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| 2010 Investigations 07/19/2010: Undisclosed Location - Ellsinore, MO This investigation was conducted by two of our investigators. This location is in a very small town near the Missouri "bootheel". Therefore, general information will be kept to a minimum. This building has housed various businesses over the last 80+ years. Claims: Clients have heard voices as if they were in actual conversations. There have been reports of music playing when there are no radios or other devices turned on. Electrical disturbances have been reported and footsteps in the attic have also been heard. Debunking: None. Experiences: The investigators (with the clients present) heard what sounded like country or bluegrass music. However, the music seemed to come from outside the building. When the investigators went outside, the music stopped. There were electrical disturbances that occurred at the initial walk-through and the night of the investigation. No voices were heard by the clients or investigators. Audio: During reviewing the evidence, two sounds were discovered. One is a "SIGH" and the other "FOOTSTEPS". Both of these were picked up on the infra-red camcorder placed in the attic. *AUDIO COMING SOON* Video: None. Conclusions: Even though there isn't enough evidence to convincingly say the location is haunted, there seems to be paranormal activity occurring. If there's any haunting present, it's probably residual. 06/19/2010: Private Residence - Warrensburg, MO This was a 2-part investigation of a 100+-year-old house. The house has been in the same family for nearly 30 years. The house contains 3 households' worth of furniture and belongings. Our psychical adviser was brought in to clarify some issues brought up by the clients. She discovered some information the clients did not know about - but related to circumstances that they knew. Claims: Occupants of the house had seen apparitions and shadow figures, heard talking and growling sounds coming from the attic. Footsteps in the attic also were frequently heard. The clients had taken photos that looked "demonic". Debunking: The photos that had been taken by the clients were determined to be tricks of lighting and not "demonic". Experiences: During the initial walk-through and EMF sweep, one of the investigators felt like there was a presence in the upstairs hallway. There were EMF spikes on the K2 at the same time. There were many EMF spikes that were unaccounted for. However, it was also determined that there were areas of high EMF - probably due to a central air conditioning unit. Audio: None. Video: None. Conclusions: Even though no definitive evidence was obtained, the clients are convinced that there is paranormal activity. However, this is very difficult to prove without concrete evidence. 05/11/2010: Private Residence - Sedalia, MO This was a 2-part investigation of an approximately 100-year-old house on the East side of Sedalia, MO. The owner of the house is a single parent who has had many difficulties in her life. The investigators on this case believe these problems are fueling the paranormal activity. Our Psychical Adviser performed a cold reading on the premises. She drew many of the same conclusions that the team did and what the client told us during the pre-investigation interview. Claims: Stomping noises (especially on the 2nd floor), voices, etc. These occurred both during the day and night - more so when there was upheaval or stress in the home. Voices have also been heard at different times. Debunking: The investigators attempted to simulate the stomping noises. It took a great deal of hard walking on the 2nd floor to make the sounds the people had heard. The house is well insulated in this respect. However, the house sits along a major highway. So, anomalous sounds from outside can easily be heard. Experiences: The investigators felt a little uneasy in one of the upstairs' rooms during the first evening's investigation. However, that subsided over time. EMF meters remained near 0.0 during both outings. Audio: During an EVP session on the first evening, you can hear a male voice say "No". On the second evening, it is a female voice that says "No". Both voices were captured in the same upstairs room where the uneasiness was originally felt. These voices definitely came from inside the house. People in the house have had several experiences in this room. No in response to a question Knock in response to a question Help Me Knock Female No Video: None. Conclusions: The investigators believe there is paranormal activity at the location. Whether this is a haunting or not is debatable. With the amount of turmoil that has been happening with this family, it's possible that something has attached itself to the location or possibly the people there. The owner is getting some much-needed help. Hopefully, things in her life will turn for the better and the activity will lessen or cease. 03/15/2010: Private Residence- Sedalia, Mo This was an ongoing investigation that spanned four visits. This was also the first time a psychical adviser was brought in on an investigation. She was not told of any of the claims or phenomena occurring at the residence or even the location. She did a "cold" reading and had an accuracy rate of 80-85%. She sensed the presence of an ancestor that was watching over the family. Her other findings will be kept private and not discussed in this report. Claims: Family members and guests witnessed a shadow person of average to above-average height in several locations throughout the house. Unexplained sounds were heard at different times. A downstairs door reportedly opened and closed on its own on two different occasions. The family and guests in the home felt liked they were being watched. One family member reported being touched. A neighbor reported seeing lights going on and off in the middle of the night when all family members were asleep. Other electronic phenomena was also reported. Debunking: Team members were not able to completely debunk any of the claims. However, the claim of the door opening and closing could be attributed to a vacuum effect - especially if the weather was windy. The electrical and electronic problems could be just that - nothing paranormal. However, the light that was seen by the neighbor is on a lever-type dimmer switch. It makes this claim difficult to debunk. Sounds heard could be attributed to the house settling, outside noises filtering in, etc. The shadow person seen by family members and guests is also a difficult claim to debunk as this occurred on several occasions and in different locations within the house. It cannot be attributed to just one trick of the light. The family member being touched is also a difficult claim to debunk. Experiences: Team members saw shadows and darkening of rooms and hallway at different times during the investigations. On one occasion, two team members felt physically ill and a heaviness on their chest. There was one EMF spike during an investigation - but this might be attributed to a low battery. However, the battery was new at the beginning of the investigation and for some reason was drained. Otherwise, the EMF levels were mostly at 0.0. Audio: One EVP was captured on the first investigation. There is a male voice that clearly says, "Watch!" There were times when traces of whispers were also heard. However, these are very faint and could have logical explanations. Watch Video: There is one light phenomenon that cannot be totally explained. It doesn't appear to be a reflection as it's not on a wall and there were no lights from outside or flashlights to cause it. Several times when there was no one present in the house, the IR camera goes in and out of focus for no apparent reason. This might be a malfunction of the camera - but there were times when unexplained sounds occurred simultaneously. Orb with footsteps Conclusions: We believe the family is experiencing legitimate phenomena. There have been too many reports from family and guests to dismiss all of them. However, the experiences seem to escalate and wane at times. We also tend to agree with our psychical adviser that it could be an ancestor just watching over the family. Even though it may be unnerving at times to witness unexplained events, the family has no reason to be fearful of the activity. |