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LaLaurie Mansion
Madame Delphine LaLaurie tortured slaves in her attic. When fire revealed her crimes, she fled. The spirits of her victims remain. Screams echo from the attic. This is New Orleans' most infamous haunted house.
1834 - Present
New Orleans, Louisiana
5000+ witnesses
The LaLaurie Mansion is one of the most infamous haunted houses in America.
The History
According to documented accounts:
Madame LaLaurie:
- A socialite in New Orleans
- Tortured slaves in secret
- Fire revealed her crimes (1834)
- Mob attacked the house
- She fled to France
The Atrocities
When discovered:
- Slaves chained in attic
- Horrific conditions
- Torture evidence
- Medical experimentation
- Details still disturb
The Haunting
Reports include:
- Screams from attic
- Chains rattling
- Moaning
- Figures in windows
- Extreme cold spots
Famous Owners
The house has been:
- A school
- A music conservatory
- Apartments
- Owned by Nicolas Cage
- Always haunted
The Phenomena
Witnesses report:
- Seeing tortured figures
- Hearing screams at night
- Feeling watched
- Objects thrown
- Intense negative energy
Today
The mansion:
- Private residence
- A stop on ghost tours
- Very difficult to live in
- Multiple owners fled
- Evil presence reported