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Ammanford Basement Screams

Unidentified house, Ammanford, Wales Unknown Modern

In the quiet Welsh town of Ammanford, a couple fled their home in terror after capturing hundreds of hours of unexplained screaming and voices emanating from beneath their basement. The recordings, which they believe originate from a secret underground lair, were enough to convince them to leave the property after eleven uneventful years of living there. The strange occurrences began in June 2018 and continued for over a year, prompting a police investigation that yielded no suspicious findings.

Further investigation into the history of the property and the couple's experiences revealed little about the potential causes of the haunting. The couple's claims of a secret lair remain unsubstantiated, and the true source of the screams and voices remains a mystery. The case has garnered attention from local media and curious residents, but the property's current status and the couple's whereabouts are unknown.

Historical Context

The property was built in the 20th century

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Private Residence
Activity Types
Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
No Public Access
Date / Era
June 2018, ongoing as of June 2019
Postcode Area
SA18

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