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Black Hope Cemetery
One of the most legally and ethically "messy" hauntings out there. As a Realtor, the property law aspect of this is going to make your skin crawl—the developers essentially built a subdivision over a pauper’s cemetery and then left the homeowners to pay the court costs.The Gold Standard: Media & Documentaries
Unsolved Mysteries - Black Hope Curse: This is the definitive hub for the case, featuring the original segment that brought the Haney and Williams families' stories to the national stage.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104365/: For listeners who want to see the dramatized version starring Patty Duke. It’s loosely based on the book The Black Hope Horror.
Historical & Deep-Dive Research
Austin Ghost Tours: The Black Hope Cemetery and Horror: This is an excellent long-read that breaks down the specific timeline of the Newport subdivision and the identities of the people buried there (like Charlie and Betty Thomas).
The Legal & Neighborhood Angle
Historic Houston: Newport Subdivision Discussion: This forum includes local perspectives and "boots on the ground" accounts from people who lived in or near the Newport area during the 80s and 90s.
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By Mayhem DiariesOne of the most legally and ethically "messy" hauntings out there. As a Realtor, the property law aspect of this is going to make your skin crawl—the developers essentially built a subdivision over a pauper’s cemetery and then left the homeowners to pay the court costs.The Gold Standard: Media & Documentaries
Unsolved Mysteries - Black Hope Curse: This is the definitive hub for the case, featuring the original segment that brought the Haney and Williams families' stories to the national stage.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104365/: For listeners who want to see the dramatized version starring Patty Duke. It’s loosely based on the book The Black Hope Horror.
Historical & Deep-Dive Research
Austin Ghost Tours: The Black Hope Cemetery and Horror: This is an excellent long-read that breaks down the specific timeline of the Newport subdivision and the identities of the people buried there (like Charlie and Betty Thomas).
The Legal & Neighborhood Angle
Historic Houston: Newport Subdivision Discussion: This forum includes local perspectives and "boots on the ground" accounts from people who lived in or near the Newport area during the 80s and 90s.