The Sallie House

The Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas, became famous in the 1990s when a young couple documented violent supernatural attacks. Named after the ghost of a little girl believed to haunt it, the house holds something far more dangerous.

The History

Built in the mid-1800s, the house served as a doctor’s office. Legend says a young girl named Sallie died there during an emergency appendectomy performed without anesthesia. Her spirit allegedly remained, though the historical record is unclear.

The Renner Experience

Tony and Debra Renner moved into the house in 1993. At first, activity seemed benign: objects moved, lights flickered. Then Tony began being physically attacked. Scratches appeared on his body, forming patterns. He was pushed and hit by invisible forces.

The Escalation

The attacks grew more severe. Deep scratches, burns, and welts appeared on Tony’s chest and abdomen. The attacks were filmed and photographed. Fire started spontaneously in the nursery. The couple fled after less than two years.

The Investigation

The house has been investigated by multiple teams and featured on television programs. Investigators report toys moving, doors slamming, and aggressive phenomena. Many believe a malevolent entity uses Sallie’s appearance to disguise its true nature.

Assessment

The Sallie House represents how a haunting can turn dangerous. The documented physical attacks on Tony Renner are among the most violent on record. Whatever resides in that house, it is not the innocent child it pretends to be.