GHOST At a Toys R Us Caught On Camera

This episode of TruRed CRIME explores the haunting legend of the former Toys R Us in Sunnyvale, California, a location now occupied by an REI store. The story centers on Johnny Johnson, a young Scandinavian student who fell in love with Elizabeth Murphy, the daughter of a wealthy local judge, in the late 19th century. After being heartbroken when she married another man, Johnny died tragically while chopping wood, his body left on the land that would later become the site of the iconic toy store. According to local lore, his spirit remains tethered to the property, manifesting through eerie phenomena such as moving toys, whispered names, phantom knocks, and unexplained water faucets—especially targeting female employees. The episode weaves together historical records, eyewitness accounts, and paranormal investigations, including a notable visit by psychic Sylvia Brown, whose claims amplified the site’s reputation. While skeptics may dismiss the stories as urban legend or workplace folklore, the consistent pattern of reported experiences has cemented the store’s status as a paranormal hotspot in Silicon Valley’s lore.