ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This week on Low Expectations, Nicole and Lyndsay dig into the eerie and true story of Hex Hollow—a chilling 1928 murder wrapped in folklore, fear, and old-world magic. When local powwow healer Nelson Rehmeyer was accused of casting a hex, three men broke into his home deep in the woods of York County, Pennsylvania, hoping to break the curse. Instead, they left behind a brutal crime that would shake the community.
🌒 In this episode:
- Explore the world of powwow magic and the Pennsylvania Dutch traditions behind it
- Learn how superstition, religion, and rural fear led to one of America’s most bizarre murders
- Follow the twisted story of how a supposed curse turned deadly
- And uncover why the shadow of Hex Hollow still lingers nearly a century later
With a mix of true crime, folk horror, and historical weirdness, this episode is perfect for anyone who loves their stories a little haunted, a little dark, and completely real.
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