In cooperation with Allegheny County Police, the footage of the incident that occurred at the manor a few short years ago is set to be released to the public. After years of  litigation with the families of the deceased and county officials, the evidence collected was reluctantly released as of May 2009 and will be retired to a shelf in the county library in late summer 2009.

It seems like just yesterday but six years have passed since we suffered the tragic loss. The staff of Hundred Acres Manor sends our most sincere sympathy to the families of the loved ones left behind. We do not intend on using this video as a promotional tool, rather to tell the true story of the manor grounds and the history that the property holds. We have made a concerted effort to avoid any footage that may be too painful for the families of the fallen and have worked hand in hand with Mogul Mind studios and the records department of Allegheny County to professionally edit the footage captured by the students.

The footage to be released depicts a group of Pittsburgh University students attending our haunted attraction for a private tour just hours before operation on the eve of October 2, 2004. We agreed to staff our haunt so that the students would have the full experience and be able to take their time walking through our event. The soul purpose of their visit was to collect field data to report on Pittsburgh’s newest haunted house and feature the story in an October issue of the Pitt campus newspaper. The intent; a few scares in good fun and a peek behind the proverbial curtain. The result; an unspeakable crime that took such young and bright lives.

In an interview with County Officer William Davayo, case lead, he states “I love the haunted house and the charities you benefit and I enjoy talking with you guys and watching your event come to life each October, but you guys are sick! Releasing the footage of those kids will do nothing but bring painful memories”. The families of the victims have chosen to remain anonymous.

Absolve, we beseech Thee, O Lord,
the souls of Thy servants,
from every bond of sin,
that being raised in the glory of the resurrection,
he may be refreshed among the Saints and Elect.
Through Christ our Lord.

Donations can be made to the families of the deceased at the Hundred Acres Manor box office during our 2009 operating season. The families have requested that proceeds of our event are donated to two charities; the Homeless Children’s Education Fund and Animal Friends. Hundred Acres Manor haunted house has donated thousands of dollars to both charities since 2004 and will continue in loving memory of the souls that left us at such a young age.