Woman Buys 400-Year-Old Haunted House, Discovers Terrifying Truth
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News18•30-01-2026, 15:10
Woman Buys 400-Year-Old Haunted House, Discovers Terrifying Truth
- •Vanessa Mitchell, from Essex, England, bought a 16th-century house known as "The Cage" in St Osyth village for £144,000 (approx. ₹1.5 crore).
- •The house has a dark history, having been used as a witch's prison in the 1500s where 14 women, including Ursula Kemp, were accused and some executed.
- •Soon after moving in, Vanessa experienced paranormal activities like shadows, self-opening doors, turning taps, and even a physical push while pregnant.
- •Her friend and partner left due to fear, forcing Vanessa to live in one room with her son before she eventually abandoned the house after four years.
- •The house remained unsold for 9 years and was later purchased by Australian paranormal investigators Amy's Crypt and her partner in 2025.
Why It Matters: A woman's dream home turned into a nightmare due to its terrifying haunted history, forcing her to abandon it.
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