Haunted Destinations in California Part 1
Haunted Destination One: Alcatraz
We all know about “THE ROCK,” the famous prison Alcatraz. It sits out in the Pacific Ocean and can be seen form San Francisco. Are there really ghost that haunt the halls? Some would say yes. In fact, many strange occurrences have been reported there. The first people recorded that had cold eerie feelings within the building were the Miwok IndiansâÂ?¦they believed the chunk of rock was evil.
After the construction of the prison more bizarre happenings came about. Most of the hauntings tend to be creepy sounds that flood the hall of the once inhabited facility. Everything from screaming, to crying, to running, sweep throughout the structure. There is one site however, that has had far too many reports and has sparked investigations of the paranormal sort. The area? D block, cell 14.
Of course there are several famous faces that are said to haunt the halls; from Al Capone to Machine Gun Kelly. So the next time you want to check out one of California’s haunted destinations Alcatraz should be on the list.
Haunted Destination Two: Hotel Del Coronado
The next haunted destination is located just west of San Diego bay, it is a Victorian luxury hotel. It has been used in some of the most memorable films. One person in particular haunts the inn, her name is Kate Morgan.
In 1892 Kate Morgan checked into her room under a false identity, 5 days later she was found dead on the stair case outside, lying in a puddle of her own blood. A single bullet wound to her head was the deed that claimed her life.
It wasn’t enough that this young woman was beautiful and charming and cut down in the prime of her life but was in fact pregnant. This was a horrible crime especially in 1892 when the murder occurred. Much scandal followed this double murder but ultimately the coroner’s report determined that she had shot herself with suicidal intent. Later, more evidence began to surface surrounding the mystery of her death and now she wanders the halls. From gurgling sounds to bone chilling cold spots and yes, even the image of her body has been seen floating through the corridor or standing near the window as if watching for someone to come.
Her unsettling spirit had sparked many investigations but it would only be 100 years later in 1989 that compelling evidence would be found that her suicide was in fact murder. The person responsible�A San Francisco lawyer who while finding this evidence, also found that he was her great grandson. The biggest and perhaps most crucial proof that was found that the bullet in her head did not match the gun she was holding.
Many other intriguing and eerie tales have surfaced since 1990 which ultimately led to uncovering more about Kate Morgan.
