MA BARKER HOUSE TOUR of Ocklawaha FLORIDA - LONGEST SHOOTOUT in ‘FBI’ HISTORY - AMAZING & HAUNTED

[@TampaJay]

Newest episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpTUY3WIfsmHqJI thanks for watching.

[@maryphillips2580]

Thank you so much for replying to my text can’t wait until your next adventure. Have a great weekend. 😊

[@lewislindsey7382]

Enjoy it

[@TampaJay]

@@bobbybaird1986 only one ever to complain

[@jeffbooth1271]

My great aunt Paula was Fred’s girlfriend at the time. She fled days before the FBI shootout. She lived in the house for a bit, and I met her when I was a kid. I wonder if I could skip the wait list….

[@Opalmizer]

There was a garage to the right of the building as you enter. I saw it as a child in the early 1960's. The house had been patched up (exterior) pretty well but the garage was full of poorly patched bullet holes. For many years there was a bamboo hedge blocking the view from the road. Do you know if the bamboo hedge was there during the gunfight or was it planted later to keep curious people from viewing the house?

[@TampaJay]

It took me 13 years and several attempts to try to get inside of this house, in my former hometown of Ocklawaha. Yesterday, was the day it finally went down! Thanks for joining me for this long awaited tour! I didn’t feel the need to edit down the footage as much as I normally do, because this video is very important to me. Thanks for always joining and watching, everyone!

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Thank you for this very interesting tour. I have lived in North Central Florida since I was 15 years old, that is 60 years and I did not know anything about this. I knew, of course, about the famous Ma Barker and her gang but didn't realize they lived on Lake Weir.

[@ihave35cents95]

That refrigerator is 30s

[@bettyahlheitt8812]

why did they move the house

[@maryphillips2580]

I personally didn’t think it needed to be edited, the video was great I it raw.

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

@@maryphillips2580 I think it was great raw, too!!

[@Jazz1959]

They also had a home in Minnesota. We owned a bar that had a tunnel during the bootleg days. Story was the Barkers and John Dillinger used those tunnels to get away also. The gas station down the street was a hang out for Al Kapone, Dillinger etc. Th3 tunnels went down to the bluffs toward the Mississippi.

[@reddragon8198]

Man that gave me chills.the hole time you where in the house filming.a big piece of dark history.and it was awsome being a part of it.great flog

[@SunCoastFilms]

It's amazing this house is still standing. What an amazing story!! I love old houses and history! I would love to do a lights out Ghost hunt, even for just an hour or two. Just sit and listen. Thanks for this tour Jay!! It was amazing. Cheers from Pensacola Fl.

[@janie2142]

My sister and brother in law own a lake cottage a few properties over from the original location. We walked the property and got onto the front porch and peered in the windows. This was September 2016, right before they moved the house. Glad you got to see the house Jay!

[@bettyahlheitt8812]

why did they move the house

[@janie2142]

@@bettyahlheitt8812 I believe the owners wanted to sell and rebuild a new home. But they wanted the home preserved, so it got moved across the lake.

[@bettyahlheitt8812]

@@janie2142 ok ty

[@MatthewBarbieri-g9g]

It so good jay

[@CristheGirl]

Can’t wait to watch this, I know how much this one meant to you! So proud of you!!!💕

[@TampaJay]

You’re amazing! Proud of you !

[@angela.m3049]

I've watched a lot of these about different people and this is the BEST one I've seen!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Angela . Appreciate you.

[@DAS769]

Tampa Jay, I have enjoyed all of your videos . However, this is the coolest yet . I have lived my entire life about 45 miles away from that location I was born in 1966 . I would have never known this part of history had you not enlightened me. Excellent job my friend. Much worth your wait.👍

[@TampaJay]

Thanks for watching Dennis! It’s some unique history out there . I’m glad you enjoyed it bud

[@kelb1880]

I'm just learning today, March 24, 2024 ! I'm a Florida native - born in Orlando 1975, moved to Tampa suburbs 1984 for my dad to start a construction materials and supply company. Tampa was booming for big buildings and warehouses, which were his specialty. We still spent a lot of weekends in Orlando as that is where all the extended family was. I started showing horses and went to a trainer in Ocala every weekend. Beautiful pastures still today. At some point, my aunt bought herself some land in WEIRSDALE. Now I'm wondering what connections I may have through my cousin at the Lady Lake preservation...that could get me an "in" to Ma's. 😉 Why we've never had a party at Gator Joe's....the threat is gone! Maybe for my 50th next year. Tampa Jay, I appreciate you sharing your adventures. I dig the hat....as long as NHL postseason is complete. ⚡💙⚡

[@denisewatson5295]

Thank you for sharing this video. I didn't even know about this place. Very interesting story 🤔 👌 👍

[@stonymonday3154]

Not the same bead. check out the slats in the head frame. There are 7 in the current frame and only 4 in the old photo. Also the guide stated that there was originally only a single bed in that room. What is amazing is that the bullet ridden chair was kept by the new occupants and survived all these years. Great Job !!!

[@petelowe3326]

Very Well Done Tampa Jay. Loved it . Excited too see more stories like this. Can’t wait to see your next adventure. This was awesome.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Pete very awesome of you

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

Wow! Firstly....thank you for sharing your experience Jay. That was absolutely, with-out-a-doubt really interesting and informative. I can imagine as an observer, how awesome it was to be on location( well, relocated). Also! It's amazing how much the Tour Guide knew and retained all the information. Pretty rad! It's also amazing how all the mirrors were intact, and NOT destroyed during the long shootout. Miraculously. Again, thank you for sharing your experience. 🤘🏻🎃

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much.

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

@@TampaJay You are welcome

[@trish5556]

When my son was ages 2-10 in the 1990's we lived in Silver Springs Shores and went to Lake Weir and Ocklawaha fairly often. When he was really little my son called it "Oaklawahaha"! Thanks for sharing!

[@melissagreen7957]

Ma Barker was a friend of our families great, great grandmother. They had amazing photos & stories of her!

[@1940limited]

Amazing the house has remained so intact despite all the renters it had over the years.

[@heathergibbs2904]

Hello Tampa Jay great tour thank you so much.

[@beverlyalexander5966]

First time viewer here , loving this video . I will be watching more THANKS for the tour very interesting & informative. ❤

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Beverly

[@dodgingbullets3503]

👏Thank you, fantastic tour. So glad you had the photos to campare then and now..Wow!!!

[@Floridagirl691]

This is one of my favorite videos you posted. You did an AMAZING job. Thank you for capturing it so nicely

[@terrywirth5869]

I remember after watching the Goonies (years ago) and shortly there after learning that Mama Fratelli was loosely based off of Ma Barker. Great job on covering this story and the locations.

[@Daniel-w6l4k]

Wow. I just retired yesterday after working for 30 years with social services. History amazes me. Great job! And very informative.

[@star978]

Great video Jay!! really enjoyed this one.

[@loloree3494]

Awesome! Thank you!! I used to walk around this house in the 90's. Seen the holes in the walls. Looked in the windows. Looked up the history on my own. So cool that you got to see the inside, and showed it to everyone!! It was nice to see Ocklawaha again!! I havent been there in almost 20 years... wow!!

[@TheCoolTube]

I'm glad you documented the entire talk given before you entered the house.

[@Luv2tickt]

Next to your Tombstone video...THIS one is by far the best you've ever done! As a student of history, I couldn't be more happy that not only you got to visit, but that everything was kept as is! It's not that often one finds historical places with this much detail still intact. AND given that so many rounds were exchanged...that items like that lamp, the chandelier, the mirrors still survived. Also...loved the look on that guys face when you pointed to the couch where Ma Barker most likely died... Well done, Sir. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@poss4757]

I agree with you.

[@lifeofamomadventures771]

Hi 👋. The first time I saw this house, it was in it's original spot. Patty from the g team filmed it, from the house to the boat dock. Nobody was allowed in at the time. Pretty cool to he able to tour the interior. thank you so much

[@bobsacamano2435]

Great video!! Extremely interesting. That guide Wayne was impressive. What a fountain of information..

[@ronyd2809]

Awesome video man. Really interesting history in our backyard. I had no idea. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏻

[@lisalittle3000]

This was super amazing!! I've heard of Ma Barker but not the rest of it. Thank you. So much. On a side note, I don't know what was louder, the tour bus or.the Corvette

[@robkeeley3823]

So good Jay. Very interesting stuff. Thanks for taking us along .

[@Yawndave]

Hey Jay, thanks for the Ma Barker-themed tour. Your visits to "old Florida" locations are my favorites. By the way, there's another famous Gator named Old Joe who lived at Wakulla Springs. He's on display in the lobby of the Wakulla Springs Lodge.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you !

[@Hope-fv3kf]

First time viewer of your channel/subscriber...Wow, exceptional knowledge of the event. This was so enjoyable to watch. I've told my daughter in the middle of painting the exterior of their home in Florida. She's looking forward to watching. The home is really very nice. 2100 sf is very comfortable. It must have been something to look out and see a lake and shaded by trees.

[@TampaJay]

Wow thanks so much Hope

[@Lisa-dn2gx]

I have to say out of the multiple history tours based on real life events video's this is the best one I've seen yet!! I also live in Florida, Tampa Bay area & am now planning on taking the tour myself!! This revealed so much untold history & being a big history buff...I LOVE IT, THANK YOU & GREAT JOB YOUNG MAN!!!

[@davehitt]

Wow! That's pretty wild! I never heard of that story! Crazy how everything looked the same as did back then!

[@dianelambert7072]

Thank you for sharing!! I literally just watched a documentary on this gang last week! What a trip that there was a Manson reference in this too!

[@joeruppert1240]

Tour guides were fabulous. What details. Jay, you covered it great.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Joe

[@joeruppert1240]

@@TampaJay no problem love you guys. By the way I’m a 70 year old Yankee fan , so I’m sorry about the Rays series. Injuries are really hurting them. But, good luck to them and hope they make the playoffs.

[@dstaugustinefl8832]

This was awesome Thanks so much for sharing. I just put my name on the list to do the tour.

[@TampaJay]

Hope you enjoy it! Tell them I said hi. Much ahead thank you

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@TampaJayWhy didn't the house stay in the original location? That guy as tour guide must grease the fittings on his jaw to keep everything well lubricated enough so he could continue talking @ 100 mph non stop for hours! LoL

[@eerietravels]

Took writing Freaky Florida to get in there myself. So crazy awesome. Love that Gator Joe brought down the gang. Kind of scary that the shootout killed an old lady and her gangster son.

[@clancycreations]

Stunning video, so well done, Jay. Thank you!

[@maryphillips2580]

How awesome the story it was so interesting. Thank you 😊

[@crush41gb]

That's was Super Awesome! Thank you so much! I'm so happy you got to go in finally and I learned a lot during this! 🤘 I'm curious why some bullet holes were repaired and some left but, happy it's as preserved as it it. :)

[@Kodiak8066]

Wow.. Wayne is amazing.. a living-breathing history book and fascinating to listen to ! Loved this video tour !

[@tommyboy2076]

Loved this video!! Entertaining and I learned this I didn't know. Thanks Jay!!!

[@meerkat9113]

Nicely done, Jay. You can tell this is a special subject for you.

[@Bob-jg3vq]

Great job on the Vlog! I learnt somethings on the Barker/ Karpis gang that I never knew.

[@voyager0156]

As always, a great vlog on a historical site! I like the info shared by you and of the tour guides. Your vlogs are always interesting. The original DuckTales cartoon, Ma Beagle was based on Ma Barker. The 1970s TV show, The Manhunter, "The Ma Gantry Gang" episode was based on Ma Barker and her brood.

[@veronicagreenbaum884]

Awesome! We used to go to the reanactments, it was so much fun. We live 5 minutes from there, in Candler. We wish we knew you were coming, we would’ve treated you to lunch. We watched them moved the house. They transported it over Lake Weir, it was so heavy the lake rose many inches. So much history for such a small town. Love your channel, big fans Veronica and Todd

[@sheilabrown8013]

Great job Tampa Jay. I have been to the area several times and absolutely love it. Gator Joe’s is amazing! Carney Island holds fond memories of Scott, LeeAnn and Aubri for me and Chuck.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Sheila I remember all that so awesome!

[@susantumblety6003]

Thank you Tampa Jay! Love love the deep dive!!! I played this video 2X ! I'm an artist and I paint all day and this video was perfect to listen to!!!! Chris and you are great!!!

[@nightshadebutterfly6429]

It reminds me of the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA. I've been on a tour there a few times, and it was just like how this tour was. Although most of the furniture and decor at the Lizzie Borden house wasn't original to when the Bordens lived there. It was interesting and creepy at the same time, seeing the pictures of the rooms of Ma's house with the same furniture and items in them.

[@concertvip6221]

This was so informative. I’m sure this tour wasn’t free of charge so thank you for sharing, you paid full price so we could all enjoy it free of charge.

[@TampaJay]

It was 15 bucks and I would have paid 100! Gave the guides a good tip. It was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Thanks so much

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@TampaJayThey could have had a big hayride party on that team thing u rode on, doncha think!

[@dustinplemmons]

Another great video Tampa Jay! Always love watching one of my favorite youtubers.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Dustin you’re awesome

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Nice vlog Jay. Thanks for the history lesson.

[@MiamisburgJay]

That was super cool and the amount of history and information was fabulous. Thanks so much for this tour Jay. You have been hitting it out of the park for many years now :)

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Very well done TJ and I'm a new subscriber. 😊

[@portiamatthews9654]

This was one of the best tours I've ever seen on KZbin. Incredible that everything is still there.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Portia that’s a a huge compliment and I appreciate it. Happy you came along for the tour.

[@portiamatthews9654]

@@TampaJay 👍😊

[@MegaAce042]

I've always thought that this was just some classic cheesy disco song, never thought it was actually based on a real story. Thanks for sharing Jay!

[@FLHouseAccount]

This is what I love about your Channel it gives me all kinds of ideas to take people when they come to visit. Thanks Tampa Jay!

[@thecoolestdad]

Tampa Jay, this was one of your best videos my friend. I am also fascinated with the crime and gangsters of that era. This was a very informative tour and video. To see the house and the furnishings still there as was in the days of the incident is amazing! Great video. I fully enjoyed it.

[@AaronBridges]

Very cool tour. Amazed that majority of the original furniture is still there. Thanks for sharing

[@TampaJay]

Thank you!

[@sparkyman111]

I lived in Ocala from 1970 to 1978, I went to Lake Weir Middle School, the Lake weir High school, I never knew about the Barkers house there, what a great story and a great video

[@robertakleinsasser3514]

Such a great video! I really enjoyed it ❤️

[@terryrosendahl3173]

I love American History & especially when it's real. I also can't believe that a lot of those things survived the shoot out.

[@TinaandPokey]

Wow! I've been looking for Johnson Beach. We lived in Ocala (now in South Florida) in the late 60s, and the music would blare. The doors come to my memory. There was a place out in the lake to climb up on and jump off. It was awesome and I Google'd many times trying to find it. Thanks for the memories. I was 9 years old, and I'm 64 now.

[@seanhunter4297]

Tampa Jay You're a legend! Ma Barker is infamous. Your regular guy personality combined with an EXCELLENT radio voice makes for iconic videos. Talked about the Goonies! You are the best & would obviously make a great friend.

[@Purpleeye600]

Ma barker said get out 😅, of my house , that was cool thank u for sharing this with us .. 😊

[@staceyprince4824]

Hey Jay! You were on top of your game with this vlog! I never knew that place even existed! Huge fan of American history and ghost stories! That place had both! Thank you so much for taking us along! Much ahead indeed!

[@bettyahlheitt8812]

no ghost grow up

[@staceyprince4824]

Sorry you have such a miserable life! I didn’t say there were ghosts. There was ghost stories in the title! I’ve never been there, that’s why I watch the vlog! Nice sentence structure tho!

[@bettyahlheitt8812]

@@staceyprince4824 i dont have a miserable life loser . you must be real stupid never knew that place existed bye im done with you

[@pamelayoung2783]

Wow

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Stacey appreciate you

[@seanhunter4297]

I'm not exaggerating. You make every viewer feel special. Thanks for all these videos!

[@TampaJay]

Thanks man that’s a huge compliment means a lot to me. I appreciate you watching

[@leonoles]

Thanks for the video. We finally got a reservation for the tour on Oct 3. We plan on having lunch at MA Barkers restaurant after the tour. Can't wait!

[@EllenB703]

Loved this! Thanks for a great video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TampaJay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BlackCat-aka-Jewels]

Playing catch up kiddo. This is so well done. I didn't know much about the Barkers..so this was educational and so interesting! Thankyou so much! You are great with details and facts. Awesome possum ❤❤❤❤❤

[@valeriechamberlin341]

Loved the tour and the original furniture! Thanks Tampa Jay 🎉

[@susanjohnson7107]

That was a great tour!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Susan appreciate you coming along!

[@korriwood]

Awesome video!!! Loved it!!!🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@TampaJay]

Thank you!

[@Carlew.castle]

That is such an incredible story thanks for sharing

[@carolindevine1703]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I love the history!

[@fransalivar9815]

Thanks for taking us with you. Utterly fantastic.

[@birdnest5814]

Amazing tour. Glad you finally got in there and could tell the story 👍💕😊

[@TampaJay]

Thank you my friend

[@JoelRenfrow-pb3fq]

Very informative, keep up the good work Jay

[@dennisud]

Wow that is something I will have to see for myself. I'll sign up now to get my chance in a few years. Thanks so much for this video!

[@desisbohoflamingo9313]

I knew I felt a lil connection between You n Chris! You guys remind me of my son I took him from NYC(queens) to Ocala 2015 promised a business had some shady relatives in Ocala and was roped in!!! Lol what a mess?! Ocala is a strange place for people from the north! My son played with the "Misfits" and is a bassist Ocala isn't the place for that! Glad to see u made it out the other side just another experience in life !! Much luck to you both ❤️

[@twwtjohns]

Kudos to whomever maintained that house all these years and kept all the original items together in it.. And I hope they allow a professional paranormal team to investigate and determine whether or not Ma Barker and Fred Barker still haunt the house.

[@michaelle8384]

They do hunt the house on each year the killing happened people said you still can here mother and son arguing

[@melindakhristine9417]

My first video of watching on your channel. This was great. You didn't miss a beat. I like how you held up the original photo to today. Awesome! The house is very cute. An old house indeed but looked freshly painted with beautiful colors. History stories are always nice to know. What the Barker's did was bad however they did get their come up ins. Lol Evil never wins. Thanks for the tour. I guess that means we all owe you $20. Lol.

[@TampaJay]

You owe me nothing lol thank you so much for living vicariously through this video. Very neat you clicked on this one first. Meant a lot to me to get out there and finally document this unique awesome history. Thank you Melinda appreciate your comment and you watching so much! Much ahead, my friend.

[@beckyirvin8347]

Awesome. Great job considering all the conversations going on😊

[@eerieauthor]

I know that book! Great video! Thanks for the plug!

[@jims.2572]

Cool video. Thanks for showing.

[@ChefDomenic]

Hey Jay we watch all your vids really enjoyed this one I like history stuff but you do you I’ll keep watching. Keep on rocking the “Tampa Jay Way”

[@karensaffron8401]

Thank you Tampa Jay! I wanted to travel to these places when I retired, but was in an accident within 2 years of retiring, that left me with an incomplete spinal cord injury. Your travels and others, take me to the places I wanted to go. I'm so appreciative! So interesting and beautiful.

[@midnightrider5797]

Great job ! Really enjoyed it.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you

[@alibecap]

This WHOLE video was great!! I appreciate u taking us inside with you that was awesome!! I deff have ta make this a future trip!!

[@TampaJay]

Thank you! Tell ‘em I said hello. Hope you check out Gator Joes too

[@jlr538lm]

Thank you Jay for this educational video. I learned something from your video. I understand this place ment alot to you. Have a great day 👍

[@Mr.Thrasha]

Very well done dude 👏 Enjoyed this!

[@WilliamPierce38]

I love stuff like this. Its great that they have things like this.

[@darlenejames6022]

Thank you, I really enjoyed it. I shared it with my sister and son.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you

[@stardust1241]

One of your Best Thanks so much for sharing❤❤❤❤

[@UncaDave]

Great video! Been camping all over FL for 18 years. Love the history! Your next video could be the Smallwood General Store south of Everglade City on Chokoloskee Island where the townspeople killed Mr. Watson, a notorious bad actor after they had enough of his criminal shenanigans. Read about it in the book Killing Mr. Watson. I have been there several times. A great story! I liked and subbed too!

[@melissawilson5160]

Lived in the shores a few miles from this house. Always found it a cool spot to see and bring visitors.

[@rosikoenig7375]

That was so interesting. Great job! thanks for sharing.

[@KathleenKniffin]

Loved this keep them coming

[@dlghenderson2837]

Thanks for a nice tour. I can't get out much and I really enjoy your work. I live in Brooksville. I guess you didn't have your ghost meter yet on this one. You got to do the ghost meter every time, man. One of these days you're going to freak yourself out. 😊