50 Creepy Basements That Were So Horrifying, Homeowners Just Had To Share

"Established in 1883," Jethro begins, "It's a historic psychiatric institution known for its portrayal in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. In 2004, over 3,000 copper canisters containing the remains of former patients were discovered in the hospital's basement. These canisters, dating back to the early 20th century, had been neglected in a sealed basement room and long forgotten for decades."

Kat takes us down the true crime road. "I also think that there are many stories of serial [criminals] like John Wayne Gacy who have used basements and crawl spaces to hide the bodies of their victims." The story she shares with us is the notorious case of Dr. Crippen.

"In episode 284 of The Box of Oddities, we told the story of Cora Henrietta Crippen," Kat says. "She was the wife of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, who [executed] her in 1910 in London. Her body was discovered buried in the basement of their home. Crippen was subsequently convicted of murder and executed, marking one of the most famous criminal cases in early 20th-century Britain."

"So, I guess the older your house is, the better the chance something or someone may be buried there," Jethro surmises. "Cue the creepy music."

If you're looking for more unsolved mysteries, paranormal phenomena, and strange cultural practices from all around the world, be sure to give The Box of Oddities a listen! Kat and Jethro masterfully present cases in an informative and entertaining manner, offering a unique look into the dark and mysterious corners of the world!