People have made claims that they were pushed or tripped by a ghost when visiting one of the women’s cells.ĭifferent apparitions have been spotted around the jail. To add to the eeriness of the footsteps, people have heard what sounds like chains attached to the moving feet. Ghost hunters who have explored the Old Jail have experienced everything from hearing the sounds of disembodied voices, to hearing moaning, shouting, and even footsteps. The number of ghost sightings and paranormal experiences are so numerous at the Old Jail it is no wonder it is amongst the most haunted places in St. People died at the Old Jail by execution as well as illnesses caused by the Old Jail’s living conditions. The Old Jail, which opened in 1891, housed both male and female criminals in some of the most inhumane conditions imaginable. Henry Flagler did not have comfort in mind when he built the Old Jail. There have been reports of seeing shadows lurking around the cemetery as well as people making claims they have seen floating orbs while others believe someone from the beyond touched them while wandering around the cemetery. The Judge is not the only one that visitors and ghost hunters venturing to the cemetery may encounter. Perhaps he is looking for the items that were stolen from his grave during his exhumation. Further witness claims state that he appears to be looking for something. Witnesses have claimed to see him walking around the cemetery while others have seen him sitting under a tree. ![]() Despite the fact his adult children has his body exhumed when they moved from the area his spirit remains. One of the most famous spirits haunting the cemetery is Judge John B. With so many people calling the cemetery their final resting place it is not unusual that there is a tremendous amount of paranormal activity at the location. There are so many people buried in the cemetery that it was closed due to overcrowding. The need led to the opening of the Huguenot Cemetery one of the most haunted places in St. ![]() In the early 1820s there was a need for a cemetery for victims of yellow fever as well as people who were not practicing Catholics.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |