Tag: haunted
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EASTER MASSACRE: THE RUPPERT FAMILY MURDERS
It’s been 45 years since one of the deadliest shootings inside a private residence in U.S. history, and it all happened right here in southwest Ohio. It was Easter Sunday, 1975 on a quiet street when 41-year-old James Ruppert killed eleven members of his family while they gathered for a holiday dinner. Multiple generations annihilated…
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OHIO STATE REFORMATORY
Built in 1886 The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield is known for a heavy presence of paranormal activity, it is frequently rated as the single most haunted location in the state. Not only was the Ohio State Reformatory featured prominently in the film The Shawshank Redemption, it has been featured on countless ghost hunting shows…
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BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY: SPIRITS IN THE SPIRITS
Local lore has it that there is more than one kind of spirit residing at Buffalo Trace Distillery. The grounds are said to be a hotbed of paranormal activity and was even featured on Ghost Hunters. The most notable apparition at Buffalo Trace Distillery is that of it’s founder Colonel Blanton who died in his mansion on…
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HUNDREDS OF PETRIFIED BODIES
Check out this is a creepy, intriguing piece that was published in the January 31, 1892 edition of The Cincinnati Enquirer. I’d love more info on this story but have been unable to locate anything further. A bit of history- St. Mary Catholic Cemetery is located in the St. Bernard area of Cincinnati and dates…
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BONES UNDER MUSIC HALL
Last night I had the opportunity to spend some time at Memorial Hall, which is located right next door to another historic building with amazing history, Cincinnati’s iconic Music Hall. Memorial Hall was built in 1908 but Music Hall came much earlier and was completed in 1878. Before this area was a turn of the…
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LOOKING FOR THE MAN IN A DARK BLUE SUIT
Looking forward to my first Murder Mystery Dinner tonight at Cincinnati’s iconic Memorial Hall I’ve wanted to attend one of these murder mystery parties since I first heard about them in the late 80’s and I finally got around to it. Took me long enough! Memorial Hall was built in 1908 and has quite a bit…
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GHOSTS OF THE GOLDEN LAMB
Sometimes when you frequent an establishment you can take its historical significance for granted. That is easy to do in an area rich with historic sites and great architecture to enjoy. However, I am happy to report I did not make that mistake today at The Golden Lamb. The Golden Lamb was opened back in 1803…