Hex Hollow, a house also known as Rehmeyer’s Hollow, is an area that was brought to national attention by a murder that occurred there in 1928. The house was originally owned by Nelson Rehmeyer, who was known as a “Pow Wow Doctor”. These “doctors” mix Christian prayers, magic words, and simple rituals to cure ailments and troubles. These illnesses ranged from stomach aches and poison ivy to greater troubles such as dying crops.
Nelson had a cross town rival by the name of John Blymire who was also considered a “witch”. Contrary to the spells he had performed, John was running into some bad luck with crops, illness and more. Out of fear, he took a trip to Nellie Noll (known as the River Witch of Marietta) who told him that Nelson had placed a curse on him and two of his friends. In order to cure himself of this curse, Blymire and his accomplices broke into Rehmeyer’s home on November 27, 2023 to find and burn his spell book. They never found the book; they did however find Rehmeyer. The three men beat, mutilated and killed him. After killing him, they attempted to burn the body and house. In accordance with the legend, a protective seal on the home prevented it from being burned.
John and his accomplices were thrown into jail where they stayed for the remainder of their life. They all claimed that the curse had been lifted upon Nelson’s death. To this day strange occurrences continue near the home. Voices can be heard, small unmanned fires can be seen and apparitions of Rehmeyer can be seen in the windows from the outside. Hundred of visitors have claimed to see Rehmeyer including his great grandson who currently owns the home. Who knows…maybe there is true magic!
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