The Monster of Cinkota
In 1912, Bela Kiss and his wife moved to the small town of Cinkota, Hungary. Bela was well-liked by his neighbors and considered an intelligent man with many interests, unfortunately for the unsuspecting widows in Budapest, one of his interests involved murder.
Who Killed Roland T. Owen in Room 1046?
On January 4th, 1935 a man named Roland T. Owen was murdered in the President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. The twist and turns of the case left the police stunned and to this day his murder and what he was doing in Kansas City have remained a mystery.
The Cursed Gravestone of Carl Pruitt, Pulaski County, Kentucky
In 1938 Carl Pruitt found his wife in bed with another man. Crazed with uncontrollable anger he strangled his wife with a chain and then shot himself. Unfortunately for Pulaski County, Kentucky, Carl's anger manifested a curse upon his gravestone.
The Terror on The Parrier and Ivan Vassili, Russian Ghost Ship
On April 21st, 1907 the Chicago Tribune published a story of a Russian steamer called The Parrier docked off the coast of Santa Monica, California. The crew aboard the ship had been attacked by some unseen force driving them mad forcing them to take their own lives or that of their crewmates.
The Seven Gates of Hell in Hellam, Pennsylvania
Off Trout Run Road in Hellam Township, Pennsylvania, there is a place secluded and surrounded by forest said to be a gateway into Hell. Legend tells of seven gates needed to be crossed before a portal will take you directly there. The history of the location, filled with anger and violence is said to be what caused the portal to open but is there any truth in the history that is told?
Demon of Goatman's Bridge, Denton County, Texas
In Denton County, Texas near the ghost town that once was Alton, a bridge was constructed at the Hickory Creek in 1884. A half a century later a legend of a monstrous half-goat, half-man was born.
Who Are the Ghosts of Jerome, Arizona?
Considered one of the most haunted towns in the United States, Jerome, Arizona has had a troubled past. A town dependent on the mining of copper in the 88 miles beneath the dirt roads it has had far too many fires, explosions, accidents, and deaths. Today it seems there's a ghost at every corner and a haunted location at every end of the street.
The Dog Suicide Bridge in Dumbarton, Scotland
In Dumbarton, Scotland there is a small bridge over a 50-foot drop where dogs have an uncontrollable urge to jump to the rocky areas below. No one knows why, but legends say the area is a “thin place” a location where the veil between heaven and earth is the thinnest.
Spirits of St. Katherine's Abbey in County Limerick, Ireland
St. Katherine's Abbey in County Limerick is home to two stories of spirits, one a sad tale of accidental death and the other of a nun who lost her way and turned to black magic.
The Monster at 50 Berkeley Square
Regarded as the most haunted townhouse in London, 50 Berkeley Square is home to tales of ghosts and monsters, the sights of which drive many insane before their deaths just days later. Today we'll look at the stories and history of what truly resides at 50 Berkeley Square in Mayfair, London.
The Haunted Tallman House of Horicon, Wisconsin
In 1986 the Tallman family moved into a new home, one they considered their dream home but it would only take a few months for the spirit of a witch to begin terrorizing the home.
What brought the spirit into their home? Was it a bunk bed they purchased from a second-hand shop or had the spirit been in the home all along?
The Curse of the Codex Gigas AKA The Devil’s Bible
In the early 13th century a monk transcribed all of the world's knowledge in one giant book in order to save his own life. The catch? He did it in one night... with the help of the Devil himself.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Hoer Verde, Brazil in 1923
On February 5th, 1923 a small town named Hoer Verde and it's 600 inhabitants disappeared with only the phrase "There is no salvation" left on a chalkboard.
It's a mystery that has been popping up more recently thanks to the video game Control in 2019 and a BBC Audio Drama from 2020.
Who is the Headless Horseman of South Texas?
In South Texas, there was a real headless horseman that roamed the land striking fear in all those that came across his horses' path. Today it’s said his spirit still roams the land and seeing him will bring misfortune to any in his way.
The Devil’s Pool, Queensland, Australia
In the Boulders Scenic Reserve there's a cursed area haunted by the spirit of an ancient aboriginal woman. Torn from her true love, she lives beneath the surface waiting for him to return.
The Ghosts of Mortemer Abbey of Normandy, France
An ancient monastery in Normandy known as Mortemer Abbey is considered one of the most haunted places in France. Today we look at the three most prominent ghost stories surrounding the grounds and try to find any truth behind the legends.
Richard Chase: The Vampire of Sacramento, California
For one month in 1978 serial killer Richard Trenton Chase stalked the homes of Sacramento, California. All he needed was an unlocked door to perform his heinous acts. But Richard also suffered from mental illness, one that made him believe he needed to drink blood to remove a poison in his body.
The Stoneman Killer Of Calcutta and Mumbai
For four years in the late 1980s, an unknown killer stalked the streets at night in Mumbai and Kolkata. His murder weapon; a 30-kilogram (65-pound) stone slab he used to crush the heads of the homeless population.
Who was the Bunny Man of Fairfax County, Virginia
On Colchester Road in Virginia, there is a tunnel said to be home to the spirit of an escaped mental patient from the late 19th century. Dressed in a bloody bunny costume and holding a small wooden axe, his spirit waits for the next group to pass through the tunnel on Halloween night.