Located in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Federal Prison was in operation from 1934 to 1963 and was said to be America’s strongest prison. Alcatraz is also said to be one of the most haunted places in the United States.
Bizarre and Creepy Events
Rare & Bizarre Weather Phenomena
The science of weather is certainly intriguing and weather anomalies are a source of fascination for a number of us. While the vast majority of us will never be lucky enough to witness anything more exciting than a double rainbow or obscure cloud formations, there are a number of unique weather oddities that occur in nature.
Death in the Wild – Carl McCunn
In March of 1981, Carl McCunn, 35, flew into the Alaskan wilderness to photograph wildlife. Months later, he died in isolation while waiting for a plane that never would arrive.
The Lady of the Lake – Hallie Illingworth
In July of 1940, the body of a strangled woman was discovered floating in Crescent Lake in Olympic National Park, Washington. The cold water had turned the fat into the body into a soap-like substance and preserved the body.
Did Teresita Basa Solve her own Murder?
Teresita Basa was stabbed to death in her apartment in Chicago, 1977. After the case went cold, her spirit seemingly possessed another woman and named her killer.
5 Horrific Circus Tragedies
Circus life can be perilous; whether malfunctioning high wires, animal tragedies, or fires, when something goes wrong, it can be life-threatening. Here, we count down five of the most horrific circus tragedies in history.
Cruise into the Unknown – The Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley
23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared while on a cruise with her family in the Caribbean. Could she have been abducted and sold into sex slavery?
The Hollywood Death of Peg Entwistle
Feeling like a failure in the bright lights of Hollywood, Peg Entwistle threw herself from the “H” in the Hollywoodland sign.
The Legally Haunted House & The Ghostbuster Ruling
In 1991, this seemingly idyllic mansion perched on the Hudson River in Nyack, New York, was declared legally haunted.
The Tragic Tale of Ham The Chimp
Before Alan Shepherd and Neil Armstrong, there was Ham – a 37-pound chimpanzee.