Mansfield Training School/District 1199 Day Care Center, Inc. is a Connecticut Domestic Non-Profit Corporation filed on December 30, 1983. The Mansfield Training School and Hospital was a facility for the developmentally disabled located in Mansfield, Connecticut, and run by the state of Connecticut. Did your family work there for generations & leave journals about their experiences there? (Not at the show’s location.) This program requires you ⦠The abuse allegations primarily took place at the area now owned by the NE Correctional Facility although they were not limited to that area. Hi Cher. I’m curious to know how someone becomes “involved” with a group, such as yours. MSTS Curator: I had a sister who was placed in MSTS in 1966. I rather doubt that she is still alive, as she had health issues, as well as being mentally disabled. No harm meant. @Mii-regarding a “ledger of patients”, no patients stayed in the home, it was staff residence as noted above. It was active from 1860 to 1993. There is a lot of anger in this thread. Mrs. Moore been through hell and back and the last thing she should have to endure is outlandish comments and backlash from the general public. Good luck. The storehouse was an interesting place to visit as well. The first time, I went to the first building (main building) in the front. From what I’ve read about personally, most common days hospitals usually ALL have basements. and it wasn’t a safe or friendly feeling at 2 of those buildings. Did they really find remains in the basement of the house? This happens all of the time on these type of TV shows. @ Erik – “The Ladd School is another pet project of mine about to come to fruition, just waiting for the go ahead.”. Not saying it wasn’t done in extreme cases, but the DOJ reemed the institution for a number of terrible human rights violations but that was not one of them. @Gallant Actually, this is a forum for discussing the Mansfield Training School and IS NOT limited to your ‘haunting’. The antique board reading "The Mansfield Training School" prompted Amy to ask about the building's history. Many apparitions spotted!!! was there really a ghost in the bedroom or was the mom gettin it on wit becuz the daughter heard moaning coming from her moms bed room and then that cpeepy ass door flew open and she set a trap and didnt even get down the stairs b4 the nail hit the ground and the old hatch on the door flew open and she got terrified and ran down stair i olny know this cuz i just got done watching ‘paranormal wittnesses’ and it scared the shit out of me.And my most favorite part was wen the mother wen this is the house 4 me and she claoed like a retard!!!!! Why that is, I do not know. Names or no names, hostile or not, Moore said she wants whatever – who whoever – is plaguing the home gone. In the evening and at night it will def give a hair raising chilll. Therefore, your answer is no. I left fairly quickly. Works both ways. – See more at: http://www.strangeusa.com/Viewlocation.aspx?id=1923#sthash.ZgSlP2Zk.dpuf, interseting…here is the site Usually where hospitals are located, there will be a lot of other medical buildings around as well in the general area. I didnt read all the posts, most seemed to say “Is this place for real” ” are these things true” I went there today expecting the usual .. You know, this is just another building no big deal. Presently, the university is cleaning out the buildings. Second, I will address a few comments. Get Olive Oil..hold it up & ask God to Bless it for Annointing(yes its that easy). From the January 30 2010 article referenced above; “Threatening presences If you Google images of institutions–you will find images that would give anyone nightmares. If the staff were good, it wouldn’t have gotten shut down for abuse! Although in extreme cases in the past, with patients who were violent, they would remove all their teeth so they couldn’t bite staff or other patients. There are tunnels throughout the MTS area. I actually walked through one with a therapy patient last year here. Initially he worked in the Allan brown building but that was closed and his office was moved to knight hospital second floor. Otherwise MTS received great accolades including many from the Kennedy family. There was not enough time for everything to be on the show. According to here there was a group of navy guys who would come in on the premise of caring or the patients, while in reality they were raping male patients. Noises are common as Iâll hear my name being called or Iâll hear deep breathing. Hello. I guess I have somewhat of a cynical nature when it comes to institutions and government. The only time I drove through there at night, I got out at the main building in the front and walked around for a few minutes. In theory. You should at least be able to look at this situation and say “It is a possibility”. I just wanted to comment that i grew up in the area and spent numerous hours in these buildings as a teen and there are lots of weird things in there after dark and there are lots of records and medical equipment that is left behind. I see you wrote this in 2011. It seems a little fishy that there are reports of ‘deals’ leaking out. After all these many years, I still have sadness in my heart for her, and I guess I can only hope that she is with God now, and that she has found the Peace and happiness that she was denied in life. Neither has the ICFs for that matter. The problems though weren’t out at the Farm. I hope I can answer a few questions. Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents worth. Anyone have any input on good buildings to view? The airing of Raw televisions “Haunting of Mansfield Mansion” was horribly fashioned and told a story that doesnât exist. There is ample information on the history of that house in the Mansfield Historical Society yet the family claimed the realtor knew nothing of its history. 99.146.113.168, Like Dislike Comment# 52279 ReplyTo# 31830 5/21/2010 3:50:00 PM Edit whatching paranormal wittness on Syfy of mansfeild training school from 2 years after documentation August 2011 creepy ð, is there documentation of names who had lived there and has backed up evidence Lobotomies were done out of desperation–there were no medicines for Seizures, or rages or basic psychosis. The farm supplied the institution with most of its food and provided occupational therapy for people with epilepsy, as farm labor was deemed to prevent epileptic seizures. So regardless of what all you haters think about them or their services, they continue to grow and make paranormal history! All of these facilities constructed when the eugenics laws were passed in the early 1900s had a different idea of how mentally challenged people should be treated. Very sad story about the things that took place here. We also agree that med facilities as well as power, water, and service facilities were located in the lower level where these tunnels terminated. I document through photos abandoned places. Monica, thanks for your post. I was there when several rapes had taken placed! She’s in her own little world. Those types of things took place in many institutions of the same kind around the country during that time period also. Evicting the spirits THEY SUCK. Hello Gina, It is owned and gaureded by uconn currently but most of the officers that patrol or monitor the grounds do not leave there cars and are most often parked very close to entrance and exits and do not like to be back there during the night. This is an important distinction: not retarded, not mentally ill or insane, but mentally disabled. As the merger of the Connecticut Colony and Lakeville School accelerated toward certainty in early months of 1916, the ⦠Specifically, I am curious about the unknown material in the stone structure in the basement. I’ve seen no indication that PW or PROOF attempted to determine the validity of Ms Moore’s claims. I also was witness to the attack footage and documentation from the emergency room were Gallant received treatment. Matt – Ohhhh, good point! Went by the SyFy PW house yesterday. Friday 8 March 2013 at 21:00 – National Geographic Channel, Repeats: I am associated with a family member of the Gallant family and according to her, after this case Joseph isnât the same, he seeks guidance from a social worker whom is apparently assisting him with the aftermath of the attack. Sometimes we would have to work on the phones in the locked charges office, all glass looking out to the very disturbing open ladies of mens room, I will never forget the smell. I was scared out of my mind! Nevertheless, I have been to ALL of their events and lectures in and out of state and might I say these people are not in it for the fame or for the fortune. I still live in this house and things still happen here but my ultimate goal is to seek justice for all the children who could not get it on their own. Scientific methods can either explain or explain away our current understanding. He said PROOF members would not release the name of the spirit until it is confirmed the spirit has a connection to the homestead. Ok so I doubt anyone is still reading/ commenting on this anymore, but I live in CT, about 20 minutes from the old training school. Amanda: What have you found out from the The theory first was that they If you’re near here check em out, not haunted just cool. im verry intrested in this im olny 15 but would love to learn all that i can i heard theres some news articals on it but i cant find any please help. If the family is scared enough by what they believe is happening and want help, so be it. Its an old buildingâthe oldest on campus, I believe it was built in the 1920â²s, and a lot of the wood work and framing is still the exact same as it was when it was built. Hi Matt, !!!! It was active from 1860 to 1993. Wow… this thread is HUGE. With them in it and with actual recored evidence! That being said, with cooperation with two universities, an online MSTS museum will be launched in the coming months. Back then there were darker and more painful ways of getting the job done. @Joey – where did you park when you went? I would hate to be in your position and have to deal with the scrutiny of opinion. Any information on the security patterns? Cause they claim that they live/lived in the house but how could they have if it is part of the government or a campus ground now. And of course shows have to make these “haunted” places a bit more dramatic, otherwise no one would watch. It was the home of the MTS Superintendent and his family. Cunningham AUG 3 1987 10/86. If they are staying, it will have to be on YOUR terms. My family and I would meet him for lunch in the employees cafeteria. The crematorium is just part of the dairy farm. I’m not sure why people are so willing to accept this sort of entertainment as factual. practices. The majority of the contributing buildings were institutional buildings built between 1914 and 1930, all designed by the same architectural firm. Now open the main door…& say this….”This home belongs to God & I/us…This is The House of God & YOU MUST LEAVE RIGHT NOW!!! It is not fair for P.R.O.O.F to be chastised for simply performing their job and as for the Moore family, give them a break and try to understand what hell they must have endured. Hello “Sam” Just to clear up what you have identified as a “lie” told by P.R.O.O.F! CB – Thank you again. deckflippa95@gmail.com. There exists a substantial population of foks that possess these gifts. Pardon me, I typed Carne instead of CARC. Mansfield Training School Manafield Depot, Connecticut View: L-R Pine Cottage (#47); Spring Manor (#46) Facing: SE Negative on file: Connecticut Historic Coram. I have worked long and hard to keep my personal life out of the public eye. I was ten. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallucinations_in_the_sane. Also this said client was raped so many times that they smear feces on their genitals to “ward off” anyone they are unfamiliar with. I really have no idea just questions that’s why I’m here not trying to start some conspiracy theory for say. One strange thing about all this is that I cannot for the life of me find out anything as to where he is buried and when he died. To put any looky-lous off, they would use tunnels to take care of business. Slowly, this was abandoned all together. I can provide names and contact info if the owners of this site email me. And no my dear…states didn’t fade institutions out in favor of group homes. I don’t know why that is. About a year later it seemed to start again. They needed places to hide in case of an airstrike or invasion, or even an arms depot. Mansfield Training SchoolI believe I am better qualified to speak about Mansfield because I was a “mental retardation aide III in Rogers, Johnstone, Sequin and Cambell hall’s, (also one that’s name escapes me), on third shift for over six years, and the PBX telephone switchboard operator for over two years. I don’t know what happened to the records, but my guess is that most were destroyed. new information which they can use each and every time they visit your blog post. If any former patients knew of a man named Robert Rowley who was a patient at Mansfield Training School, I would love to be in contact with you. BTW, Richard, sorry to hear about your sister. but lol dont get me wrong the story was terrifing. I never heard of or even heard hinted at, any paranormal activity. At ⦠Amy’s occurences did indeed happen. I have said numerous times I do not agree with PROOFs conflicting reports and I understand skepticism. I am kind of feeling that PROOF has pulled away from this thread for the fact of there being so many conflictions. I would think we would have heard of something right under our nose! When the state put the homes up for sale I was very happy and even considered buying one myself but we had our first little one and no $ money to speak of. Fascinating discussion, and for avid lovers of flame-wars like myself, a great read. Although it is true that a lot of nefarious things tend to happen in dark places, numerous rapes and illicit sex even at MTS, however, the tunnels were designed for utility and transportation of materials, personnel, and clients. My Mother was going thru the channels on the tv when she came upon your story. The state is only obligated to maintain patient records for five years after the closing of the institution. As for why others It is a shame that people vandalize such places. Matter of fact, you will see tunnels under most hospital/mental health facilities. You mean lies, of course. I hope Joseph posts the FAQ soon, and I do hope he discusses the “Jessica” murder story because I am very interested in PROOF’s side and how this happened. It was active from 1860 to 1993. Mysterious man [3], In 1993, after numerous lawsuits concerning the conditions of the hospital, Mansfield Training School was closed and its patients sent to outpatient facilities and other institutions. The six-hour event includes blessing the house, burning sage and praying. The staff believed in the hospital at Mansfield and, overall, did a magnificent job with the limited resources they had. Also, the police presence has grown. The State of Connecticut kept meticulous records on every patient there. There is no certification or other criteria which makes that designation. I found Moore to read in a strikingly similar fashion to Amanda. I’m sorry, but I questionI’m sorry, but I question your ability to rate, with any sense of accuracy, the level of care at a facility like this when in this day and age you still use the word “retarded”. I am also toying with the idea of booking a weekend experience myself, if that is actually in the works to happen. we have over 9000 plus followers not including family and friends! Gallant said the male lived at the training school and claimed to have been killed by a fellow patient. Just got the above message in my e-mail (My message was #288). Perhaps this is the paranormal group itself trying to stir up interest. Trying to plan a group event and this sounds like a blast for around Halloween. Regarding the articles about abuse, I don’t think they mean “abuse” to replace “murder,” I think they just got loose with what exactly counts as the Moore’s property. they scoffed until they came to my house for a few hours. The hospital is creepy as can be though, the coolest part though is almost all of the buildings are connected via underground tunnels, most of which are blocked off but some are accessible. That makes perfect sense, thank you. I am not an expert in the field nor do I know P.R.O.O.F as well as I wished I did. Erik & Tom – will list my email at the end. I know what’s here & it’s not pleasant. Time frame here was 1990-1992. The Mansfield Training School and Hospital (commonly referred to as the Knight Hospital / Asylum) is on and around Walters Avenue, Depot Campus of the University of Connecticut, the village of Storrs, town of Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut. There cant be much out there …n if there is ..only miniscule scraps of it that will only leave us more curious. Notions of murder and illegal cremations in the house of the superintendent are really terrible rumors to put out there. 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