Episode 18: Putt-Putt Poltergiests

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This miniaturized merry-land, originally called GOLF LAND II, first dropped its draw-bridge for the public in July of 1975 at a cost of $705,000, and covered five acres of land owned by the city of Los Angeles, but never developed because of its “undesirable nature” (pictured at the bottom). Due to its highly visible site at the north-west corner of the intersection of the 405 and 101 freeway (the busiest interchange in the world), most Angelinos know this place even if they have never set foot inside the fanciful oasis. For the uninitiated, this miniature golf kingdom consists of a mighty castle surrounded by three royal courses designed by the putt-putt savant, William Rameson, who not only figured out each hole, but also designed all the fanciful structures. Over the years, it has been the home to various celebrity miniature golf tournaments.

It may be a place for family fun during the daytime, but late at night, after the park closes, golfers of another kind appear. According to the night shift, all the paranormal activity occurs in the middle section of Course 3, along the northern border of the property, parallel with the southern bank of the Los Angeles River. One encounter involved a giggling little boy, peeking up from behind the bushes (on the hill at the northern most point of the property) who vanished when told that the park was closed. Also, a woman has been seen near the fake "haunted house" on the 6th hole (pictured above) walking along the fence who disappears when a flashlight is shined on her.

The origin of these ghosts (as past down through the decades) is that one night, while playing a round of mini-golf, a mother and her child met with an unfortunate end. The next morning, both were found at the bottom of the adjacent river below course 3 with head injuries. Whether these deaths were the result of a tragic accident or foul play is still a mystery. Although no one has ever verified this story, the legend still persists to this day.

It is also interesting to note that this tale is not unlike the legend of La Llorona , the ghost of a weeping Mexican mother (usually dressed in black), who wanders the banks of rivers and other bodies of water in the South-Western United States and Mexico, grieving for her own drowned children. Could there be a connection? (for more info)

Episode 17: The Glowing Lady

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In episode 17, Ghosts Wanted went out in search of a glowing lady, but found dead "Native Americans" instead. Though, there is always the possibility that this ghost has been mistakenly reported as a "woman" when it might be a Native American man with long hair and tribal garb.


Then again, given the buildings checkered past, the restless spirit is most likely is that of a tormented female. Regardless, if anyone has info on the burial practices of this local tribe, please contact us.


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Episode 15: Dead Man's Curve

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Although the Jan and Dean song "Dead Man's Curve" is based on a section of Sunset Blvd. (near UCLA), Mulholland Drive is the street that comes to mind to most locals when the term "Dead Man's Curve" is used in conversation, due to its hair-pin turn that has claimed many lives. The majority of "curve related" deaths occured back in the days of illegal street racing along this stretch of highway (between Laurel Canyon and Coldwater Canyon) as seen in the the movie "King of the Mountain."

The Friday and Saturday night racing rituals are said to have started sometime in the 1950's and extended all the way into the 1980's, until a minor (who was a passenger of a racing car) died in a fatal collision. The tragic event caught the attention of the public, and in turn, pressured the police to crack down with road blocks, curfews, and an increased presence. Thus, the racing moved out of the hills and into the valley. When filming episode 15, it was discovered that the cameraman had a personal connection to this location. He was a friend and classmate of the young man, whose death sparked the end of this deadly curve's reign of terror.

(Ground-breaking ceremony for Mulholland Drive)

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Episode 14: The Phantom Low-Rider

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Episode 14 joins Psychic Lee Barron on a late night road trip as he travels down historic Highway 99 as he does his best to sense the ghastly presence of the elusive haunted low-rider that eternally cruises the San Fernando Valley.

In a feat never before attempted by any psychic, Lee will attempt to sense these paranormal entities from a moving vehicle. Episode 14 also introduces the new and improved Psychic Lee Barron cam.

WATER LEVEL: HIGH (NEXT TO CAR WASH)

Episode 13: The Haunted Hanging Tree

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Episode 13 brings Psychic Lee Barron to the foot of an old Sycamore tree, the last remaining in a row of trees that were used to hang vagrants and ne'er do well's that were kicking up too much dust. Sycamore Ave. eventually repaced this grusome grove, leaving only one troubled tree behind to tell the tale.

The craggy branches still sway in their slow and menacing dance of death, yet instead of overlooking a rag-tag crowd of blood thirsty ranchers and prospectors, the Sycamore tree now casts a shadow upon wealthy Hollywood neighborhood known as the "Outpost Estates." (The area photographed below in 1928, same area photographed above in 1853)

WATER LEVEL: LOW (POSSIBLE WATER LINES AND SEWER UNDER STREET)