Shadow Man at Moundsville

Definition: A woman may have captured evidence of the paranormal when she quickly snapped a photograph of the Moundsville Shadow Man.

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As one of the most well-known ghosts at Moundsville Penitentiary, the Shadow Man has been seen by countless visitors and paranormal investigators alike. Described as a tall, dark figure with glowing eyes, the Shadow Man is believed to be the spirit of a former inmate who died in his cell.

According to Moundsville Prison Tours, many people have reported seeing the Shadow Man lurking in the shadows and watching them from behind prison bars. Some have even claimed to feel his icy breath on their necks or see him moving through solid objects.

One particularly eerie encounter with the Shadow Man occurred during an investigation by Paranormal Activity in Moundsville. As investigators were exploring one of the cell blocks, they saw what appeared to be a shadowy figure dart across an empty corridor.

When they went to investigate further, they found no evidence of anyone being there. Despite its unsettling presence, many visitors continue to seek out sightings of the Shadow Man at Moundsville Penitentiary.

In May of 2004 a woman was staying at the prison. She looked down the long hallway towards the door that entered into the cafeteria and saw a shadowy figure standing in from of the door looking at her. She raised her camera and took a photo of the Moundsville Shadow man.