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Delphine LaLaurie, also known as Madame Lalaurie, was a wealthy New Orleans socialite and slave owner; she first moved into the mansion in 1832 with her third husband Dr. Leonard Louis Nicolas LaLaurie, where she hosted many lavish parties. Upon moving into the house, LaLaurie immediately took control of the large number of slaves that were used as servants and began her sadistic and horrid treatment of the enslaved workers.
The Pfister Hotel, which opened in 1893, is one of Milwaukee’s most historic and luxurious places to stay. Adorned with gold trim and grand chandeliers, this historic landmark is known as the ‘Grand Hotel of the West. It is also supposedly haunted.
In Chapultepec, Mexico, commonly known as the “Bosque de Chapultepec,” there is an urban legend about an old woman, her mansion, and her guests.
The Haunting in Connecticut is a 2009 supernatural horror film about a family that decides to relocate to be closer to the doctors of their ill child. After moving in, they begin to have supernatural experiences in the home. The movie is based on the story of the Snedeker family.
With such a storied history, this Manhattan enclave is bound to have some haunts. The ‘House of Death’ is located at 14 West 10th Street. According to TimeOut, this unassuming brownstone ranks as the 4th most haunted house in America right after the infamous Lizzie Borden House. Built in 1856, the House of Death has been home to notable tenants, the most famous being Mark Twain.
Take a trip around the world with the chilling history that revolves around the hauntings that will give you goosebumps.
Built in 1885, the Kreischer Mansion has a gruesome past connected to it.
It was originally built by a rich German brick manufacturer called Balthasar Kreischer on Arthur Kill Road in the Charleston neighborhood.
Many tenants of the home have experienced paranormal activity, unsurprisingly considering the home’s deadly past.
The Winchester Mystery House has captured the attention of true-crime and horror buffs for decades. The house is even the inspiration behind the 2018 film, “Winchester”. The movie tells a fictionalized version of the story behind the mysterious mansion.
The truth behind the Winchester Mystery House is far more interesting than any film or T.V. show will lead you to believe.
Located in Villisca, Iowa, this quaint piece of real estate is home to a grisly family annihilation. Reports state that on June 10th of 1912, the subject broke into the home sometime after midnight and bludgeoned the family to death with an axe.
The aftermath of the murders spurred a years long investigation along with a hefty amount of litigations and trials.
Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie used to live in the New Orleans mansion as a Louisiana socialite. Located in the French Quarters, LaLaurie threw lavish parties during the early 19th century.
Why is the mansion known for fancy parties haunted? In 1834, police were responding to a kitchen fire when they found several bodies, terribly mutilated, in the attic.
After watching American Horror Story: Hotel, you start to wonder how many hotels have actually been haunted by paranormal entities. While doing some research, I stumbled upon some interesting, yet terrifying hotels that you can stay at.
Listed for $2 million, the bed and breakfast museum located in Fall River, Massachusetts, went up Monday. The three story clapboard is owned by Martha McGinn. Additionally, the house has been operated as a bed and breakfast since 1996. According to Suzanne St. John, the listing agent and part-time tour guide, the owner hopes that the house continues to be a business shared with others.
