20/12/2024
It is time for the weekly “Spooky Spotlight”, and first, we would like to apologize for not posting every week as promised earlier this year. Today, we have to picture ourselves in late 19th century Portland, Oregon. The local citizens have heard rumors of these tunnels beneath downtown that serve as storage and quick transport for businesses. What’s more is that some of those people have claimed that the tunnels are being used for smuggling of drugs and alcohol, and even people… Although the smuggling parts of this tale were never confirmed, many historians agree that it is highly likely. Now often called the “Shanghai Tunnels”, they earn their name from the be “shanghaied” where someone was kidnaped and sold to do labor of some kind. The term, now considered somewhat controversial, has not changed what the tunnels are called. In the 1970s, the tunnels gained fame when local historian, Michael P. Jones began to suggest that r*pe and m*rder also occurred beneath the streets of the city. Today, while much of the tunnels have collapsed and become inaccessible, tours are still given to those interested. Many believe there are spirits down here, if the rumors are believed to be true, they think the spirits through the tunnels are victims of the kidnapping and other heinous acts.
