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During its time of operation, the old Idaho Penitentiary had thousands of people pass through its gates; however, not everyone who arrived got to leave.
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With Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is in the air, which means it's time to break out the flowers and chocolate and head to prison!
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Stories of mystery and murder are always popular around this time of year, especially true stories – which Idaho has plenty of.
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This weekend, some modern day ghostbusters will take over the Old Idaho Penitentiary to see if they hear from any of the 130 who died or were executed at the former Boise prison.
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In the past, we’ve told you about some of the fascinating history of the Old Idaho Penitentiary in Boise, but we haven't talked about one of the best-liked and most respected residents of the Old Pen, Dennis the Cat.
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You may have taken a tour or been to an event on the grounds of the Old Idaho Penitentiary, but there’s an even darker side to the prison that you may not be familiar with: the cemetery. More than half of the markers in the cemetery have no names, and some that do can’t be found on any of the prison records which begs the question, who is buried there?
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The Old Idaho Penitentiary has a long history of paranormal activity, ranging from disembodied voices to touches. We go out on a nighttime investigation to talk with those who've experienced things firsthand.
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The Idaho State Historical Society is looking for pictures of Boise's old State Penitentiary as part of a new project. Jacey Brain, Visitor Services Coordinator at the Idaho State Historical Society and Interim Historic Sites Administrator, Anthony Parry joins Idaho Matters to tell us more.
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When something goes bump in the night, some hide under the covers—but Big River Paranormal springs into action. The Big River Paranormal team investigates supernatural activity and helps educate the public about paranormal phenomenon. This week, they're joining the Old Idaho Penitentiary to share their experiences at the historic site.
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White women in Idaho won the right to vote 100 years ago this year. In commemoration, the Idaho State Historical Society and the Old Penitentiary in Boise…