The Battle of Alcatraz in 1946 remains the most extreme and violent escape attempt. Maybe for any prison in the United States. This is the crazy story from beginning to failure, to violence.
Many criminals ended up at Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco, California. But some were much more infamous than others. Here’s my list of the most known outlaws to live inside the “Rock”.
Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco features some very interesting and darker history. This main article explores it through the building, escape attempts, and, of course, its ghosts.
The Mansfield Reformatory, also known as the Ohio State Reformatory, was a historic prison built between 1886 and 1910, initially intended to reform young offenders, but later became a maximum-security facility before closing in 1990.
This is 3 haunted hotspots within the building. As featured in the Ghost Walks Newsletter from July 15th, 2025.
Fort Mississauga is a British fort in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. A community with a rich and complex history dating back to the original Loyalists of the late 1700s.
While Fort Mississauga itself has not seen any battle. They built it just after the War of 1812. The land, like much in Niagara-on-the-Lake, was a battlefield.
The following ghostly experience with EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) was shared with Ghost Guide Daniel of the Ghost Walks. Happening in a residential home in the Country of Australia.
Pennsylvania is said to be the second most haunted state in the USA, according to a 2024 study. Gettysburg Battlefield and Eastern State Penitentiary are perhaps the best-known haunted spots. But just as atmospheric is Pennhurst State School and Hospital.
Inside the Mackenzie House in Toronto, there’s a historic ghost story. A perfect example on why it’s considered the most haunted house in the city. This is an experience with the ‘Long-Faced Woman’.