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Moundsfield Prison
The Moundsfield West Virginia Penitentiary is considered to be one of the scariest places on Earth according to individuals who have spent any length of time in the immense structure that once served as a prison. Construction on this building started in the year of 1866. In 1876, the prison was completed. Individuals who were ordered to stay at this particular prison had to endure many harsh conditions, including cells that were only seven feet long and five feet wide.
Naturally, several of the inmates died while serving time at this penitentiary. Many were put to death due to the nature of their crimes. It has been estimated that nearly eighty five of the men were put to death by way of hanging. This was from the opening of the establishment until the year of 1949. Starting in the year of 1951 all the way until the year of 1959, electrocution executions were performed. Nine men were killed in this fashion. Then, luckily for many inmates, West Virginia did away with the punishment of the death penalty.
The prison quickly became overcrowded. Emotions ran high, and rumors of hauntings began. In the year of 1995, the prison closed its doors officially. Since then, several stories of hauntings have been told. For example, there was an indoor area that was used for recreational purposes when it was impossible for inmates to go outside due to environmental conditions. This was called the "Sugar Shack". Today, several people have stated that they have seen apparitions and other unusual events occur in this particular area of this haunted prison.
In addition to the hauntings in the "Sugar Shack", there are other events that have occurred in and around the prison that seem to be directly related to the paranormal. Strange sounds, including those that sound like distant talking and even mournful cries have been heard echoing through the building. Many people have even stated that they feel as if they are being watched and/or followed by something in the shadows that linger in the corners of the Moundsfield West Virginia Penitentiary.
Alcatraz
Naturally, several of the inmates died while serving time at this penitentiary. Many were put to death due to the nature of their crimes. It has been estimated that nearly eighty five of the men were put to death by way of hanging. This was from the opening of the establishment until the year of 1949. Starting in the year of 1951 all the way until the year of 1959, electrocution executions were performed. Nine men were killed in this fashion. Then, luckily for many inmates, West Virginia did away with the punishment of the death penalty.
The prison quickly became overcrowded. Emotions ran high, and rumors of hauntings began. In the year of 1995, the prison closed its doors officially. Since then, several stories of hauntings have been told. For example, there was an indoor area that was used for recreational purposes when it was impossible for inmates to go outside due to environmental conditions. This was called the "Sugar Shack". Today, several people have stated that they have seen apparitions and other unusual events occur in this particular area of this haunted prison.
In addition to the hauntings in the "Sugar Shack", there are other events that have occurred in and around the prison that seem to be directly related to the paranormal. Strange sounds, including those that sound like distant talking and even mournful cries have been heard echoing through the building. Many people have even stated that they feel as if they are being watched and/or followed by something in the shadows that linger in the corners of the Moundsfield West Virginia Penitentiary.
Alcatraz
Published 10th Oct 2013
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19th Dec 2015 2:53am
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