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1874 – Origin of the Name
A group of boys were wandering through a remote area near the Youghiogheny River when they discovered a man hanging from a noose in a tree. The body was badly decomposed at the time, making it impossible to identify the victim. Some believed that it was an act committed by the Ku Klux Klan, but they were not prevalent in the Pittsburgh area during that point in history. Other versions of the legend claim it to have been the body of a woman and another alleges that it was a Native American. Many believe this tale is the reason for the name of the area.
1880 – Gunned Down
Robert ‘George’ McClure owned a dry goods shop in McKeesport that had been robbed. McClure went on a hunt to find those responsible for the crime and discovered them in Dead Man’s Hollow. McClure fired shots at the criminals who fired back. McClure was killed in the encounter. Seven years later, gang leader Ward McConkey was convicted of McClure’s murder and hanged for the crime in the courtyard of the Allegheny County Jail. His alleged last words were, “Goodbye, all you murderers”. Some believe it’s his spirit that haunts Dead Man’s Hollow.
1883 – The Explosion
In March of 1883, four workmen at George Flemming’s stone quarry in Dead Man’s Hollow were killed when attempting to thaw frozen explosives by an open flame. The explosives ignited and the blast killed at least two of the men instantly.
The Bank Heist
Two men robbed a bank in Clairton and met in the hollow to split the money. One of the men shot the other to keep all the money. As the man was exiting the woods, he stashed the money in a secret hiding place. Legend says he was discovered at the opening of the woods by lawmen and gunned down. Some people believe the money is still in the hollow.
The Giant Snake
An elderly man by the name of Charles Brown went for a walk in Dead Man’s Hollow on a hot August day in 1893. He took with him a walking stick and chose a shady path for his stroll in order to stay out of the summer heat. He heard a strange noise in the brush and paused before he saw what he believed to be a massive snake. Brown fainted at the sight and upon regaining consciousness; ran into town and announced that he had seen a snake he believed to be over forty feet long.
Numerous reports dating back to the 1860’s describe a snake between thirty and forty feet long that lives within the woods at Dead Man’s Hollow. The snake has become a local Loch Ness Monster as people have reported sighting the creature.
The Facts:
There is no physical evidence to support the claims of the giant snake. Locals suspect that the legend began when the wooded area was popular among moonshiners who spread the rumors themselves to keep people away from their operation.
1887 – Washed Ashore
Edward Woods drowned in the Youghiogheny River and washed ashore at Dead Man’s Hollow. Some suspected it was foul play and believe his spirit still haunts the area.
1905 – Sacco’s Death
Mike Sacco was working at the Union Sewer Pipe Company when he was killed in an elevator accident. Some believe his spirit is still haunting the area.
M-L Productions/Paranormal channel: http://Www.Youtube.com/c/MLProductions7
*Please take note of the sentences shown at the bottom of the video during scenes.*
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Filmed: March 23, 2018
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