SILVERTON, Ohio — A Silverton family's elaborate Halloween display has been frightening trick-or-treaters for nearly three decades, and it's helping a good cause, St. Jude's research facility and hospital.

The Hatmaker family's home haunt on the 7000 block of Ohio Avenue has become a Halloween tradition that draws more than 500 visitors each year.

What started as small displays and campsites has evolved into an entire yard filled with handcrafted creations and creatures.

James Hatmaker has been building the display for nearly 30 years, spending about $17,000 over decades on decorations ranging from vomiting skeletons to a headless horseman.

"Always liked Halloween, she grew up around it, probably likes it more than I do now, the grandkids, my son, oldest boy, and her daughter are int

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