Riverside Cemetery in Appleton, WI is considered haunted due to the urban legend surrounding Kate Blood's grave, a site of interest for paranormal enthusiasts and visitors around Halloween. Legends claim that on full moon nights, a blood-like substance drips from her tombstone and that the stone is inexplicably warm. While many tales portray Blood as a witch or murderer, historical records confirm she died of tuberculosis and was buried there out of respect for her prominent family, with her separate burial place creating the mystery that fuels the haunting stories. The central legend claims Kate Blood was a witch or murderer who killed her husband and children, and her tombstone is said to "bleed" or seep a red substance on full moon nights. Some also report the stone feels unnaturally warm to the touch. Historical records show that Kate Blood died at age 23 from tuberculosis while traveling south for her health and that her body was returned to Appleton for burial. Her husband did not murder her; he lived a long life. Her family was prominent in Appleton, and the isolated location on a bluff along the river was considered prime real estate for their burial, a sign of respect for their contributions to the community. The isolation adds to the mystique of the site.