DERIDDER, LA - History in West Louisiana

[@thestingerjosh]

Very interesting video. I love that your expanding to other parts of our great state! Keep ‘em’ coming!

[@LouisianaDread]

I intend to tell the whole history of this glorious state! From top to bottom, left to right.

[@cajun-n-va.8091]

Now you stomping around in my neck of the woods. Everything is spot on with what you just told , you got some serious research done right there my friend . You already tried steamboat Bills and there’s a another little spot called Cecil’s right there. Foods pretty decent as well as over towards Dequincy to try your gumbo review. A little place called the Coconut Lounge I hit the last time I was in town couple weeks ago. Love the videos man, Keep up the great work!

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you for the kind words my friend!

[@ggkkkgkgkkgkgkg]

Keep making these. Thank you.

[@LouisianaDread]

Will do!

[@tammygoodell6880]

I love this! I love old history and ghost stories!

[@LouisianaDread]

Well you’ve come to the right KZbin channel 😂💀

[@NonyafriggnBuisness]

At the beginning of the video there is a restaurant called Cecil's right behind the narrator. Cecil taught me about frying chicken at my very first job, MasterChef. Eventually those MasterChef stores were closed down and he opened steakhouses. Which is what you see behind the announcer. MasterChef was also the first restaurant in Leesville to open an all u can eat buffet.

[@LouisianaDread]

Oh wow that’s so cool! Thank you for sharing!

[@NonyafriggnBuisness]

@@LouisianaDread How did you know Cecil Doyle or about MasterChef if you don't mind me asking?

[@Rossithebull87]

DeRidder/Dry Creek native right here. Love the video! Very informative!

[@LouisianaDread]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@terryderush2657]

Thanks 👍. I'll definitely check this out next time I go to DeRidder.

[@LouisianaDread]

It’s such a cool and unique building!

[@ahome9553]

Funny, I grew up here 😂😂 still have family there. The jail is also 2 doors down from a large church. It is a very out of place building for the rest of the community. They used to have haunted houses there, not sure if they still do. It’s pretty scary and I remember hitting my leg on one of the solid concrete beds. Big ouch! Nice job!!

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you for the compliment. It was fun to film out there and it’s definitely a super eerie vibe going on.

[@NonyafriggnBuisness]

They still have the haunted house here in DeRidder every year, my son works in the haunted house every year as a Jason type killer.

[@danielledoyle5670]

I live here currently they still dothe haunted house and the church down the street was left abandoned a while back and is set for to be demolished this summer

[@NonyafriggnBuisness]

@@danielledoyle5670 are you related to coach Doyle or David Doyle? I used to work for them when I lived in Leesville. I only ask because of the last name.

[@danielledoyle5670]

@@NonyafriggnBuisness I don't actually know, the Doyle's I'm in are from out past Pitkin at tenmile but I might be related to one of them but as far as I now were the only Doyle's from ten mile that live in deridder

[@jakeb70634]

Years ago, a family friend told me when he dated the keepers daughter that weird things happened in there all the time. I can remember passing there as a kid & seeing the prisoners' arms hanging out the windows.

[@LouisianaDread]

That’s wild!!

[@runninonempty216]

Hello from the twin cities Shreveport/Bossier! Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@LouisianaDread]

Glad you like them! I’ll be back there soon to do a ton more!

[@GucciHarris]

😂 Shreveport in the building hello neighbor and it's hard to find some good stories of our town

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

I was a paranormal investigator for a few years. 2 places stand out most. American Cemetery in Natchitoches was one with so many findings. The other was Houmas House in Darrow. Houmas is what made me decide to stop. Kevin was always extremely kind and welcoming. We were called to go out there twice. First time we didn’t find anything. The second time is when I knew I was done. One I attempted to go to but was turned away is the old nunnery in Covington. I believe it’s the old SSA or something similar. I was relieved when we were turned away.

[@LouisianaDread]

I’d love to hear more about what you found at Houmas House!

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

@@LouisianaDread The only evidence I had caught was what sounded like a child humming a song on the veranda. It was something that me and 3 other investigators experienced, but there is no video or audio to back it up. It was 1 specific room that no one felt comfortable in. You always go in pairs, but because of the intense feel, we didn’t feel safe and went in with 4. When you go “lights out”, it heightens your senses. We all were silent (planned. The less senses used the more heightened other senses are). So no visibility or hearing, you can feel the energy surrounding you. As we were sitting, it was as though something evil was next to you. Then it felt like it doubled, then doubled again and again. At the same moment, every single one of us jolted out the room. It was this extreme feeling of evil growing. 2 investigators were very experienced (20+ years) and decided they were also done. When we got to the station where our equipment was set up, we questioned why everyone ran when they did. One investigator had “psychic” abilities, he claimed he seen demons coming in and going in circles around us, it was when they got very close that we all ran. I can’t say I believe in psychic/mediums, but it matched what every one of us felt. Before the investigation, they were hosting a wedding. We were in the gift shop and noticed a new person working. She told us she was there for another reason than simply selling at a gift shop, she told us Kevin purchased a new item in his collection of antiques, if we were good at what we do, we would figure it out. We always take photos during the day to compare them with photos from the actual investigation so we could see if something can cause a reflection or why a shadow is shaped a certain way. One investigator had the photos of the first time we investigated and she compared them to our day photos. There was an old clay looking mask of some sort that was not there the first time. We questioned her about it and she confirmed that was why she works there. Marie LaVeau was her great (x?) aunt, she also practiced what LaVeau was known for. I’ve always been told if you don’t practice it, you are not allowed to speak on it, so I’m leaving the word out, as a form of respect.Apparently this mask is used to trap spirits. She said she follows the mask to ensure no other “person” lets them out. I can’t say this woman is indeed what she claimed, it could have been a new employee making up crazy stories. I’d have to contact Kevin to confirm. I have no idea if it’s related to our experience that night. I was completely done with paranormal after that. I analyzed my recordings only because of the respect I have for Kevin and being privileged enough to be invited into such a prestigious place with so much history. We investigated so many plantations and Houmas is by far the most impressive. It was also the only one that we left with experiences and evidence. But, spirits don’t work on our terms.

[@lisacooper3991]

Just subscribed..love scary history and ole houses from Victorition Era..hey from South Carolina

[@LouisianaDread]

Hey South Carolina! I’m happy you enjoy the content!

[@GOTSTRONG]

Thanks for the information, keep up the good work !!!

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you for the compliment, my friend! I’m happy you’re apart of the Louisiana Dread community!

[@oceandmike]

Great content! Thank you.

[@LouisianaDread]

I’m happy you enjoy my friend!

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

I just found your channel and Im subscribing. Love Louisiana history even though I don't live there

[@LouisianaDread]

Thanks for subbing! We have new content every Monday!

[@ellacrockett3141]

Another great story by a great storyteller. Love it, Kyle.❤️🇺🇸🍻

[@LouisianaDread]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ellacrockett3141]

So interesting as usual thank you Kyle❤🇺🇸🍻🥰

[@LouisianaDread]

My pleasure my friend!

[@alexmartin4772]

Cool history. Louisiana has some of America's earliest history.❤

[@LouisianaDread]

And most interesting! Thank you for the support, my friend!

[@NonyafriggnBuisness]

South Louisiana was England's dumping ground for their convicted murders and their mentally insane. They mated with the local natives.

[@Badbharbii]

Louisianimal over here😝 I love learning things , just found ya and subbed.

[@LouisianaDread]

Welcome! I hope you enjoy the channel because much more content is coming REAL soon!

[@snakemanmike]

I grew up here. My dad was a child when that double hanging happened. He said it was like a festival. Or maybe a tailgate party today. Thousands gathered outside the jail. People were selling food and souvenirs. People were picnicking. Everyone was having fun. The inmates were able to be seen at the top cupola before they were dropped to their deaths at the end of those ropes. It sounds like a totally morbid and disturbing day.

[@LouisianaDread]

Very similar to the public executions during the middle ages

[@A1FAHx]

I spent a night in that jail in the 80's. Scariest night of my life, I will never set foot in the jail again. 👻

[@LouisianaDread]

That’s incredibly wild!!

[@timothyleger4385]

Great video 👍👍😁✌️

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you, my friend!

[@SunCoastFilms]

I go there every year. Many Ghost hunts at the Gothic Jail and touring the doll museum across the street. Thanks for the history lesson. New sub here.

[@LouisianaDread]

I’m happy you enjoy my content!

[@SunCoastFilms]

@@LouisianaDread Very Welcome, have a great weekend.

[@FNAFthebomb]

This is where I live

[@LouisianaDread]

It’s a great place to grow up I’m sure!

[@lisadobecki2641]

The wild wild west

[@LouisianaDread]

You right about that!

[@matthewlambert8789]

Born and raised here my whole life ...as kids we broke into the jail to see the hanging tower

[@LouisianaDread]

That sounds like a fun and thrilling childhood

[@matthewlambert8789]

@LouisianaDread lol we did to see if we could find ghosts lol

[@matthewlambert8789]

@Chel-mt6lp a small country town does yearly fairs tons of farmers markets lovely homes to buy ..it definitely has zero Starbucks lol

[@jessicae.s.340]

Too close to Ft Polk..That’s where I met Drill Sgt Ware….Im not going near that place🥸

[@LouisianaDread]

😂😂

[@FNAFthebomb]

In golden acres

[@LouisianaDread]

Greeeeeen acres is the place to be!

[@David-yw2lv]

I worked at a radio station in DeRidder for a month.That was all I could take,the townspeople were unfriendly and the people who owned the station were arrogant and obnoxious.

[@LouisianaDread]

Oh wow that’s an awful experience! I’m sorry you had to go thru that. How were they unfriendly?

[@David-yw2lv]

@@LouisianaDread I would try to speak to locals,they would act insulted.

[@mattjohnson-br7ur]

Now days the judge can run people over while drunk and nothing happens to her

[@LouisianaDread]

Did that happen?? Sounds like a wild story.

[@mattjohnson-br7ur]

She is still on the bench

[@mattjohnson-br7ur]

Sat on the bench with an angle bracket on

[@mattjohnson-br7ur]

Sat on the bench with an angle bracket on