# The History and Hauntings of the Missouri State Penitentiary, Part One | Grave Talks CLASSIC

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Published: 2026-05-14T05:00:00+00:00
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This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! For nearly two centuries, Missouri State Penitentiary loomed over Jefferson City as one of the most feared prisons in America. Opened in 1836, the massive stone fortress housed generations of violent criminals, witnessed countless deaths, and became infamous for brutal conditions that eventually earned it the nickname “the bloodiest 47 acres in America.” Riots, murders, executions, and decades of human suffering left a permanent mark on the prison’s history. Even after the penitentiary finally closed in 2004, many believe the darkness inside never truly disappeared. Today, former guards, tour guides, paranormal investigators, and visitors report unsettling activity throughout the prison’s abandoned corridors. Shadow figures appear near empty cells. Voices echo through buildings long after everyone has left. Many who walk the prison grounds describe an overwhelming feeling that they are being watched by something they cannot see. Ghost tour guide Jenny Switzer joins us to explore the terrifying history and lingering hauntings of Missouri State Penitentiary. f you’d like more information about tours and investigations, or if you’d like to read up on some of its notorious prisoners and history, visit missouripentours.com #MissouriStatePenitentiary #HauntedPrison #JeffersonCity #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStories #HauntedHistory #PrisonHauntings #TheGraveTalks #ShadowFigures #HauntedMissouri Love real ghost stories? Want even more? Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: 🍏 Apple Premium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502 🤝 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Stay connected with us on social: 📸 Instagram: https:/…

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