What are the most well - known real heists stories?

The Loch Ness Monster is a very well - known mysterious real story. People claim to have seen a large, unidentified creature in Loch Ness in Scotland. There have been numerous sightings and even some blurry photos, but scientists have not been able to prove its existence definitively.

The Mary Celeste is a famous one. This ship was found adrift in the ocean with no one on board, but all the supplies and the ship itself were intact. It's as if the crew just vanished into thin air. There were no signs of struggle or foul play, which makes it a truly baffling mystery.

The story of Charles Manson is well - known. He was the leader of a cult. He convinced his followers to carry out multiple murders. His cult - like influence over his followers made his case unique and terrifying.

One of the well - known is the story of King Solomon. He had many wives and concubines. His polygamous relationships were not only for personal reasons but also had political implications. Through his marriages, he formed alliances with different kingdoms. However, having so many wives also brought some problems, such as religious and cultural clashes among his wives who came from different regions and backgrounds.

The Lizzie Borden case is well - known. In 1892, her father and stepmother were brutally murdered with an axe in Fall River, Massachusetts. Lizzie was the main suspect, and the case was highly publicized. The idea of a daughter potentially being the killer of her own parents is truly horrifying.

A well - known story involves a boy who continuously stole from the local market. During the Krampus season, he had a terrifying encounter. He saw a figure with a sack over its shoulder and a whip in its hand. The figure chased him through the streets until he promised to never steal again. This story has been passed down for generations to warn children about bad behavior.

The story of the Phantom of the Opera is based on some real - life eerie experiences in theaters. There were rumors of a mysterious figure lurking in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. People would sometimes hear strange music coming from there. It inspired the famous novel and subsequent musical.

The Stanley Hotel in Colorado also has a famous haunted real story. It inspired Stephen King to write 'The Shining'. Guests have reported seeing ghosts in the hallways, hearing children laughing and running around, and experiencing other unexplained phenomena.

There are also stories about the ghosts in the Valley of the Kings. This is a place filled with tombs of pharaohs. It's believed that the spirits of the pharaohs and their retinues guard their tombs. Many who have visited the Valley of the Kings at night or during quiet times have reported an eerie feeling, as if the ancient dead are still very much present and watching over their final resting places.

Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is a well - known haunted location. It was a prison where inmates were treated very harshly. There are tales of ghosts of former inmates still lingering in the cells. People have reported hearing screams and seeing shadowy figures. The prison's dark and decaying atmosphere adds to the sense of the supernatural. There are also guided tours where some visitors claim to have had spooky encounters.