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	Five Haunted Artifacts That Put Annabelle to Shame Anytime When it comes to horror, the haunted doll Annabelle has certainly earned her reputation. But what if I told you that she’s just the beginning? Haunted objects from across the world have left a terrifying trail of curses, strange occurrences, and ghostly activity that make Annabelle look like child’s play. From cursed paintings to eerie furniture, here are some of the most spine-chilling, real-life haunted items that will give even the bravest horror fans chills. 1. Robert the Doll – Key West, Florida One of the most notorious haunted dolls, Robert the Doll, resides in the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West. Given to a young boy named Robert Eugene Otto in the early 1900s, this doll supposedly took on a life of its own. Visitors to the museum report... Read More
	The Most Disturbing True Crimes Behind Popular Horror Films 1900 When it comes to horror, sometimes reality is more disturbing than fiction. Some of the most iconic horror movies actually have roots in real-life events—stories of true crime and terror that filmmakers adapt into chilling cinematic experiences. For those of you with a love for the macabre, here’s a look at the true crimes that inspired some of the horror genre’s most notorious films. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Inspired by Ed Gein’s Gruesome Crimes In 1974, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre shocked audiences with its raw and brutal portrayal of a family of cannibals, spearheaded by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface. While Leatherface himself might be fiction, he was inspired by the real-life horror of Ed Gein, a... Read More
	Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos encased in wax and plaster 1940 Carl Tanzler, or Count Carl von Cosel, was a bacteriologist at the United States Marine Hospital in Key West, Florida. He asserted that amid his youth and later life, he had dreams of a dead precursor who uncovered to him the substance of an outlandish dim haired lady as his intimate romance. On April 22, 1930, Maria Elena "Helen" Milagro de Hoyos came to him for an examination and he was persuaded that she was the lady in his dreams. In any case, Hoyos was determined to have tuberculosis, which was deadly in those days. Tanzler wound up fixated on her and endeavored to cure her with an assortment of pharmaceuticals, notwithstanding bringing X-beam and other electrical gear to her home. He proclaimed his affection to her and gave her blessings, adornments, and... Read More
	Miranda Barbour, The Craigslist Killer November 2011 A woman accused of a single Craigslist murder admitted to the killing and then went on to reveal… "Alex" (who requested to remain anonymous) met Miranda three years ago in the adolescent ward of a behavioral health facility, where the teens were each seeking treatment for their issues. In the wake of 19-year-old "Craigslist killer" Miranda Barbour's shocking confession—that she murdered at least 22 people as a member of a satanic cult—authorities and her family are questioning the veracity of her claims. But a friend of Barbour's believes her, telling Jezebel, "She has maintained [the same] solid story for three years now." "I would imagine that [Miranda] was admitted for self-harm, depression, and suicidal tendencies, as she suffered... Read More

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