In the heart of New Orleans stands the LaLaurie Mansion, a magnificent three-story residence. Built in the early 1830s by Dr. Louis LaLaurie and his wife, Delphine, the mansion was a symbol of affluence and sophistication. Dr. LaLaurie was a respected member of New Orleans society, known for his medical expertise and charm. Meanwhile, Delphine…
In 1822 the Girod Street Cemetery was established in what is now the Central Business District of New Orleans. Like other cemeteries in the Crescent City, bodies were interned above ground due to the city’s constant problems with flooding. Remains were typically placed in a tomb or placed in vaults. But with outbreaks of yellow…
Maison St. Charles is also thought to be one of the most haunted places in New Orleans. Whatever or whoever is at the hotel stays pretty active. Room 126 is thought to be the most haunted room on the property. According to local lore this old townhouse was the scene of a gristly murder when…
After beating his wife to death with a shovel, Ike Tellis was sentenced to death in 1931 in Louisiana. While awaiting his execution inside the Ouachita Parish jail inside the courthouse, the convicted murderer began worrying about his death. Ike met with a priest and was even baptized a few weeks before he was scheduled…
The New Orleans Saints are one of the premier teams in the NFL; but that wasn’t always the case. The team was believed to be cursed for many years since part of the massive facility was built the Girod Street Cemetery. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Superdome’s history. Also don’t…
Drawing more visitors to her grave than Elvis Presley, Voo Doo Priestess Marie Laveau is a legend in not just New Orleans, but all over the world! Some say her tomb is haunted, others say it can bring life changing good fortune. Which is true? Maybe it’s both! Join us as we take a deep…
Laid out in 1789, St. Louis Cemetery #1 is one of the oldest and most historically significant cemeteries in New Orleans. With roughly 700 tombs and 100,000 people interned in walls and tombs sinking into the ground, the cemetery is a site to see. It’s also the final resting place of Voo Doo priestess Marie…
Built for a slave trader in the early 19th century, the Beauregard-Keyes House is one of the most historic homes in the French Quarter. After the Civil War it was home to Confederate General P. G.T. Beauregard and later acclaimed Frances Parkinson Keyes. The house is said to be home to some spirits that lost…
The old St. Louis hotel was the location for a bizarre suicide that led police on a wild goose chase that found them looking at a partially dismembered corpse that had been cooked inside an oven. Today the hotel is allegedly haunted by the ghost of a main who has been known to tuck guests…
Located in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana you will find Pirate Alley between St. Louis Cathedral and the Cabildo. The infamous alley is believed to have been a popular thoroughfare for pirates and smugglers in the early days of New Orleans. The alley and numerous businesses in the area are…
