Hannibal Urban Legends

Hannibal’s Favorite Urban Legend: Screaming Johnny’s
Hannibal’s Favorite Urban Legend: Screaming Johnny’s
Hannibal’s Favorite Urban Legend: Screaming Johnny’s
Anyone growing up in Hannibal during the late 1950's, 60's and 70’s has heard the tale of Screaming Johnny’s. According to the local legend, a young boy suffered a tragic death in the church building long ago, and his screams can still be heard coming from inside the abandoned Bear Creek Baptist Church late at night.