Showing posts with label questions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label questions. Show all posts

Thursday, July 12, 2012

What do you know about South Bay Bessie?

I know I don't get much in the way of stories here about South Bay Bessie, but if you consider yourself a Lake Erie monster chaser there is some interest in airing your stories on a program in October 2012.

What do ya say? Interested? Get in touch with Creepy Cleveland.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

What *is* that?

A friend of mine allowed me to post these two photos of her son's kindergarten graduation party this past spring. She wants to know what you think that white, tornado-looking thing is near the door.

She attests that there was nothing like that in the room at the time and she has seen similar phenomena is other photos. I'm trying to convince her to send me the other photos, too...

Her explanation:
It was in like 5 other pics [...] at different angles...He's had them in tons of pics since he was a baby. His aunt and I think it's his paternal grandma who passed a month before I met his dad...

Well, what do you think?









*Obviously, I masked the identities of the other kids.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Alger cemetery - Westpark, Ohio

From the Creepy Cleveland Archives
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Contributed by Iamlegend18@xxxxxx.com

This is really less a story and more a fascination with one graveyard in particular: Alger cemetery in Westpark, Ohio. I know there's always juiced up stories about every cemetery, but this one is a little different. Throughout the years I've been told numerous stories from many people about their encounters with strange occurrences in this graveyard, ranging from statues changing their position (a statue of Adam was said to be pointing up, then another time said to be pointing east or west...doesn't matter, I guess), an infant's cry heard protruding from the crypt, shadows appearing on the wall, to a hooved, hooded figure on a floating horse (the last, told to me by someone who must have tripped 57% of his wit away, i tell merely to illustrate a point). As bizarre (and mostly just bullshit) these stories may be, I have run across several people who have had encounters in there and did not want to talk about it (such as the landscapers there, all big guys who were very evasive on the topic). I've also heard about an alleged cult that once went in there to practice, well, satanic worship, and that not too long ago some bones were dug up, some mumbo jumbo necronimicon rites were enforced and blah blah blah...GATES WERE OPENED. Indeed. Nonetheless, I have visited this place myself in the wee hours of the morning (it's gated off now, thanks to the rat bastards who have desecrated this holy place by spray painting such ingenious things as "deez nuts" and "Ricky wuz here" on the crypt) and, after having been in several cemeteries, felt quite unnerved by what should otherwise be a small and peaceful cemetery. My question is this (take long enough to get to the point?): Do you or anyone else know of this cemetery's history, or of any reported ghost sightings (or anything for that matter?). That place (and I don't let the gossip get to me) scares the shit out of me. Thanks for your time.

Friday, July 24, 2009

A Couple Questions

From the Creepy Cleveland Archives
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OK, creepy Clevelanders...I need your help. I'm looking for some information on a couple of different haunted subjects. If anybody has any information on these topics, please, please let me know...thanks!

1. A haunted house in Sagamore Hills, Ohio. If I remember it right, it's supposedly off of route 82 somewhere. We had gone out there a few times one summer years ago and every time we got there, there was some reason we couldn't complete the mission. We got too scared, somebody forgot a flashlight, the police just drove past us...any excuse really. Anyway, I got to wondering the other day and figured 'Why Wonder?' I've got a direct link to some of the best ghost hunters in Cleveland! So, if you've ever heard of such a place, drop me a line and at least let me know I'm not crazy...


2. Any information about a reputed Cleveland area psychic named Mr. C. I guess it would have to be about 40 years ago (late 1960's) that he told someone I know something kind of spooky, and I'm wondering exactly how much of what he said can be believed. I'm not one to put all my eggs in one basket (metaphysically speaking) and I'm not sure I totally believe in psychic powers - but much like ghosts and other things paranormal - I'd like to think I'm open-minded enough to never say never. I wouldn't be surprised if this Mr. C has long since passed away - but even a note saying 'yeah - I remember him!' would be enough to assure me that I'm not grasping at straws.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Creature in the Woods

From the Creepy Cleveland Archives
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Hey. I haven't written you in a long time. Doubt you remember me, lol. I'm a paranormal investigator.
I got a problem here, lol. I used to have the haunted ohio book, I believe it was the 1st one it was in, but you might know the story. I can't remember the name of the woods it happened it or area, but i wanted to look into it some more. I know it happened in ohio though:
A man (racoon hunter I believe) went out into these woods in his truck late one night to hunt, with his dogs. He let the dogs out and they ran off into the woods, then he heard them yelping and they came running back and got in the back of the truck, shaking and yelping. He got in, and headed out... big bang hit the passenger side of his truck and he picked up speed and left. When he got home, he discovered deep claw marks in the side of his truck. That sound familiar? I'm stumped, lol. Hope you can help. And keep up the great work on the site.
Sincerely,
Shawn Staggs

RE: Gore Orphanage

From the Creepy Cleveland Archives
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Does any one know the names of the four children who died ? the children of nicholas wilber? i can not find that info any where. also where are they all bured. one story said in a local cemetery? where might that be. please help!!!!

A Witches Grave in Kirtland?

From the Creepy Cleveland Archives
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I could have sworn there was a witches grave (who was burned at the stake) somewhere in Kirtland, but I can't seem to find any information about it. Do you have any information regarding this or any other witch graves in Ohio? Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Heather

East side of Cleveland questions

From the Creepy Cleveland Archives
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I found your site almost by accident, and I hope you can help with some Cleveland history questions.
1)Old Sunny Acres TB hospital site. Was the TB hospital where Metro Health Skill Nursing Facility currently is? (Metro East stands on the same property as Tri-C east. SW corner of Harvard and Richmond Rds) I'm finding conflicting answers on line. Also, there is a building on the same property, that is currently abandonded. I was told that at one point this building was the nurses dorms for the old TB hospital. (This building in on the left side of the driveway coming in from Richmond Rd) Is that accurate??
Same area of Harvard Rd.. North West corner of Harvard and Richmond, there was a group of buildings (I understand they were demolished to make room for the Chagrin Highlands project)in the same area as where the Armed Forces Recruiting station is (and also immediatly across Harvard for the driveway to Tri-C) I'm getting conflicting stories on what these buildings were. Some have told me it was a work house for the county. Some have told me it was the County Hospital (forerunner to Metrohealth) and served the poor and psych patients. Which is accurate, and what was it called?
2)I grew up in Euclid, and there was a building on Euclid Ave. between E. 260th and Babbitt Rd, on the south side of Euclid Ave. (The property is now a nursing home/retirement community) I remember people saying it was a "funny farm" (their words, not mine) Is this where the old Ridgecliff Psych Hospital stood?
I appreciate any input you are able to give me.

Thank you in advance

Anyone know anything really spooky about North Royalton?

From the Creepy Cleveland Archives
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I have lived in North Royalton my whole life. Its about 20-30 min from cleveland, but thats beside the point. I was just wondering if you have heard any creepy stories, myths, or legends about North Royalton. I have checked the sight many times, but i have never seen anything. I have heard stories about my woods, and have accounts of things in the woods on Royalwood Rd. but no one can truly confirm these events because its such a small area and not to many people who really care around here. So i was curious if you have heard of anything or know anything that could help me in my search of some creepy things in town. Its a boring city, but knowing something like that might help make it just that less boring. I love the websight, and its nice to see someone as enthused about the paranormal so close to home. Thank you,
Jason J.

Abandoned Mental Hospital in Broadview Hts.

From the Creepy Cleveland Archives
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I have been living on the west side for about 6 years now. I moved to Parma when I was in 8th grade and I just recently moved to North Royalton to my own place (Yay!). I was wondering why no one has ever written anything about the abandoned metal hospital in Broadview Hts. It is located on Broadview Rd., about 1 mile south out Rt 82, and unfortunately sits right next to the Broadview Hts. police station. I don't know for SURE if this place is haunted but I do know some of my great but stupid friends went in there and said it is all kinds of screwed up. I am a practicing pagan at the moment and I can usually tell just by looking at something if it has a ugly past. I drove around the outside of it a couple times and something definitely went wrong in there. Anyway, it wasn't closed down that long ago (may 20-30 years ago), but when it was closed down, it was out of the clear blue: no warning, no notice. One day it was there and open, the next it was abandoned. I'm just kind of curious I guess. People have been trying to get me to go in there with them but I won't. I don't want to bring anything home with me from that place. Also, it has signs all over the place saying "No Trespassing", and considering it is right next to the police station, I would gather that you could get arrested for going in there. Although, I have heard from someone who went in there, that if the cops do see you go in, they WILL NOT follow you. And if you are in there for too long, they say screw it and leave. But if you could post this, that would be great; maybe someone that lives around there could give some more insight on that place. Thanks and great site.
Katie

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Headlights at Gore Orphanage?

From: Hellrider
To: CreepyCleveland
Date: Mar 26, 2009 11:26 AM
Subject: Gore Orphanage

What do you know about car headlights on the gore orphanage road. I have had 2 seperate incidents there involving headlights that was there then disappeared in matter of 45 seconds. It happens around the bridge, I know its not the ranger, because I have never been bothered by the ranger we always stay close to the bridge.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Geneva Armory?

Hi!

I cannot seem to get this question answered by anyone. My Step sister told me a story about a armory around Geneva Ohio, she said that is where they made bombs for WW2. It is now abandoned but rumor has it, it is still contaminated. Do you have any information. I cannot find anything online probably because it is Top Secret.

Thanks
Missy

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Questions / Comments on Franklin Castle

Hi, nice site.. I was wondering if you know of a story of someone who waits for a streetcar in Cleveland..a ghost, somewhere on the east side...and that is all I remember of hearing of the story I read 20 years ago. Does that remotely ring a bell?

Also, I wonder why Franklin Castle, besides the politics, has not been aggressively pursued by ghost enthusiasts from all over, who may want to donate for restoration. It happened with The Christmas Story House..Superman House.. Weill, what about preserving and restoring one of the said to be most haunted houses in Ohio? Perhaps such a place would be a good museum for the neighborhood and B&B, attracting those who like this sort of thing...and something that can be a feature on A&E, or something like that.

I live in Ohio City...walk past the castle a lot... The property is maintained well in the front and side where St. Herman's is..But it is too bad the castle itself just sits there risking decay. I am surprised with how popular the ghost interest is---that no one has prompted an idea. The private social club thing is not, in my opinion, a good idea...and was a facade.

Your knowledge is appreciated!

Regards,
Robert

Sunday, December 28, 2008

House on Hampshire Road (Cleveland Heights)

Greetings,

A good friend of mine used to live in Cleveland for a while. I visited him a few times and we would walk around in various neighborhoods. There was this house on Hampshire Road in Cleveland Heights that was supposed to be haunted. We walked by it a few times. It was a large, foreboding structure that was fairly well kept even though the story had it that nobody ever saw anyone go near it. We always walked by at night and there was never a sign of life except for a malevolent orange light, akin to that projected by a candle, suspended in the middle of one room on the top floor. Every time it was the same. My friend said that none of the utility meters were running, no one was ever there, etc.

This was in 2002-03. I haven't been there since. We were usually pretty pissed in one way or another, so I don't remember much in the way of details. I've been thinking of taking a trip up there. I was wondering if you knew anything about this place? I know roughly where to go and all that. I was looking for more in the way of legend. I've scoured a bunch of sites and I can't find anything.

Thanks,

Joshua

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Geneva Haunting?

I'm watching an episode of a show on Discovery Channel called A Haunting and it's about a house that was haunted in Geneva Ohio in 1965. Apparently there was poltergeist activity and unexplained phenomena, but this show is known for overdramatics. Any info?

Stories and Question

Dear Creepy Cleveland,

Just wanted to say I love your site, and the stories that you have. Although there are sooo many hauntings around cleveland that havent been mentioned, at least that Ive come across.

There are a few places on St. Clair near Collinwood High school dont quite remember the exact locations but a few nightly walks I'm sure I could stumble onto them.

But the reason I'm writing mostly is I was wondering if anyone knew any of the history behind boston township with the Stratfords, and the one light post that doesnt work, or the slaughter house, or the girl scout camp that used to me located near there and the minimal and maximum security mental institutions that are there I've heard the entire story myself but its been a very long time since I went down that way and I forgot who the guy was that took my friends and I on the "guided" tour.


Well here's my story.

Off of Euclid Ave. theres that place on Glenncliff what ever it is, known as the Hillandale Medical Facility when I was a youngster before they tore the old building down,
This place is commonly referred to as The Pits
I heard a story behind it (not sure of the truth but hey) involving a director of operations there was brainwashing the patients who suffered from severe alzheimers disease, to go out into Cleveland area and do his bidding, when the police caught on to what was happening there they raided the place only to find all the patients, and nurses slaughtered, and the director hung himself in his office (again dont know if there is any truth to it)

So anyways my friends and I ventured off to check it out. It being my first time there, I found the area to give me an eerie sense of feeling especially at the little playground with the walkway path that encircles it. We wondered around for quite some time checking out the dilapitated bridge and the cultists graffiti in the nooks and empty cages. We wondered around in the surrounding woods. As we came closer to where the old building was up on the hill we began to hear sounds, kinda like muffled voice. Our girlfriends at the time became frantic and begged up to leave. We found our way back to the brick road out of the woods, and started our trek back when all of the sudden we hear a woman scream so we took off running back to the cars, When we got there our cars wouldnt start (these werent old cars either) We then decided to call for a tow truck, all of our phones had no service so we sat there in the dark for several minutes. My girlfriend became extremely frantic and yelled out the window for whatever was out there to let us go, then she turned the key to my car and it started just fine, my friends in his car followed our cue and we left, we never went back. I heard that they tore the place down and were rebuilding a new nursing facility there

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Directions to Witches Grave (Kirtland)

Awesome site... Love this stuff.... Quick question
Anyone know how to get to the Witches Grave in Kirtland? ... Planning a night out to check out all the "haunted" sites in the area with some friends...
Any information would be great and if anyone feels that there is someplace that you think I should check out please let me know...
Thanks!!!
Christina
notyouraveragegirl75@hotmail.com

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Orb Pic?

here is a picture that was taken of me and what I believe to be an orb on my face. At first I thought it was dust but seems too large and odd to be dust let me know what you think. I know this has to do with the Cleveland area, Although I use to live in the Painesville area when I was a kid. If you have any question you can send me an email or you can reach me on myspace at www.myspace.com/spiritchasingsociety. just put the name Billy in the title and i will get to you thanks. get back to me with what you think it is ASAP thanks again

Billy

Monday, November 05, 2007

Chippewa Lake

This isn't really a Haunted Story more of just a creepy one of an abandoned amusement park. This would make for a cool discussion I think. Does anyone know why they never tore the rides down after over 30 years and why they closed down in the first place? There are some good pictures and video here from our Oct 2007 visit. Feel free to copy and post whatever you want I wasn't really sure if this is something for your site or not so I'll let you decide.

Chippewa Lake Documentary

thanks

Chadwick

Monday, August 20, 2007

Gore Orphanage?

I just took my daughter and her friends to the Gore Orphanage "area".
I'm not exactly sure if we were at the right spot. Do you know the
specific directions of the "site"? We were definitely in the right
area, found an old well. It was night time, around 1am when we
arrived. We got lost in the woods until around 5am. We heard and seen
some strange things, unsure if it was paranormal or animals in the
woods. We were of course scared, lost and paranoid at the time. I
want to go back but back to the site of the orphanage. I just need
directions for after you cross the bridge on the road that has no
outlet. Thank you.


Renee