguez

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Martin L. Wolfe

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