Ten Scary Stories from Louisiana Folklore

Growing up in Louisiana, I was told many stories by family members to frighten me or to straighten me up. The one story I was deathly afraid of was the Rougarou. I still swear to this day I saw him at my grandmother's house as a child.

I found more horrifying folklore that has circulated for generations. It will be up to you to determine if you think these are fact or fiction.