Box Canyon

Los Angeles, CA · Miscellaneous

Krishna Venta was the founder of the Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Love Fountain of the World, a cult from the mid 1950s. Two former members suspected Venta was engaging in sexual activity with their wives so, using dynamite, launched a suicide attack against the cult's headquarters (located nearby). 10 people were killed in all and many people report seeing barefoot people carrying bags of water in the hills, something the cult members were known for doing when they were alive. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Geographic Information

Address
Box Canyon
Los Angeles, CA 91311
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GPS
34.2342832, -118.6404277
County
Los Angeles County County, California
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Is Box Canyon really haunted?
Visitors rate Box Canyon at 78.3 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 2 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Box Canyon located?
The address is Box Canyon, Los Angeles, CA 91311. GPS coordinates: 34.2342832, -118.6404277.
What kind of haunted place is Box Canyon?
Box Canyon is listed under Miscellaneous in our California section.
What is the nearest town to Box Canyon?
West Hills, CA is the closest town, about 2.6 miles away, with Chatsworth (2.7 mi.) and Canoga Park (3.3 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (2)

  • Angel |

    I started a new job at a school that took me through Box Canyon. It was sooooo creepy I KNEW something bad was there. It was so bad until I looked for another route and never went back. I never will either.

  • Steve |

    I have driven this route 2 times a day for over 2 years. Besides the random coyote and/or crazy locals. I have never seen anything odd or strange and I hope I never do.

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