# West Virginia Penitentiary | The Disturbing History Behind the Most Haunted Prison in America

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Podcast: [Red Web](https://stenobird.com/podcast/red-web-1007714)
Published: 2026-06-29T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We discuss the disturbing 119 year history of one of the most haunted prisons in America: West Virginia Penitentiary, along with the countless stories of paranormal encounters.Watch the FULL investigation and the extra material at https://www.redwebpod.comAlso known as Moundsville Penitentiary, the prison was initially built as a temporary prison made from wood, but it would soon become a massive state penitentiary. In the decades that followed, its halls would be engulfed in violence, disease, and death, and after 119 operational years, it closed its doors for good, leaving behind a nearly-abandoned estate with countless stories of bloodshed. Today, in preparation for our ghost hunt at this very location, we’re looking into West Virginia Penitentiary.Sensitive topics: murder, sexual assault, brutality, beatings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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