Lilly E. Gray, Victim of the Beast 666

An oddity here at our local cemetary, posted in honor of 06-06-06. Our dear departed Lilly has inspired much speculation, but the facts remain elusive. The best information out there comes from writer and Flickr-ite Richelle Hawkes. Please read her latest article:

www.ufodigest.com/news/0509/666.php

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DeborahK says:

How very odd and creepy! Really makes me want to know what happened to Ms Gray.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

All I have been able to find out is that, according to her obituary, she died in a hospital.

Not that it rules out beastly foul play...bwaahahahaha
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

DeborahK says:

Hmmm. And it seems like such an odd thing to put on a tombstone, especially in 1958. She lived to be 77, which is not too shabby for someone born in 1881. Maybe she was hospitalized for for some sort of mental illness that presented itself like possession? I guess we will never know.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Monimania says:

hmmmmmmm, I like it and its creepy too
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

type.wright says:

now that is strange, and fascinating!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

nana_cindy42 [deleted] says:

Weird and spooky!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

shinebox1 says:

AWESOME!!! I'm a paranormal spirit hunter. I have spent a lot of time in graveyards. I have never seen one like this!! There is myth of a Vampire, I sat out at and did a shoot on, but nothing materialized on the film for me. I'll be back. Where exactly is this?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

This is located in Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

KaroliK says:

That is one of the most bizarre gravestones I've ever seen!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

DonnaGrayson says:

Her birthday is June 6.
And 666 is supposed to be the mark of the anti-christ.
But I don't see any other 6's in her birthdates.
By saying "Victim of the Beast 666" it sounds like they are referring to the end of the world in the bible.
Very weird indeed .....
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Fujur says:

Curious grave!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Winnipeg Cat Herder says:

Great capture!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Fade To Gray says:

The surname Gray has origins of Devil worship from the middle ages, So the old Priest told me anyway.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

seawallrunner says:

funny - and your photo is in position 6 in Interestingness right now, too.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Clark says:

fascinating
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Carrie Taylor says:

Interesting and spooky.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Grundlepuck says:

Congratulations! This eerie and intriguing image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's most interesting photos for 6 June 2006. (It is on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunnydrop says:

Hey Bee

Still very weird, I wish someone knew what the deal was.
Thanks for sharing, gave me something to research, even if I had no luck.

Sunny
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunnydrop says:

Ok... so I was just doing math, since that is my job now I guess I see everything is numbers. Check out the dates....

June 6
1+4+1 + 6
9+5=14
14-8 = 6

that would be three 6's
hmmm
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

ehoyer says:

truly bizarre.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cindi says:

quite freaky. and what a perfect date on which to post...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

Looks like this ended up in #3 position for 06-06-06.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Sister72 says:

Where is this cemetery by the way? Thanks for sharing! Really strange!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

jimmah_v says:

unique -- a great capture
_
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

rectangles [deleted] says:

this photo is a certified "visual playground"

will you please consider including any or both of my recent 2 uploads into your faves? if not, at least let me know of any ingredients missing to qualify into your "favorite's stream".

respectfully yours,
ernest

congratulations for being xplore's number 3
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

_minette says:

Oh! The hairs are rising on the back of my neck!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Lienfotomachien says:

Hmmmmm it's weird............... I have a friend; her birthday is june 6 and her name is Lily....
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Tim Russell says:

Found an interesting conversation on this headstone...
www.ugri.org/forum/index.php/topic,31.0.html
You're in Salt Lake City, right?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

James "Busdriver" Scott says:

I guess you missed the other part of her birthdate...

1881 ... 18 is divided by 6 three times, and 81 is 18 in reverse. Added to that, she was born 06-06. Perhaps she was born at 06 am as well?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Big Mike 42 says:

Maybe she got married on June 6, 1906?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

K e v i n says:

Intriguing indeed!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

atomic-susan says:

Interesting information on here. Seems she wasn't even born on June 6 but June 4, 1880. Makes even a more interesting twist to the inscription because now there are no sixes.

findagrave.com
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

radicaleye says:

eeeeerie...!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

xxxhippychic1970 says:

i am on the edge of my seat, oops i just feel off, i am intrigued. eerie and fastinated what happened to her!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

giznbas says:

For those who can't find her when searching, this site gives a map of her location... www.freewebs.com/giznbas/index.htm
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

thanks for the link!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

Look! A blog dedicated to the mystery of Lilly. (Or was it Lily?)

www.geocities.com/cemeterylegends/blog.html
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

And an article...

paranormal.about.com/od/hauntedplaces/a/aa102 306_2.htm

Happy Halloween!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

kystorms says:

sometimes you get to read or view something truly unique and this is surely it, awesome story and pic :-)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

sanspareille69 says:

Brilliant
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

j10asen says:

The beast sent Lilly Gray to the grave
history of what happen was never saved
time may tell,the stone may say
but for us we must kneel and pray

they say 666 is the mark
but numbers can't be seen in the dark
for her death maybe our dismay
was it on the devils day

her legand may be underground
was she heaven or hellbound
was her tale a one with twists
does her headstone as her lifestyle fit

as the flowers on her marker bloom
can be seen night or day
is this something sinsiter,someting gloom
or did she just do it her way

Lilly's story may baffle or confound
"devils lantens" looking down
obvious connection assume a clue
or Aleister Crowley just collected his dues

stoney rohde
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

j10asen-
You commented on the Wisconsin forum that the "tombstone does not look aged enough" for you. Care to elaborate?

-bigbrownhouse
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

kevbeaux says:

I don't like George Bush either, but I doubt he killed Lilly.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

antarchy9 [deleted] says:

that's one amazing headstone...
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

giraffebecky says:

Hey! I have a picture of this exact grave!

www.deviantart.com/deviation/25496597/

Awesome! And weird... In highschool my friends and I were OBSESSED about this grave! we went to the director (whatever you call him), the guy who runs the house there, and he said there are a few of these types of grave stones. I have yet to find them.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Little Spooks says:

This is going to drive me crazy, what made her a victim of the beast? Strange indeed.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

mystic goddess says:

Hello, I woudl like to contact ( J10asen ) regarding his poem about Lilly Gray. If anyone can help with this contact - Please contact
Mysticnews@aol.com
This is a very mysterious marker and the story behind it must be just as intriguing. Thanks for sharing your mystifying photograph! WOW

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

Your best source of info is probably weedymedusa on Flickr

flickr.com/photos/79321365@N00/

She's researched Lily and has written a few articles.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

stevej_1960 says:

Died at 77, hmm, I believe the number seven is supposed to represent heavenly perfection just as the number six represents satanic perfection.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Little Spooks says:

This would be perfect for the "cemetery" challenge going on right now. Check out the groups thread to submit your photos.

Challenges and Comments
You are invited to add this image to The Challenges and Comments Group
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

sweethearts_morning_star says:

Strange but Neat!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

crionicmind says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Spookatorium, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

johnmartine63 says:

This is a great stone.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

17,446 views and counting. Unbelievable.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

RainLer says:

My high school class graduated on 06-06-06. it was pretty creepy to think about since no other schools around us had the same graduation date. =]
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

x.x.x.Miss.Michelle.x.x.x says:

I was reading this on a different website.. this same picture. Very creepy and gives me goosebumps! lol
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Crazy-Clayz says:

...strange... great find!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Frank Nash [deleted] says:

Probably was completely overtaken by crystal meth.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

Wow...over 20,000 views.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Cedar_City_Mormon [deleted] says:

Do you know what part of the cemetary this stone is located in? I was going to Salt Lake this weekend and wanted to check it out. If you could let me know, that'd be great!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

POONDOG [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called THE BEGINNING OF THE END, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

lemonjenny says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Haunted Utah, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

+The Destroyer+ says:

Frighteningly Good Shot!

You’ve Been
Given A Horror Award!

Seen In:
Horror Hospital
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Light & Shadows says:

This November will be the 50th anniversary of her death. It would be cool if someone did a write up for this in City Weekly for Halloween or some other news source.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

Oooooo thanks for pointing that out! Great suggestion.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

eatlizzardsdaily says:

I've always seen this and wondered what the hell it meant. You did a ton of research, great job!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudiu Balaceanu Photography says:

hahaha

congrats
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

jonathanjaceburgess says:

Is there anything new on this? I can't find anything on the internet newer than 2006
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bigbrownhouse says:

I'm deeply convinced that we now have the final word on the "mystery" of Lilly Gray. Please, please, please read Richelle Hawks latest article:

www.ufodigest.com/news/0509/666.php
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MelvinSchlubman says:

I read, read, read the fine article. (Recommended.)

For those short on time, paraphrased excerpts (for brevity) follow:
------------------------------
Her husband, Elmer Gray, viewed the government and law as a criminal, evil organization hell-bent on kidnapping, imprisoning and murdering innocent citizens without cause or provocation.
...
He blamed the law for the death of his previous wife and clearly considered her [Lilly] a victim.
...
With all the conspiracy, anti-government, sentiments of victimization within, it is difficult and perhaps foolish not to come to one conclusion-that Elmer L. Gray was responsible for placing the outrageous phrase, "Victim of the Beast 666" on his second wife Lilly's gravestone, and that it refers simply to the government, law enforcement and officials, with whom he likely tangled with his entire adult life, and the dynamics and beliefs based on his experiences.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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