Ghost Walks
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.
And a hero … the man you’d least expect!
by Ghost Guide Daniel
BEGINNING | FAILURE | VIOLENCE | SUPER BIRDMAN
Ghost Guide Daniel Podcast episode on the Battle (see below for Article Read)
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.
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by Ghost Guide Daniel – – The perfect location! Far enough from Columbus, Ohio. And the former site of the Mordecai Bartley Civil War camp.
Mansfield was different from other prisons. They focused on pain and suffering. This place was about motivation, rehabilitation and mercy.
Prisoners at Mansfield where meant for great things.
It ran on these intentions for 100 years, officially closing on New Year’s Eve in 1990. The reason … Ohio deemed Mansfield “cruel punishment by modern standards”.
The Chapel – – A mysterious space inside Mansfield Reformatory. Not because of the religious gatherings of reformed men. But instead legends that the space was used by guards to torture inmates.
Many orb photos are captured inside the Chapel. Other than it looking super creepy, the story ends here.
The Infirmary – – Death in the Mansfield Infirmary was normal. Like an unspoken mystery around hospitals. This extreme emotional energy is in different ways.
Like dread, depression and visitors constantly getting sick.
Injured and diseased inmates of Mansfield spent a lot of time in the Infirmary. And some never left!
Walk through the Infirmary and monitor the temperature. Cold spots are felt all throughout the space. Some thinking these are the places inmates died.
The Basement – – Featuring the legend of a boy. Believed to have been only 14 years old. Completely unknown why he wanders the basement.
Historically this doesn’t make sense. As such a young child never would have been interred to Mansfield. However, birth records did get confusing for some immigrants to the United States.
Along with the boy is a former employee of Mansfield. He’s communicated with many psychics. Telling them how he died from a beating. After being cornered by some inmates in that basement space.
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.
Morris-Jumel Mansion in New York City. Last place you’d expect to find such a haunted house to visit. But this is one of the most active around.
Article By Jane Sandwood
STORIED PAST | GHOSTS | SEE IT
Connecticut ghost stories abound! Partly thanks to Ed and Lorraine Warren calling Monroe their home. Here are a couple other haunted spots connected to the famous couple (Amityville and the Conjuring movies). Plus, the true story of a doll named, Annabelle.
by Jane Sandwood
“People are only rational on the surface.” ― Stephen King, Christine
If you are a Stephen King fan, then you undoubtedly recall Christine. His 1983 novel about a car (1958 Plymouth Fury) possessed by evil forces. Seemingly causing countless deaths.
What would you say if there was a possibility that a real-life Christine existed?
Article by Jane Sandwood
The car is a 1964 Dodge 330 with a total of 14 owners, each of whom died before the next. If you’re interested in knowing more about this sinister car and the havoc it wreaked, read on.
HOSTED BY GHOST GUIDE DANIEL – The legend of (arguably) the most interesting woman in history. Voodoo only a part of her story. Marie the Saint, the Savior, and the keeper of secrets. And her powerful ghost haunting New Orleans for almost 100 years.
Feature Locations: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
by Jane Sandwood
Featuring the most famous limo in history, a 1961 Lincoln 74A Convertible used by a former President during a Dallas, Texas visit. Also, the ghosts of Crestwood High School, Dunworth Pool and the Dearborn Inn!
