Devil's Canyon near McCook, Nebraska, is known for its haunted reputation, stemming from a dark legend of a family tragedy that is said to have occurred there over a century ago. The haunting is primarily associated with the ghost of the family's patriarch, "The Duke". According to the story, sometime in the late 1800s, a man known as "The Duke" brought his wife and children to the canyon. He murdered them before killing himself, making the canyon the site of a horrifying family murder-suicide. The man's spirit is said to remain in the area, terrifying visitors and playing cruel tricks. Those who venture into Devil's Canyon have reported experiencing a variety of unsettling phenomena attributed to the ghost of "The Duke": Sightings of a shadowy figure believed to be the man's ghost have been reported. Visitors claim their vehicles and other mechanical equipment malfunction for no apparent reason when near the canyon. The ghost is said to play tricks on those who pass by, creating a sense of unease and fear.