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Mira Loma "Wineville Chicken Coop Murders"
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 6:01pm
Let me begin with some background info about the Chicken Coop Murder House OK?
The house i'm talking about was the scene of brutal, horrific crimes in 1928. A man named Gordon Stewart Northcott would kidnap young boys from Los Angeles and Riverside County, molest them, then murder them with an axe in chicken coops. These murders became known as the "Wineville Chicken Coop Murders". This is the reason Wineville had to change it's name from Wineville to Mira Loma. These events became the basis for the movie Changeling with Angelina Jolie.
After seeing the movie, my family wanted to see the original house or ranch. The original property has been minimized and there is now a newer home in front of it. One night a couple of my relatives and I took a drive to see the infamous property. Now it could have just been my nerves but I felt uneasy the entire time. When i was there I felt like I was surrounded. Like I was being watched. We didn't stay for very long because it was just too uncomfortable being in a place where such horrific things happened. When i left I thought (I'm not 100% sure more like 86%) that i heard footsteps behind me. It couldn't have been my relatives because they were in front of me. i jogged to the car after that.
That's my ghost story. If you don't believe dont be rude about it alright.
Re: Mira Loma "Wineville Chicken Coop Murders"
The house is still there and at 6330 Wineville, Mira Loma, CA., and yes, the city changed the name because of the murders. The movie "The Changeling" is based on the murders, and well worth a watch. I grew up in Pedley and have been by the house a few times. Can't say I have ever felt any ghosts but the reality of what occurred there is disturbing enough. Ol' Gordon didn't go so easy on the gallows either, but there is a ton of info on the web.
Re: Mira Loma "Wineville Chicken Coop Murders"
My grandfather came to visit me at my new home in South Ontario in 1984 at the time he was 96. He kept referring to the city as Wineville. He told me about the Wineville chicken coop murders. I was really scared and ready to move back to my home city along with my husband and 7 year old son. The welcome to Mira Loma sign is just up the street from my house near Milliken Ave. My grandfather worked for the LA police department in 1933 and was aware of the case.
I had heard that a park was put on the site location to remember the young boys. Does anyone know the exact location of the chicken coop murders? I know the location is near my home because my grandfathers stories, he's no longer alive to confirm the location!
Re: Mira Loma "Wineville Chicken Coop Murders"
I wonder if the reason they changed the name from Wineville to Mira Loma was really because of this crime? Wineville isn't the best name to have. It's about as classy as Beerland, Vodkaville, or Tequilaland.
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