Damned Investigations

If we’ve investigated a location, then you’ll find it here with photos and commentary. We have plenty of day trips and excursions planned for the future, so check back often.

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Return to The Old Leather Man

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On a recent trip to Ossining, New York, we visit the NEW resting place of the Old Leather Man, and were happy to see that Ol’ Leathery is doing just fine.

Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia

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Ansonia residents love to proclaim their belief in Charger football. Many also proclaim a belief that the Pine Grove Cemetery is haunted, too.

Sterling Opera House, Derby

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During its heyday, the Sterling Opera House had its share of famous entertainers visiting and fat ladies singing. Now it’s gaining a reputation for ghostly spirits haunting. Update: We visit the Sterling Opera House to see if Andy wants to come out and play …

Johnsonville, East Haddam

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East Haddam is home to an abandoned village that once was home to a thriving mill and almost became a Victorian Era tourist attraction.

Seaside Sanatorium, Waterford

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Once a children’s hospital, and later a facility for the mentally challenged, Seaside Sanatorium in Waterford has been abandoned for over a decade, despite its architectural pedigree and prime location. Update: We visited Seaside in April 2011.

The Cushing Center, New Haven

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Dr. Harvey Cushing is known as “The Father of Modern Neurosurgery,” and his amazing legacy — along with hundreds of human brains — is on display at The Cushing Center at Yale.

Poli Palace, Majestic Theater & Savoy Hotel, Bridgeport

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In the heart of Bridgeport stands an abandoned building complex that includes the Poli Palace, the Majestic Theater and the Savoy Hotel, each of which were once glorious edifices and now are empty and crumbling structures, home to rats, vagrants and … ghosts?

Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry, Storrs

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The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry is a unique place, home to one of the leading puppetry schools in the world as well as dozens of antique puppets and marionettes, making it just a little bit creepy, too.

Holy Land USA, Waterbury

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We’ve all seen it while driving along either Route 8 or I-84 through Waterbury: the huge crucifix high atop Pine Hill. Many already know about it, but the 50-foot high cross marks the spot that was once Holy Land USA. UPDATE: We make the pilgrimage to Holy Land and return bearing numerous photos.

Norwich State Hospital, Preston

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Although abandoned for almost 15 years, Norwich State Hospital in Preston allegedly continues to be plagued by the ghosts of its former troubles and tragedies.

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