The history: Known as &amp;quot;Australia&amp;#x27;s most haunted house&amp;quot;, the Monte Cristo homestead has had a macabre history that includes murder, torture, and suicide. In more recent times, a caretaker was shot dead in 1961 by a youth who claimed to be influenced by Psycho.Now: The Ryans, who purchased the homestead in the 1960s, are the current owners of Monte Cristo. Guests who have visited the home have reported seeing strange lights, feeling ghostly presences, and catching glimpses of the former lady of the house, Elizabeth Crawley.