Posted in Cleveland
January 29, 2017
The Story Behind Cleveland’s Most Haunted House Will Give You Nightmares
There are few things that can generate chills down our necks quite like a haunted house. Whether it’s a hoax or not, just the thought that a house could be home to a number of evil spirits is enough to keep us awake at night. There is perhaps no more famous haunted house in Cleveland than the centuries-old Gothic manor, Franklin Castle.
The first reported haunting at Franklin Castle took place in 1968, nearly 100 years after the entire Tiedemann family died out.
Tiedemann's wife, mother, and four children all passed away in the home, and things only got more sinister after that. Rumors of murder and other crimes plagued the house.
Since the house was purchased in 2011, you might have some trouble getting past the thick iron gate.
The creepy ambiance of the house is only increased by the rotting remains of 40-year-old furniture.
In addition to exorcisms, the house was inspected by the famous Northeast Ohio Physical Research Society; a paranormal investigative group.
Rumor says that the house contains numerous secret passages and hidden rooms, with explanations ranging from deranged killers to Prohibition bootleggers.
In the 1990s, the creepy history surrounding the house became a front-page story again after a skeleton was found in one of the closets.
We can't say for sure if this is a true ghostly encounter caught on film, but it's scary nonetheless.
Or during the day, for that matter.
Have you ever been near Franklin Castle? Have you seen any strange things in its old windows? Be sure to tell us about your experiences in the comments.
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