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The asylum bears a dark legacy, with more than 1,700 deaths recorded over its nearly 150 years of operation. Many deceased residents were buried in unmarked graves in a Potter’s Field on the property due to high mortality rates and limited resources. A tragic event in 1956 saw a wing of the asylum catch fire, resulting in the loss of at least fifteen lives—an incident that undoubtedly left deep emotional scars on the grounds.
By the mid-20th century, as societal perceptions of mental health care evolved, Rolling Hills transitioned into a nursing home before closing its doors in 1974. Since then, its abandonment has fostered a reputation of eeriness, drawing paranormal investigators from around the world.