Disclaimer

American Dark is narrative nonfiction. The stories are based on public records, newspaper reporting, court documents and published histories, retold for general readers.

Paranormal accounts

Reports of hauntings and unexplained events are presented as the accounts of the people who reported them. They are not claims of fact.

Real people

Many people in these stories were real, and some cases remain open. Nothing on this Site accuses anyone of a crime they were not convicted of. Where suspects are discussed, it is because they were publicly named by investigators or in court.

Visiting locations

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No professional advice

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