Albion Falls is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Hamilton and for good reason. This magnificent waterfall is a very popular spot, even though many don’t know there is a darker history to it. From the top of the falls, you’ll see a trail which leads off to the right. If you follow... Continue Reading →
Evelyn Dick – A Chapter in Hamilton’s Dark History
The Story of Evelyn Dick
Lyddie Shears – Witch of Winterslow
Lyddie was a 19th-century figure from the village of Winterslow in Wiltshire, England. According to local lore, Lyddie was a powerful witch who lived in Bentley Wood. While many make her out to be a legend or story, archival records from the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre confirm she was part of a local family... Continue Reading →
Paranormal Investigator Dies While Touring With ‘Demonically Possessed’ Doll
Annabelle gained notoriety after being investigated by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who believed the doll to be possessed by a demonic entity. The doll was the inspiration for movies such as “The Conjuring.” (Jessica Moore/TNS via ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock) The final leg of the “Devils of the Run” national tour of the supposedly “demonically... Continue Reading →
RIP – Michelle Trachtenberg
Whether it be our friend the sassy and smart Harriet M. Welsch, our bratty little sister Dawn Summers or our devious frenemy Georgina Sparks, Michelle Christine Trachtenberg and the roles she played helped to shape many of us into the people we are today. I can't fathom how she's died at just 39 years old.... Continue Reading →
The Witch of Yazoo City
Many years ago, there was a mean and ugly woman who lived alone in carefully guarded seclusion near the banks of the Yazoo River. Nobody knew anything about her, but they loathed her nonetheless. They hated her so much they didn't even give her a name. It was rumored that on stormy nights, she would lure... Continue Reading →
The Legend of Skinned Tom
A Campfire Story In life, Tom was a good-looking guy who liked the ladies. Once he'd dated all the available girls in the area, he started seeing a girl in the next town - not knowing she was married. Eventually her husband got wind of what was going on and vowed revenge on the two... Continue Reading →
The Legend of Lavinia Fisher
The First Female Serial Killer in the United States Lavinia Fisher(1793 – February 18, 1820) Lavinia was, according to urban legends, the first female serial killer in the United States of America. She was married to John Fisher, and both were convicted of highway robbery - a capital offense at the time - not murder.... Continue Reading →
Botan Dōrō
The Peony Lantern
The Ghost Train of Stockholm
The silver train was only rarely seen by the average Stockholm dweller.