The Joshua Ward House in Salem, MA, is considered one of the city's most haunted locations, primarily due to its site over the former home of Sheriff George Corwin, "The Strangler," who tortured accused witches during the 1692 Witch Trials. Visitors report various phenomena, including apparitions of a "Lady in Black" and Sheriff Corwin, unexplained noises, cold spots, physical attacks, and choked feelings in the George Washington room. The house was built on the foundation of Corwin's property, leading to stories that he used his home to torture victims, a practice that fuels the ongoing paranormal activity associated with the site. The most frequently reported spirits are the "Lady in Black" and the ghost of Sheriff George Corwin. Some visitors have reported physical attacks, while others experience feelings of being choked in specific areas, particularly the George Washington room. Unexplained noises, cold spots, and fire alarms that activate without cause are also reported occurrences. A 1980s Polaroid photo allegedly captured the image of a haggard woman's face. Corwin's brutal interrogation methods, which may have included torture, earned him the nickname "The Strangler".