Death Valley - Legends and Stories

Death Valley - Legends and Stories

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Speaker 1 (00:22):
Hello friends, Steve Stockton here with you. Welcome to our
latest episode. In this video, we bring you mysteries and
disappearances linked to Death Valley National Park. Located in eastern California,
Death Valley National Park borders the Great Basin in northern
Mohave Deserts. Despite the extreme heat, the park remains popular,

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tracking approximately one million visitors annually. The valley earned its
ominous name due to its numerous fatalities, adding to its
eerie reputation. Despite the dangerous Death Valleys, a lure and
mystery continues to captivate people, making it a place of
fascination and peril. In addition to its stunning natural beauty,
the area is surrounded by intriguing tales of ghostly encounters

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and forgotten civilizations. In this episode, we'll explore notable mysteries
and disappearances linked to Death Valley National Park. Join me,
let's walk and see. Although Death Valley is majestic, the

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rugged environment has resulted in many fatalities. Its mint size,
towering mountains, and unique landscape make it an intriguing destination,
and it serves as a reminder of the power and
unpredictability of nature. Death valley lies two hundred and eighty
two feet below sea level and has an extreme and
lonely landscape, showcasing evidence of ancient volcanoes. During the summer,

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temperatures can easily rise to escorting one hundred and twenty
degrees fahrenheit. In nineteen thirteen, the region set of record
high ten tmperature of one hundred and thirty four degrees fahrenheit. Additionally,
sudden flooding can occur on the valley floor during mountain storms.
In January eighteen forty eight, the discovery of precious metal
of Sutter's Mill, marking significant milestone in world history. The

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pursuit of gold led to advancements in communication and transportation technology,
contributing to the growth and influence of the American and
British empires. The Lost forty nine Ers, a group of
pioneers who journeyed west during the California gold Rush, coined
the name Death Valley. The discovery of gold in the
Sierra Nevada Foothills by James Marshall in the late eighteen

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forties sparked the rush. To avoid the tragic fate of
the Donner Party, who met their demise crossing the Sierra
Nevada Mountains. The forty nine Ers organized one hundred and
seven covered wagons in Salt Lake City during the fall
of eighteen forty nine, and Jefferson Hunt was hired as
a scout to guide them down the safer old Spanish trail.
Early on, Hunt made in the that caused a group

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to lose confidence in him. Consequently, only seven wagons remained
with Hunt, while the others opted for a more straight
forward path using a map. However, this decision was fatal
as they mistakenly passed through Death Valley, North America's driest
and hottest region. They had to camp in the valley
and survive on meager supplies of melted snow and small

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puddles they were fortunate and opt to encounter during a
passing storm. When a group of Pioneers became stranded in
Death Valley, they sent scouts William Manley and John Rodgers
to find hell. After months of searching, the scout's return
was supplies, three horses and a one eyed mule. The
pioneers escaped the valley using a map given to them
by Mexican villagers. As they reached the top of the mountain,

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one of them said goodbye Death Valley in a bitter tone.
That name has remained the same ever since. Now let's
look at the sailing stones of Death Valley. In Death Valley,
there's a fascinating occurrence called the sailing das stones. These stones,
found in rice tracked Plaia near the California border, come
in different sizes, ranging from a few ounces to several

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hundred pounds. Something interesting about them is that they move
by themselves, without the influence of gravity. Although no one
has ever seen the stones move, they're changing positions and
the paths they leave behind confirm that they do indeed move.
The rocks that make up the trails are made of
dolomite and cyanide, which have the same composition as the
surrounding mountains. The rocks break off due to erosion and

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roll onto the dry ground below, leaving trails as long
as fifteen hundred feet. Scientists have noted that rocks with
rough bottoms moving a straight line, of those with smooth
bottoms tend to move in a meandering pattern. The phenomenon
of sailing stones has been studied since the early nineteen hundreds,
and various theories have been proposed to explain their mysterious movement.

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The sand dunes in Death Valley may be small, but
they offer some of the most impressive views in the park.
The Eureka Sand Dunes, which rise over six hundred and
eighty feet, are stoning. At the top of the dunes,
you can witness a unique occurrence found only in the desert,
singing sand. A sand flows down the steep slopes. It
produces a sound similar to a pipe organ or just

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at airplane home. While the exact cause is unknown, it
is believed to result from friction between sand particles. This
phenomenon is rare it can only be experienced in a
few locations globally. Next, there may be an ancient subterranean
city of giants underneath Death Valley. There's a captivating story
among the Piute Indians in Death Valley about an underground

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world called shin a Vaugh. According to the legend, a
Piute chief lost his wife and went on a journey
to find her in the realm of the dead. After
overcoming many obstacles, he arrived at a Spasia's natural amphitheater,
where he was reunited with his beloved. Unfortunately, their story
ends tragically, similar to the myth of Orpheus and Eurytus,

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and he loses her once again. There are rumors about
an underground cave and catacomb system found beneath Death Valley,
which is believed to have been built by an ancient civilization.
In the nineteen twenties, a trapper named Whites stumbled upon
underground rooms and tunnels while exploring an old mine. He
discovered several human mummies dressed in leather and surrounded by

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precious items. A piout trapper and guide, Tom Wilson, shared
a story about his grandfather's discovery similar to lights. Despite
their efforts, they were still searching for the caves. In
nineteen thirty two, Bork Lee wrote Death Valley Men, telling
the story of Jack and Bill, who accidentally stumbled upon
the tunnels they had fallen through an abandoned mind shaft

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and found mummies and treasures. Like others before them, there
have been reports of individuals who discovered tunnels and Death
Valley but could not locate them again and went missing.
In nineteen forty seven, Howard E. Hill shared an intriguing
story about doctor F. Bruce Russell, a retired physician from Cincinnati, Ohio,
at the Los Angeles Transportation Club. While conducting archaeological act

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excavations in Mexico a few years prior, doctor Russell accidentally
discovered a complex network of tunnels buried beneath Death Valley.
With his colleague, doctor Daniel S. Bov. Has been reported
that Russell relocated to the Western region to improve his
health and explore potential mining opportunity. Regrettably, while excavating a
shaft for his mining venture, he fell into a cave

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due to soil collapse. Surprisingly, he discovered a maze of
tunnels that led in various directions. Russell and Bovie discovered
the well preserved remains of three giants, standing at a
height of eight to nine feet in a cavern. The
giants were adorned in what appeared to be a gray
dyed sheepskin like material of unknown origin. The room was
decorated with artifacts resembling Egyptian and Native American designs, and

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the walls were made of polished granite with hieroglyphics that
stinted them. During their exploration, the adventures came across what
they believed to be the burial site of the tribal chiefs.
Further investigation led them to stumble upon an ancient ritual hall,
where they discovered numerous artifacts, markings, and well preserved remains
of extinct animals such as dinosaurs, elephants, and tigers. Later

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analysis determined that these bones likely belonged to prehistoric creatures
such as sabertoothed tigers and wooly mammoths. Russell reportedly told
Hill that what they found was only the beginning. They
uncovered evidence of thirty two tunnels across one hundred and
eighty square miles in Death Valley and parts of southern Nevada.
Despite this, their claims were mental skepticism from professional archaeologists

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due to the significant time gap between the existence of
dinosaurs and sabertoothed tigers. As a result, the scientific community
showed little interest in pursuing the matter. However, doctor Russell
and a team of investors established Amazing Explorations Incorporated to
manage the disclosure and finational opportunities linked to the discovery. Strangely,

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Russell disappeared while trying to find a location to show
his friends in the desert. Despite months of searching, no
leads were found until his car was located in a
remote area of Death Valley, although the car's radiator was damaged,
his suitcase was found. Additionally, doctor Bobe, who was also
involved in the case, also vanished, making the situation even

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more perplexing. Now. The Manson family hid out in Death Valley.
Marker Ranch, situated in the park, was associated with Charles
Manson and his group known collectively as the Family. Manson
chose the location due to its remote and difficult to
access nature. Despite the rough roads, Manson and his followers

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reached the ranch using a school bus. They occupied the
farm in nineteen sixty eight, and it was there that
Manson planned the infamous Tate Lobyaca murders before being arrested
in nineteen sixty nine. During the arrest, the police officer
noticed Manson's hair sticking out from under a sink cabinet
in the bathroom. There have been rumors for years about
additional potential victims, including hitchhikers and individuals who visited the

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farm and vanished without any explanation. One of the girls
living at the rash and not get along with Manson,
and one day he took her for a walk and
she was never seen again. Although their bodies associated with
him have ever been found in the area, they may
be buried somewhere in the park. Did you know that
wrong GPS directions have gotten people killed in Death Valley.

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While technology has come a long way, it's essential to
remember that there are more dependable options than they are.
Lying solely on GPS. We've all experienced the frustration of
losing GPS signal, especially when navigating unfamiliar areas. However, GPS
devices can be highly unreliable and hazardous when driving through
Death Valley, potentially threading safety. GPS systems in the park

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can be unreliable due to poor cell reception, leading people
onto dangerous and non existent roads. This can result in
individuals stranded in extreme heat without self one coverage or
passing vehicles. Tragically, in two thousand and nine, a woman
and her six year old child were lost in the
desert and were not fed in time, sadly resulting in
the child's passing away. And now here's some other strange

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deaths and disappearances. Death Valley's environment is extremely hostile and dangerous,
resembling the surface of a deserted hot planet. Nevertheless, it
has drawn many visitors fascinated by its baron and sunsoak
scenery or the simply curious. However, while many visited the
area to explore, some never return. Death Valley has gained

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a reputation for being a foreboding and hazardous place, notorious
for unexplained disappearances and deaths. In nineteen fifty eight, First
Lieutenant Paul Barron Whipkey, a young Army pilot, went missing
from four Door to California under mysterious circumstances. It informed
his fellow officers that he would get a drink nearby,
but was found hundreds of miles away in Mohave, California.

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Re checked into a hotel without apparent reason while he
went to Mohave, and how he got there is still unknown.
The next day, he reportedly bought fourteen gallons of gasoline
and then vanished off the face of the earth. The
only clue would come five weeks later, when California Fishing
Game officers found Whipkey's abandoned vehicle in a remote forbidding
region of Death Valley, fifteen miles away from the main

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road and four hundred miles from where he had begun
his strange journey, and ford ord Whipke's dog tags, suitcase
and other personal belongings were found within, but there was
no sign of where he'd gone. The Army claimed he
deserted and died after wandering in the desert. However, there's
no solid evidence to support this claim. The soldier's brother,

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Karl Whipke, was suspicious of the army's explanation and their
quick actions, such as packing up the soldier's belongings. The
day after he disappeared, Karl expressed his concerns about the situation.
Whipke's family suspects there may be more to the story,
including a possible cover up. This suspicion is supported by
the fact that when Karl Whipkey sought information from the

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FBI through the Freedom of Information Act, he was informed
that all files had been destroyed in nineteen seventy seven
for unknown reasons. Carl expressed frustration with the unresolved case,
stating that he would be satisfied if the armies said
they could not disclose the information for security reason. However,
until then, the family can out rule out any possibilities.

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Before his disappearance, Whipkey developed black moles and warts all
over his body without apparent reason. He also frequently felt
unwell and displayed changes in his personality, appearing anxious and tense.
It was later discovered that his teeth were removed and
replaced with dentures. Some believe he may have been a
covert agent who found classified information and was silenced. Alternatively,

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some speculate that he may have been a nerve gas
or atomic testing victim and was disposed of secretly. Lastly,
some think that extraterrestrial being subducted him. However, the reason
for Whipkey's disappearance still needs to be discovered, as no
evidence of him has been found at all. Records linked
to the case need to be included. Barry Beharman thirty

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six and his wife Louise fifty two vanished in January
nineteen eighty six and Saline Valley, twelve mile long passage
between the White Mountains and the border of Death Valley
National Monument. Their remains were discovered in an area approximately
forty miles east of Lone Pine in Ennel County. While
the remains did not display any apparent signs of violence,

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Sheff's Lieutenant Jack Goodrich's believes foul play was involved, and
then in July nineteen ninety six, four tourists from Dresden, Germany,
visited Death Valley to enjoy its scenic views. The group
included Coordinelia Meyer twenty seven, her four year old son Max,
her boyfriend Egbert Rimkes thirty four, and his ten year

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old son, George Webber. They rented a Plymouth van and
explored Las Vegas and its surroundings. However, they arrived during
a heat wave with temperatures reaching one hundred and twenty
degrees fahrenheit, which posed potential danger. Despite the extreme conditions,
they set out from their Las Vegas hotel on July
twenty second, stopping at a visitor senator buy a map
in a book before starting their journey. Unfortunately, the group

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has not been seen or heard from since. On July
twenty ninth, the family missed their flight back home. During
the investigation, authorities discovered a strange entry in a guest
book on a metal pole at an abandoned mining ghost
town and Warm Springs Canyon. The entry, written in German
and signed to Connie, Egbert George Max, read We're going
through the pass. Although it was unclear which past they meant,

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authorities speculated it was Mangle Pass. This remote poorly maintained
dirt road passes through a barren, lifeless moonscape on the
park's southwestern border. On October twenty third, several months after
the family disappeared, only a slight trace of them was
discovered a drug surveillance plane located in an abandoned minivan

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in a remote sandy ravine far from tourist routes. The
van's doors were locked and covered with dust. Upon investigation,
items such as photo film, empty water bottles, sleeping back,
an information booklet, and an American flag that seemed to
have been purchased as souvenirs were found inside. Strangely, no
person belongings like wallets, passports, keys, or purses were discovered,

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and there's no sign of the group's tracks near the van.
It appears as if they vanished without a trace. Although
a beer bottle was found nearby, it's uncertain if it
belonged to the missing group. Following a puzzling discovery, a
thorough search was conducted by over two hundred law enforcement
officers from Nevada in California on foot, horseback, and air. However,

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no further evidence was found regarding the disappearance of the tourists.
The cases have made a mystery for years, with different
theories about their fate. Some speculate that dangerous drug dealers
may have kidnapped or killed them. In contrast, others believe
they may have been willingly vanished or unknowingly perished due
to harsh environmental conditions. However, none of these theories have

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been substantiated, and no trace or clues about the missing
individuals have been found. During their high con two thousand
and nine, through a dangers and barren area of Mohave
Desert Park, two hikers stumbled upon a deserving scene of
human bones tangled in the sand of vegetation. The discovered remains,
belonging to an adult male and female, were suspected to
be those of the missing tourists, mainly as Cornelia Meyer's

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identification was allegedly found nearby. However, the bones were too
deteriorated by the sun for successful DNA analysis, and it
remains uncertain where they belonged to the missing individuals. The
fate of the disappeared children remains unknown, making this a
perplexing case still discussed today. In nineteen ninety eight, five

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women in a cult led by Carlos Castaneda reported missing
in Los Angeles. Castaneda was a famous writer who had
unconvincial beliefs about Native American knowledge. He was well known
for his best selling books and his tendency to keep
to himself in the nineteen seventies and nineteen eighties. In
nineteen seventy three, he established the ten Segrety movement on

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shamanic secrets and became immensely popular, leading to various workshops, seminars,
and educational videos. One unique aspect of this movement was
a group of secretive women known as Quote the Witches
end Quote the Cassaneda kept close to him. The witches
in Castaneda's mystique were shrouded in mystery, used aliases, and

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avoided photography. They practiced shamanic mysticism, including vision quests and
communicating with animals, and often used peyote in their rituals.
Little was known about their purpose or numbers. Castaneda died
of liver cancer in nineteen ninety eight, and five witches
Florinda Donner Grau, Kashia abelar Amelia Marquez, Kylie Lundhall, and

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Patricia Lee Parton, completely vanished. The only clue found at
the time was Parton's vehicle which had been abandoned at
Death Valley's Peniment Dunes. In two thousand and three, hikers
found a desiccated corpse, half buried in the wearing shredded clothes.
Well the remains were finally adequately analyzed, they were found
to be those of Patricialy Pardon, although the cause of

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death nor why she'd been out in such a moote
area of Death Valley could not be determined. No other
remains of the other women have ever been found, and
it's proposed that they took their own lives. Some of
Castaneda's witches were allegedly tasked with finding locations in Death Valley,
such as caves and abandoned mines that could be used
as suitable sites. One of these sites was located near

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where a partan was found. So did all these women
check out in the wastelands of Death Valley or are
the others still alive? As some believe, There are no
answers and it remains a mystery. Then in July of
twenty thirteen, Ryan Singleton, a twenty four year old former
model and aspiring actor from Atlanta, Georgia, went on a

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short vacation to Los Angeles. During his trip, he rented
a car and drove to Las Vegas. On July ninth,
Ryan left Las Vegas to return to Los Angeles, but
his car broke down near the small town of Baker
in the harsh Mohave Desert. He abandoned his car and
walked towards the town, where it was allegedly picked up
by a highway patrolmen who gave him a ride. Once

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in town, Ryan called his friend from a gas station
and waited for a ride. However, when his friend arrived,
Ryan was nowhere to be found. Despite immediate efforts to
locate him, Ryan remained missing. It was not found until
seventy four days later, but his body was discovered in
the desert only two miles from the gas station. Interestingly,

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the area where the body was found had already been
thoroughly searched. Authorities were perplexed when it was discovered that
the body was missing most of its internal organs, which
they attributed to the scavenger activity. Despite the rest of
the body being relatively intact, because of death, remained unknown
and authorities were slow to provide additional information, leaving Ryan's

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family in the dark about the circumstances surrounding his death,
There's been widespread speculation that Ryan was the victim of
foul play. The missing organs from his body have raised
suspicions about the official explanation of scavenger activity. Some have
suggested that illegal organ trafficking or the actions of a
statistic serial killer may be responsible for those missing organs. However,

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the proper explanation for this bizarre detail and the overall
circumstances surrounding Ryan's death remain unexplained. The case remains unclear,
with numerous unanswered questions and a general lack of clarity.
Why would he wander away from the safety of the
gas station when you knew his friend was on his
way to pick him up, and how could he have
gotten lost and die just two miles away? If the

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various individuals target him, then what was their motive? And
what about those missing organs? Was that done intentionally or
was it the work of scavengers? As authorities seemed to think,
or at least want us to believe, what happened to
Ryan Singleton will likely continue to be another mystery of death.
Valley On December twentieth, twenty twenty, San Francisco resident Donald Vannonman,

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the third, was found dead in a source pool. Source
pools provide water to the other pools in the community
kitchen and is not for bathing. To some, they are
considered sacred. Donald's cause of death was never revealed. Bannerman
was not the first to perish at Saline Valley Warm Springs.
In nineteen eighty eight, the skeletal remains from a missing

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Goleta couple were found in a shallow grave near the site.
Not surprisingly, Death Valley has its share of ghosts and hauntings.
Located in the sparsely populated Death Valley junction, the Armagosa
Hotel and Opera House was renovated in nineteen sixty seven
by ballet dancer, mime artist and actress Smarta Beckett. Before that,

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it was a small hotel for the Pacific Coast Borax Company.
Between its construction in nineteen twenty three and relocation in
nineteen twenty seven, several ghosts have been reported here. The
theater is allegedly haunted by the spirit of Beckett's former
partner Tom Willett, who can sometimes be witnessed watching the performances.
Rooms twenty four thirty two and nine were all reported

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to be haunted, with the most activity occurring in Room nine.
Guests in that room say an evil entity held their
feet down while they were sleeping. Other reports involved laughing children,
crying babies, and noises in the hall when no one
is there. On April nineteenth, nineteen oh eight, Josephil Simpson
ambush and shot James Arnold, a local businessman, in broad daylight.

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Simpson was portrayed by many as a scoundrel and an alcoholic. Well.
What makes Simpson's story unique is the fact that he
was the last person to be lynched in the state
of California. Three days after the crime, Simpson was hanged
by a telephone pole in the Death Valley camp of Skidoo.
Legend says he was buried but exhumed a few days
later when La Times reporters showed up for photo and

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maybe haunted or not, There are ghost towns. Death Valley
is home to several abandoned mining towns known as ghost towns,
including Ballarat, Cloride City, Panamint City, Rhyolite, and Pioneer. Ballarat
was once a bustling place with three hotels, a school,
and seven saloons, but now it's a ghost town, watched

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over by a single man and his dog. The town
had been abandoned for some time, and in the nineteen
sixties the family of Charles Manson stayed at the Barker
Ranch south of town. The old town is still worth
exploring with old mining equipment in the flats. Cloride City,
an abandoned mining town in the Funeral Mountains on the
eastern edge of Death Valley, is said to be haunted

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by the spirits of miners who died during its heyday.
In the early twentieth century, ministers reported hearing noises and
seeing ghostly apparitions in the area. Panamint City, on the
western edge of Death Valley, was a thriving community in
the eighteen seventies and is home to numerous legends of
lost gold mines, hidden treasures, and ghostly encounters. Several thousand

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people lived in this small settlement, lured by the promise
of easy money and adventure. Anna Mean. It was the
site of a silver mining boom town in the eighteen seventies.
The town was run by outlaws and it eventually flooded,
destroying everything. The road to town was only accessible to
dedicated four by fours until the late nineteen eighties. You

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can explore the remains of the abandoned mind while hiking
through a scenic seven and a half mile trail. A
hike is strenuous and requires extraordinary endurance, but the views
are worth it. The town of Ryolite was established in
nineteen oh four by entrepreneur Charles M. Schwab. On nineteen
oh six. The town had water and electricity and an

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estimated population of five to ten thousand people during its
heyday between nineteen oh five and nineteen eleven. Also known
as the Queen City, it had two churches, fifty saloons,
eighteen stores, two undertakers, nineteen lodging houses, eight doctors, two dnists,
a stock exchange, and an opera house. The history, numerous ruins,

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and proximity to the freeway make this one of the
best ghost towns in Death Valley to visit. The town
of Pioneer was established in nineteen oh eight to assist
workers in mining activities in the neighboring gold mines. The
population was capped around twenty five hundred until a fire
decimated nearly all the town's buildings. By nineteen thirty one,

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Pioneer officially closed its post office. Celia's Fate is a
ghost town. Pioneer is one of the smallest ghost towns
in Death Valley and is better suited for camping or
longer hikes. While not much is left, a few remnants
of the mine and stone ruins exist. No Before you go,
whether hiking, backpacking, or driving, you must be self sufficient

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and well prepared. You are ultimately responsible for your own safety.
Remember to follow the seven principles of Leave no Trace.
These include planning, staying on designated trails, packing out all
your trash, disposing of waste properly, leaving the area as
you found it. Are better minimizing campfire impact, being considerate

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of other hikers, and avoiding contact with wildlife. Inspecting your
vehicle thoroughly beforehand is crucial to prevent any breakdowns in
the heat. While driving in Death Valley, using a high
clearance vehicle with heavy duty tires and four wheel drive
is highly recommended. Stick to designated routes and steer clear
of unpaved roads with jagged rocks. Remember to follow speed limits,

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wear your seat belt, and if your vehicle breaks down,
stay with it until help arrives. When hiking, it is
essential to stay hydrated and safe. Bring extra water with you,
and avoid hot temperatures and icy conditions. If you or
someone in your group feels dizzy, find some and drink
plenty of water. Keep an eye out for these symptoms

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and others. Additionally, protect yourself from the sun by wearing sunscreen,
lightweight clothing, a hat, and adequate hiking boots. To keep
your feet safe, keeping your hands and feet in sight
is essential during rainy weather, Avoid canyons and be cautious
of water on the road we wear potential dangers from

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creatures in hidden areas. Never enter mind tunnels or shafts,
as they can be unstable and can also contain pockets
of poisonous gas. Additionally, it's curcial through a frame from
touching mind tailings as they often have high concentrations of
toxic metals and chemicals. If you're traveling a load, it's

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safer to avoid remote areas. If you want to explore
the parks out of regions, traveling with a companion or
companions is far better than going it's so low. While
it may seem appealing to venture into far off locations,
there may be more suitable choices If you need help,
Waiting a long time can be risky, especially when it's

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hot and temperatures are in the double digits. It's important
to note that some parts of the park may not
have cell phone receptions, except for Furnace Creek, which has
a visitor center, hotels, and a gas station. It's advisable
to have a radio for emergencies and a backup emergency plan.
It's also recommended to bring a GPS device and personal

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locator beacon. Consider taking a guided tour. This way, you
can avoid getting lost or stranded and not worry about
making hotel reservations or spending excessive time on the road.
In closing, Death Valley is renowned for its challenging landscape,
intriguing history, and haunting tales that have led to unexplainable disappearances.

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Despite numerous attempts to solve these mysteries, the truth behind
these incidents still eludes us. Some link to these unexplained
events to curse, although others attribute them to the supernatural.
One thing is for sure, however, Death Valley is shrouded
in mystery and danger. Anyone who ventures into its vast
and desolate terrain does so at their own risk, never

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knowing if they too will become one of Death Valley's enigmas. Well, friends,
there you have it. What do you think of this
strange place that is Death Valley. I've been there myself.
It's intriguing, beautiful, and highly dangerous. I'll look forward to
your comments, but please keep it friendly and respectful until

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we meet again. Be good to yourselves and each other.
Stay safe out there. I'm Steve Stalkton and I'll talk
to you next time. I'll see you a little further
on down the trail, and be sure and tell your animals.
Steve says, Hi to T T T T T T

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