Let's face it, we all love spooky stories and urban legends. But here are some that are homegrown!
1) Liberty Land Theme Park
This legend is a little gruesome. Years ago the man who operated the carrousel in the park was trying to retrieve a balloon for a little girl and was accidentally decapitated. Of course, he died, but the question we have is...does his ghost roam the grounds with or without a head?
2) Old Raleigh Cemetery
Built back in the 1800s, this cemetery is the resting place for many of Memphis's wealthy landowners. We know that doesn't sound spooky, but the thing is, these landowners aren't exactly resting. According to Memphis Paranormal Investigations, the area is extremely active and you just might see a few floating apparitions wandering around.
3) Chase Mansion
At wedding ceremonies we say "until death do we part", but in this case the couple is together for eternity. The Chase Mansion is located near Shelby Forest State Park and apparently the couple who lived there used to drive each other crazy --literally. In fact, the woman got so angry with her husband she killed him and then chopped up his body and threw the pieces into the Mississippi river. But she wasn't free of his bickering yet. People now see both ghosts walking around the property ..and, get this, they are still fighting.
4) Lyle's Lake
This urban legend could be a horror movie --or at least a Friday the 13th sequel. Lyle's Lake, which is located in Shelby Forest State Park, is said to be haunted by all the children who drown there and by Mr. Lyle himself. If that doesn't give you the shivers, we dare you to take a boat out on the water. The lake is almost black and even the people at Memphis Paranormal Investigations admit that its a creepy place. Just be careful. If a skeleton hand reaches out of the murky depths and pulls you under, don't say we didn't warn you.
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Memphis Paranormal Investigations
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