From Houdini's death in Detroit to haunted bars and cemeteries -- These are Michigan's scariest ghost stories

In honor of Halloween, the Daily J is sharing 15 of Michigan's spookiest stories -- a perfect listen while handing out candy or Trick-or-Treating. WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino tell stories from Downtown Detroit to Mackinac Island. (PHOTO: Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)

Nearly 100 years after Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Halloween, does his spirit still haunt the city?

Harry Houdini has become synonymous with magic and daring escapes. And despite not being a native, Houdini's connection to Detroit is strong. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino dive into the tale of Houdini's death in Detroit on Halloween almost 100 years ago. (PHOTO: Milwauk…

Friendly ghosts & feather bowling: The Cadieux Café is one of the most "spirited" haunts in Detroit

For almost 100 years, the Cadieux Café has been feeding and entertaining people on Detroit's east side. But in that time, has the famed bar collected the spirits of past owners and patrons? On a new Spooky J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino head into the city to find out. (PHOTO: Zach Clark…

Pere Cheney is Michigan’s own 'haunted' ghost town – but was a curse to blame for its devastating downfall?

On this Friday the 13th in October, there is no more appropriate topic than curses. Was it the curse of a scorned mother that caused disease and death in what is now an Up North ghost town? On a new Spooky J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino try to unearth the legend of Pere Cheney. (PHOTO: …

Orson Starr and his family were among Royal Oak’s founders. And some may have never left the family home

When Orson Starr and his family arrived in Michigan from New York in the mid-1800s, they helped build what is present day Royal Oak. On a new Spooky J -- WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino visit the Starr house to see who still may be lingering.  (PHOTO: Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)

Is Mackinac Island one of the world's most haunted places? Experts say it's the perfect spot for ghosts

Mackinac Island is known for a lot of things, the no-car policy, fudge and deep historical connections. On a Spooky J edition of the Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino take a look at the haunted history of the island and the undead who inhabit it. (PHOTO: Getty Images) ------- Every…

A beachside ghost town that vanished 150 years ago, buried in sand: The story of Singapore, Michigan

Singapore, Michigan would be neighbors with Saugatuck, on Michigan's west coast. That is, if Singapore didn't disappear over a century ago. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Kyle Beery visit the banks of the Kalamazoo River to find out how a town can gets buried in time. Literally. (PHOTO: Sau…

Is this red goblin responsible for all the bad things that have ever happened to Detroit? Some people think so.

The Marche du Nain Rouge has been happening in the Cass Corridor since 2010. But the legend of the Nain Rouge goes back to the founding of Detroit. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino explore how Detroiters have modernized a centuries-old legend in the name of a party. (PHOTO:…

The real story behind Eloise Asylum in Wayne County is much more complicated than its 'haunted' history

The property at Eloise hasn't functioned as a medical facility since 1979. But for the last several years, the grounds have served not only as a haunted attraction but as a place for paranormal hunts. Which, not everybody loves. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino discover the…

Is The Whitney mansion in Detroit the most haunted restaurant in America?

What do self-playing pianos, haunted tea sets, sobbing ghosts, murderous cherubs and top-notch Beef Wellington have in common? They can all be found at The Whitney in Detroit. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino visit the century-old mansion to meet some of the original reside…