Have you ever stopped to think about the scariest events that have happened throughout history?

There are many events that are scary such as the Salem witch trials in which people were accused of witchcraft and then executed. Take for example the Cleveland Torso murders where twelve to twenty victims were decapitated — some amputated at the knees while still alive.  The identity of the killer is unknown.

Their remains were disposed in the neighborhood of Kingsbury Run. Some of of the victims were never identified but it is still an ongoing case.

“One of the scariest events that I believe has happened in history is when Jamestown colonist turned to cannibalism in order to survive the hunger,” freshman history teacher Mr. Anthony Lacivita said.

Although there are different events that have frightened certain people there is one that is common at Morton East; students agreed that the attack of 9/11 is one of the scariest events. The attack on the twin towers and on the pentagon made people doubt their security.

“Certainly, the scariest thing I can think of is the terrorist attack of 9/11. Although I wasn’t old enough to live it, it’s something that can happen anywhere at any time and that truly is frightening. We never know when will be the last time we see loved ones and I think that’s the scariest part about it,” Senior Vanessa Miguel said.   

Also relating to unexpected casualties, the attack on Pearl Harbor was one that frightened many and left the United States no option but to respond to Japan’s attack.

“The nuclear bombing in Japan has to be the scariest because it has the potential of wiping out the entire world,” history teacher Mr. White said.