The 1859 Jail and Marshal's Museum in Independence, Missouri, is widely considered one of the most haunted locations in the region. During the Civil War, the jail held both military and civilian prisoners. The conflict and brutality of the period contribute to the building's unsettling atmosphere. In 1862, after Marshal Jim Knowles killed a drunk man, the notorious Confederate guerrilla William Quantrill sought revenge. Quantrill and his men stormed the jail, freed the prisoners, and killed Knowles in his cell. The cell is now referred to as the "death cell," where visitors have reported hearing the sounds of clanging bars. The jail's past occupants include Frank James, brother of outlaw Jesse James, and the Confederate raider William Quantrill, adding to the intrigue and legend of the site. People report a general sense of unease and sadness, particularly in the women's holding cells. Some believe that the spirits of female prisoners who died in despair still reside there, and visitors have heard crying and whispering. Sudden, unexplained drops in temperature are frequently reported, along with intense feelings of anxiety or sorrow in various areas, especially near certain cells. Visitors and paranormal investigators hear the disembodied voices of former prisoners talking within the cells. In the Marshal's house, which was also the family residence, there are accounts of hearing footsteps walking on the upper floor and seeing doors open and close on their own. The restless ghost of Marshal Jim Knowles is said to still walk the floors of the jail, with the sounds of his chains occasionally heard.