Chambers of the Occult
We’re Kai and J: two friends, paranormal fanatics, and real-life tour guides at the Winchester Mystery House. Our day jobs have us wandering ghost-filled hallways—and by night, we explore the darker corners of the world’s true crime and supernatural stories.
Each week, we dive into chilling murders, strange legends, and haunted histories, bringing our unique perspective from the halls of one of America’s most mysterious mansions. Expect eerie tales, our offbeat chemistry, and enough goosebumps to keep your EMF reader buzzing.
If you're into ghost stories, true crime, and the occasional chaotic giggle fit, you’ve found your new favorite podcast.
So grab your popcorn—or your holy water—and join us in the dark. Because in Chambers of the Occult, nothing is ever as it seems… and the ghosts?
They’re very real.
Chambers of the Occult
EP# 22 Deadly Bunkers and Cursed Playthings: The Keller Family Murders and Robert the Doll
In the first half of this episode, Kai delves into the harrowing and meticulously planned crimes of Peter Keller, a man whose descent into darkness culminated in unimaginable tragedy. In April 2012, Keller murdered his wife, Lynettee, and their 18-year-old daughter, Kaylene, before setting their home ablaze. But this was no crime of passion—Keller had spent eight years constructing a hidden bunker deep in the Rattlesnake Ridge area, where he fled after the murders. This fortified, multi-level hideout was stocked with weapons, supplies, and survival gear, a grim testament to his apocalyptic mindset.
Authorities tracked Keller to his concealed lair using photographs and tips from hikers, leading to a tense 22-hour standoff. Ultimately, Keller took his own life, leaving behind a chilling legacy of obsession and devastation. Kai explores the twisted psyche of a man who prepared for survival but ensured destruction, unraveling the layers of planning, paranoia, and heartbreak in this chilling case.
Next, J takes us to Key West, Florida, to meet Robert the Doll, a toy with a reputation as infamous as Keller’s bunker was hidden. Once the prized possession of Robert Eugene Otto in the early 1900s, Robert the Doll has become a notorious figure in paranormal lore. Stories of misfortune and eerie happenings follow this pint-sized terror, with museum visitors claiming to feel his eyes following them or experiencing mysterious accidents after disrespecting him.
Now housed in a glass case, Robert continues to inspire both fear and fascination, as skeptics and believers alike grapple with his unsettling legacy. J unpacks the origins, the tales of terror, and the psychological impact of this cursed plaything, leaving listeners to decide: Is Robert truly haunted, or does his legend hold the power to haunt minds?
From the shadows of a deadly bunker to the unsettling gaze of a cursed doll, this episode of Chambers of the Occult will send chills down your spine.