Maltby Cemetery, Bothell
Maltby Cemetery in Bothell, WA is described as haunted due to legends of a "13 steps to hell" that descended into a tomb, causing people to disappear for hours. Visitors have reported experiencing full-body apparitions, shadowy figures, ghostly women and children, and claims of demonic activity, though the steps themselves have been removed. The most famous legend involves a set of 13 steps leading to an underground tomb. Anyone who walked down them was rumored to vanish and reappear later. Visitors have claimed to experience phenomena such as seeing spirits, feeling pushy hands, hearing muffled screams, and feeling lightheaded or nauseated. Some reports mention seeing ghostly figures, including women and children, dressed in outdated clothing. There are claims of demonic activity occurring within the cemetery grounds. The legendary 13 steps have since been removed from the cemetery.