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Today, his angry spirit is thought to be responsible for the unusual noises, loud music and strong incense smells that waft from the home, as well as unwelcome advances on past female residents who swear the Sultan is still up to his old tricks of groping female visitors. Toni Jo Henry has been the talk of the small town of Lake Charles since the s, when she killed a man in cold blood. Just as notorious were her stunning good looks. The former prostitute charmed a gentleman in a pickup truck to give her a ride while she was walking the highway with a friend en route to spring her true love from a Texas prison.

It took 3 trials for a jury to convict the wily Toni Jo, who had charmed the courtroom and jail staff and divided the town over her presumed guilt. In , this murderous beauty known as Tiger Girl was the first woman in the state to die in the electric chair. Her spirit lingers in the courthouse today, and workers there swear they feel her presence, hear her screams and even smell her burning hair.

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Many believe that she tinkers with office equipment, locks doors and meddles with everyday office life at the courthouse. The Eastern State Penitentiary might be the creepiest place in all of Philly. The former prison was the first of its kind, thanks to its large size and substantial budget.

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Josh Gates' Destination Truth 2am 1c. Josh Gates' Destination Truth 3am 2c. Dozens of spirits now supposedly haunt the property. Many suspect they're the spirits of the Kehoe family's twin girls, who died while playing in the chimney. His ghost is reportedly spotted at the property, especially near his 8th-floor suite.

The victims of America's first serial killer, Dr. Holmes, are also regulars.

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To celebrate its haunted history, the Congress Plaza Hotel hosts a 3,person Halloween Ball every year. In , Waverly Hills Sanatorium was built to combat the outbreak of tuberculosis in the United States, though hundreds of patients died of consumption. Locals say they can still hear her ghost whispering, walking around, and occasionally screaming.

He fled to Dr. In the 19th century Lizzie Borden reportedly murdered her father and stepmother with a hatchet. The world's largest Masonic Temple boasts more than 1, rooms, two ballrooms, and an unfinished theater—as well as supposed secret rooms and passageways. It's reported that the despaired architect jumped off the roof to his death.

He didn't he died in bed at age 92 , but, still, security guards claim to see his despondent spirit going up the steps to the roof.

As many as 20 ghosts may reside in the James Gamble House, which is said to have once housed a prohibition-era speakeasy in the basement. Also known as Bellevue, the Longfellow House has led many lives: It was also rumored to be once owned by a slave trader and his wife. The story goes that slaves were beaten to death here, and their spirits linger for revenge. Visitors claim they've heard doors slam, seen glass smashed, and heard babies crying in empty rooms.

This house was the site of a staggering four suicides committed by members of the Lemp family in the 18th and 19th centuries. Marcus and Margaret Daly's mansion is now a museum, and staff members have reported a number of strange occurrences, like cigar smoke coming from Marcus' office despite strict no-smoking regulations.

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The legend goes that a Civil War captain was poisoned by a neighbor in this seven-gabled house. Legend has it that the Lady in Red haunts this saloon-turned-hotel, though few agree who this spirit is. In , the chase House was founded as an orphanage. In recent decades, staff have reported lights and ceiling fans turning on and off, while others have heard disembodied screaming and footsteps.

Specters seem to be drawn to this building, and have been spotted throughout the property. For a chance to see Otero, simply make a reservation at Luna Mansion, which is now a steakhouse. The nightmarish events have inspired the book series and films known as The Amityville Horror. Some tourists have reported seeing George Vanderbilt's shadowy figure in the library, or hearing the whispers of Edith Vanderbilt beckoning her husband.

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The Ridges, formerly known as the Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital for over years until its closing in From until the s, the Brothers of Mercy operated St. Vincent's as a mental hospital. Sweeping views of Portland may make the room estate even more enchanting, but visitors to the house-museum should also look out for ghostly apparitions. Check into Room 6 for the best chances of a ghostly encounter. Alarm clocks supposedly go off even when unplugged.

Tours of the haunted ranch are available daily, and often come with ghost stories. This opera house's haunted reputation draws its own audience. Mudd House in Maryland and the Granbury. Be on the lookout for cold spots, flickering lights, and the sound of heavy footfalls running through the theater. Zephaniah Eddy's two sons, William and Horatio, were reportedly mediums.