Everyone loves a good scare from time to time, right? That’s why we enjoy exploring creepy places in GA whenever we want to get our adrenaline up and hearts pumping. There’s nothing like getting the heart racing, the adrenaline pumping, and the hairs on the back of your neck standing up. Unless, of course, you’re visiting Corpsewood Manor, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Visiting the abandoned murder mansion in Georgia might be a bit too terrifying for some, so discretion is advised as you continue reading.

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In 1982, outside Summerville, Georgia, Dr. Charles L. Scudder, who was a retired professor from Loyola University in Chicago, and his partner Joseph “Joey” Odom, were living in their hand-built home. This brick mansion was built as their dream home. They lived happily with their two mastiff dogs, until one fateful night in December.

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All that’s left of the brick mansion are the haunting ruins, and one ghastly tale that still remains a mystery to this day.

Dr. Charles L. Scudder and partner Joseph Odom hosted two friends at their house one night in December 1982.
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The men who were invited over were acquaintances named Avery Brock and Tony West.
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Everyone got along well, drinking wine and sharing stories. Until West and Brock unleashed their original plan, shooting their two hosts, and attempting to loot the house.
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It wasn't until after the murders that the media got involved, claiming that Scudder and Odom were both devil worshippers.
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This mythos came to be because of Scudder's interest in the occult and the fact that the pair were openly homosexual.
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However, those two facts certainly didn't equate to being devil worshippers, which created a huge discord within the community.
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Brock and West visited that night with a plan—to drink the wine offered to them and loot the house for a believed hidden fortune.
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Yet, after Brock and West ransacked the house once they shot both Scudder and Odom, they found nothing by nickels and dimes, some jewelry, and a few ornamental decorations.
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It's been said that the ruins are still haunted to this day, with visitors claiming to see apparitions or hearing gunshots, glass shattering, or dogs barking in the distance.
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There also is a warning which claims if you take a brick from the property, you will be cursed for the remainder of your life.
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Today, nature has reclaimed the horrific murder scene, with vines growing tall across the exposed brick mansion.
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However, there is a group of people who visits the ruins and maintain its integrity and beauty the way it should be.
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Nobody will ever know if Scudder and Odom truly were involved with the devil, or if they were simply two men who never received the peace that they deserved.
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If you’re feeling frisky and want to visit Corpsewood Manor, then you can see below exactly where the ruins remain. There is no exact address, so you may need to do some searching before landing on the actual spot.

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Wanna see where this all happened? Take this hike with YouTuber Dream Poet to the abandoned murder mansion.

What do you think about the Corpsewood Manor murder? Were you already familiar with the history? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section!

Otherwise, if haunted Georgia is something you love, then check out The Ultimate Terrifying Georgia Road Trip. You can create an entire weekend adventure out of this one terrifying itinerary! Or check out these frightening ghost tours in Georgia that will give you nightmares.

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