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National Museum of Crime and Punishment

575 7th St. NW, Washington DC, United States

575 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004, United States

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THE STORY

Reported Haunting

Artifacts tied to infamous crimes, including the historic Tennessee electric chair, have fueled reports of paranormal activity throughout the museum. Staff and visitors have described eerie sensations, unexplained sounds, and encounters with unseen presences.

On display is the Tennessee electric chair, used on 125 men from 1916 to 1960. It is said to be haunted by the ghosts of the men whose lives it took.

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