Maltby Cemetery and 13 Steps to Hell is a popular urban legend at the center of a well-known place Maltby, Washington. “13 Steps to Hell.” This legend has been passed down through generations and is a popular topic among local ghost enthusiasts and paranormal investigators.
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The legend states that if you visit the cemetery at night and find the 13 steps (which are said to appear and disappear), you can descend them to reach a portal to the underworld. It is believed that if you stand on the 7th step and look back up at midnight, you will see the ghostly figure of a woman. According to some versions of the legend, she is a grieving mother searching for her lost child, while others claim she is a witch who was buried alive.
Featured in various local news outlets and has been discussed on paranormal investigation shows. Despite numerous claims of sightings and experiences, there is no concrete evidence to support the existence of the 13 steps or any supernatural activity at the cemetery. The Maltby Cemetery itself has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s.
The cemetery is home to many graves of early pioneers who settled in the area. The cemetery’s caretakers have reported instances of vandalism and trespassing, which they attribute to the urban legend. It is important to note that trespassing on private property, especially at night, can be dangerous and illegal. The cemetery’s caretakers ask that visitors respect the property and the memories of those buried there.