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- Moundsville State PenitentiaryA look inside one of the most haunted locations in the United States.
Tours at the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, MissouriThe Missouri State Penitentiary was open for 168 years and was the oldest prison west of the Mississippi River. Today, several tours are available for guests to visit the prison and grounds.
Ghostly Prisoners of Pennsylvania's Eastern State PenitentiaryMore than forty years after it closed, it seems that some of Eastern State's most notorious residents have decided to stay in their now-decrepit cells. And I am wondering about what I saw in one of those cells.
Ghostly Movies on TVMeet some spooky and not so spooky spirited ghosts on TV this week.
Haunted Happenings at the Old Idaho State Penitentiary State Historical SiteToday, visitors to this somber relic of early crime and punishment can engage in a variety of tours and special events including ghost hunts.- Eastern State Penitentiary: America's Best Terror Behind the WallsEastern State Penitentiary has been rated #1 among haunted houses in America (in 2008) and continues to receive consistently high ratings.
- Haunted Happenings at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, WVAre you brave enough to spend the night with hordes of bloodthirsty undead at one of the most haunted penitentiaries in the United States?
- Most Haunted Places on Earth: Eastern State PenitentiaryDue to its violent and tragic past Eastern State Penitentiary is considered home to a large number of tortured souls.
- Twentieth Century Penitentiary SystemA brief explanation of the United States Penitentiary System in the Twentiety Century.
- The Usage and Effect of Ghosts in LiteratureExploring the usage of ghosts in Toni Morrison's "Beloved," Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" and Charlotte Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper."
Getting Rid of Ghosts: Reclaiming Your HomeBefore you try to rid your home of a ghost, make sure the entity you are dealing with is really a ghost and not some other type of spirit. Find out how to tell.
Review of Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary: Is it Worth Your Time and Money?Sure, the idea of walking through a 170+ year old penitentiary is creepy, but I was certain that I would not so much as jump.
Delmar Last: A Part of Old Idaho State Penitentiary's HistoryMeet Mr. Delmar Last, an ex prison guard who worked at the Old Idaho State Penitentiary in the early 1940's.
The Eastern State Penitentiary near Philadelphia: A Terrifying Tourist DestinationEastern State Penitentiary one of the most fascinating, yet terrifying tourist destinations.
Philadelphia's Spookiest Halloween Attraction, "Terror Behind the Walls" at Eastern State PenitentiaryA Local's Guide to "Terror Behind the Walls" a Haunted Halloween Attraction on the eery ruins of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.- The Haunting of the West Virginia State Penitentiary in Marshall County, Moundsville, West VirginiaThe prison itself is quite an imposing structure to behold. Considering the Gothic-style architecture, the castle-like turrets and the 24-foot high walls, this prison already has an eerie effect without the company of ghosts!
The Most Haunted Prisons in AmericaOld prisons are a popular attraction among both the professional paranormal investigator and the novice. Here is a summary of two of the prisons that many people believe to be the most haunted in the United States today.- Historic Philadelphia: The Eastern State PenitentiaryMissing this stoic building is almost criminal!
- The State Penitentiary Rivalry of Pennsylvania and New YorkThe Great Penitentiary Rivalry involved the two states of Pennsylvania and New York. It seemed that both states wanted to find a way to fix the problem with overcrowded prisons.
Lewisburg Prison Employees Complain Lack of Funding Places Them at RiskAs reported by The Daily Item in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, prison workers at the state's Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary are upset that the need for proper staffing and equipment is not being met.- The Ghosts and History of the Eastern State PenitentiaryEastern State has been investigated by professional and amateur ghost hunters alike, and nearly everyone has their own story to tell.
- Terror Behind the Walls - Philadelphia's Fairmount NeighborhoodEvery Halloween season, Philadelphia's 170-year-old prison becomes a haunted house of nightmare-ish proportions.
- Visiting the Old West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville WVA review of the prison and the surrounding area.
- My Visit to The Idaho State PenitentiaryMy visit to The Old Historical Idaho State Penitentiary; located in Boise, Idaho.
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Federal Penitentiary Reaches a Settlement with the EPAThe Environmental Protection Agency has announced that they have come to a settlement with The Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Federal Prison, They have already paid a fine in the amount of $38,100.
Haunted History: The Old State Penitentiary of Boise IdahoThe Old Idaho Penitentiary located at 2445 Old Penitentiary Road in Boise Idaho is a well-known local historical land mark and haunt. Tours of the prison grounds and buildings are offered daily, with the exception of certain holidays.- Ohio Death Row Inmates Claim Lethal Injection UnconstitutionalSuit Claims Lethal Injection Violates Ohio's Constitutional Ban on Cruel and Unusual Punishment
- The Modern Carceral Society as Reflected in the Works of Michel FoucaultExploration of our carceral society seen through the works of Michel Foucault
Snow GhostA lovely winter haiku.- Old GhostsAutumn Reminiscing
- A Ghost in Your Mirror..A poem based on an image
- Ghosts: Are They Real?Ways that paranormal researchers use to communicate with the entities.
- All Ghosts Are Spirits but Not All Spirits Are GhostsMost people think that spirits and ghosts are one and the same but actually there are many types of spirits, of which ghosts are only one. Part three of a paranormal series.
- Haunted America: Living Comfortably with Ghosts in Your New HomeTips on what to do once you have discovered that the new home you have purchased is haunted.
- Abolishing the Ghosts of Halloweens PastA short story written in the form of a poem.
- Spooky SongsBoo! Just in time for Halloween, the scariest song list on the face of the planet! MUHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA!
- How to Exorcise Ghosts from the PastOn Halloween you may not believe in witches and goblins, but when was the last time you thought seriously about ghosts that haunt you?
- A Gift from a GhostGhosts are famous for wanting to scare people. This is not necessarily always true. Here is a story of a ghost who yearned for something else.
Leaf GhostsLeaf ghosts are simply adorable and you might already have all the supplies you need to make them.- Do You Believe in Ghosts?Do you believe spirits roam the earth doing good and evil? This Halloween remember spirits are roaming the earth doing good and evil deeds. Don't allow yourself to be the victim of a demonic spirit.
