A good mystery surrounding a spooky site is always intriguing, but this eerie shrine is almost too terrifying to contemplate. Lilly E. Gray's grave in Utah has a chilling cryptic message engraved under her name, and people are puzzled as to why it came to be there. If you visit this mysterious headstone, you might be too scared to ponder it for long. Old gravesites and cemeteries hold the secrets of many souls, but this one remains locked away in time. Lilly E. Gray's grave sits in Salt Lake City, Utah. What sets hers apart is the chilling inscription written beneath her name and dates. The message reads "Victim of the beast 666," and has left visitors confused for decades. If you go to catch a glimpse of the odd shrine, you will find gifts and souvenirs left by other curious guests paying their respects, but the story behind her engraving is shrouded in mystery. According to some historical facts, her husband, Elmer, had been known to have run-ins with the law. However, despite the fact he was a known criminal throughout most of his life, all records from the state show she died of natural causes in 1958. View this post on Instagram This poor woman, who is interred at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, has been the focus of one of Utah’s greatest myths. It is widely believed that she met a fatal end during a catholic exorcism. Her grave is visited often by occult enthusiasts who not only believe the myth, but hope to invoke some sort of manifestation at the site. Truth is, the inscription on her headstone was requested by her zealot (and mentally unstable) husband at the time of her death, believing she had been under the influence of something dark in her last days. There is a fair amount of paranormal activity near her grave, but it has nothing to do with Lilly, rather the individuals who visit and open ‘doors’ they have no knowledge of or business to open, which can be done anywhere at anytime if one is reckless enough. Just because something appears dark, that alone is no proof that it is. #rip #lillygray . #history #myth #exorcism #doyourresearch #paranormal #ghosts #spirits #haunted #utah #cemetery A post shared by 𝕬𝖕𝖗𝖎𝖑 𝕾𝖑𝖆𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖊𝖗 (@april_slaughter) on Oct 3, 2017 at 10:20am PDT Because of this, no one is sure why her grave reads such a terrifying inscription, nor who was responsible. The site itself is a state mystery and you can explore it for yourself if you visit the Salt Lake City Cemetery. The coordinates for her resting place are X-1-169-4-E, and maps can be obtained at the front office. View this post on Instagram “What are men to rocks and mountains?” A post shared by @ februarygold on Mar 8, 2020 at 6:03pm PDT Archives from the city show that Elmer made a few strange proclamations regarding her death, which led some to believe that something sinister had happened. He stated in an official document that both of his parents had "died of grief when kidnapers murdered my [illegible] wife." View this post on Instagram #creepy #thebeast #666 #unsolvedmysteries #lillygray #slc #saltlakecity #slccemetery A post shared by David Augustus Ball (@davidaugustus62) on Oct 5, 2017 at 4:03pm PDT He also claimed democrats had kidnapped him. Despite the mystery around what happened, one thing is sure. This spooky spot is filled with curious and murky details that have turned it into a town legend. View this post on Instagram Lilly, u ok hun? . . . #grave #thebeast #666 #cemetery #ghosthunting #gravestone #goth #rip #lillygray #rose #death #creepy #weird #tombstone #ghosthunting #ghostclub #cowboyboots #satan #satanism #ghoststory #lilly #photooftheday A post shared by Cultbby (@ladyjadem) on May 7, 2020 at 3:15pm PDT It may not be an abandoned building, but this local haunt brings plenty of onlookers wanting to catch a glimpse of the strange headstone. It has become a popular stop for residents and visitors alike, creating a strange local allure around its presence. Lilly E. Gray's Grave Address: 200 N. St., Salt Lake City, UT Why You Need To Go: This eerie gravesite has a haunting engraving sure to frighten (or at least puzzle) anyone who stops to read it. Website We strongly advise that before you go swimming or visit any location, you check the most recent updates on potential hazards, security, water quality, and closures. If you do plan to visit a location, respect the environment.
