🎃 Hermits, Hangings & Hauntings.

[@kimalexander4083]

After the murderous altercation, the three young men fled first to Chicago, then to Naples, Italy. The theft garnered only three hundred dollars in certificates of deposit, and when said certificates were used to purchase steamer tickets to Italy, the men were discovered. Cooperating with local police, Italian officials caught Borillo in September 1911 on a farm two hundred miles outside of Naples. Two local officers traveled to Rome to bring him back, but extradition was denied by the Italian government, so they came home empty-handed. Borillo was tried in Italy and sentenced to seventeen years in prison where he died while serving time for Sexton’s murder.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

great find!!!!!!

[@BrokeMoFo]

Just for perspective that 300 dollars was equal to approx; 9,700 dollars today....

[@juaquiene7726]

Thanks for bringing the resolution to this story. Much appreciated. Entertaining & educational!😊

[@bobbimaidic3192]

😮

[@dianemazon207]

Uuuugh!! The creaking rope from the dead swinging body made my skin crawl after this scary one!!!!

[@GTLakeMate]

I love walking through cemeteries with you Ron. You are very talented in bringing the stories of the dead to life. Keep up your awesome work.

[@H_H_____]

The setting of this cemetery is so pretty and green. Shade trees and just a really pretty meadow.

[@lisalarosa4546]

Ron, I worked at the National Archives in Washington D.C., for many years, before retirement. I can tell you nine times out of ten, the gravestone is wrong. If there is a question of age. The only way to find the truth is looking at the paperwork. My mother's own gravestone is one day off from the day she passed. Thank you for your stories and traveling to these different places. You do a great job!

[@sdbelland]

Throughout my career I attended many a suicide where the person had attended events (weddings, birthdays, or simple gatherings with friends a few days and up to the event. It's them saying goodbye and leaving a pleasant memory behind instead of the last time they saw them. Some had left notes and others not.

[@sdbelland]

@@pegs1659 Blessings to you and your family.

[@naomisgram1]

Yes, some leave no sign that they are troubled enough to take their own life 😢 and it’s a shock to everyone. I guess they don’t want anyone to suspect beforehand 😢

[@ShotgunNShacK]

​@@naomisgram1they don't want anyone troubled by the thought nor do they want to try to be persuaded not to. Nor do they want to be forced into a hospital. They're already at peace with it and nothing is going to change the pain they feel inside. They can't turn it off living so they turn it off by dying. And it's so true. Suicidal people will never lead anyone on and may actually appear to have a sunny bright disposition before. The human brain is an enigma. It's not cowardly. It takes guts actually. It's just sad that they leave us with the pain and memories.

[@sandilou2U]

It's also a protection mechanism. They have decided and do not want anyone to intervene.

[@morningloryke]

Sad stories, but a beautiful cemetery to be laid to rest in. Thank you Ron!

[@michellevasquez2131]

The location of this cemetery is absolutely beautiful, yet sort of spooky at the same time. Thank you Ron for telling these stories.

[@noradaniels8802]

You are a wonderful story teller Ron. You bring life back to people. Who otherwise would be forgotten.

[@joanneowen4540]

What a beautiful and eerie place..very creepy that the baby has toys left for her..that would upset other, unsettled spirits I can well imagine.. Those trees did it for me...super spooky!

[@limlianhui9462]

For me in Malaysia the oldest marked cemeteries would be from the colonial Portuguese era of the 1500s. You can see very weathered headstones in Malacca today but none are readable. There are headstones from the next era of Western colonisation - the Dutch. They placed them in the ruins of the chapel that are still preserved from the Portuguese era because St. Francis Xavier’s opened grave (caged in) is there. The bodies of the Dutch colonists are believed to have been removed and taken with them back to Holland, only the headstones are left. Dates inscribed are the 1600s

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

wow - 1500's. would;d love to see that. send me a pic and I will post it!! [e-mail] if you have time to go there to the cemetery 😊

[@pattieavenmarg3263]

It is a beautiful cemetery and Ron's stories are the best. But this place was noisy!! It looked windy ALL THE TIME & got windier when Ron talked about the letters to the family. I had goosebumps most of this video

[@debbiebousquet5677]

What a beautiful place to b layed to rest.... Such a beautiful piece of property ❤

[@winnie3270]

Good one Ron. You don't disappoint. Note of interest: Friday was a relative's interment. The stone next to her's had no name or dates either. Inscription was "At rest. At peace". Wow!

[@redrooster1908]

Our village had a mystery stone only inscribed with "Enough is enough". Turned out the person was alive all those years the monument stood... baffling everyone. Finally found out this year as stone got engraved with name, dates.

[@winnie3270]

@@redrooster1908 That might help to explain the stone I saw. Perhaps the living person bought it now to have ready. Then only the inscription will need to be completed after. Thanks!

[@louisepotier2784]

I love this cemetery. That last story...yikes. Coming across a head rolling down a hill as I'm walking... Your imagery at the end is quite evocative. Have a great day! 🙂 I love the work you are doing.

[@naomisgram1]

Yes! 😬

[@bonniehughes9549]

Very interesting stories!!! You have kept someones memory alive for the day albeit a sad one and i am sure it is appreciated by that person. Glad I found this channel to hear of the past.

[@hollyelaine8730]

Once again Ron, thanks for taking us along all the interesting details nobody can tell a story like you😊

[@EmilyRodgers1837]

What an awesome old cemetery. It’s crazy to think that he could’ve hung himself on one of those very trees all those years ago.

[@guinea.pig-mommy]

Hi Ron, I found out the following information whilst trying to find out about Anthony Borello. Borello fled to his native Italy after he murdered John L Sexton, where authorities refused to release him to Sheboygan County Officials. An Italian court later convicted Borello of John's murder and sentenced him to 17 years in prison in an Italian prison

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

nice work!!

[@guinea.pig-mommy]

@@FacesoftheForgotten thank you 😊

[@audreyfober3076]

He never did admit that he murdered John L Sexton.

[@dianecollins9426]

RIP LITTLE GRACE RIP 😢😢 FEELING VERY PEACEFULL HERE RON BEAUTIFUL ,CEMETERY . THANKS FOR THE WALK MATE ,.AUSSI THANS DEBB

[@seascape1016]

Tragic stories but a beautiful old cemetery. Those magnificent trees and old tombstone’s. 🕯

[@joeyheller2995]

I think they family would of wanted the tree cut down and probably the Cemetery board. That tree would be over 130 years today so I’m sure it’s long gone. Very interesting history, thank you Ron.

[@lindacovey4845]

I was looking at the tree in the back. It was older and had thicker limbs and more of a grade.

[@OnTheGoWithFlo-Kid22]

Boy, there's so many sad stories in this cemetery. Great job on finding them all. I really love the looks of this place. Seems very peaceful.

[@H_H_____]

It is beautiful there. I really enjoyed watching this walk.

[@adrienebailey9010]

You do such a wonderful job by keeping these ppl from being forgotten. Every person that has ever lived is worth remembering.

[@limlianhui9462]

8:04 The prayer is in English. Badger is an English name. It says - Dearest sister and mother whom to know was but to love, is His penned on scrolls of thought in realms above. Very, very English type of prayer. You can still see some of these types of prayers in older Anglican prayers books all around the world.

[@lisapyne7950]

Thank you. I found that very interesting.

[@annabelleb.8096]

Another super video. That is a pretty little cemetery. Maybe slightly creepy because of so many old tombstones? I enjoyed the wind blowing and the bird calls in the background along with the beautiful scenery. The suicides are so incredibly sad. Makes a person wonder drove them to do that to themselves.

[@tillyg8858]

How cool is that music at the end. The creaking of the rope swinging with weight at the end of it. Awesome!

[@brendastibolt6672]

I enjoyed these stories Ron. I feel bad for John's tragic death. They were all tragic but he was murdered all over rumours being told. $300 was a lot of money back then. Suicide is horrible too. The ones left behind really suffer. Thank you Ron.

[@christinestraubsiegel8987]

Thank you, Ron. This was a great story. Sad! May he find rest 🙏

[@carmenzamastil1545]

Thanks Ron and Deb, for all your work always. Great one tonight, I was looking around . Something very uneasy about that Cemetery, it looks peaceful but there is an uneasiness....Maybe it was the way Ron told their Stories. Again Great job, with the research and visit.

[@SueBasham-sx4vx]

Great story but sad for all of the that pass I hope they are at peace. Ron love the ending with the fog and the guy swing on the tree spooke thank you for the stories.

[@redrooster1908]

Awesome that this cemetery is less than an hour drive from us! Hope to go there during Halloween season. A must see. WI most haunted...ooooo!!

[@kellysteele78]

Love this old cemetery. Thank you.

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Very interesting and Erie..the wind blowing through the trees and love the ending the creaking rope on the tree and pumpkin face lol ❤️ love it

[@zorabryce5493]

Thank you Ron. It is possible that there is a residual haunting in this graveyard. How gruesome! Stay safe and keep well.

[@babyjesus2025]

Nice, Peaceful looking cemetery...

[@oanaelena4001]

What a beautiful quiet place❤ thata would be the perfect setting for apparitions😊

[@monikameza4107]

Great story and a beautiful cemetery, thanks Ron for sharing ❤️

[@stellarobinson3789]

Its lovely coming with u through the Cemeteries. So calming and interesting seeing all different headstones and names on them. So Sad , Poor man. I wonder what Terrible situation he was going through. 😪💔

[@Cozydozyduds]

That ending. And right before bed. Love it .

[@christianmorgan3770]

Thank you buddy love you God Bless have a great Sunday night .

[@ericbarksdale4335]

The Cemetery itself is very creepy! Old grave markers were very spooky looking back in the day. Good Stories 😊

[@jamessheets6604]

Sad and tragic stories. So many unanswered questions into these lives that were cut short. Thanks for sharing Ron!

[@ritagreen9528]

Great presentation as always ❤️ Thank you, and have a wonderful week 🙏❤️

[@katmolina2627]

Thanks Ron! Another great walk in the cemetery and story. Real life is scarier!

[@MonicaLitman]

First a baby of 5 days is not wandering a cemetery. The fellow that hung himself could still be hanging around there. RIP all 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Great story Ron

[@DebraOdonnell-zb3vx]

Love the historical mood here Walnut Grove reminds me of little house on the Prairie thanks Ron from Deb in Australia

[@naomisgram1]

I thought of that too, loved those books as a kid

[@amandapanda7878]

Look forward to watching this Ron, keep them coming please!

[@deborahfaulk5532]

All the stories were so sad and scary, the cemetery was creepy and I watched all over in case someone appeared in the background- I loved it, can’t wait until your next video! Thank you Ron, stay safe

[@naomisgram1]

Ha! I did that too, just to make sure there were no shadows peeking around a tree! 👻 the sound of the wind added to the creepyness! Sad stories 😢

[@MaryHouse-i7k]

Great story Ron and oooh this was so scary and I love the music and pictures and smoky smog love it .. Have a good week ahead and Happy Halloween Ron 😊❤️👻🎃🦇🦇🕸️🕷️🕷️🦇🎃👻.. Mary M from Arkansas...rip to all victims 🙏

[@tobyresch4189]

That's about an hour south of me. I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the story Ron!

[@peggystrey8987]

Eery. I would be scared just walking around that cemetery.

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

Muhahahahaha

[@stellarobinson3789]

Me to , I'd never go, terrifying 😮😮

[@edithk2997]

What a beautiful old cemetery 😻

[@theearthauger]

Hi Ron. This looks interesting. I can't wait to see the show. I'll be here with you and the gang. Thank you Ron for sharing 👍

[@vic.smittie.5668]

Who is to say what goes on in any man's head, at any given time? Your outward reflection isn't always what goes on inside..... Sad story.

[@karencarbone2603]

Excellent stories Ron! Thanks for remembering these poor forgotten souls. May they all R.I.P.

[@GinaAnderson254]

Thanks for stories Ron. I like hearing the stories about the deceased people.

[@lisacooper3991]

U are right.. very spooky graveyard,yet gorgeous with the raw iron fences and trees around. The ole man Sexton,a walking book of knowledge. Alot of wisdom I bet and the beard adds to it. All ur stories are wonderful n the history behind each one. Thank u for sharing..

[@naomisgram1]

Yes, I’m sure he knew a lot about plants and trees, I wonder if any of his notes were preserved

[@Jennochka]

Love the story! Awesome cemetery!

[@Katconig]

I love learning and listening to all of your stories..I could listen to you everyday.

[@mandamorris7934]

That particular place does have a peculiar feel doesn't it? Ive never thought that spirits would be hanging around a grave... I mean... why? When there are so many other greater things to see! Maybe if you need a quiet nap, but mark my words... I wont be hangin around a cemetery after Im gone. Heck no... I'll rattling some chains at somebody's house, and scaring the paranormal investigators till they run screaming! Oh yeah... No boring plots and stones for me! Got things to do! Ha!

[@heidicooper5781]

Spooky looking place.

[@redrooster1908]

In my opinion, the hanging tree would have been totally cut down and removed back then. It looked like Catherine M. Badger had "sister" on her monument. Ed's daughter probably has the low spire stone on his left. Very interesting and sad history, Ron. Thank you!

[@catrr9]

Ron Look at the find a grave entry for Barton Sexton, son of John Sexton. Barton committed suicide in 1913 . He was discouraged because his father’s presumed killer had fled to Italy and could not be extradited.

[@craigroberts3982]

great story. dunno if any of those trees are old enough but love the story. So many cemeteries out there.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

don't spoil the legend, just roll with it....it's a legend.

[@saramagdalena2126]

Hi Ron today is my birthday and I give you this 😊have a nice day❤

[@alicefotfmod7094]

@saramagdalena2126 thank you 🌞

[@nadiabrook7871]

Happy birthday!!🎂🎉🎊🎁🎈

[@alicefotfmod7094]

HaPpY Birthday 🌞🌻

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

wow, thank you!! very generous!! 👍❤️👍

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[@beatricepickering9194]

Hi I have binged most of your videos, absolutely love the information on your account of each person you pay your respect to. I have been researching the murders of 5 year old Teresa Flores and 4 year old Martha Mezo. On Saturday, May 17, 1980 at approximately 11:45 AM Teresa and Martha were last seen walking between Witcosky’s Market and the Elkhorn Bar in San Miguel, Ca. Both girls were found 12 days later on May 29th, 1980 underneath a bridge on Bradley Toad net Camp Roberts.

[@septemberquest6393]

Welcome back!! Always great stuff!

[@renebates8090]

Great stories and the cemetery is really neat. So much history, and sad endings to lifes....thanks Ron...❤😊

[@larauch13]

A beautiful old cemetery. Really interesting. Great ending. Enjoyed greatly. Thank you.

[@mariemedina257]

Thanks for Sharing Ron! Stay safe Ron...!

[@dianecollins9426]

RON THE IRON WORK AROUND THE GRAVES IS PRICLESS ,THATS A REALLY LOVELY CEMETERY SO SERENE AND BEAUTIFUL . REALLY LOVED THIS WALK RON AND THE HISTORY THANKYOU TAKE CARE .DIANE AUSSI 😊

[@Gen_X_Rosey]

Holy crap, that creepy editing of the hanging man at the very end. Wow! This was so good!

[@juliegrey5280]

Great stories! That cemetery definitely gives off a creepy vibe.

[@cheryl8154]

One of the strangest. I do believe.

[@marceyvogt2007]

Love the sound of the wind rustling the leaves. Creepy at the end with the rope creaking. Thank you Ron,☮️💖🎶

[@brendacanter9768]

Very pretty place. As always crazy stories. Great old pictures. 🎃😵☠️🎃❤️

[@SusanMitchell-wr2qm]

Life is hard on everyone but you have to find faith and strong God bless the ones who took their own life

[@sandreawhite7534]

That is a beautiful cemetery. Haunted or not. Oh My Gosh! That ending was amazing!!!

[@lindacovey4845]

I noticed Edwin Badger died a few years before Olive. How could he have written her a note. That was probably a first wife. Maybe he missed her some took his own life. He may have remarried as they did in those days to have a mother to raise the children.

[@lisapyne7950]

Thank you, Ron. It’s good to have you back. You never disappoint…Cheers

[@sarahstephens9982]

I absolutely love the history you bring alive! Thank you.

[@gregboyden564]

thanks for bringing this history to light. very fascinating!

[@tracysmith3076]

Thank you Ron! ❤

[@sowhat599]

That's an errie cemetery. Surrounded by all those trees, overcast sky and the wind blowing. Can't get anymore Halloween than that.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

it was eerie, the wind was howling above at 30 mph, but so many tress in a space carved out so small. never hd that natural event / effect before!!

[@dianacox2293]

Ron the ending was spooky Especially that face/mask made of btonze or something. That laugh goes through me. That cemetery would be a setting of Friday The 13th movie or Pumpkinhead!! Very interesting thanks Ron.😊😊

[@Islandgirl-p7h]

Hi Ron I enjoy your cemetery visits and stories about the people that are buried there. I watched every video you post. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

[@hannabass3693]

Beautiful and peaceful place.

[@kteb20011]

I live very close to here. There's a crypt that people like to go sit on, they say you get pushed off by a spirit. The cemetery is watched very closely by neighbors and police, however, so I don't recommend doing it. It isn't allowed and you will get ticketed if caught. Beautiful place.

[@smac5869]

That John is actually quite handsome if you ask me, I wonder where could find more information on people from the past like him,their life story and stuff like what groups they were affiliated with and what they used to do in their spare time back in those days.

[@Jlevin1955]

Love Elkhart Lake, Wisc. Used to go to a resort there when my kids were little. My mother also went there when she was young!

[@blazefairchild465]

What a noisy cemetery they rustling of the trees in the wind is picking up very well .

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

What’s wrong

[@shirleyashanti3031]

How did they know it was a self hanging... So sad.

[@susanboatman7913]

Really good stories in time for Halloween which is just 2 weeks. I'm looking forward to the video on Halloween.

[@czechmate6916]

Great story Ron i really love the old cemeteries 👍👍

[@NickoleOaks]

Thanks for all u do Ron!! Two 👍 thumbs up! 😊

[@nataliemoulding234]

very quiet an eerie place especially at night rest in peace John

[@Crazybirdlady092]

Thank you for sharing all this info. I find it so interesting. And is that near the walnut grove where Laura ingalls lived?

[@TanyaDolan]

Catherine. M. Badger reads (in English): Dearest sister and mother, when to know was but in loved. Thus, tis penned on scrolls of thought in realms above." The grave marker at 15:10 that you couldn't read looks like a baby marker for a set of twins as it has an E. & O.E Badger names on it

[@naomisgram1]

Very interesting!

[@dianecrawford2598]

Hi Ron. I always enjoy your walks and interesting stories. Thank you for posting this one. I've heard of Walnut Grove cemetery before, but you have made it come to life, excuse the pun! The first man you talked about had such an interesting life and a sad death. Thank you again for all the hard work you do to bring your viewers such excellent episodes. ❤