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Top 5 Most Haunted Hotels & Inns From Around The WorldFor most of us when we travel or go on vacation, the last thing we want to experience are ghosts or any sort of paranormal activity. Hauntings are a peculiar phenomenon and while they can happen anytime and anywhere, they’re most often found in buildings that have a long history of sadness, violence and murder. These are the top five most haunted hotels and inns from around the world. 5. Banff Springs Hotel Dubbed as the "Castle in the Rockies," The Banff Springs Hotel has hosted celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and royalty like Queen Elizabeth. While it's luxurious rooms and stunning sweeping views of Alberta Cananda are often praised, the structure has also become known for something else - its resident ghosts. Built in the 19th century, the Banff first opened its doors on June 1, 1888. It was a success, as rich European adventurers loved the idea of living in luxury while staying in the middle of the wilderness.4. The Skirrid Inn Claiming to be one of the oldest pubs in Wales, The Skirrid Inn has stood its ground for over 900 years. While some people think it's an exaggeration and most likely the current building is a 17th century construction, the spot is known as a Pilgrim's trail and most likely before even the current building was built, an older inn had occupied the same spot years before. Regardless of the specifics, there's one thing that locals and those who have visited agree on – the Skirrid Inn is one of the most haunted inns that exists.3. Akasaka Weekly MansionDespite being a modern building, the Akasaka Weekly Mansion is one of the most famous haunted buildings in Japan today. Paranormal experts can't pinpoint any history as to why the hotel would be haunted but guests have reported so many paranormal incidents on the premises that it's hard to ignore. Building 1 of the hotel is especially active and said to have had multiple suicides, which could be the reason why restless spirits lurk in the building.2. The Stanley Hotel Opening its doors in 1909, The Stanley Hotel has had been functioning for over a century. While it was a prominent and revolutionary hotel during its era, in modern times it's more well known for being the real life "Overlook Hotel" from Stephen King's The Shining. King himself cites the hotel as the main inspiration for his horror masterpiece.1. Ancient Ram Inn Haunted by more than 20 ghosts, the Ancient Ram Inn is said to be one of the most haunted inns in all of Britain. The Inn has changed ownership several times since it was first built in 1145 - but the stories always remain the same. Within it’s walls there’s said to be ghosts, a long history of murder, satanic sacrifices and even a demonic incubus that lives in one of the rooms. Paranormal researchers as well as the current owners of the building have looked into its history and discovered that there could be more than one reason why the structure is so haunted.Top 5 Most Haunted Hotels & Inns From Around The WorldFor travelers Hotels and inns are their homes away from home. But like any building, they too, come with their own stories and sometimes much more than that.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 MOST CREDIBLE ALIEN UFO ENCOUNTERSFor those who believe that UFO’s and Alien encoutners are real, there’s still just so many questions that remain unanswered. Where’s the proof? and Why would they visit? For those that are skeptical, perhaps the following stories will change your mind. These are the 4 most credible alien UFO encounters. 4. Shaitan Mazar –Russia UFO CrashKnown as the "Devil's Grave Yard", Shaitan Mazar is believed by locals to be a mystical place. For them, it holds a sacred stream that has mysterious healing properties, And in this case much more then that. On August 28, 1991, the Soviet Radar station caught site of an unusually large object entering their airspace. It was flying over the Caspian Sea and measured around 2,000 feet long and 300 feet wide. It was travelling at an altitude of 22, 000 feet with speeds of up to 600 mph. Unsure about the object and alarmed at the possibilities, the Soviets immediately issued an FIF or "friend or foe" signal, But there was no reply. They knew there were no scheduled test flights in the area and so they decided to deploy MIG-29 fighters to investigate.3. The Valentich IncidentAt 20 years old, Frederick Valentich wanted to be a pilot. He tried several times to apply for a commercial license but failed, but despite that he never stopped trying. With 150 hours of flight time under his belt as well as being authorized to fly at night, he decided to take a rented single engine Cessna 182 on what would be a routine cargo trip from Moorabin, Australia to King Island. He informed the ground crew and told them he was picking up friends so he took 4 life vests with him. Shortly after sunset, at 6:19 PM, Valentich took off from the Airport and by 7:06 PM, he contacted Melbourne Flight Services to report an unusual aircraft was tailing him at around 4,500 feet.2. Rendlesham Forest Known as Britain's Roswell, Rendlesham Forest sits just outside Suffolk, England. This place is no stranger to mysterious lights and UFOs but nothing compares to what happened between December 26 & 28 in 1980.United states air force personnel occupied the Royal air Force Woodbridge during the time, and at about 3 AM on the 26th, a security personnel reported seeing beams of light near the forest. Initially they thought it might be a downed aircraft so they sought a request to check it out. USAF Personnel, Ed Cabansag, Jim Penniston and John Burroughs drove to check it out and once they had eyes on it realized it wasn’t a downed craft, but a bright glowing, metallic object with colored lights around it.1. Japan Airlines flight 1628Japan Airlines Flight 1628 was a routine route for Captain Terauchi and his crew of two. It was 1986 and The captain was flying a Boeing 747 cargo plane filled with wine over Eastern Alaska at an altitude of 35,000 feet. The plane was on autopilot and they were currently in a unique area where to the right of the plane was an afterglow of the sunset while to the left side it was all dark. BY 5:09 PM, the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control established radar contact with the plane and asked it to head to Talkeetna. The copilot answered the call and obliged, turning the plane left 15 degrees. Captain Terauchi was sitting on the left side of the cockpit and when the plane did this maneuver, that's when he first noticed it.Alien UFO Encounters are so fascinating for many reasons. If the day comes when there is definitive proof that they are in fact real, then it will force every single person on the planet to rethink not just the systems we’ve set in place as a society, but also the very nature of our entire existence.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP 4 MOST TERRIFYING& CREEPY FAMILY MASSACRESFamily massacres always manage to capture headlines because they're so extraordinarily heinous. Entire families are terrorized, killed and even tortured for days on end. While they're not common, they do happen - these are the top 4 most terrifying and creepy family massacres.4. Setagaya Family Massacre Forty four year old Mikio Miyazawa was an employee for a London-based advertising agency called Interbrand while his wife, 41-year old Yasuko, was a schoolteacher. Together they had two children, 8-year old Niina and a 6-year-old son named Rei. On the morning of December 31, 2000, all four family members were found murdered inside their own home in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward. Mother, Father and daughter were found stabbed to death in both the upper and lower floors of the house and little Rei had been strangled on his bed.3. The Bennett Home Invasion In Aurora Colorado On January 16, 1984 between the hours of 12 and 6 AM an unknown individual entered the Bennett Home. 27 year old Bruce Bennett was awake and signs of a fierce scuffle were found all over the house. Bruce suffered multiple lacerations that eventually took their toll and allowed the intruder to overpower him at which point he finished him off with several blows to the head with a hammer. The killer then went on to attack the women and girls. Debra who was 26 was raped before being fatally bludgeoned and after that he moved on to attack their daughter, 7-year old Melissa who was also sexually assaulted before being beaten to death. Unsatisfied with his kills, he savagely shattered 3-year old Vanessa’s jaw sending bits and pieces of bone into her windpipe, but luckily she managed to survive.2. The Good Hart Murders The Robinsons just wanted to get away from town and relax at their vacation home on Lake Michigan. A well-off family, they told family and friends they'd be spending some time at their cabin near Good Hart Michigan so when they were gone for nearly a month, no one thought anything was amiss. That is, until their bodies were discovered decomposing in July of 1968. Carpenter Chauncey Bliss approached the small home he had made for the Robinsons expecting to find a dead raccoon inside. A nearby neighbor had called him complaining about a "god awful smell" emanating from the home. There was no answer at the door so he opened it and inside, right by the doorway, is where he found Mrs. Robinson sprawled out with her clothes in disarray. He could see other decomposing bodies behind her, lying in pools of dried blood at which point he ran out and called the police.1. The Cheshire MurdersOn the afternoon of July 22, 2007 in suburban Conneticut, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, together with her daughter, Michaela who was 11, dropped by the grocery store to pick up ingredients for a pre-birthday meal Michaela wanted to give to her 17 year old sister, Hayley. What they didn't know however, was that they were followed home by 2 killers. Stephen Hayes, together with Joshua Komisarjevsky, waited for the cover of darkness before entering the home of the Petits. When they went inside, they found William asleep on the couch and they hit him over the head with a baseball bat, bound him then locked him in the basement. The children, as well as their mother, were also bound and gagged inside their respective bedrooms at which point the two suspects ransacked the house looking for cash but couldn't find much. They changed their plan and in the morning, forced Jennifer to withdraw $15000 from her credit line.TOP 4 MOST TERRIFYING& CREEPY FAMILY MASSACRESCrime and murder are heinous acts but slaughtering an entire household for money, revenge or whatever reason is extremely brutal. Add to the fact that most of these crimes have gone unpunished and it makes our faith in humanity hard to defend.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOP 5 NORTH AMERICAN CRYPTIDS & CREATURES YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTEDBigfoot, Nessie, Moth Man. These are just some of the most fascinating and well-known cyptids. There are however many lesser known creatures from all around the world and regardless of wether or not they are real or imagined, have intrigued people for generations. Here are the Top 5 North American Cryptids & Creatures You Never Knew Existed. 5. The Iliamna Lake MonsterAlso dubbed as "Illie" by the locals, the Iliamna Lake Monster is a cryptid that haunts a small southwester Alaskan fishing village. Stories of Illie date back to the natives living near the lake. The Tlingit People refer to a large creature called the "Gonakadet" (onakadet) whose head and tail were like that of a wolf but the body was of an orca. Another group, the Aleut People, also share stories of a monster fish called the "Jig-ik-nak." These monster fish travelled in groups and attacked warriors in their canoes.4. Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp Also called the Lizard Man of Lee County in South Carolina, this cryptid is described as a humanoid creature that stands 7. 2 feet tall, has a bulky build and scaly lizard like skin It has three digits on both its hands and feet and a tail has been reported by some witnesses. The creature is said to have great strength and sightings have been reported in the swamplands and various sewers in the towns around in the area. One of the most prominent sightings was by a 17-year old local named Chris Davis. On June 29, 1988 he was heading home from work around 2:00 AM and passing by a road in Scape Ore Swamp when his tire blew out.3. The ThunderbirdOne of the most enduring cryptids in America, the Thunderbird refers to the cryptozoological bird-like creatures known for their massive size. They're reported to have lived in North America, Alaska and Central America and In Native American Mythologies, a similar type of bird is often discussed. Usually, these are large eagles that are strong and big enough to carry even whales to their nests. Even as pioneers began migrating to the west, the settlers along the way gave reports of seeing extremely large birds.2. Loveland FrogFew people, even from cryptid circles have ever even heard of the Ohio based creature known as the Loveland Frog. But if the sightings and reports are to be believed, it could be every bit as real and perplexing as the many other popular cryptids out there. The Loveland Frog is described as similar to a regular frog except that it’s Much bigger, roughly the size of smaller grown man and it can walk upright. Legends about it have been around since before Loveland, Ohio even existed.1. Champy of Lake ChamplainWe all know about Nessie but have you heard about Champy? Champ or Champy is the name given to the monster residing in Lake Champlain. This freshwater lake is one of the deepest in North America and shares its waters with New York, Vermont and parts of Quebec. For years, the legend of Champy has grown and today there’s been hundreds of sightings of this elusive creature. Stories can be traced back to the Native American tribes like the Abenaki who referred to the creature as "Tatoskok."So there were the TOP 5 NORTH AMERICAN CRYPTIDS & CREATURES YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTEDCryptids can seem like far fetched legendary tales, but the stories appear to originate from genuine experinces. With so many witnesses over the years, these could just be one of the many mysteries of the world that we simply don’t understand.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 MOST BIZAREE & HORRIFIC SATANIC KILLERSThere are killers and murderers and then there are these five. Their motives are utterly sinister and their crimes so sickening and diabolical that it’s hard to believe they actually happened. These are the five most Bizarre & Horrific satanic killers. 5. Ricky KassoKnown as the Acid King, Ricky Kasso was no ordinary metal head. The teen was already problematic when he was thrown out his house and forced to live in the streets and on friend's couches in suburban New York. He was addicted to drugs and often took LSD, On the side he dabbled in the occult and Satanism. Kasso also told friends he was interested in The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey. He became known around town for shouting "Hail Satan!" from his car window to anyone passing by. His circle of his friends that consisted of drug addicts and occultists proudly called themselves The Knights of the Black Circle. On June 16th, 1984, Kasso claimed he heard Satan's voice commanding him to kill. So together with Albert Quinones and Jimmy Troiano - they lured Gary Lauwers, a fellow junkie and dealer into the woods explaining that he wanted to patch things up after Gary had stolen some PCP from Kasso a few days earlier.4. Miranda BarbourKnown as the "Craigslist Killer," Miranda Barbour who was 19 years old, Together with her husband of three weeks, Elyette who was 22 lured and killed Troy LaFerrara. Miranda had suffered a troubling childhood. At 4, she was molested by her uncle who her mother confirms was sent to jail for 14 years for the crime. Nine years later, at 13, she joined a Satanic cult and conducted her first murder where she shot someone who owed the cult leader money. She spent the next 3 years in the cult where she participated in several murders.3. Moises Meraz EspinozaIt was 2011, then 18-year old Moises Meraz Espinoza walked into a police station, spoke to the detectives and told them he had killed his own mother, 42-year old, Amelia Espinoza. He told them they would find her at their apartment. The cops rushed to the place where sure enough they found a trail of blood leading to the bathroom. They followed it to find the walls and floor of the room covered in plastic. On the floor was a circular saw with bones, blood and pieces of flesh stuck to the blade.2. Beasts of SatanIn the 1990s up until the early 2000s, Italy was rocked by a group of horrific ritualistic crimes. The culprit – members of a heavy metal band who called themselves The Beasts of Satan. Lead singer Andrea Volpe, together with his band mates, Nicola Sapone, Paolo Leoni, Eros Monterosso, Marco Zampollo and Elisabetta Ballarin were all found guilty for committing various heinous and ritualistic crimes on mostly their friends and former band members. Their first two victims were 16-year old Fabio Tollis, their former lead singer, and his girlfriend, 19-year old, Chiara Marino.1. The Ripper CrewFor many, the name Robin Gecht might not sound familiar, but from 1981 to 1982, he was the ringleader in what would be known as one of Chicago's most notorious Satanic cults, the Ripper Crew. Robin, together with Edward Speitzer and Andrew and Thomas Kokoraleis would abduct, torture, rape and ritualistically kill women.The group's first victim was 28-year old Linda Sutton. She was walking home from Wrigley Field when she was taken and her body would be found ten days later in Villa Park, naked and with her left breast completely cut off. so there were 5 of the MOST BIZAREE & HORRIFIC SATANIC KILLERSThese ritualistic killings are extreme. The inividuals who commited them derive pleasure from them and also believe it is part of their Satanic religious right to do so, making their acts all the more terrifying and horrific.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Most Terrifying Urban Legends That Are Actually TrueUrban legends are considered works of fiction. But what if there's more to these tales, what if they' actually happened? The next five stories are often shared amongst friends or exchanged with family members, but the difference is that these are not legends at all – these are the 5 most terrifying urban legends that are actually true. 5.) The Legend: Insects in the BrainThe legend plays out similar to the following. My friends cousin Mike went on his dream vacation with his girlfriend all around South America. The place was beautiful, food was great and the people were really friendly. As soon as they got back Mike started feeling a little sick, like he was coming down with a head cold. He started getting headaches that he said itched. As if inside his head was itchy and he couldn’t scratch it. After a few days the itching was so bad that he couldn’t sleep and he was going to go to the doctor if it didn’t get better by morning4.) The Legend: The Funhouse MummyChildren poked at it, they laughed, some shrieked, others just found it fascinating; the mummified corpse at the funhouse was a true star. Not only did the makers get it right but it looked extrodinarily life like. The skin, the bone structure even the bad odor it emanated - the audience just couldn’t get enough. As it turns out, the mummy they were touching and taking pictures with wasn’t a prop at all, but an actual human corpse.3.) The Legend: High Beams A woman is driving alone, late at night on a deserted road when out of nowhere, a bright set of high beams tarts flashing her. She slowed down to let the car past but it stayed behind her. After a few moments, they started flipping the high beams on and off and honking at her. She caught a glimpse of the man in the car and she was frightened, but had no choice but to keep driving.2.) The Legend: Staten Island's CropseyCropsey, the name may not evoke any special feelings to those who are not familiar with it but for those who have lived on Staten Island, this word is a source of nightmares. According to the myth, Cropsey is Staten Island's personal boogeyman and a story that every child in the area knows about and is frightened of and for good reason.1.) The Legend: The Baby sitter and The Man Upstairs"The call is coming from inside the house!" That line, coupled by lights going out, a stranger shrieking and the phone going dead is something that has been exploited and used in various crime TV shows and horror films. The scene involves a babysitter. She's fed the two kids, changed their clothes and is now getting ready to tuck them into bed. After getting them to fall asleep, she heads back down to the living room and waits for the parents to get home. Then the phone ringsSo there were the 5 Most Terrifying Urban Legends That Are Actually TrueUrban legends might seem like nothing but stories. But often there's usually a bit of truth sprinkled somewhere throughout them, which gives you all the more reason to be very afraid the next time you hear one.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top 5 Horrifying & Creepy Unsolved MurdersMurder is a sinister act. When someone is murdered, it rocks us to our core - someone was killed unjustly and without mercy. However, there are special murder cases that continue to haunt and fascinate us, not just because of the grisly and horrifying circumstances but mostly because until today, it remains unsolved. These are the top 5 horrifying and creepy unsolved murders. iii5. The Black DoodlerSan Francisco was a different time in the 70s. While today, the gay lifestyle is more accepted and tolerated, back then men lived life in the closet. Ten years before AIDS would even be discovered, another form of menace tormented the lives of these gay men – his nickname, The Black Doodler.4. Mad Butcher of Kingsbury RunThe Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run is known in popular culture as The Cleveland Torso Murderer. Often dubbed the equivalent of the Jack the Ripper murders of London, the killer would hack his victims to death, decapitating their heads, perform experiments before dumping their remains. Approximately 12 victims are linked to the Cleveland Torso Murderer but many believe there could be up to 20 victims.3. Axeman of New OrleansOn March 19, 1919, if you had walked down the streets of New Orleans, you would have heard plenty of jazz music. Rich folks in town hired full bands to play all night, nightclubs and bars were packed to a full house. What's odd is that the bands and the clubs weren't playing to entertain the crowd or for money, they were playing out of fear. From May 1918 to October 1919, the streets of New Orleans became a hunting ground for one of the most bizarre killers to exist. A serial killer was out on the loose, attacking residents inside their homes while they slept.2. The Oakland County Child KillerFrom 1976 to 1977, four children were abducted then murdered in Oakland County, Michigan by someone dubbed as the Oakland County Child Killer. The children, ages between 10 to 12 years old, vanished without a trace only to turn up as cold, lifeless bodies neatly presented back to the public. The first victim was 12-year old, Mark Stebbins. He was last seen leaving American Legion Hall on February 15, 1976, after telling his mother he was going home to watch television.1. The Girl Scout MurdersOklahoma and the world of the Girls Scouts were never the same on the morning of June 13, 1977. Sitting 40 miles from Tulsa is Camp Scott, a camp that could accommodate up to 140 Girl Scouts and 30 counselors. Every year, this 410-acre wooded area gets filled up by young Girl Scouts from different parts to enjoy a two-week celebration of camaraderie, crafting, hiking, fun and nature. The camp itself has been around since 1928 and includes a "Cookie Trail" that leads to ten camping units located all around the area. It was the first night at camp; the girls arrived, chose their tent mates and went to their respective tents after dinner because of the rain.In an age where violence has become mainstream, we assume we can manage even the grizzliest of tales. But these five stories are truly horrifying and make us ask, are we truly safe?Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Shocking Stories of Ultimate RevengeWhen someone feels that justice hasn’t been served it can cause them to seek revenge. Overwhelmed by anger and frustration an otherwise normal person can be driven to commit violent acts against those who caused them pain and grief. From a kidnapped son to mob justice, these are the 5 most shocking stories of ultimate revenge. 5. Reza Gul A parent losing their son is always heartbreaking but one mother channeled her grief into the ultimate revenge. Reza Gul feared for her son's life when she suddenly heard gunshots being fired. On November 17, 2014 approximately 400- Taliban soldiers set an attack on the Balabolok District of the Farah province in Western Afghanistan.4. Buford PusserBuford Pusser was the one man criminals didn't want to cross. Born December 12, 1937, he waged a war against prostitution, moonshining, gambling and various other illegal activities around the Tennessee – Mississippi line while he served as Sheriff for McNairy County between 1964 to 1970. He became so well known for his vengeful acts against criminals that several movies and books were written about him. A former wrestler during his younger days, Buford had an imposing stature and stood 6 and a half feet tall and weighed 250 pounds.3. Ken McElroyTo the people of Skidmore, Missouri, Ken McElroy was a nuisance. He was violent, a possible child molester, a criminal and a thug. They didn't want anything to do with him but they also couldn't get rid of him. Ever since he was a kid, McElroy had established himself as a small time thief and womanizer. Even though he was accused and suspected of stealing antiques, alcohol, gasoline and even livestock, McElroy was never charged – successfully avoiding charges on 21 accusations.2. Alam Khan How long and how far would you go for revenge? Alam Khan was only a 12-year old boy in 2003 when he witnessed his father’s murder by a family friend named Mohammad Rais. Ever since then, he knew he wanted to take revenge for what happened. It wasn't until he turned 24 when he invited Mohammad Rais to his house to execute the deed. Once inside, Alam Khan played music at top volume then stabbed Rais with a knife without warning.1. Gary Plauche Every loving father only wants the best for his son. Gary Plauche was considered by those who knew him to be a funny, kind and loving man. He coached the local baseball team and made sure his friends and family got a good laugh whenever he was around. So when his child was threatened, he did what he had to do – and took revenge on the man who kidnapped and systematically molested his son.So there were 5 Shocking Stories of Ultimate RevengeRevenge is sweet, they say, and for these people, it may seem so. There's no doubt, they lived to see the day when they could finally exact what they likely felt to be righteous revenge over those that wronged them.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 MOST VIOLENT & DANGEROUS PRISONS IN THE WORLDPrisons are made to keep criminals away from the rest of society. Its goal is to reform and rehabilitate it’s inmates and make them ready for re-integration into society. But if you put too many people with the same dangerous mindset into one place – you often end up creating an environment that’s conducive to extreme violence. The next five prisons have gained notoriety not just because of its inmates but because of the amount of brutality the prison population has exhibited. These are the 5 most violent and dangerous prisons in the world.  5. Rikers IslandRikers Island was once owned by the Rycken Family, a Dutch clan that purchased the land and settled into it when they first immigrated to the shores of what was then known as New Amsterdam.4. Bang Kwak PrisonHome to Thailand's Death Row prisoners, Bang Kwak Prison has notoriously gained its reputation for being one of the harshest in the country. Aside from death row prisoners, it's also a place that houses prisoners serving more than 20-year sentences and the most foregners in the country.3. La Sabaneta Prison Like many prisons all over the world, Venezuela's La Sabaneta Prison is dangerously overcrowded. Created to house only 700 prisoners, La Sabaneta is now home to more than 3,700 inmates. There's also an estimated 192 children living inside the prison whose family members or parents are incarcerated. Because of the lack of space, inmates have to hang hammocks just to make room for sleeping. On the floors, they sleep elbow to elbow. Baths are taken using buckets of water and when they need to relieve themselves, they do so in a plastic bag and then throw it through their barred window.2. Tadmor Military PrisonKnown to the Western world as Palmyra, (pall mall) the place is often admired for the various Greco-Roman ruins found all across it’s grounds. However, for Syrians, Palmyra's Arabic name – Tadmor – conjures images of horror, fear and death.1. Carandiru Prison, BrazilKnown in Brazil as Casa de Detencao, Carandiru Prison was located in Sao Paulo. Built in 1920, it was once praised as a model prison that was revolutionary, but Over time it’s reputation would deteriorate drastically. At its peak, it housed over 8,000 inmates and the prison conditions were deemed some of the worst in the world.Those were the 5 MOST VIOLENT & DANGEROUS PRISONS IN THE WORLDWeather you believe these prisoners are getting what they deserve, or feel that there needs to be more done to protect inmates, theres no denying these places are horrible, violent and extremely dangerous to be sent to.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top 4 Most Mysterious Assassinations Assassination – Whenever we hear this word, we often think of someone famous being killed like President Lincoln or Kennedy. But there are other assassinations, some you may not know lying just beyond the limelight that have equally baffled people as to why and how they happened. These are the top 4 most mysterious assassinations.4. Max Spiers – UFO HunterMax Spiers isn't a household name but to the many UFO hunters and conspiracy theorists out there, he's a well-known figure. Max was a 39-year old father of two who was originally from Canterbury, England. He went on to live in America for several years before moving back to his home country. Spiers was known for a blog he wrote called "Where Truth Meets Heart" where he posted his ideas and thoughts. His primary focus included investigating various UFO sightings and cover-ups conducted by the government. Before his death, he was looking into the lives of well-known political figures in both entertainment and business. 3. Georgi MarkovBorn on March 1st, 1929, Georgi Markov was a controversial dissident and writer who defected from Bulgaria during its Communist period. After defecting, Markov worked as a journalist under the BBC World Service, a US funded company where he highly criticized the Bulgarian regime. While living in London, Markov was able to release various plays successfully while also working on his weekly show, where he analyzed life under Communist Bulgaria. In these shows, he was particularly critical of party leader Todo Zhivkov. Suffice it to say, this did not gain him any friends.On September 7, 1978, Markov was walking across Waterloo Bridge which spans the River Thames. He stopped and waited for the bus that he took to work each day. While waiting, he felt a sharp sting on one of his legs as if a bug had bit him. When he turned around, he saw a man pick up an umbrella and hurriedly head to the side street where he got into a cab. Markov headed to work and examined his leg and told at least one of his colleagues of what had happened. 2. 18 Witnesses to the JFK AssassinationWhile the assassination of President JFK himself is among the top stories when it comes to mysterious assassinations, what's even more mysterious is that in just three years after the death of the President, 18 witnesses to the event died. Six of these people were killed with gunfire; three in car accidents, two people from suicide, one was killed by having their throat slashed while another was killed by a karate chop to the neck. Two others died from natural causes and three suffered heart attacks. With 200 people actual close enough to witness the event, the likelihood of having 18 of them die within these three years is highly unlikely. Some of the victims were part of the Warren investigation. The very first person to die linked as a witness was 23-year old Kathryn Kupcinet, the daughter of journalist, Irv Kupcinet. Days before the event, Kathryn placed a call to the Los Angeles police department and she was screaming at the operator that "President Kennedy was going to be killed." Her body was found on November 30, 1963. She was found strangled to death and police found no leads. 1. Alberto Behar and 74 NASA ScientistsOn January 12, 2015, a small plane crash-landed on the streets of Los Angeles shortly after taking off. Operating the plane was Alberto Behar, a NASA scientist working in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as well as at Arizona State University. Behar was among the scientists who were the first to discover that water once existed on Mars. Normally, a scientists' death is no cause for suspicion or alarm. But Behar's death marked the 74th case of a prominent scientist dying within just two years. It leads many to believe that perhaps these people knew something that perhaps they shouldn’t and that their deaths were actually executions?Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices