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Haunting

Rolling Hills Asylum

Originally a poorhouse, it held orphans, the insane, and the destitute. Over 1,700 died here. The entity called 'Roy' is seven feet tall and follows visitors.

1827 - Present
East Bethany, New York, United States
5000+ witnesses

Rolling Hills Asylum is one of New York’s most haunted buildings.

The History

Rolling Hills:

  • Opened 1827
  • Over 1,700 deaths
  • Closed 1972

Roy

The famous entity:

  • Seven feet tall
  • Shadow figure
  • Follows visitors
  • Not aggressive but disturbing

Activity

Reported:

  • Shadow people
  • Screams
  • Children playing
  • Physical touches

Sources

  • Rolling Hills documentation