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San Quentin State Prison
California's oldest prison has executed 415 people. Death Row's gas chamber and hangings left residual energy. Guards report mysterious footsteps, cold spots, and the feeling of being watched by the dead.
1852 - Present
San Quentin, California, United States
1000+ witnesses
San Quentin is one of America’s most notorious—and haunted—prisons.
The Prison
According to historical records:
San Quentin:
- Oldest prison in California
- Opened 1852
- 415 executions
- Still operating
The Executions
Methods used:
- Hanging (early years)
- Gas chamber (1938-1993)
- Lethal injection (1996-present)
- Many innocent died
Death Row
The most haunted area:
- Where condemned waited
- Intense suffering
- Residual energy
- Guards report activity
The Hauntings
Staff report:
- Footsteps in empty halls
- Cold spots
- Cell doors opening
- Feeling watched
- Voices from empty cells
Famous Inmates
Who died here:
- William Bonin (Freeway Killer)
- Caryl Chessman
- Multiple serial killers
- Innocent men
- Their energy remains