Creepy news stories 2017

Here are some creepy news stories from 2017:

  1. The Mysterious Disappearance of Tara Calico: In September 2017, 19-year-old Tara Calico disappeared while out on a bike ride in New Mexico. Her disappearance remains a mystery, and her family has been searching for answers for over 30 years.
  2. The "Ghost Ship" of Oakland: In October 2017, a fire ravaged a abandoned houseboat in Oakland, California, killing 36 people who were living on the vessel. The incident was dubbed the "Ghost Ship" fire, and it raised questions about the city's response to the growing problem of squatter homes.
  3. The "Slender Man" Stabbing: In May 2017, a 12-year-old girl in Wisconsin stabbed her classmate 19 times in an attempt to appease the fictional character Slender Man, a tall, thin figure with a blank face. The girl was later convicted of attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
  4. The "Candyman" Murders: In July 2017, a series of murders in Chicago were linked to a man who was obsessed with the 1992 horror movie "Candyman." The killer, who was later identified as a 24-year-old man, was arrested and charged with murder.
  5. The "Dyatlov Pass Incident" Revisited: In February 2017, a team of Russian scientists reopened the investigation into the 1959 Dyatlov Pass incident, in which nine hikers died under mysterious circumstances in the Ural Mountains. The new investigation found that the hikers may have been killed by a yeti or other unknown creature.
  6. The "Momo Challenge": In September 2017, a disturbing internet challenge called the "Momo Challenge" emerged, in which children were encouraged to harm themselves or others by a mysterious figure known as "Momo." The challenge was later linked to a series of child abductions and murders.
  7. The "Ghost of the USS Indianapolis": In July 2017, a team of explorers discovered the wreckage of the USS Indianapolis, a U.S. Navy cruiser that sank in 1945 after being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. The ship was carrying over 1,000 crew members, and only about 300 survived. The discovery of the wreckage was seen as a major milestone in the search for the ship's remains.
  8. The "Cursed" Village of Kadykchan: In August 2017, a team of Russian explorers visited the abandoned village of Kadykchan, which was once a thriving coal mining town. The village was abandoned in the 1990s, and many believe it is cursed. The team reported strange occurrences, including unexplained noises and movements.
  9. The "Zombie Ant" Fungus: In June 2017, scientists discovered a fungus that turns ants into "zombies" by infecting their brains and controlling their behavior. The fungus, known as Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, is found in the rainforests of South America and is capable of manipulating the ants' behavior to help spread its own spores.
  10. The "Haunted" Hotel of the Damned: In October 2017, a team of paranormal investigators visited the infamous Stanley Hotel in Colorado, which was said to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner, F.O. Stanley. The team reported strange occurrences, including unexplained noises and movements, and captured evidence of paranormal activity on camera.