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The Haunting of Lemp Mansion

October 08, 2026 • 47m

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⏱️ 10 min read

Overview

This Morbid podcast episode tells the tragic story of the Lemp family, once wealthy St. Louis brewing magnates whose dynasty was marked by a devastating series of suicides, mysterious deaths, and financial ruin. The family's opulent mansion, which now operates as a restaurant and bed & breakfast, is reportedly one of America's most haunted houses, with the spirits of the deceased Lemps still making their presence known to visitors and staff.

The Rise of the Lemp Brewing Empire

Johann Adam Lemp emigrated from Germany to St. Louis in 1838 with a simple plan: bring German beer to America. Starting as a grocer, his beer became so popular that by 1840 he opened Western Brewing. His brilliant use of St. Louis's underground cave system for the lagering process gave him a competitive edge. When Adam died in 1862, his son William took over and transformed the operation into a brewing powerhouse, eventually rebranding it as William J. Lemp Brewing Company and becoming one of the wealthiest men in the Midwest.

  • Johann Adam Lemp left Germany in 1838 to bring German beer to the United States
  • The cave system under St. Louis provided perfect conditions for beer lagering, giving Lemp a competitive advantage
  • William moved the brewery directly to the caves, with brewing above ground and lagering below
  • By 1890, William and Julia had nine children, ensuring multiple successors for the business
" One of the keys to his success was the cave system that ran under the city. "

Matthew Lillard Interview and Megan Kelly Commentary

The hosts reflect on their recent interview with actor Matthew Lillard, calling it one of the most fun episodes they've ever produced and encouraging listeners who typically skip guest episodes to give it a chance. They express desire to have Matthew return for a true crime or spooky history episode. The conversation shifts to harsh criticism of commentator Megan Kelly, with the hosts calling her out for terrible takes, particularly regarding a case they reference as "the Cornell case."

  • The Matthew Lillard episode was described as one of the most fun they've ever had recording
  • Many listeners who typically don't watch guest episodes said the Lillard episode was their favorite
  • The hosts plan to have Matthew Lillard return to discuss true crime or weird history
  • The hosts strongly criticize Megan Kelly for her commentary on a case they call the Cornell case
" Fuck Megan Kelly. She doesn't even deserve to be a Megan. "

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