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Island of the Dolls

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Picture generated with AI Location: Mexico City, Mexico Dates Active: 1940s to Present Category: Haunting, Terrifying Toys Cause: Previous owner hanging dolls on trees Status: Ongoing Entry ID: 020324B-00062 Summery:   This island in a canal in Mexico City has drawn the attention for it being adorned with numerous dolls, but also reports of supernatural activity. In Depth: This island was decorated with hundreds of dolls in various conditions by Don Julián Santana Barrera. According to local legend, Barrera came across the body of a young girl in the waters of the canal and was distraught. The next day he found a doll in the same water, and hung the doll in the trees in her memory and possibly ward off evil spirits. Barrera then found more dolls, and started adding them to the tress as well. Over time, the whole island became adorned with dolls and doll parts, giving off a highly creepy vibe. Then on April 17, 2001, Barrera was visited by his nephew on the island, and went fi...

The Ghost of Jan Tregeagle

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Picture generated with AI Location: Cornwall, England, United Kingdom Dates Active: 1600s Category: Demons, Evil Spirits, Wandering Ghosts Cause: Unknown Status: Closed Entry ID: 020324A-00061 Summery:   According to legend, Jan Tregeagle was a lawyer to was in league with the Devil himself, known for committing numerous acts of evil. Supposedly he was able to testify in court cases even after he had died. In Depth: Jan Tregeagle was magistrate and lawyer in Cornwall in the 1600s, who was greatly disliked in life and had a number of horrible stories about his character and things he had done. According to legend, he supposedly murdered his wife, cheating an orphan of his inheritance, and even sold his soul to the devil for wealth and power. The story goes that towards the end of his life he began to become worried about the afterlife, and tried to escape eternal judgment by giving money on the church in hopes it would save him. The priests and clergy saw this as an opportunit...