Hill View Manor, New Castle
Hill View Manor in New Castle, PA, is a famously haunted location with a history as a "poor farm" and nursing home where thousands of people died. Paranormal activity is reportedly widespread throughout the 80,000-square-foot building, with multiple distinct spirits said to roam its halls. One of the most famous and active spirits is a young boy named Jeffrey, who reportedly loves to play with toys. The legend claims that anyone who sees his apparition will soon die. Visitors often leave toys for Jeffrey, and reports of balls and toy cars moving on their own are common. Some investigators theorize that Jeffrey is not a child but a demon called "the Creeper," which disguises itself as a boy. This shadow entity is said to scurry down hallways, crawl across ceilings, and chase visitors. The ghost of a former resident is believed to haunt Room 105. Her presence is often reported as a heavy, uneasy feeling by visitors. The spirit of an elderly former worker, sometimes called Eli or George, is said to reside in the boiler room. He is reportedly unfriendly to trespassers and has been caught on electronic voice phenomena (EVP) recordings telling people to leave. Reports from former staff of a little girl skipping and a young boy playing led investigators to Room 302, which once served as a children's dormitory during the tuberculosis epidemic. The child spirits are said to be friendly but afraid of adults. Many visitors report hearing unexplained voices, screams, and conversations. EVPs are commonly captured throughout the building. The sounds of footsteps are frequently heard walking or running down empty hallways. Doors are known to slam shut on their own with no logical explanation. Dark, shadowy figures are often seen moving through the building. In addition to Jeffrey's toys, other objects are reported to move on their own. Visitors often experience sudden, intense drops in temperature.