5 Downright Disturbing Storage Unit Stories From Around The World

The Abandoned Storage Unit of Horrors

In 2010, a man in Miami, Florida, won an auction for an abandoned storage unit, hoping to find some valuable items to resell. Instead, he uncovered a disturbing scene that no one would ever expect. Inside the unit were dozens of jars filled with preserved human organs, each meticulously labeled with names and dates. The discovery led to an investigation that traced the jars back to a former medical examiner who had been using the unit to store body parts for his own twisted purposes. The case became a national sensation, highlighting the terrifying potential of what could be lurking in forgotten storage spaces.

The Lost Children of Sydney

In 2017, a storage unit in Sydney was auctioned off after years of non-payment. The new owner, hoping to find something valuable, was instead met with a terrifying sight and what would later be a very regretful purchase. Inside the unit were dozens of old toys and children’s clothing, all meticulously arranged around a small, dusty table. At the center of the table was a collection of old photographs, each showing different children, their faces marked with red X's. The eerie atmosphere of the storage unit unsettled the buyer, who soon learned that the original renter had been a suspect in several child abductions in the 1980s. The renter had disappeared into thin air, leaving the haunted contents of the storage unit behind. The police were called, but the missing children were never found, and the sinister story behind the storage unit remains a chilling mystery.

The Body in the Barrels

In 2007, a storage unit in the Bronx, New York, was opened after years of neglect. The new owner discovered two large barrels inside, sealed tightly with heavy-duty tape. When they were finally opened, the remains of a woman who had been missing since the 1980s were found inside one of the barrels. The second barrel contained the body of a man. Both victims were identified as individuals who had been involved with the original owner of the storage unit, who was later convicted of their murders after an investigation. The storage unit had sat untouched for years, holding onto its dark secrets until they were finally uncovered.

The Serial Killer’s Trophies

In 2013, police in Alaska uncovered a chilling secret hidden in a storage unit belonging to Israel Keyes, a notorious serial killer. After his arrest, investigators found the storage unit filled with various tools, weapons, and items that Keyes had used in his crimes. Most disturbing was the so-called “kill kits” he had prepared, this included duffel bags containing guns, silencers, zip ties, and other tools of his deadly trade. These kits had been buried in various locations across the country, ready to be used whenever he selected a new victim at random. The discovery of these trophies shed light on the methodical and terrifying nature of his crimes.

The Morgue in the Storage Unit

In 2015, a storage unit in Pensacola, Florida, was opened after its owner fell behind on payments. The new owner was horrified to discover that the storage unit contained decomposing bodies, hidden in makeshift coffins and coolers. The storage unit had been rented by a former funeral director who had lost his license and resorted to storing the bodies instead of properly burying them. The stench was overwhelming, and many wondered how it went unnoticed. Authorities were called to handle the gruesome scene. The families of the deceased were devastated to learn that their loved ones had been treated with such disrespect, turning the storage unit into a house of horrors.