Comments on: Examining An Urban Legend http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/ Paranormal Research, Investigation and Discussion Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Lauren http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-305 Lauren Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:14:53 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-305 oh and the bathrooms are no longer available, im pretty sure... oh and the bathrooms are no longer available, im pretty sure…

]]> By: Lauren http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-304 Lauren Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:12:59 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-304 I have been hiking those trails many times. The first time my boyfriend and I went hiking there was after we had seen a story featuring the devil tree on tv around halloween. We went in with intentions of finding the tree. I'm not sure whether the creepy feelings we both felt were because of our preconceived notions, but it all seems very real every time. We were unaware of how the paths are in Oak Hammock, and it was late in the day when we started walking....I was sure we were lost, it was getting dark, and I was extremely creeped out, even though i knew there were houses nearby and i could hear children playing in those yards. The first time we found one of the trees, there was a bunch of weird weeds growing around the bottom and different colored broken glass. I dont remember if this particular tree was like this at the time, but now it has a large black patch of some type of "filler" or something, like it was put there to fill or cover something. We have also found the remnants of some sort of building - in the middle of the woods, off the path, there are cinder blocks and some other random materials that appear to have previously formed a structure (we almost stepped on a snake in there!). Also, near the canal is an old water heater (strange...who lugged an old water heater all the way to this location just to dump it? seems like a lot of work to me...just doesnt add up). There is a family of (3 i think) owls that live in those woods. if you are quietly hiking you can usually hear and/or see them. An old broken palm tree with numerous holes is home to a pileated woodpecker. Also have spotted a hawk living in there, and tons of cardinals. I love hiking in there, something about it just creeps me out a little but also piques my curiousity...and no matter how many times i've hiked it, at some point there is slight confusion and feelings of being lost.... I have been hiking those trails many times. The first time my boyfriend and I went hiking there was after we had seen a story featuring the devil tree on tv around halloween. We went in with intentions of finding the tree. I’m not sure whether the creepy feelings we both felt were because of our preconceived notions, but it all seems very real every time. We were unaware of how the paths are in Oak Hammock, and it was late in the day when we started walking….I was sure we were lost, it was getting dark, and I was extremely creeped out, even though i knew there were houses nearby and i could hear children playing in those yards. The first time we found one of the trees, there was a bunch of weird weeds growing around the bottom and different colored broken glass. I dont remember if this particular tree was like this at the time, but now it has a large black patch of some type of “filler” or something, like it was put there to fill or cover something. We have also found the remnants of some sort of building – in the middle of the woods, off the path, there are cinder blocks and some other random materials that appear to have previously formed a structure (we almost stepped on a snake in there!). Also, near the canal is an old water heater (strange…who lugged an old water heater all the way to this location just to dump it? seems like a lot of work to me…just doesnt add up). There is a family of (3 i think) owls that live in those woods. if you are quietly hiking you can usually hear and/or see them. An old broken palm tree with numerous holes is home to a pileated woodpecker. Also have spotted a hawk living in there, and tons of cardinals. I love hiking in there, something about it just creeps me out a little but also piques my curiousity…and no matter how many times i’ve hiked it, at some point there is slight confusion and feelings of being lost….

]]> By: luna http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-58 luna Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:40:39 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-58 I've actually visited your website several times now; the Rosary was a rather creepy touch to the already ominous setting, if I do say so..lol. Depending on the reports, the legends and the actual facts of the case, there is a possibility of two trees being involved, with both having had some of the events occur underneath, but not 'all' the events. We're still trying to sort through documents that give more information, but we do know the location of the tree cited in the actual police report. I’ve actually visited your website several times now; the Rosary was a rather creepy touch to the already ominous setting, if I do say so..lol. Depending on the reports, the legends and the actual facts of the case, there is a possibility of two trees being involved, with both having had some of the events occur underneath, but not ‘all’ the events. We’re still trying to sort through documents that give more information, but we do know the location of the tree cited in the actual police report.

]]> By: Nancy http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-57 Nancy Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:36:22 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-57 I'm a teacher in PSL. I moved down here from NY in 2006. I heard about this tree from my HS students. I live just south of the canal, so I decided to try to find the tree. I made three trips. The first one was a bust. On the second visit I found the tree in the TCPalm video. On my third visit I found the butchered tree that the local kids insist is the devil tree. The local's tree is right next to the canal. I didn't feel anything but pity for that tree. The TCPalm tree is much creepier, and it's also where I found a blue plastic rosary right next to a cross scuffed into the ground. 10 feet up the path was a trident also scuffed into the ground. To my husband's horror, I took the rosary. Unlike the local's tree sitting right next to the canal, the TCPalm tree was deep in the park. Once we found the tree and the rosary, we got caught up in the winding paths on a day that was gray and windy. We were both starting to freak out a bit. I have a website for my students (now middle schoolers), but I keep the Devil Tree site up behind the scenes to collect photos and info: http://www.mrsbennett.net/psl_devil_tree.html I’m a teacher in PSL. I moved down here from NY in 2006. I heard about this tree from my HS students. I live just south of the canal, so I decided to try to find the tree. I made three trips. The first one was a bust. On the second visit I found the tree in the TCPalm video. On my third visit I found the butchered tree that the local kids insist is the devil tree. The local’s tree is right next to the canal. I didn’t feel anything but pity for that tree. The TCPalm tree is much creepier, and it’s also where I found a blue plastic rosary right next to a cross scuffed into the ground. 10 feet up the path was a trident also scuffed into the ground. To my husband’s horror, I took the rosary. Unlike the local’s tree sitting right next to the canal, the TCPalm tree was deep in the park. Once we found the tree and the rosary, we got caught up in the winding paths on a day that was gray and windy. We were both starting to freak out a bit.
I have a website for my students (now middle schoolers), but I keep the Devil Tree site up behind the scenes to collect photos and info: http://www.mrsbennett.net/psl_devil_tree.html

]]> By: bobby http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-15 bobby Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:43:30 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-15 <p>the question about the house: I've lived in St. Lucie for my whole life (but just moved recently). Me and my friends have found the place. If im not mistaken, it was his old place and there is another local story that the house is were he killed the girls and did all the stuff to them- also that he killed another person because the rumor locally is that he killed three people. This story might not coincide with your report, but that's the story that has been passed around.</p> the question about the house: I’ve lived in St. Lucie for my whole life (but just moved recently). Me and my friends have found the place. If im not mistaken, it was his old place and there is another local story that the house is were he killed the girls and did all the stuff to them- also that he killed another person because the rumor locally is that he killed three people. This story might not coincide with your report, but that’s the story that has been passed around.

]]> By: Mike http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-14 Mike Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:05:42 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-14 Near the Oak Tree, there are ruins of what looked like a house. No trail leads to it. It's deep within the woods. There is a perimeter (low wall) and barb wire surrounding this area. Also, I saw what seemed like a gateway? I'd like some more information on this? I heard it was Schaefer's residence? Near the Oak Tree, there are ruins of what looked like a house. No trail leads to it. It’s deep within the woods. There is a perimeter (low wall) and barb wire surrounding this area. Also, I saw what seemed like a gateway? I’d like some more information on this? I heard it was Schaefer’s residence?

]]> By: grim http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-13 grim Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:57:36 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-13 BTW- Gerard Schaefer was murdered while in prison. BTW- Gerard Schaefer was murdered while in prison.

]]> By: grim http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-12 grim Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:55:14 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-12 I have heard of the place you mentioned in Jensen (maybe). I have heard the stories, especially that of the piano. I had a friend that had been there and reported the exact same things. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago. I would be thrilled if you were willing to share the location. I would swear that I read of a town or village for black farm hands somewhere near Eden. It was basically a saloon, casino and brothel. If memory serves me, the sheriff raided the place and burned it to the ground. I wonder if the two sites are one in the same or related. I have heard of the place you mentioned in Jensen (maybe). I have heard the stories, especially that of the piano. I had a friend that had been there and reported the exact same things. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago. I would be thrilled if you were willing to share the location.

I would swear that I read of a town or village for black farm hands somewhere near Eden. It was basically a saloon, casino and brothel. If memory serves me, the sheriff raided the place and burned it to the ground. I wonder if the two sites are one in the same or related.

]]> By: gary http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-11 gary Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:50:39 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-11 I have been a resident of port st lucie since 1977 (age 2). Surprisingly, I have never been privy to this story. I only stumbled across it by mistake. That area of port st lucie only saw significant developement around 1997. I.E. California Blvd/Leafy Rd. None of my friends were familiar with this disturbing story. Does anyone know what happend to Shaefer? What is ironic, the only haunted place I have ever been, is near old plantation cemetary/sugarhill, jensen beach. This area is extemely undocumented, where oldschool locals dont talk about it and would prefer you dont know the atrocities that occured between the 1870's and early 1900's during the spike in pineapple plantations in the area. I have personally seen unmarked cemetaries, heard pianos and harmonicas playing at a time when I know that no one lived within tens of miles (early nineties). If people want paranormal activity on the treasure coast, oak hammock is nothing. I have been a resident of port st lucie since 1977 (age 2). Surprisingly, I have never been privy to this story. I only stumbled across it by mistake. That area of port st lucie only saw significant developement around 1997. I.E. California Blvd/Leafy Rd. None of my friends were familiar with this disturbing story. Does anyone know what happend to Shaefer? What is ironic, the only haunted place I have ever been, is near old plantation cemetary/sugarhill, jensen beach. This area is extemely undocumented, where oldschool locals dont talk about it and would prefer you dont know the atrocities that occured between the 1870′s and early 1900′s during the spike in pineapple plantations in the area. I have personally seen unmarked cemetaries, heard pianos and harmonicas playing at a time when I know that no one lived within tens of miles (early nineties). If people want paranormal activity on the treasure coast, oak hammock is nothing.

]]> By: rowdiegurl http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-10 rowdiegurl Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:23:33 +0000 http://thegrimsociety.com/2007/09/25/examining-an-urban-legend/#comment-10 Very very interesting! Very very interesting!

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