The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield will offer fifteen overnight Ghost Hunts in the old prison. The hunts, by the nonprofit Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society, will take place on March 13 and 27; April 10 and 24; May 7; June 4, 12 and 25; July 31; Aug. 14 and 28; Sept. 3; Nov. 12 and 20; and Dec. 11.
Each self-guided hunt will be limited to a hundred participants. The hunts will run from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Tickets are $65.
Additionally, the society is offering 8 Ghost Walks through dark halls and corridors in the prison house.
The dates for the guided tours are May 23, June 6 and 18, July 9 and 25, Aug. 20 and 29 and Sept. 5. These tours run from 8 to 10 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 12-17.
The society also offers Sunday afternoon tours from May through early September. There are three different tours and they start from 1 to 4 p.m. on a rotating basis every 15 minutes.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children 7 to 17. Discounts are available for multiple tours.
The prison was built in 1886 and housed an estimated 154,000 prisoners in its 94 years.
It’s appeared in such films as The Shawshank Redemption and Air Force One.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the reformatory boasts the world’s largest free-standing steel cell block.
After losing by twenty points, players on the New York Knicks are not just crediting the OKLAHOMA CITY Thunder’s defense for the loss, but instead a ghost at the Skirvin hotel. The New York Knicks players allege the ghost kept them awake, only allowing for a couple of hours of sleep prior to the game the next day.
According to legend, Bill Skirvin’s former mistress has walked the halls of the 99-year-old hotel ever since she jumped from 7-story window with their child in the 1930s.
But officials at the Skirvin and local historians claim there is no proof the incident ever happened and the New York Knicks can only blame themselves for the poor basketball performance.
“I think the guys really really need to do is score more points than our guys and grab more rebounds,” said John Williams with the Skirvin.
Officials at the Skirvin do not think this incident will stop other professional sports teams from staying at their hotel.
After losing by twenty points, players on the New York Knicks are not just crediting the OKLAHOMA CITY Thunder’s defense for the loss, but instead a ghost at the Skirvin hotel. The New York Knicks players allege the ghost kept them awake, only allowing for a couple of hours of sleep prior to the game the next day.
According to legend, Bill Skirvin’s former mistress has walked the halls of the 99-year-old hotel ever since she jumped from 7-story window with their child in the 1930s.
But officials at the Skirvin and local historians claim there is no proof the incident ever happened and the New York Knicks can only blame themselves for the poor basketball performance.
“I think the guys really really need to do is score more points than our guys and grab more rebounds,” said John Williams with the Skirvin.
Officials at the Skirvin do not think this incident will stop other professional sports teams from staying at their hotel.
The creepy old home on Clovis Avenue that’s been at different times a sanitarium, a convalescent home and a Halloween attraction has now become something new – a paranormal destination.
Wolfe Manor, is the site of popular spirit-seeking tours and a Web-based ghost investigation show. This week, it will be featured on an episode of the Travel Channels hit ghost reality show Ghost Adventures. It is set to air Friday, January 8th, at 9 E/P.
In it’s 70 years of operation Wolfe Manor became the final resting place for thousands of people. The originals owners lost the home in the great depression. After sitting vacant for years, Wolfe Manor was turned into the Clovis Sanitarium. Former employees tell numerous stories about poor conditions, mistreatment, and abuse of patients.
Wolfe Manor housed 100-150 patients at a time until it was closed in 1997. Overcrowding was a constant problem, making it difficult for any patient to receive proper care. The rooms were so overcrowded that some patients slept in the hallways. With so many patients and a shortage of staff, there were a lot of deaths inside the mansion. Since there was no local coroner to come for the deceased the bodies had to be stored in the basement. They were sometimes there for days at a time.
The spirits are Wolfe Manor are very “hands on.” While researching some of the history behind the mansion Zak asks paranormal investigator Terry Campbell if he has ever been physically touched. “All the time. That is the most frequent thing that happens here,” Terry responds.
The guys hear voices and feel strange energy even before the lockdown begins. Wolfe Manor is sure to be a hair-raising investigation.
This place is haunted by many ghosts the most violent of wich is the ghost of Anthony Andriotti a former owner who had a troubled life suffering from an alcohol and opium addiction. Anthony Andriotti died rather young in fact I beleive he was in his late 30’s and his addictions we’re fueled by financial ruin. Anthony likes to push people and try to kick them out of his former home.
Many other ghosts who haunt this place aren’t aware they are dead because they were elderly and died of things like tuberculosis and neglect because they had severe mental issues when this was known as Hazelwood Sanitarium and Clovis Avenue Sanitarium. Wolfe Manor actually has had thousands of deaths over the years and in fact at one time it averaged one death a day.
Off the top of my head I can actually list 34 ghosts who are mid range power wise and live at Wolfe Manor so I think any real investigation should be interesting and active to say the least. The second story is where I hope they spend the most of their time because it’s frequented by a ghost named Jimmy who I know if Zak uses provacation he’s going to regret it cause Jimmy is a cutter.
I can’t wait to watch this episode and I hope you enjoy it.
The creepy old home on Clovis Avenue that’s been at different times a sanitarium, a convalescent home and a Halloween attraction has now become something new – a paranormal destination.
Wolfe Manor, is the site of popular spirit-seeking tours and a Web-based ghost investigation show. This week, it will be featured on an episode of the Travel Channels hit ghost reality show Ghost Adventures. It is set to air Friday, January 8th, at 9 E/P.
In it’s 70 years of operation Wolfe Manor became the final resting place for thousands of people. The originals owners lost the home in the great depression. After sitting vacant for years, Wolfe Manor was turned into the Clovis Sanitarium. Former employees tell numerous stories about poor conditions, mistreatment, and abuse of patients.
Wolfe Manor housed 100-150 patients at a time until it was closed in 1997. Overcrowding was a constant problem, making it difficult for any patient to receive proper care. The rooms were so overcrowded that some patients slept in the hallways. With so many patients and a shortage of staff, there were a lot of deaths inside the mansion. Since there was no local coroner to come for the deceased the bodies had to be stored in the basement. They were sometimes there for days at a time.
The spirits are Wolfe Manor are very “hands on.” While researching some of the history behind the mansion Zak asks paranormal investigator Terry Campbell if he has ever been physically touched. “All the time. That is the most frequent thing that happens here,” Terry responds.
The guys hear voices and feel strange energy even before the lockdown begins. Wolfe Manor is sure to be a hair-raising investigation.
This place is haunted by many ghosts the most violent of wich is the ghost of Anthony Andriotti a former owner who had a troubled life suffering from an alcohol and opium addiction. Anthony Andriotti died rather young in fact I beleive he was in his late 30’s and his addictions we’re fueled by financial ruin. Anthony likes to push people and try to kick them out of his former home.
Many other ghosts who haunt this place aren’t aware they are dead because they were elderly and died of things like tuberculosis and neglect because they had severe mental issues when this was known as Hazelwood Sanitarium and Clovis Avenue Sanitarium. Wolfe Manor actually has had thousands of deaths over the years and in fact at one time it averaged one death a day.
Off the top of my head I can actually list 34 ghosts who are mid range power wise and live at Wolfe Manor so I think any real investigation should be interesting and active to say the least. The second story is where I hope they spend the most of their time because it’s frequented by a ghost named Jimmy who I know if Zak uses provacation he’s going to regret it cause Jimmy is a cutter.
I can’t wait to watch this episode and I hope you enjoy it.
In Trinway, Ohio, there is a place so saturated with dark history, it is no wonder that the fight between good and evil is still continuing from when it started in 1856. Prospect Place Mansion is said to be infested with paranormal activity. It was a major stop for runaway slaves in the underground railroad, many of whom are said to have died in the basement. The owner, Georde Adams, was a pillar of the community. His wealth and influence afforded him the ability to help slaves escape to freedom. He was willing to do anything to protect the slaves traveling through the underground railroad.
There are many sad stories about the mansion. It is said that a little girl once fell from the balcony. It was in the dead of winter and the family had to wait until spring before they could properly bury her. They kept her body in the cold storage in the basement and during this time the girl’s mother came to visit her every day.
A&E GOES ON GHOST PATROL WITH NEW REAL-LIFE SERIES “PARANORMAL COPS” FOLLOWING A TEAM OF POLICE OFFICERS WHO SPEND THEIR OFF DUTY HOURS AS PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS
ONE-HOUR SERIES PREMIERE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 10:30 PM ET/PT
NEW YORK, NY December 18, 2009 – A&E sets out on a ghost patrol with a team of Chicago-area police officers who spend their off duty hours as paranormal investigators in the new original real-life series “Paranormal Cops.” The six-episode half-hour series kicks off with a special one-hour season premiere on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:30 PM ET/PT on A&E.
“Paranormal Cops” follows a group of larger-than-life cops who walk one beat during the day as real-life Chicago-area police officers and another at night when they apply their forensic and investigative expertise to paranormal casework. Responding to the pleas of people who are victimized by distressing and inexplicable activities in their homes and workplaces, these cops bring their no-nonsense approach to hunting ghosts and real-life police skills to separate the fact from fiction and often happen upon results much scarier than the paranormal.
In “Casa Madrid,” the one-hour series premiere, the team responds to a store manager who is so distraught over events taking place in the basement of his store that he is ready to quit. An investigation turns up paranormal activity and uncovers that the store was once a notorious hangout and gambling hall frequented by figures from the underworld and host to countless crimes, even murder.
“Paranormal Cops” is produced by North South Productions for A&E. Charlie Debevoise and Mark Hickman serve as executive producers and Mark Marinaccio as co-executive producer for NorthSouth Productions. A&E Executive Producers are Robert Sharenow and Elaine Frontain Bryant.
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Who said you’ve gotta watch films like It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf and A Christmas Story on Christmas Eve? A lot of people prefer something a little bit spookier around the holidays and no, I am not referring to one of the numerous adaptations of A Christmas Carol. This Dec 24, Syfy will be airing a big Ghost Hunters marathons for people prefer their holiday entertainment to be presented for the most part in night-vision.
Syfy has Ghost Hunters set to start airing on the evening of December 23rd all the way through to 11:00 p.m. on December 24th!
Bill Murray is going to play a ghost in the upcoming film ‘Ghostbusters 3’, it has been uncovered.Sigourney Weaver, who played Dana Barrett in the first 2 films has let slip the shocking twist in store for Bill’s character Peter Venkman while talking about her future with the franchise.She said: “I’m afraid to say it: ‘Ghostbusters 3’ is happening, I hope people are excited about that.“I don’t know if I’m going to be in it, I have had a couple of calls asking: ‘Would you read the script’.“I know that my little son Oscar – who was kidnapped from me – I think he has grown up to be a Ghostbuster. I might be in it; I see nothing wrong with being in it, although I don’t think I will have a big part. I think Bill Murray has a little more to do with it – he’s a ghost.”The 60-year-old actress – who’s previously been unwilling to address whether she will appear In the film – also talked about how much she still enjoys acting.I really hope they bring back all the original cast but think that Bill Murray playing a ghost in the 3rd ghostbuster film is an awesome twist for ghostbusters.
This Friday Zak, Nick, and Aaron will be visiting an island that few paranormal investigators have ever step foot upon. Execution Rocks has been home to executions, murder, and accidental death. In order to tackle an island with this much history the guys are pulling out the stops and using all sorts of equipment.
Episode info:
Execution Rocks is given its name because British soldiers used the rocks around the island to carry out executions. They would chain the prisoners up at low tide and wait for the water to slowly rise until the prisoners were drowned. The prisoners were in the water for up to twelve hours before the water rose high enough for them to drown.
It is standard for a lighthouse keeper to commit to living in a lighthouse for a year. However, lighthouse keepers at Execution Rocks were allowed to cancel their contracts and leave at any point. Many keepers were frightened by strange phenomena and choose to leave early.
One of Americas most notorious serial killers, Carl Panzram, was a big fan of the lighthouse. Carl Panzram once stated, “I have murdered 21 human beings. I have committed sodomy on at least 1000 male human beings. For all of these things, I am not in the least bit sorry.” The lighthouse was his chosen place to dump the dead bodies of his victims.
With all of the dark history surrounding the island, is it a wonder that few paranormal investigators have payed visit to the lighthouse.
The Ghost Adventures crew investigate ghosts at the Linda Vista Hospital in East L.A. During the episode they hear a voice that sounds like a dying little girl. I’ve posted a video link below.
During its existence as an operating hospital in East Los Angeles, Linda Vista was deluged with dying gang members and the innocent bystanders that were inevitably brought down in the midst of a gangland war zone.
The Linda Vista Hospital was first established in 1904 as the Santa Fe Coastlines Hospital, a prospering healthcare facility dedicated to servicing employees of the Santa Fe Railroad. During the early decades of the 20th century, the hospital flourished as did Los Angeles’ surrounding Boyle Heights neighborhood. In 1924, Santa Fe Coastlines was greatly expanded, allowing for a larger staff and increased patient intake.
In 1937, the newly enlarged hospital became the Linda Vista Community Hospital. However, like much of the country, the Great Depression and World War II soon derailed the hospital’s good fortune and reputation. East LA was slowly transformed into a less affluent area, and the number of violent crimes escalated. Lowered funding at the hospital resulted in less staff to treat the influx of patients; as a consequence, the hospital’s death toll rose.
By the 1970s and ’80s, the gangs of East LA sent a steady stream of gunshot wounds and stabbings through Linda Vista’s ER doors. The neighborhood was getting worse, as was the survival rate of patients admitted.
The increase in poor and uninsured patients took its toll on the hospital, and in 1988, Linda Vista stopped accepting ambulances in their ER. The quality of care continued to decline as doctors moved to more affluent hospitals, and the Linda Vista struggled to stay afloat.
In 1991 the last patient checked out of Linda Vista. While most believe the hospital closed due to lack of funds, there are stories circulating that the hospital’s unusually high death rate was due to mistreatment and abuse.
Since closing its doors, the hospital deteriorated rapidly and it seemed Linda Vista was lost to the ghosts and spirits of those who died there. However, the building’s proximity to Hollywood was its saving grace, and several movies and TV shows have used the hospital as a shoot location. Portions of “Outbreak,” “End of Days,” “Pearl Harbor” and the pilot episode of ER were shot inside Linda Vista Hospital.
During these productions, the hospital’s haunted reputation grew. Reports of unexplained phenomena came from overnight security and production crews. Darting shadows, cries in the night and unexplained humming were all experienced by those working on the Linda Vista grounds. Many claim to have been touched and pushed by these unseen forces.
Three spirits in particular have been sighted on multiple occasions: a little girl lurks in the surgical room; a young woman paces the hallways of the third floor; and the spirit of an orderly still makes his daily rounds.
