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Myrtles

| Wednesday, February 16, 2011 | |
Myrtles
Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana is haunted by ghosts of the restless dead. Ghost photos have been taken there and Ghost Hunters claim to have captured footage of a haunting spirit.
Built on Indian burial ground, The Myrtles has seen more than its share of tragedy. Chloe, a young house slave, had the unfortunate habit of eavesdropping on the plantation owner’s plans. One time, she was caught, and her loss of status was shown emphatically by the loss of her ear.
In order to prove how capable she could be, Chloe poisoned the birthday cake of one of her master’s girls with a poison derived from the leaves of the Oleander plant, intending to sicken the family, so she, knowing exactly what was wrong with them, could nurse them back to health.
Unfortunately, she used too much of the poison, and her charges die. Chloe was then hung, the victim of mob justice. Now, the Myrtles is a bed and breakfast, and guests report seeing various apparitions, including the two girls, their mother, and Chloe herself. In fact, several photographs have been taken that appear to picture the spirits.
An episode of the TV show Ghost Hunters was shot at Myrtles Plantation and found evidence of paranormal activity.

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