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Ghostly diners, violent crimes of passion, phantoms peering from
theatre balconies, canal workers who still walk the tow-paths the
haunted history of Stark County includes characters and legends as
bizarre as they are terrifying. Take a bone-chilling journey with
Sherri Brake, owner of Haunted Heartland Tours, as she recounts
tales of superstitious pioneers and the horrors of the great
influenza epidemic of 1918. Stroll along silent corridors of an
abandoned asylum and linger among graves of Civil War dead- and
discover the eerie ends of Stark County's departed souls.
Built on the site of a Civil War camp ravaged by disease, the Ohio
State Reformatory first opened in 1896 to reform young offenders
but eventually grew to house the most dangerous criminals. By the
time the Mansfield institution closed, the prison was hosting a
thousand more prisoners than it was designed to hold in
"brutalizing and inhumane conditions." Within the dark corridors
made famous as the backdrop for The Shawshank Redemption, ghostly
presences linger, from the dungeons of solitary confinement to the
West Wing showers, where a bent pipe marks the place where a
prisoner hanged himself. Venture behind the walls of this notorious
prison with ghost tour guide Sherri Brake to discover the history
and spirits that forever haunt these halls...if you dare.
Afterlife with no parole. If you die in prison, your soul stays in
prison. At least that's what many inmates believed. 998 murders and
suicides combined with 85 hangings and 9 electrocutions all make
for a dark and violent past. The Cincinnati Ohio Enquirer called it
a "Hell On Earth" in 1886. The New York Times branded it as "One of
the Most Violent in the Country." Inmates called it "Bloody Alley"
and for good reasons. The Haunted History of the West Virginia Pen
is brought to light by Paranormal Investigator, Haunted Heartland
Tours owner and author, Sherri Brake. Built in 1866 in Moundsville,
West Virginia and situated on 10 acres, this mammoth fortress held
some of the country's worst criminals. Explore Moundsville's bloody
frontier history, the Grave Creek Mound, the building of the Pen,
and the Wardens. Read first hand accounts from past guards and
inmates along with newspaper articles, some collected from over 100
years ago. Accounts of executions, torture, escapes and notorious
inmates are revealed. Examine over 100 ghostly accounts as
paranormal investigators look for Shadow Men, ghosts and proof of
the afterlife. Check out the Paranormal Directory and Vocabulary
section. Use the Paranormal Guide to the Pen to help you
investigate on site or simply read about the Sugar Shack, the
Boiler Room and North Hall, all from the safety of your chair. This
book is an excellent resource for gaining insight on the history
and hauntings of this gothic prison. It is a first hand look into
the dark dimensions of one of America's most haunted locations.
Vol II of the Fireside Folklore of West Virginia series. Ghosts,
spirits, legends and dark history abound as author Sherri Brake
travels across the Mountain State. John Brown's Ghost, the Spirit
of Sis Linn and the Greenbrier Ghost all come to life once more as
legends old and new are brought to light.
Inmates called it "Bloody Alley" and the newspapers reported it was
"Hell on Earth." This is a must have guide book for serious
investigators of the West Virginia Penitentiary. Join paranormal
researcher, Sherri Brake, as she shares with you old and new ghost
sightings, a list of the paranormal hot spots, suggestions for
ghost hunting equipment and more. Also included are interviews with
staff and psychics who share their experiences, both scary and
intriguing. View the list of executions and then go stand where the
Death House stood to conduct your investigation. Need to know where
certain events occurred? Use the map. Not sure what EVP questions
to ask? Consult the list included to help you get started. Ready
for your investigation? Use the forms in the book to help document
your experience. Don't head into the dark halls unprepared. Grab a
flashlight and a copy of this book. And good luck...
Ghosts, Spirits, Legends and Dark History.Fireside Folklore of West
Virginia offers up locations of reported paranormal activity,
haunted buildings, spooky spirits, folklore and the legends they
are born from. The Mothman, The Headless Ghost of Centralia, The
West Virginia Penitentiary, UFO's, Gravestone Symbolism, Ghosts on
the Battlefield, and Burnt House Haints are just a few of the
locations and subjects covered in this new series by author Sherri
Brake. This paranormal folklore guide is the first in a
spellbinding series focusing on the state's ghost stories, legends
and haunted locations. Over 170 pages feature over 100 images
including photographs and old folklore woodcuts. The 24 intriguing
chapters are based on Sherri Brake's popular column appearing in
West Virginia's largest independent publication, Two-Lane Livin'.
Each story features extra details and photographs not seen in the
original columns. Dim the lights, light a candle and enjoy.
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