David Parker Ray was born on November 6, 1939, in Belen, New Mexico. Ray would later become a gifted mechanic, but his early days were not kind to him, as he was often a victim of…
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Is Poinsett Bridge in northern Greenville County Haunted
Poinsett Bridge is located in northern Greenville County at 580 Callahan Mountain Road, Landrum. It is considered the oldest bridge in South Carolina, dating back to 1820, when Abram Blanding built it. The South Carolina Board…
The Cold Case of Joy Mack in Spartanburg
Joy Mack was just 45 years old when she was murdered on October 29, 2009, at a residence on Tacco Ct. in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It is considered a cold case since no one has been…
The 2019 Case of Samantha Josephson
Samantha Josephson was a 21-year-old senior at the University of South Carolina. After a night out with friends in Five Points, a popular nightlife district in downtown Columbia, she got into a vehicle that she mistakenly…
The Ghostly Girl on Highway 5
The ghostly girl or woman of Highway 5 in Lynn is one of Alabama’s most well-known ghostly tales. Most of the time, these legends are created throughout the years to scare teenagers who are looking for…
The 1985 Eastburn Family Murders
For whatever reason, it seemed the 1980s produced a ton of true crime and killings across the United States. One case that should be mentioned more is the May 1985 slayings of the Eastburn family. Kathryn…
The Haunted Legend of the Talladega Jinx
Is the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama cursed? That is a question that has plagued that racetrack since it opened. Remember, this track was supposed to have been built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, but “Big” Bill France…
The Bitter Blood Murders
On June 3, 1985, a Chevrolet Blazer was involved in a police chase in Summerfield, north of Greensboro, North Carolina. Law enforcement tried to stop the vehicle, driven by Fritz Klenner, who was a suspect in…
The 1970 Fort Bragg Murders
Jeffrey MacDonald was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, on October 12, 1943. He was raised in a poor household on Long Island with a disciplinarian father. During high school, MacDonald’s grades were good enough to…
A Haunted Gas Station in Upstate South Carolina?
Spinx is a larger company, based in Greenville, South Carolina, that operates in the convenience store and car wash industries. Perhaps, you have visited one of these establishments in the past. Months ago, I stopped into…