Dudleytown is an abandoned settlement, located in a valley known as the Dark Entry Forest, in northwestern Connecticut in the United States, best known today as a ghost town. The misfortunes that have occurred in Dudleytown, starting in the 1700s, are so terrible and numerous that its nickname is “Village of the Damned.” The now... Continue Reading →
The Disappearance of Ambrose J. Small
Ambrose J. Small (January 11, 1866 – vanished December 2, 1919) was a Canadian theatre magnate, who owned theatres in several Ontario cities including the Grand Opera House in Toronto, the Grand Opera House in Kingston, and the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario.On December 2, 1919, Ambrose disappeared and his body was never recovered. He... Continue Reading →
The Donnelly Family
Johannah & James Donnelly The "Black" Donnelly's were an Irish family who emigrated to Ontario. Five of the family were murdered by an armed mob in the township of Lucan Biddulph in February 1880 and their farm was burned down, the culmination of long-standing conflict between the family and other residents. No one was convicted... Continue Reading →
Hamilton’s Dark History – Burkholder Cemetery
This is the old Burkholder United Church on Mohawk road circa 1900. In October 1794, Jacob Burkholder, and his wife, Sophia de Roche arrived on Hamilton Mountain and were one of the first families to settle in the area. The cemetery is located on Mohawk Road in Hamilton. It was established on a portion of... Continue Reading →
Stories Behind The Tombstones
Thelma Ortenrio Taylor Gender: FemaleDate of Birth: February 7, 1911Born: Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaDate of Death: April 9, 1921Death: Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaAge at Death: 10 yearsLocation: Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaCause of Death: Abscess of left lung general septic condition 4 monthsDescription: A lung abscess is a microbial infection of the lung that results in necrosis of the pulmonary... Continue Reading →
History’s Dark Moments – Jimmy Hoffa
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103-year-old Christmas tree sells for over $4,000
A 103-year-old artificial Christmas tree, one of the first to be mass produced, was auctioned for more than $4,000 in Britain. Hansons Auctioneers said the 2.5-foot-tall tree, described as the "humblest Christmas tree in the world," sold for a total $4,296.13.The tree was brought to Dorothy Grant's family home when she was 8 years old... Continue Reading →
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‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54, allegedly found in hot tub
Authorities responded about 4 p.m. to his home, where he was discovered unresponsive. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing, did not cite a cause of death. There was no sign of foul play, the sources added. Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide detectives are investigating the death. Perry, the... Continue Reading →
Grimes sues Elon Musk for parental rights
The move comes weeks after Grimes hinted there were problems between her and both Elon and Shivon Zilis, the mother of the billionaire's 19-month-old twins Grimes is suing Elon Musk for parental rights to their children. The ‘Genesis’ hitmaker filed a petition to “establish parental relationship” for their kids X (3yrs), Exa aka Y (20... Continue Reading →