The Ghost of Marshalsea Barracks: The Prison That Never Slept
After falling to his death trying to escape the debtor’s prison, The Marshalsea Barracks in Dublin, it is said the ghost of Pat Doyle is haunting the remaining walls of the ruins.
Cell Number 11: Whispers in the Attic of the Norwegian Justice Museum in Trondheim
Is Cell Number 11 in the former prison for the criminally insane haunted? The attic of the Norwegian Justice Museum in Trondheim, Norway has had many who come out, claiming so.
Munkholmen: Trondheim’s Island of Chains, Prayers, and Restless Dead
The little island Munkholmen outside of Trondheim in Norway has had many haunted rumors for a long time. From an old Viking execution place to a state prison, who is still lingering there in their afterlife?
Hell on Earth and the Haunting in Port Arthur, Australia
In one of the biggest penal settlements in the British Empire, many thousand convicts served their time here, and some never made it out. Ever since then, Port Arthur has been one of the most haunted places in Australia.
The Insane Ghosts Haunting the Aradale Lunatic Asylum
Looming on top of a hill in Victoria, Australia, the former Aradale Lunatic Asylum cast long shadows for over a century. Something between a prison and a hospital, many of the patients, or inmates as they were called, never left.
Ghosts Serving Time in Ohio State Reformatory
Rattling of chains, Gothic facade and a history of tortured prisoners, riots and murders. The beautifully frightening Ohio State Reformatory is said to be one of USA’s most haunted places.
The Haunting History of Spike Island
On the hellish Spike Island that once served as the biggest prison in the British Empire, ghosts are said to linger from its time as a fortress, smugglers den and […]
Ghostly Whispers in the Dry Tortugas Fort Jefferson
The old prison, Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park is thought to be haunted by someone who was imprisoned there. Most fingers point to Dr. Samuel Mudd, imprisoned […]
The Ghosts from El Fuerte de San Cristóbal, the Biggest Prison Escape
In 1938 almost 800 prisoners escaped from El Fuerte de San Cristóbal that was used as a political prison during Franco’s regime. It didn’t go well for most and many died trying and are said to be haunting the place, still trying to escape.
Wicklow Gaol and it’s Haunting Gates of Hell
Through the horrible gates of hell at Wicklow Gaol in Ireland they started to imprison Irish Rebels, but then it evolved to everyone that did something criminal, small or big crimes and the prison was an overcrowded hell for those serving time. Many of these unfortunate criminals are said to haunt the prison to this day.
The Ghosts of Kilmainham Gaol
In the old Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin, there are still prisoners that never got out. Strange occurrences for those that have worked there, tells that the prison is haunted by the former inmates, and some of them are more dangerous than others.
Unveiling the Dark History of the Tower of London and its Ghosts
Uncover the hidden shadows of England’s majestic Tower of London, home to stories of more than one ghost haunting the rooms, the hallways and the prison cells from many dark parts of England’s history.
Ghost Stories of The Haunted Prison Alcatraz
Explore the eerie secrets and dark history of the most haunted prison, Alcatraz! Get ready to be chilled to the bone by these haunting ghost stories from both the prison guards and inmates.
The Hauntings of Eastern State Penitentiary
If there is one place a haunting is taking place, it is prisons. So much regret, vengeance and the hunt for justice and despair is echoing through the walls.
Dead Men Walking in Old Provost in Grahamstown
In Grahamstown, South Africa there is a ghost story about a convict haunting the place where he was hanged. His ghost can forever seen walking the last walk he ever did on the way to the gallows, still bitter about receiving the death penalty.