998 documented murders and suicides
85 hangings and 9 electrocutions

Many inmates believed if you died in prison, your soul stayed in prison.

Located in Moundsville, West Virginia and built in 1866, this prison fortress has a dark and deadly history.
The Cincinnati Enquirer dubbed it 'Hell on Earth' in 1886. Prisoners called it "Bloody Alley" and it ranked on the nation's “Most Violent Prison” list for many years.

Join Paranormal Investigator and haunted tour owner, Sherri Brake, as she shares with you the bloody frontier history, the building of the Pen, and reports of early torture. Learn about the Wardens, the executions, and notorious inmates.
Check out the Paranormal Guide that will help direct you to the paranormal hotspots such as the Boiler Room, the Sugar Shack, North Hall and the Psych Ward. Over 100 ghost hunters, psychics and mediums share their experiences in this must have book on one of America's most haunted locations.