The Ohio State Reformatory: The Most Haunted Prison In America?
- By
Marcus Lowth
- February 11, 2024
- 9 min read
- Expert Opinion
- Posted in
- Supernatural, Ghosts & Hauntings
While many people might recognize the Ohio State Reformatory (once known as the Mansfield Reformatory) in Mansfield, Ohio as the location for the film The Shawshank Redemption, it is also widely regarded as one of the most haunted prisons in the state, if not all of the United States.
Indeed, as well it might, all manner of paranormal incidents have been witnessed here, ranging from the sound of footsteps approaching a person, to at least one paranormal researcher even being physically struck and wounded during one altercation with an entity from the other side.
The fact is, this building has seen multiple brutal acts over the years, with a reputation for it being one of the worst prisons in the United States in terms of...
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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