The Rocky Ford Bridge, also known as the "Bird Bridge" in Emporia, Kansas, is a reportedly haunted location associated with the 1983 murder of Sandra Bird. Stories claim the ghost of Sandy Bird can be heard screaming and seen walking along the riverbank, while others report paranormal activity such as cars mysteriously shutting off when stopped on the bridge at midnight. The haunting is linked to the true crime event where preacher Thomas Bird and his mistress plotted to kill their spouses, with Thomas Bird ultimately convicted of his wife Sandy's murder. Some people report hearing screams and seeing Sandy Bird's ghost walking from the water to the shore. There are claims that if you stop your car in the middle of the bridge at midnight, the engine will mysteriously turn off. Some visitors have reported seeing handprints on the bridge itself. The Murder of Sandra Bird: The bridge became associated with the murder of Sandra Bird on July 17, 1983. Her body was found near her car under the bridge. The Preacher and His Mistress: Sandra's husband, Thomas Bird, a local preacher, was having an affair with Lorna Anderson. They were both convicted of various charges related to the murders of their spouses.