the ghosts of
Alief Cemetery, Houston, Texas
by Fiona Broome and the Hollow Hill staff ©2005

Alief Cemetery (pronounced "A-leef") has a wide reputation for being haunted. We haven't had time to do much research, but the legend is: This pioneer cemetery was overlooked when an apartment complex was built on adjoining (and perhaps overlapping) property. As a result, the apartments are rumored to be haunted. During our visit at dusk, we caught several orbs, some dramatically large, with our camera. (See photos below.) Because of the fast-fading light, we did not check for EMF with a compass. This is not a location where you should go ghost hunting alone. (We recommend never ghost hunting on your own, but for this location we recommend going with a group of four or more. Since posting this, several readers--one a former gang member--have warned us that no one should go ghost hunting there at night, even in a group.) Also, wear sturdy shoes or sneakers, even during daylight hours; the ground isn't treacherous, but it is uneven in spots.

no orbs in photo
huge orb near upper left corner
faint orb - see arrow
that's not the moon, it's an orb near the upper right corner
no orbs - that's a light at the apartments adjoining the cemetery

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