The US military first began using the place. Dangerous civil war prisoners were confined on this eerie island. Later, the Prison Department took control of this place. The worst and the most dangerous criminals of America were taken to this island and confined there.

Quick Tour of Alcatraz

The Terrifying Story Of Cell 14-D

Cell 14-D is the most dangerous place in Alcatraz. A prisoner who was once put inside this cell began screaming about a pair of evil, glowing eyes. The guards thought that the prisoner was trying to trick them and chose to ignore him. Later, the screams stopped, and when the guards went to investigate, they found that the convict had been strangled to death by an unknown force.

Later, the mysterious pair of glowing eyes were spotted in several different areas of the prison.

Most Haunted Spots Of Alcatraz

The most haunted parts of Alcatraz are its hospital, cell block C, warden’s house, utility door, and cell block D. These parts featured in a famous getaway attempt staged by three convicts-Cretzer, Coy, and Hubbard.

The Mysterious Cell Block D

Cell block D, also called “solitary,” is supposed to be the most haunted area in Alcatraz. It features an eerie, cold atmosphere. Cell 14-D, in particular, is around 20 degrees less than the rest of the prison.

Alcatraz is the famous site of sobbing women, mysterious apparitions, and myriad other unexplainable events and happenings. The guards who work at Alcatraz and their families have spotted several ghostly figures of unknown prisoners.

Paranormal Investigation at Alcatraz

Secret Of Alcatraz

Over the years, a large number of psychics have visited Alcatraz with the hope of cracking its mystery. All of them agree that there is an intense surge of energy and a general air of discontentment and unhappiness at this prison.

Psychics have spotted tortured souls and spoken to them. Not all spirits are friendly, though. Some of them have tried to touch, harm, and even murder the psychics who approached them with the hope of finding out something about them.

Sightings at Alcatraz

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Construction on Mansfield Reformatory began in 1886, but due to funding problems and delays the building was not ready to house inmates until 1896. Even though the prison was officially open it was not finished. One-hundred and fifty prisoners arrived at the prison and were recruited to help with the final stages of construction. Between the time of its opening at its official closure in 1984 the prison saw more than its fair share of deaths and tragic events.

Tales relating to this prison include the death of a warden, his wife, a nurse, and a number of guards who were killed on a duty. There are also countless prisoners who died, either by their own hand, at the hands of guards or by other prisoners. The prison was also the sight of numerous state executions, that were carried out by the electric chair.

The warden’s room is considered to be one of the most active points of paranormal activity. It was here that the warden’s wife Helen Glattke died under strange circumstances. The official report states that she was reaching into a closet to retrieve a hatbox, when a gun that was hidden behind fell off the shelf and discharged resulting in her death. Rumours that her husband was somehow involved in her death were rampant but no proof of this was ever discovered. Warden Glattke suffered a fatal heart in this same room a number of years later.

Many people claim that they smell strange rose perfume in the warden’s room or that they have caught the scent of cigars, which Warden Glattke was known to smoke. Others report that they have heard the voices of a man and a woman arguing within the office. Inmates often spoke of the feeling that someone was tucking them in at night and many of them believed that this was the ghost of either Helen or the nurse.

Mansfield Reformatory Prison – East Cell Block

The nurse in the Mansfield Reformatory is another abnormally active ghost. She was said to have been killed by an inmate while she was working. People visiting the infirmary will often hear strange sounds, experience equipment failure and/or see orbs drifting around the room. They may also experience drafts and feel cold spots in the room as they pass through.

Another area that is said to have particularly strong energies is the area that was called the hole. The hole is what is more commonly known as solitary confinement. Prisoners who had committed an offence or had broken prison rules were sent here for punishment. There are reports that many an inmate was tortured and died within this small area of the prison. People who have gone into this area report feelings of overwhelming nausea and discomfort. Physics attribute these feelings to the negative energies that linger in this area.

Particularity noteworthy, is the basement of the prison. A ghost of a young boy and a former employee of the prison have been regularly sighted here. Other highly charged areas in the prison include the chapel and the library. Although there is no documentation, it is thought that the chapel was used as an early execution room. Numerous ghosts and misty beings have been sighted lingering in these spots.

Throughout the entire building strange noises and cold regions have been reported. Voices, lights, footsteps and drafts are commonly reported. Equipment failure is a regular occurrence as are drafts and smells. If you are lucky enough to go the Mansfield Reformatory be prepared.. for anything.

Investigation At Mansfield Reformatory Prison 2009

Pictures of a recent tour of The Ohio State Reformatory

Mansfield Reformatory is located at 100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, Ohio. Take Interstate 71 to the U.S. 30 West exit to State Route 545. Go North on State Route 545 for about ½ mile to left on Reformatory Road.

One of the oldest tales about the prison is that of a locksmith who was brought in to open a door. It is said that when he pulled out the key he unlocked the realm of the spirits. He claims to have had an out of body experience where he saw the faces of hundreds of tortured spirits.

Typical Eastern State Penitentiary Jail Cell

A mock-up of what a cell was like during Eastern State Penitentiary’s days.

Al Capone’s Eastern State Penitentiary Jail Cell

An inside picture of Al Capone’s cell as it exists today at Eastern State Penitentiary.

Night Visitors At Eastern State Penitentiary

An excellent documentary, featuring a rare interview with the Eastern State locksmith, and ghost witness, Gary Johnson. Eastern State Penitentiary now hosts a massive haunted house, ranked No. 6 in the Nation by AOL.

America’s Ghost Hunters at Eastern State Penitentiary

The Learning Channel (TLC) investigates ghost sightings at Eastern State Penitentiary.