SALT LAKE CITY — Ever wonder what makes Utah such a spook-tacularly boo-tiful place to celebrate Halloween? It may have something to do with the state being one of the most haunted places in the U.S.
Seriously, what would you expect from a place where funeral potatoes are considered a state treasure?
Less than 3 weeks before Halloween, the most haunted states in the country were revealed in a new study from casino.ca, and Utah didn't disappoint with its 5th-place showing. Overall, the Beehive State registers 65 ghost sightings per 10,000 people, slightly below New York (81), which is allegedly the most haunted U.S. state.
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The study shared that Utah is popular with the spirits, as the "mountains provide a quiet sanctuary for lingering souls."
MOST HAUNTED U.S. STATES
- New York
- Texas
- Louisiana
- California
- UTAH
According to experts, there is about a 23.29% chance of being properly spooked by a paranormal encounter in the country.
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The rankings were compiled through data from various sources, including Ghosts of America in the U.S., along with ghost-sighting reports on social media and online forums.
