Old Ulster County Jail, Kingston


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The old Ulster County Jail in Kingston, NY is considered a haunted location by paranormal investigators and locals, with reported sightings including dark shadows, apparitions with no legs, a woman in white, and disembodied voices. The haunting is believed to be tied to the spirits of former inmates, especially those who died by suicide at the facility, and possibly to a former Indian burial ground the jail was built upon. Sightings include dark shadows, apparitions of a woman in white, and a legless man. Chilling voices have been heard echoing through the chambers. Shadows are reported to move through walls. The jail recorded 12 suicides, and the spirits of these inmates are believed to be among the restless. The site may be built on a former Indian burial ground, which could explain the lingering presence of spirits. The construction of a modular addition to the jail to alleviate overcrowding may have stirred up additional supernatural activity. The jail was built in 1971 and closed in 2007. The former jail is considered one of the most haunted places in the Hudson Valley, with paranormal investigators such as Linda Zimmerman visiting the site.

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