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Running From Something: The Strange and Controversial Death of Elisa Lam

In January 2013, security footage would capture a frightened 21-year-old woman named Elisa Lam appearing to hide from an unseen figure. She would later be found dead under suspicious circumstances

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Kirsten Ford
Apr 17, 2025
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Background

In 2013, the bizarre circumstances surrounding the disappearance and subsequent death of 21-year-old Elisa Lam at the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles made international news.

Unsettling footage of a fearful and agitated Lam in the hotel’s elevator just prior to her disappearance has only led to more questions about what happened to Elisa.

Her death has led to much speculation, particularly within online true-crime and paranormal communities. The case has spawned numerous theories, with some involving classified activity going on within the hotel.

Join us as we investigate the troubling case of Elisa Lam.

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