Haunted New England : Freetown State Forest , Fall River, Massachusetts

In this installment of "Haunted New England", we will be taking a look at Freetown State Forest, located in Fall River, Massachusetts. The forest itself is secluded and set away from the main roads and town. The area is well known as a dumping ground for bodies and the like, not to mention the rumors of satanic ceremonies that circulate amongst the locals. 

Validity was given to these rumors when multiple unexplainable deaths took place nearby. 

1. 1978 - Body of a local cheerleader found tied to a tree in the forest. 

2. 1987 - Body of a drifter found in the river.

3. Date Unknown - Body of an infant found in a trash can near the forest.

4. 2001 - Two men found shot on a road that intertwines through the forest itself. 

5. 2016 - Wires were discovered, stretched across heavily traveled paths. The purpose was to catch hikers and bikes off guard and cut, trip, or in the worst case scenario, decapitate those who came into contact with said wires. 

Possible Paranormal Activity: 

1. UFO / Extraterrestrial sightings and activity 
2. Flying balls / orbs that appear to be on fire
3. Disembodied / unclear voices
4. Dark apparitions
5. Severe feeling of being watched and/or followed
6. Giant Snakes with no origin
7. Black helicopters, again, out of the blue only to disappear
8. Pukwedgie sightings, a Wampanoag tribe humanoid creature

Freetown State Forest has arguable been deemed the most haunted forest in America. It is a part of the somewhat legendary "Bridgewater Triangle". Some say the area is comparable to the famed "Bermuda Triangle", claiming that numerous paranormal events take place there as well as mysterious deaths, as we discussed above. Not only that, but the entire area, specifically the forest is a hot bed for bad energy. 

The slew of creepy crimes and mysterious events is enough to keep most people away from the forest all together. This was especially true when various locals reported to police that they had actually SEEN a satanic cult practicing in the woods. 

Some townspeople, as well as some local police officers thought the sightings may have been connected to the supposed "Fall River Cult Killings" that were reported during the same time the sightings were, in the 1980's. 

Suspicious, man made clearings were discovered along with blood stained rocks and oddly arranged cow carcasses, which were only discovered much later. Whether these were planted to confuse police, or if they were genuinely connected to the horrifying activity that took place is still undetermined. Either way, its unsettling to say the least, and these speculations keep most people out of the forest, especially at night. 

In my efforts to validate / debunk anything I post or read about... I took it up on myself to see if my mother (who is originally from Massachusetts) if she had ever heard of any of the rumors or if she may have been to the area. 

My mother confirmed that yes, she had heard of these things happening and to her knowledge they are true. She describes the forest and area as "[Creepy], and it's a dump" So, there you have it readers, by the advice of my own mother, I do not recommend taking a trip to the haunted forest any time soon.

How Would I Investigate?

I wouldn't, not because of the paranormal events, but because of the evil deeds done there and the dangers of coming across traps in the woods.