Ep 3. Sweet Springs Sanitarium

In Destination Fear season 1 episode 3, titled "Sweet Springs Sanitarium," the team is headed to the Sweet Springs Sanitarium, located in the heart of West Virginia. The sanitarium was once a place where people went for treatment of diseases such as tuberculosis and polio, but it eventually became a psychiatric hospital.

Dakota Laden and his team, which includes his sister Chelsea and two friends, Tanner and Alex, are all excited to explore the sanitarium that is reportedly one of the most haunted places in the United States. They arrive at the location late at night, and as they approach the building, they are struck by its ominous presence and eerie silence.

As they explore the dark and empty hallways, they begin to uncover a series of strange and troubling events that have taken place within the walls of the sanitarium. They soon discover that the facility was notorious for its inhumane treatment of patients, some of whom were subjected to cruel experiments and left to fend for themselves in squalid conditions.

The team's investigation takes them to different parts of the sanitarium, where they encounter a range of unexplained phenomena such as doors slamming shut on their own, strange noises, and eerie shadows that move on their own. They also conduct a series of experiments, such as using a Ouija board to try and communicate with any spirits that may be present.

As they delve deeper into the history of Sweet Springs Sanitarium, the team realizes that the past is not quite as far away as they thought. They come across a mysterious room that appears to have been locked for years, and when they finally break it open, they discover something that sends shivers down their spines.

Throughout the course of the episode, the team is forced to confront their own fears and beliefs about the paranormal. They must navigate the haunted halls of the sanitarium and come to terms with the possibility that they are not alone.

"Sweet Springs Sanitarium" is a chilling episode that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Laden and his team bring a sense of authenticity and enthusiasm to their investigation, as they strive to uncover the truth behind the hauntings at this notorious facility.