Sean Patrick Goble was born on November 1, 1966, in Asheboro, North Carolina. The Goble family eventually moved to Illinois; however, Sean would end up living with his mother and sister after his father was arrested…
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The Witch of Yazoo
Mississippi author Willie Morris popularized the story of the Witch of Yazoo City in his book Good Ole Boy. Through the years, the story has become one of the most popular ghostly tales in that state….
The Death Row Granny: Velma Barfield
Velma Barfield was born on October 23, 1932, on a small farm in rural South Carolina. Velma was one of nine children and was raised in a strict Christian household. At the age of 17, Barfield…
This Mississippi Bridge is haunted by a member of the Dalton Gang
Stuckey’s Bridge in Mississippi is located 12 miles southwest of Meridian. The bridge is a dilapidated truss-style bridge that crosses the Chunky River. According to legend, a member of the infamous Dalton Gang named “Stuckey: owned…
The “Taco Bell Strangler” Terrorizes Charlotte
In 1994, black women were becoming victims of violent crimes, including murder, in Charlotte, N.C. There were 11 victims, in total, of Henry Louis Wallace, who eventually earned the nickname “The Taco Bell Strangler.” Henry Louis…
Frontier Land in Cherokee, North Carolina
The theme park boom in Western North Carolina during the 1960s helped usher a new generation of vacationers to the area. Overnight, the scenic landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains transformed many towns like Cherokee into…
Helen Continues to See Red in the Afterlife at This Old Asheville Hotel
Asheville is a beautiful and vibrant mountain city in North Carolina, offering plenty to see and do. The area boasts several attractions and numerous paranormal hotspots for thrill seekers who want to zipline through the gorge,…
The Haunted Bridge of Union County, South Carolina- Gist Bridge
One bridge in Union County, South Carolina, has reported strange happenings at night. A couple of legends surround the Gist Bridge. One story says a baby was thrown over the side and still haunts paranormal thrill…
This Alleged Haunted Hotel in Georgia is a Scary Good Time
Atlanta is nicknamed “Hotlanta” for a reason, and it may have to do with the electromagnetic waves in the night air. Georgia is rich in history and things that go bump in the night, from haunted…
The “Pink Lady” of the Omni Grove Park Inn
North Carolina boasts numerous attractions and activities, ranging from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the beautiful beaches, with points in between. Some of these can be accomplished with a day trip, while others will leave you…