Posted in Virginia
August 13, 2017
The Story Behind This Evil Place In Virginia Will Make Your Blood Turn Cold
While scary stories are often reserved for campfires and Halloween, there are some that seem to defy all sorts of expectation. A prime example is Virginia’s very own tale of the Bunny Man Bridge. Half legend, half eerie truth, this tale promises to make you think twice if you should find yourself near the infamous landmark in Clifton. The following story is one of paranoia, murder, and utter bewilderment. Continue reading…if you dare.
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The year was 1904. Residents in Fairfax County had signed a petition asking for the closure of an asylum prison located in the growing community. As inmates were transferred to a new facility, one of the buses crashed and only ten survived. Of this group, an intensive search party was only able to locate nine. Shortly after, residents began to notice skinned and half-eaten rabbit carcasses hanging from the trees. Shortly after, a man was found in the same condition near the Colchester Overpass, which would henceforth be nicknamed Bunny Man Bridge.
Unfortunately, the disturbing incidents did not end there. The police were finally able to locate the criminal, yet reports of hearing his laughter near the bridge continued. Other reports included finding hanging bodies near the area in the same trademark, gruesome condition.
In the 1970s, there were two additional incidents where residents reported being threatened by a man with an ax near the bridge. In both reports, the man was angrily threatening "trespassers" with an ax, scolding them for being near his property. During that time, the Fairfax County Police recorded no less than 50 reports of the Bunny Man sighting.
While reports may vary, there's no denying the utter horror surrounding this landmark in Virginia. Especially considering some of the reports claim the Bunny Man dressed in an actual rabbit costume, or appeared so as a ghost. Needless to say, paranormal investigators frequent this bridge.
Are you familiar with the Bunny Man Bridge and the surrounding legend? Be sure to share your thoughts with us on this disturbing story in the comments below.
