In 1887, missing persons' cases started rolling in to Hamblen County Sheriff, J. F. Hayes and continued until 1902. These reports were considered unlinked and Brushed off as accidents attributed to dangerous mountainous wildlife or becoming lost in the massive expanse of the Appalachian Mountains. On July 5, 1902 Jeremiah Lexer took his own life after a brutal killing-spree that left his entire family slain. After his plantation was searched, the gruesome discoveries of over 30 bodies was a shock to the community. It was later discovered that in his old age, Lexer suffered from undiagnosed Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia. With the economy of Hamblen County struggling, and a push by government officials to populate the under-funded county, local media and law enforcement were bribed to cover-up the murders, so as not to dissuade potential residents and business owners from moving to the county. Who wants to move to, or work in a town where you could go missing or worse? From the second the first bribe took place, most information and evidence collected from the plantation was destroyed by law enforcement and the remaining bits were sealed. The local newspaper, The Morristown Gazette, wrote almost nothing about the story. Leaving the victims to be lost in limbo for what is going on a century. The Lexer files were officially released to the public in 1987 with reluctance from the TBI by a court order from The Tennessee Open Records Act. Locals can still be seen posting on blog entries claiming this story isn't true or cannot be backed up by facts. They have even challenged the Wiki entry on Jeremiah Lexer claiming a false story with no factual information. The "Reasonable Doubt" so to speak makes me wonder if these victims will ever have a fair trial, even in the eyes of modern society. This small town seems to do whatever they can to bury the truth behind 7588 West Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, Tennessee, and keep its dark secrets hidden. The property later become The Attic Restaurant. It operated here for many years, with a attached hair salon and barber shop in the back. A major addition was added on to the home for the seating of the restaurant. Upon closing, the property switched hands and became a Seafood restaurant. In 2001 the closing of the popular restaurants located here, have only added to the plantation’s evil history. It makes you wonder why none of these business can keep their doors open. Due to its horrifying past, no contemporary business or family has touched this land. Leaving the Manor itself abandoned and left to ruin. There is a cell phone tower that is also leased onto the property. Talk about some spooky EMF... and conduction of energy. Presently, the location is a Haunted House attraction focused on the gruesome historic past from the yester years. Frightmare Manor has become one of the best East Coast Haunted Attractions in America. This alone, will surely be enough to stir up some of the deeply buried secrets and residual spirits of the victims whose unheard cries still echo on the property. Forever waiting for their vindication, which is sadly never to come. Joe Powell a Blogger out of East Tennessee sat down with Chris Wooden the creator behind Frightmare Manor for a in depth interview on the plantation to discuss new attractions on site, the property's local history, and company logistics. Follow the link here http://cupofjoepowell.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-secrets-of-frightmare-manor.html Cup of Joe Powell. #hikedontwalk #historicarchaeology #mikethehikingguide #easttennessee #serialkillers #talbott #hamblen #ghostresearch courtesy of onlyinyourstate
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R
9/15/2021 03:03:53 pm
Where can I find these "Lexer Files"?
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John
10/25/2022 08:30:39 am
Actually the property is being made ready for purchase after this Halloween season from the Haunted manor attraction and going into private hands and will be blessed to allow the spirits to rest in peace finally.
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Kanible
5/3/2023 12:10:17 pm
You couldn't be more wrong with what you're saying. I work at Frightmare and the owners have not said a word about selling it. They make a over 1 million a season with frightmare and the attached farmland.
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Rachel
5/4/2023 06:50:03 pm
😎
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Tracey
9/2/2023 03:34:56 pm
I was there in 2014; I truly enjoyed it and I am ready to go back.. Hopefully I will make it this year
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