The Horrors Of Forest Haven | The Murder Sam And Colby Witnessed

Forest Haven was a state school for children and adults with intellectual disability (ID) located in Laurel, Maryland and operated by the District of Columbia. The site was opened in 1925 and closed on October 14, 1991, by order of a federal judge after years of alleged abuse, medical incompetence, and several deaths...
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[@HS-mn6jc]

That Forest Haven video from several years ago has always haunted me in a certain way… especially knowing that those were ACTUALLY screams of terror Sam and Colby caught on tape, not just kids fooling around. I’m glad this is finally getting somewhat of a revisit!

[@5u1c1dal24]

Can the video still be found?

[@adventuresoflisalu]

I used to live 10 minutes from forest haven

[@Ekboosted54]

There was no murder that happend here do your reserch!!

[@kai_sky_venturer8002]

@@Ekboosted54 it was in fact it was a pregnant teacher murdered by her bf there in 2017 ABC News has the article and many other tv news websites also have the article(I wanna share the link but YT keeps taking the link down 🤡) ik these 2 dude have a bad reputation of faking shits but this time it was real

[@aksel7177]

@@Ekboosted54 Figured , they just do it for scare factor and money , especially their older videos

[@authormaryanngestwicki]

It drove me crazy all these years wondering what happened to that woman. It's sad & tragic that Sam & Colby had to witness that and what happened to her.

[@Driessens_Peter]

yeah but why didnt they helped her? going off at the screams, maybe they had the chance to save her still.

[@MattRobertsonArt]

@@Driessens_Peter you hear screams of terror in an abandoned building there is no way even you would run towards them

[@mysticcc368]

They were scared. They didn't know what was happening or how many people were there. They could have gotten killed or attacked too.

[@luci5357]

@@Driessens_Peter that’s a life or death situation dude

[@Nuro1992]

@@MattRobertsonArt Maybe most people would not run towards the screams... its still a failure on their part. They showed cowardice in a moment that they may have been able to do something. I'd feel guilty and like I failed if that were me... and its very possible I would have done the same thing as them a few years ago. I can only hope that who I am today is capable of understanding that those screams were real and that I had an opportunity to save someone.

[@A.C._Taylor]

This video has done two good things. One is it has helped make it so that the patients who suffered and died in these institutions, did not do so in vain. This was done by helping educate the public of the history of the institutions and hopefully helping avoid a repeat in history. Secondly, this video bring awareness of the need to better address these invisible diseases. Mental health affects more people than you can imagine and our societies need to put more focus upon this issue. Intentional or not, this is awesome work Josh.

[@hookshot55]

Great Video. It's disturbing to think your friends were hearing that poor young lady being murdered screaming for help. Definitely not a place to explore alone.

[@Driessens_Peter]

theyre in the us, carry a handgun for god sake

[@oAgL214]

@@Driessens_Peter I believe Josh said in a video that he carries but not completely sure.

[@ellie27]

nobody died

[@oAgL214]

@@ellie27 a girl allegedly did die.

[@sarahdeaver4981]

No one died there is not a single thing about a murder there in 2017... 😒

[@samcallisfanpage]

I was only telling my mum about this video of Sam and Colby’s due to something we’d been watching. I’m getting a sense of dejavu now you’ve posted this video. 😮 much love from the east of England, UK. ❤

[@wirkarens2]

This is sad how these places treated people who were mentally ill. Thanks Josh for showing us Forest Haven. Be safe and careful. Thanks for showing us these places. Love your videos and content Josh ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MsDawggysLuckyLife]

Josh, you have a beautiful heart that when exploring, you touch your viewers hearts! Haunted or not, you’re definitely on a different level than most explores! Thank you 😊

[@leeannnnnn]

I worked at foxboro and wrentham state schools back in late 80s the stories omfg…horrifying …foxboro is now apartments, a friend and i saw people outside stopped and asked hey do you think this building is haunted? The looks on their faces said all, they had no clue it was a former state school dormitory nor that tunnels run under..used to be a haunted attraction back in the late 80s and early 90s…ik you know these places josh..your close by! Love from Attleboro

[@A.C._Taylor]

It wasn't just advances in medicines that caused the majority of mental institutions to shut down. It was also the realization of many patients not belonging there due to being admitted from misdiagnosed or falsely diagnosed illnesses, as well as the realization that the environment of the institutions themselves were exacerbating many of the patient's conditions. Governments also didn't like the cost of running the institutions and being that they never privatized, means that they were not capable of being profitable.

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Yess !!

[@simplymeconnie4003]

The psychiatric hospital i worked in had a small, 4 person, morgue in the basement. I worked Palliative care on the second floor. Only once did I escort a body and sadly, it was in a normal elevator, down a hall, then down another elevator to the tunnels. The nurse said, 'her eyes are closed, it looks like she is sleeping so that's all anyone would think". Now when I am in any hospital, when I see a person sleeping and being wheeled by me, I look at their chest.

[@starfish753]

Josh, I loved this video. Yes, I've been really enjoying the ghost videos, but this Video is exactly what I needed to see today. It brings me back to the OG videos. It was a breath of Fresh air.

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Awww yes thank you even I needed this 1

[@randomobsessor]

I'm so weirdly happy to see you went here Josh! My mom was a patient there when I believe she was a teenager because she had epilepsy all her life. Back when she went which might've been close to the 80's. she went there for a procedure. Not to try to invite myself to things but if you do end up going there again for either exploring or a ghost hunt and want to bring a fan along, I volunteer! It would be like a weird sense of closure to me. Happy to talk further about that in private. Great video as always! LOVE YOUR FACE!

[@mnsportsman3rd]

My heart goes out to all of the patients who went there and also to their families.

[@beccalouise9975]

Been a silent watcher for years and years but thought I’d comment today to say how much I appreciate you and the video’s you make and share. You and your channel have got me through some really rough times and I can’t say thankyou enough. Adore you, you’re smashing it! ❤️

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Thank you !! Glad u been watching for years!!!!

[@beccalouise9975]

No, thank YOU! I’ve been watching since you did the Thailand series, I’m absolutely obsessed and have loved watching you and your channel grow!

[@newyorkyankees81]

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[@puresku]

thank you for always making our days better. your amazing. love you josh!💓

[@pamela174]

I can only imagine how many long lost spirits roam those buildings. The broken bodies and minds is heartbreaking. Just imagine the paranormal activity there if you search it out. You should try and go back at night and do a paranormal investigation.

[@conniegarcia94]

Hey Josh u r crazy going at it alone! Great episode, keep up the good exploring and be safe.

[@jillgordon3719]

When you stopped to show the light shining in I noticed again the cross behind the window, several times before I also saw a cross behind window shots or hallway shots to the outdoor areas..

[@Jollyjilly58]

You know Josh you was the person who introduced me to exploring . You do what I can’t and I love going along with you and have done for years. Please don’t do solo’s it’s not safe sorry the nana in me talking 😂

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@RockerRed]

JollyJilly: Yes, he needs to mask his lungs from airborne hazards more too! I'm a 57 y/o woman on disability & I explore with these KZbinrs & I love that technology now is such that we can explore places we could never visit physically. Thanks Josh! 👍🤘💙🖤💙

[@Angyal_Angyal]

​@@RockerRedYes, I comment in every explore video of his to wear a freaken mask. 🤨

[@sandyalseth4550]

There had to have been a ton of law suits on that place!! So unbelievably sad people treated children that way!!😡😡

[@RangerRickTV]

What's up with all those repo cars in the parking lot behind the fence?

[@ashleyhoward8772]

As a child, I lived less than 1 mile from Forest Haven and I NEVER KNEW IT EXISTED, but i know i felt its energy. I'm an empath, and when I realized I was right around the corner from here as a strange little girl, it made so much sense to me. I investigate the paranormal and explore whenever I can, and I've been to some iconic locations, but my dream exploration is this place.

[@Turntuppusha]

Laurel girl wish you was mine .

[@jodylee8821]

You know this is going to be another awesome video because how can he ever disappoint!! Love your videos Josh ' definitely recommend !! Back to show some love

[@chandanjagadesh8404]

Your filming skills are good Josh. Keep it going 👌. It's best when frames are not randomly moved a lot. Many KZbinrs do that, it's unpleasant.

[@kiwihome]

This was exactly why I started watching you when you first began your travels and channel. Your passion and excitement are infectious...I feel you strayed from what you originally wanted to do. I understand that there are only so many places so you have to change it up a bit but this episode was exactly why I started following you. Thankyou..... Also definately a huge plus for the history and original footage. That was next level excellent work!!!!

[@AmongTheUnknown]

Josh… that’s Penn Hurst asylum in the thumbnail…. LOL

[@thatgurl5757]

XD

[@natashabegley1346]

Nobody said it wasn't LOL

[@fionamelgaard]

he never does any research or anything….

[@AmongTheUnknown]

@@natashabegley1346 …what? the video is literally on Forest Haven… the building in the thumbnail is of Penn Hurst Asylum, in Pennsylvania haha

[@OfficialMCVines]

@@natashabegley1346 ATU’s literally saying that the building in Josh’s thumbnail, isn’t the same building that the video is documenting lol But I think he’s more just being friendly about it, not being hostile towards him though, in general 😅

[@thryssinstitches9655]

I have a son with down syndrome and I was born blind. Back then we likely would've been in places like this. It's horrid to think someone as amazing as my little boy suffered such horrible atrocities. It's heart breaking. I was told by many I could put him in a home bc I was 17 with a child with mental and physical disabilities and the thought just horrified me. Idc what was considered the norm. This is disgusting. They didn't put kids here for the kids well being. They put them here to hide them from society. Disgusting! I was sent to a government ran facility for kids with disabilities and suffered nothing like this and still left traumatized. I just can't even imagine. This place deserves to be destroyed! Something put up in dedication explaining what was done to them.

[@megami.x]

This solo abandoned vid brought me back to when I first found Josh’s channel like six years ago I think?? I’ll never forget because I had food poisoning and I was binging his videos. Thanks Josh 😂

[@beverlykrebs4372]

This is a great episode! I kept thinking, wonder what you could catch on an evp here!! Hope you get to go back to do an investigation! Make Colin go with you! Lol! Or Twin Paranormal. Any of the guys you collab with regularly. I bet y'all would get a lot of activity there. I watched this earlier today, then watched the twins octagon hall premiere - Colin has his premiere tomorrow... It's like Christmas in the springtime, lasting multiple days! Merry Christmas to me! Lol!!

[@Micki52]

I was nervous for you being there by yourself. Take some one with you just in case. I remember hearing that girl scream. Sam & Colby were so upset that they couldn't help her. So sad that happened. Even in the day light there could be squatters & you could get hurt. I love your stuff but please don't go alone.

[@honeyseven]

love the video josh. i've been watching your abandoned videos since i was in middle school, now i've graduated and i still love seeing your new uploads pop up. i just started doing paranormal investigations of my own after watching your beyond the dark series since it started, so youve definitely built up some passion in me for the haunted and abandoned lol this location is absolutely crazy too. keep it coming im excited for your next one :)

[@Nancy-kw8xz]

Hello Josh great job thank you for taking us along keep up the excellent work until the next time stay safe take care love from upstate New York❤😊

[@RainbowNeal19805]

This video gave me so much anxiety. Kept expected someone to jump out. Be careful going places on your own, especially after what happened with Sam and Colby.

[@DracoMalfoy-ds7uc]

Ok i was HOLDING my breath when Josh was putting away his drone. Like a horror film lmao

[@FrankHoneycutt]

The building at 36:10 was part of the rap program. Recovery for addicts. Some of the buildings upfront near the road were still in use till 2005. I remember when I first explored this place, everything was still there, medical records, meds, was completely untouched. So sad to see how much ppl have destroyed it over then years.

[@texasshawn316]

Random thoughts: I remember that S&C video. The idea of kids there makes me want to cry. I am terrified of birds! You can keep the dang clowns too! That's a tiny morgue, for such a huge place. Glad you're smart enough to get out, while you're still safe, and I love that you still get so excited over a great bando. It's a wonder you didn't have to slay a dragon and kiss a princes at Dogwood cottage. Enjoyed the video.

[@shellyscott187]

This video was awesome Josh!! Videos like this one remind me of why you're the best exploring channel on KZbin 😊💜

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Heck ya!!!!!! Let them knoo

[@St4Lk3R_458]

You're abandoned videos are always awesome. I get such a feel for the place through your lens and storytelling. Thank you for bringing these places back to life for us. ❤❤❤❤

[@Halloweenlover10.31]

I hate the fact that places like this existed. I've seen way too many documentaries about different ones. So gut wrenching knowing how those children were being treated. I did volunteer work as a teenager in a home for ppl with pretty severe disabilities. There were both adults and children living there. I'm so thankful that the place I worked at was nothing like any of those. The residents were treated with kindness & I felt honored to be there.

[@jeffjerome4805]

I applaud you for using stealth! Too many of these videos show explorers yelling screaming and making all kinds of noises! You are very wise to avoid other explorers! You never know who is out there! You cold be robbed, beaten or even killed! That's one reason why I don't explore by myself anymore. If you hurt your self there is no one to help you but if you are robbed and beaten, maybe stabbed you could die out there and it could be weeks or even months before someone finds your body. So again I applaud you for being cautious, quiet and smart in your explorations in this place and other places. Be safe!

[@tammygarner2259]

hi Josh and guys hope you guys be safe out there 🙏🙏🙏 this is so sad and scary and creepy 😱😱 good to hear about the history of the place you are funny sometimes you do a great job on the videos so please be careful and safe ❤️ your videos I wish you had someone with you ❤️ you guys

[@madamejam5528]

Love the content and your story telling with each location. Keep ‘em coming. Take care and stay safe! ❤

[@Raseberrydreams]

Josh you do fantastic job on all of your videos. I get happy, it makes my day to watch your videos and showing all of us in the world the best videos of what a adventure is and what old buildings are and places. It truly remarkable how those buildings use to be and what they look like now is crazy that time took over. You work so hard everyday and show the world what there Messing out and seeing the history of old abandoned buildings and houses. I do send my thoughts about you Josh and wish you good safety and making sure nothing happens to you on your travels and going to old buildings and places and ghost haunting. Keep it the remarkable job on everything you do. Truly a fan.

[@ExploringwithCarl]

That was super cool and a massive place. Keep up the great content Josh ewc..

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Thank uu

[@steph91980]

Josh you're so amazing at what you do! Haunted, abandoned, anything you do I'm here for! Keep up the incredible work man!

[@emilymactavish80]

Great video josh!!! And very sad backstory I honestly can’t believe on how they treated the people here burning kids pulling their teeth out having them against the wall naked. That’s horrible overall thanks uploading josh!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicad83]

Really enjoyed this OG Josh bando, keep em coming bro ❤

[@kayleabuglioli]

I love how passionate you are in these it really makes for a great video!!

[@rubberphone]

You know you're enjoying a video when you didn't even realise that 40 minutes passed by so fast. Your videos are always so immersive to watch, awesome video Josh!!!

[@CC-df3xy]

Hello Josh, I have to say. That I sub and unsub many times, I remember you when you were very young. But I've seen you mature a lot. You're very respectful and teaching many of us when they go to these abandoned places. The do's & don't's, I've subscribe again, hopefully for good! You're doing an awesome job, take care!🤗♥️

[@NotSamandColby_]

It’s crazy that Sam remembers like it was yesterday

[@netkitten]

those birds talked to the birds on that castle on the island you went to before and decided to get revenge :P

[@Angyal_Angyal]

😂

[@Merritt6796]

Another amazing video! This is the reason I started watching your channel years ago ❤

[@davididk597]

Its been a while since i watched you im glad to see youre still around:)

[@bubblie_sweetiemahtab2066]

Nice 👍 at 12:56 slow down the speed and watch something or someone was passing from the hallway door😮😮I also saw many small high type shadows

[@jellywade2681]

I saw it to it looked like a shadow peaking and looking right at Josh

Just love your exploring vids. They are just so professionally built up, with bacup infos and soo much emotion. Just love!!! Wha'ts with all those cars (@29:15)? You're soo brave going there alone, and a place where someone got murdered....

[@andreawilliams9760]

Went exploring with you today anx you didnt disappoint.i like when you thought that guy was followjng you and you said to your self- in and out of here baby! Lol.glad you are safe!

[@jessrkenny]

Is this Josh posting right on time???? We love to see it..... I can't wait to watch!

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Hahaha

[@AdrianaBanauna]

@@ExploringWithJosh one of the comments said that the thumbnail is actually a picture of Penn Hurst Asylum in Pennsylvania not of Forest Haven just to let you know to check. @Among The Unknown said it if you didn’t see their comment yet. Also great video with the history and everything 👍🏻

[@makayla8828]

You got the date it was abandoned wrong. It was abandoned on October 14th in 1991 not 1971. My grandparents went there as a kid and I heard many stories about the life style. Even though they were there for 8 months they still came out different from how they went in. My grandmother has told me many stories about what they had done and how she was treated. It’s crazy how they thought they were doing the right thing.

[@Gemelli2906]

There was an old state run nursing home in Boscowen NH (since torn down because of asbestos) I have worked at the old building. There is a highway and x the street is the jail, so there was a tunnel underground so nurses could go over and treat inmates. It was rumored to be haunted by a ghost boy because back in the turn of the century it was an orphanage.

[@heidip5042]

Asylums are beautiful!! They make them look so nice then the beauty hides the horror that took place inside. I dont understand why little ones would be there. What can a 2-3yr old do to be able to live here. Thats really sad about that lady. I would always have guilt after hearing those screams and wondering if i could have done something to help. Would be amazing to see an asylum in person, but they arent where I live so some of us have to explore through your videos and you do an amazing job!

[@sethhaynes2016]

The balance of exploring and beyond the dark is top tier! Much love my brother👍🏻

[@katiesmith3242]

Gosh this place is so sad and the interview clips are heartbreaking!

[@kellsampson8192]

You are one of my favourite KZbinrs ❤ you just do it like no one else! I can tell you’re so passionate about what you do!!

[@denisetherrien9689]

I knew you had to be from New England! Me too! The Dunkin and Stop and Shop clinched it for me! Love your channel! Be safe!

[@mamag8427]

I love explores and you are the very best at at! Thanks for sharing your adventures, Josh!

[@tylercarrigan5242]

These types of videos bring me back to when I was 14 years old watching you. The nostalgia is real!

[@FrankHoneycutt]

Be careful there during the day, there’s an active juvenile detention center on the back of the property.

[@itsanorristhing3825]

Your channel gets better and better! Loving all your explorations. xoxo Stay Safe

[@melking4801]

Creepy vibes! Thank you for being careful n able to share with us! So love ur channels, watching from Alaska!😁😊

[@leehurley8358]

You always have such a great time exploring. Your excitement is contagious.❤

[@heatherhagen2429]

Love your content dude. Love the small bits of humor with the birds and the clown. I'm definitely scared of birds lol

[@RobDawg187]

This is a awesome video, reminds me of your old stuff! Keep up the great work!

[@jamesluke6603]

Great video Josh. Thank you for sharing

[@nickandtheabandoned]

I’ve been to forest haven so many time I’ve been wanting u to do this video for so long this is awesome thank u josh this is great

[@caseybambroffe952]

I have worried about that female screaming since I heard it, there really needs to be a clause where that if 'harmless trespassers' report suspicious activity then the harmless trespasser should not be penalised. So sad for all parties excluding the murderer obviously.

[@shadowshatto]

I was having a rough day and you dropped this at the perfect time, thanks man.

[@Lovejoyrat2]

Found you through twin paranormal - loving your work!

[@ellierace3350]

Omg I can't believe you went there on your own after a murder happened! Props to you josh I couldn't do that 😅 anyway amazing video as ever I love your enthusiasm about everything you do. Can tell you love it just by the look on your face 😊 looking forward to the next one.

[@ExploringWithJosh]

Thanks alot

[@rosetiger7268]

I can't go anywhere due to health - thank you for these exploration videos!

[@UndergroundDawn1991]

This Video made me cry. Being a mom myself of a two year old baby girl...shit like this just hits different. These poor souls. I can't imagine the unbelievable horrors they had to endure. I hope all the POS employees and whoever was responsible for this, got what they deserve. I'm heartbroken.

[@RealNero_TV]

It actually terrifies me that those two even had to witness and hear that!

[@cindyOC1]

Didn't they ever reported it then ?

[@TheGamingNoise]

@@cindyOC1 probably not

[@Sorikee]

​@@cindyOC1 they did report what they had heard it was at the very end of their video. They found a pay phone I think

[@ellie27]

nobody died

[@ellislily]

​@@ellie27 yes they did

[@gloriaespinosa8184]

Dude, love your exploring haunted places. Just started watching your videos. You are loco, but awesome. Did anyone see that shadow as soon as he walked in that room and saw that "adult baby crib," it freaked me out. That shadow could be a ghost or could be a person.. OMG! Scared the crap out of me

[@johannawei4689]

Honestly? For a foreigner it is so cool seeing this and get the clips you've put in on how it looked back then and getting some history to this place as well. I mean I don't need a lecture about everything that went down there, but seeing and knowing the most important events that happened really helps to understand! Thank you for that, you really have a perfect mix of fun and facts!

[@mirandadavenport970]

Josh you are always amazing guy keep up the hard work and I share your video with my husband stay safe and stay strong.

[@mariah6766]

I missed the abandon videos like this. I love the haunted, but i love the abandon just as much! I love the videos Josh! 🖤

[@allisonsieger]

Let's goooo I'm so excited to watch this you go to the most epic places I absolutely love all the places that you go to keep up the good work

[@heathergibbs2904]

Prayers for all who have died at Forest Haven even the young woman.

[@blackmonday738]

Spooky and Neat to see this, Thanks Josh for the invite. Ya don't have to tell us, but i hope the hell u carry u know what with u!! 🤙😙

[@coder139]

I love watching your clips. It is so amazing and interesting. Thank you!

[@georgialane554]

Josh you need to start a podcast I would listen everyday

[@Iamspartacus1]

So scary doing it on your own, Josh. Good explore, but I was anxious as I watched it.

[@demonlver13]

Reminds me of when you first started uploading man this was nostalgic as all hell now I got to go do a urbex to fix the itch 😅 feel like the urbex bug has bit me all over again

[@christysbutterfly1612]

EXCELLENT explore Josh!!!

[@nemoooooooo13]

Really good explore Josh. The place looks an Urbexxers dream. The sound was fine without the mic mate, don’t stress it.

[@FlakyBandit100]

Great explore. Fascinating place. Spooked me a bit at around 12.56. Something at the very far end of the corridor moved across from right to left. Having watched it a few times I don't think it is anything, but gave me the chills to start with.

[@dagmarbeeke6163]

It's funny how you mention the colour of the tiles. In scary movies, the walls are also green. Even interrogation cells are almost always a greenish colour. Another great video. Thanks Josh! 💜🖤

[@FrankHoneycutt]

I wish I knew you were coming here. I would love to give you a tour. All the underground tunnels, something’s that are hard to find. I know these buildings inside and out. I believe I even emailed you about this place.

[@pamela174]

Absolutely heartbreaking. The people that harm defenseless people should be given life in prison and never ever go free. They don't deserve freedom.

[@heatherenno51]

Sad to hear about the things that went on here and happy this place no longer exists except in ruins. Thanks for exploring and sharing the history behind these abandoned places for which a lot of us would know nothing about or that these places ever even existed.