Gotts Point on Lake Lowell in Nampa, Idaho, is associated with a frightening murder that has fueled local ghost stories, rather than a long history of paranormal tales. The area's haunted reputation stems from a specific act of violence and the disturbing nature of the crime committed there. The primary source of the haunting descriptions is a real-life homicide that occurred at Gotts Point in 2016. The details of the case, which are particularly brutal, have made a lasting impression on the community and birthed the area's paranormal lore: In May 2016, 49-year-old Steven Nelson was lured to Gotts Point via a fake prostitution ad. There, four men robbed and violently beat him. He was found stripped of his clothes after managing to report the crime to a Canyon County Sheriff's deputy. Nelson died from his injuries at the hospital, but not before providing information to investigators that led to the suspects' arrest. The tragic and violent death of Steven Nelson is the basis for the alleged haunting of Gotts Point. Local lore suggests that Nelson's spirit lingers at Gotts Point, a permanent echo of the tragic night he was killed. Some believe his ghost is a constant presence, wandering the area where he was beaten. Individuals visiting the area at night have reported experiencing unsettling sensations or hearing phantom sounds, which they attribute to paranormal activity connected to the murder.