The shock factor. They often involve acts that are so far from the norm of human behavior that it's hard to fathom. For example, the extreme violence in some cases like the Manson Family murders. It makes people wonder what could drive someone to do such things.
One insane true crime story is the case of Ted Bundy. He was a charming yet extremely dangerous serial killer. He would often use his good looks to gain the trust of his victims, mostly young women. He abducted, raped, and murdered numerous women across several states. His actions were so heinous that it sent shockwaves throughout the nation.
One true story is about a patient who believed he could communicate with the walls. He would spend hours whispering to them as if they were alive. Another story involves a woman who was convinced she was a famous singer from the 1920s and would perform for the other patients in the asylum's hallways. There was also a man who thought he was a bird and would flap his arms and try to perch on the furniture.
Sure. There was a story about a man who found a treasure map in an old attic. He followed it and actually found a chest full of gold coins that were centuries old. It was insane how something so out of a movie could happen in real life.
The unpredictability. In true horror stories, you never know what's going to happen next. For example, in the story of the Enfield Poltergeist, things would start flying across the room out of nowhere. Just when the family thought it was over, a new strange event would occur.
Yes. There was a case where a patient who was very clever managed to escape by disguising himself as a maintenance worker. He had observed the comings and goings of the workers for a long time and planned his escape meticulously.
There's the story of the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred. They reported all sorts of paranormal activities like seeing red eyes in the window, cold spots, and a feeling of being constantly watched. Doors would open and close by themselves, and they fled the house after just a short time living there.
Sure. There was a patient who refused to wear clothes and believed that clothing was a form of torture. He would run around the asylum naked, much to the shock of the new staff members. Another true story is about a man who thought he was made of glass. He would move very slowly and carefully, afraid that he might break. He even asked the nurses to be extra gentle when handling him.
There was a story about a cemetery. At midnight, people claimed to see a figure in white floating among the tombstones. A group of teenagers once went there to check it out. They heard a woman sobbing and then suddenly their car wouldn't start. They were so scared that they ran all the way home.