Beauregard Parish Jail
DeRidder, Louisiana, United States
Prison · local-legend
The Story
The Beauregard Tourist Commission presents the Gothic Jail as a place haunted by the two men executed from its stairwell. Joe Genna and Molton Brasseaux’s 1928 hanging provides the center of the enduring jail legend. Its distinctive cells and spiral stair have become the setting for public ghost tours and paranormal television investigations.
The Hauntings
The Beauregard Tourist Commission presents the Gothic Jail as a place haunted by the two men executed from its stairwell. Joe Genna and Molton Brasseaux’s 1928 hanging provides the center of the enduring jail legend. Its distinctive cells and spiral stair have become the setting for public ghost tours and paranormal television investigations.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
Have you experienced something here?
This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
- Beauregard Tourist Commission (visiting)
- Beauregard Tourist Commission (reports)
Plan Your Visit
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