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  • 1855 Harris-Kearney House - Kansas City, MO | Paranormal Activity Investigators

    1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum Location Information Date: 27 February 2021 Type: Museum Location Title: 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum City/State: Kansas City, MO Investigation Times: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Status: Analysis Weather Information Sunrise: 06:53 AM Sunset: 06:09PM High Temperature: 63°F Low Temperature: 33°F Sky Condition: Cloudy Wind: SSW at 17 mph Humidity: 50% Precipitation: 0% Lunar Phase: Full % disk visible: 100% Pressure: 28.91 mmHg Investigators Present Jennifer Sprague Becky Ray Tania Rounds Lindsey Kadri Neshela Duke Madz Moore-Porter ​ Investigators Notes Jennifer Sprague, Lead Investigator: We started off with a tour of the property with Alana. We then set up equipment for the Raudive diode experiment in the parlor room and other equipment throughout the house. Including various cameras, motion sensors, as well as recorders. We started as a group in the parlor for the EVP and Raudive Diode experiment (see the video for explanation). All members stood in a circle and each member repeated a personal question asked by another member that was repeated in a circle. This lasted approximately 20 or so minutes in which an odd thump noise was reported coming from where Becky was standing. We did two separate EVP sessions in which we focused on serious questions for the first half then a light-hearted banter for the second half. We were curious to see if either session produced EVPs. No EVPs were recorded during this time and nothing was reported in either the regular recorders or the one with the diode. We then did group EVP sessions in the Children's Room and Mannequin Room with no personal EVP results. However, three investigators reported slight physical ailments all on the top floor. Tania initially reported feeling dizzy on top of the stairs, I reported feeling uneasy upon walking in the children's room for a split second and Neshela reported during the tour feeling queasy upon entering the mannequin room during the pre-tour. We then broke up into separate groups. Times of interest reported: Tania: 9:42 PM -Pipe smell of tobacco upstairs Becky:: 9:05-9:10 PM- Reported hearing someone walking downstairs. Becky: 9:30 PM- Becky heard a woman sigh in the Dining Room area. 10:24-10:26 PM- Lindsey reported an odd blip in her phone as if somebody touched the screen( all phones were in airplane mode to prevent disturbance) 10:29 PM Loud thumps were reported again in the Parlor by a music box. 10:44 PM- Another thump was reported by the music box by various investigators. Also to note, Becky’s camera shut off randomly in the parlor room after our EVP session. Madz and Jennifer also spent time upstairs sitting in a chair that was reported to have activity. Neither of us felt anything notable. Other observations: A possible explanation of random sounds were coming from the front door and doorknob as the wind rattled, however, others who reported having experiences with hearing noise said that the noises they heard were not coming from the door. We compared noises to determine if they were similar to reports of individual investigators. We will continue to add any other info as it comes in from investigators as this will be an ongoing investigation. Overall, it was a nice investigation and we look forward to going back! Big thank you to Alana and the Westport Historical Society for allowing us to come out! ​ Location History As Kansas City’s oldest brick home, the 1855 Harris-Kearney House preserves the history of Westport and the Town of Kansas. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Harris-Kearney House Museum illustrates the lives of the first residents and their contributions to the formation of the greater KC area. Colonel John and Henrietta Harris migrated from Kentucky in 1832 with their family and settled in the West Port area. Their first home consisted of a four-room log house on a farmstead located on the site of present-day 39th Street and Gillham Road. John prospered and became the proprietor of The Harris House Hotel in West Port. In 1855, John and his wife Henrietta built a two-story, all brick, Greek revival house “on a ridge just east of town.” The grand home was known as the “Mansion House.” The bricks and millwork for the mansion were made on the premises by African American slaves. Originally, Col. Harris’ mansion stood on 5 acres of land at the southwest corner of the intersection of present-day Westport Road and Main Street. The mansion house faced northwest overlooking the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trail (at this juncture, the road carried traffic servicing all three destinations). ​After Col. Harris’ death in 1873, his son-in-law, Col. Charles E. Kearney, moved his family into the house so his wife, Josephine (Harris) Kearney, could care for her mother, Henrietta. The ell or back wing of the house was added to accommodate the Kearney’s five children. Mrs. Harris lived in her “mansion house” until her death in 1881. The Kearney family lived in the house for the next twenty-eight years. In 1922, the house was moved in two sections to its current location which was, in later years, part of the Gottfried Homung’s vineyard. The Westport Historical Society acquired the home in 1976 and restored the original 1855 portion of the house as a house museum that includes the Westport Society headquarters, a visitor’s center, and a small meeting space. from https://www.westporthistorical.com/harris-kearney-house ​ PHOTOS Photo by Tania Preinvestigation Exterior Photo by Jennifer Photo by Tania Photo by Tania 1/26 VIDEOS

  • 1858 Garnett House Hotel | Paranormal Activity Investigators

    1858 Garnett House Hotel Location Information Date: 29 February 2020 Type: Historical Location Title: 1858 Garnett House Hotel City/State: Garnett, KS Investigation Times: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Status: Analysis Weather Information Sunrise: 06:57 AM Sunset: 06:15 PM High Temperature: 66°F Low Temperature: 24°F Sky Condition: Fair Wind: S at 17 mph, Gusts up to 30 mph Humidity: 40% Precipitation: 0% Lunar Phase: Waxing Crescent % disk visible: 28% Pressure: 29.08 mmHg Investigators Present Becky Ray Jennifer Sprague Julie Klos-Burch PHOTOS 1858 Garnett House Hotel photo by Becky Top of the Stairway The ball is a trigger object to see if it moved. photo by Jennifer Weather Conditions Towards the end of the investigation the winds outside became quite loud inside the building. screen capture by Becky 1858 Garnett House Hotel photo by Becky 1/15 Investigators Notes Jennifer, Lead Investigator: On this investigation, we set up a camera downstairs in the study near the bookshelf to see if we could capture the shadows and mists reported there. We also set up three cameras upstairs: one at the top of the stairs with a trigger toy ball to see if we could capture it moving, as reports have stated, and trail cams in the closet and attic to capture any movement or shadows. We also set up motion detectors and audio recorders in the bathroom to capture any movement or possible EVPS. Audio recorders were set up in the room under the attic and in the doll room with the bookshelf, where we also set up a camera. We created a period EVP session in the room under the attic. Julie brought in period clothing and era-related pieces to see if we could get an EVP response. I had her ask questions to John Warren as if she were the murdered victim, Adeline. I wanted to see if that would trigger any reaction as he stayed in the attic. She also asked questions related to the war that was taking place during that time. I also did an EVP role-playing session as Mary, Adeline’s daughter, who found her murdered, to see if that triggered a response. After Julie’s EVP session, the door to that room locked somehow. We tried to find an explanation but could not. We are currently reviewing audio and camera footage and will post anything we find. Downstairs we set up a green grid light to see if we could capture any of the shadows reported in the x-ray room. We also played a looped recording of saloon music in the other room to see if that would trigger any activity since the downstairs area would be where a bar was. Also, downstairs Becky did an EVP session and role-played Sarah, who stayed there at the hotel and was said to have murdered her husband with arsenic. It was a very windy night, making some of the audio hard to distinguish. My audio did not capture any EVPs. The only strange thing that happened to my camera in the attic is that it somehow shut off by itself in the attic, the battery was fully charged, so I felt that was somewhat odd. We want to thank Rob for allowing us to come out, and we look forward to going back soon! ​ Location History The Garnett House was built in 1858 by D.W. Houston and was opened as a hotel by Hiram Tefft in the fall of that year. The building sits at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Walnut in Garnett, Kansas. The building was the first hotel in town and had several additions built onto the building. It was said that Mrs. Houston refused to move into the original structure due to its swaying in the breeze. The hotel became known as The Garnett House and the Lighthouse Hotel due to its bright lantern on the top floor, which could be seen for miles at that time. It is the only surviving antebellum structure in the town of Garnett, Kansas. As a hotel, the building has been a witness and a participant in many events in its nearly 160-year history. During the time known as “Bleeding Kansas,” it is said that the famous Abolitionist John Brown hid escaped enslaved people in the attic of the home. This is said to have happened around 1859, just before the American Civil War. During the 1870s, the town of Garnett became a crossroads of settlers headed West, cowboys, and citizens. It literally became the scene out of the Old West with saloons, brothels, and gunfights in the streets. During this time, the hotel hosted some of its most famous guests. The guest list includes famous lawmen Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and Wild Bill Hickock. It also includes renowned scout Buffalo Bill Cody who was traveling with Hickock at that time. Belle Starr, the famous female cowboy shooter, was also a hotel guest. The famous outlaw Jesse James was also rumored to have stayed here under one of his many aliases. After this time, the hotel eventually became a private residence once more prominent, and more modern hotels began to appear in the town of Garnett. In the early 1950s, the building became the Doctor’s Office of Dr. Robert Stevens and his wife, Dr. Julius-Stevens. They treated patients in the old hotel up until the 21st Century. From http://www.1858hotel.com/the-garnett-house/

  • Squirrel Cage Jail - Daviess County Sher | kcghosts

    Squirrel Cage Jail - Daviess County Sheriff's Office Location Information Date:15th June, 2016 Type:Business Location Title:Squirrel Cage Jail - Daviess County Sheriff's Office City/State:Gallatin, MO Investigation Times:08:00 PM - 11:00 PM Status:Analysis Weather Information Sunrise:05:45 AM Sunset:08:44 PM High Temperature:100 °F Low Temperature:72 °F Sky Condition:Clear Wind:SW at 4 mph Humidity:91% Precipitation:0% Lunar Phase:Waxing Gibbous % disk visible:80% Solar X-Rays:Active Geomagnetic Field:Quiet Pressure:29.76 mmHg Investigators Present Becky Ray Lisa Sperry Jennifer Sprague Location History The Squirrel Cage Jail is located a couple blocks just west of the courthouse in Gallatin, MO. It was built in 1889. It is one of the three remaining rotating jails in the United States. One is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa and the other in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Upon entering the jail, you will find the Sheriff's living quarters. This is the only jail to have the Sheriff's living quarters attached. The first part of the jail that can be entered is the jail kitchen. The Sheriff's wife would cook for the inmates, as well as her family. The original hand crank is still in place, as well as the "grub hole" which is where the inmates' food was put through. The inside of the jail is very unique. The door still opens to let the prisoners in and out of, however, it does not turn anymore. One side of the jail is still intact with the bars still up and the other side is open to where you can see and go into the actual jail cells. The walls are covered with graffiti from past inmates. A donation to the Jail is greatly appreciated!!! For a tour of the jail please contact Trudi Burton @660-663-7342. Investigators Notes Becky Ray: This was our first investigation at this location after visiting for a day tour. We had some activity almost immediately. Lisa and I heard a male voice responding to Jennifer. The funny part was it only responded to Jennifer. I never could make out what it was saying, but Lisa thought she heard something to the effect of "I wonder what they are doing here." We seemed to have the most activity on the staircase. We're still going over audio and video from the night. Jennifer Sprague: This investigation was, for the most part, quiet for me. There were a couple of occurrences where I thought I heard a disembodied voice coming from downstairs, but could not determine without a doubt what was not something explanatory. I do look forward to going back and investigating again. Many thanks to Trudi for her hospitality and generosity. Lisa Sperry: Very quiet evening. I did hear a man's voice say "what are they doing here" in front of the door in the downstairs entryway. I cannot be sure that it wasn't coming from outside. No EVPS for this Investigation at this time PHOTOS Exterior This is an exterior photo of the Sheriff's Office and Rotary Jail that I took the night of our first investigation. Submitted by Becky Looking out the Window - 08:42 PM This is the view of the rotary jail from upstairs in the Sheriff's office. Vents - 08:45 PM One of the plausible reasons voices seems to carry so well in this location is the open vents in the floors from upstairs to downstairs. Exterior This is an exterior photo of the Sheriff's Office and Rotary Jail that I took the night of our first investigation. Submitted by Becky 1/4 No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

  • Private Residence - Overland Park, KS | kcghosts

    Private Residence - Overland Park, KS Location Information Date:12th May, 2007 Type:Residential Location Title:Private Residence City/State:Overland Park, KS Investigation Times:07:15 PM - 09:50 PM Status:Analysis Weather Information Sunrise:06:08 AM Sunset:08:20 PM High Temperature:84 °F Low Temperature:60 °F Sky Condition:Clear Wind:ENE at 3 mph Humidity:78% Precipitation:0% Lunar Phase:Waning Crescent % disk visible:25% Solar X-Rays:Normal Geomagnetic Field:Quiet Pressure:30.09 mmHg Investigators Present Kevin Glasow Angela Hodge Becky Ray Jennifer Sprague ​ Question: How long have you lived here? Answer: Since November 2006 Question: When did the phenomena start? Answer: As soon as moved in. Question: Any certain hour of the day or certain rooms? Answer: All areas seem to have some sort of activity, and things have happened at all hours. Question: Any visual apparations? Answer: Yes Question: How do the visual apparitions appear? Answer: Mists have been seen, as well as a shadow figure, and a possible older woman. Question: Have there been any movements of objects that you see? Answer: Resident's purse was moved from the dresser to the stereo stand. Question: Any sounds? Answer: Faint voices, doors and cabinets slamming Question: Any voices? What do they say? Answer: It is unclear Question: Any cold spots? Answer: Yes Question: Any touches or caresses? Answer: One resident felt a hand on his back in the upstairs bathroom, but no one was present. Question: Did previous occupants, neighbors or landlords know of phenomena? Answer: Unknown Question: How did you find out about the group? Answer: Ursula Bielski in Chicago Question: How far back can you trace the history of the property? Answer: Possibly ten years Question: Other? Answer: There is a pet cemetery next to the backyard for several cats who were killed by a neighborhood dog. Two of these cats lived in this home. Question: Give a brief explanation of what you have experienced: Answer: Have seen strange things and heard odd noises. A "cat" has been felt hopping onto the bed several times. The puppy will watch things that aren't there and get very upset at times. Question: Have you heard any legends about this property? Answer: Nothing confirmed, but there was a possible murder in the neighborhood that may have been in this house. ​ Investigators Notes ​ Angela Hodge:Thanks Overland Park family for allowing us to visit and investigate. We did our intinal walk-thru tour of the home. Upon entering the home I notice immediatly after walking thru the doorway entrance to the family room that I felt dizzy and out of place as I stopped by the doorway to the basement. As we continued thru-out the house I noticed as I walked up the stairs to the 2nd floor the stairway to me felt like it was closing up on me. As I entered what is now the master bedroom to the right of us. I noticed the room had a different feel and smell then the stairway and the hallway. I did not noticed any plug-ins or aroma devices in the room. As we continued onward down the hallway the hallway was very long and that connected the other 3 rooms. The hallway gave off a werid vibe as you walked down it but nothing that triggered anything. As we entered each room nothing really got my attention. As we continued onward downstairs to the basement and to the backyard again nothing popped out at me to grab my attention enough. I do want to note as we did walk thru the house it had a feeling of heaviness unlike when we left it was light and airy and a comfortable feeling. Want to make note that when we toured the backyard we were shown a little pet cemetary that the neighbors built due to there pet cat was killed by another neighbor in the area. Strange to fence off an area versus just growing a tree or planting something nice in that area. The cemetary had nothing to do with the people who live in this house now, but it was an odd thing to see at investigation. We decided to start up stairs in the master bedroom. At one point I heard a cat meowing but it was a very long drawn out meow, kind of like it was stuck in a room for a long period of time. At that time Becky checked out the window to see if any cats were outside and none could be seen. We thought if we put out a string it might attract a cat to come out and be playful but we don't think it worked. I noticed as we left the room a smell was different then in the hallway. The room did not look to be an orginal bedroom maybe a storage closet at one time that was redone to be a master bedroom. We decided to move on down the last bedroom to the left of the hallway and do some EVP since the owner's sister mentioned that her purse was moved at one time from the dresser to the stero stand. When I entered the room my head began to feel dizzy and out of place again. It subsided after a while but I felt uneasy in the room and decided to stand instead of sit on the floor. At times i felt like I needed to brace my self and kept one hand up on the bathroom doorway wall. Becky decided to use her Gauss meter the meter would flucuate from a one to almost a 3 at times when we would ask it questions in any general, but when we associated it with the family on questions it would spike a bit more. When we decided to go back down stairs we were introduced to the sister at that time I asked what time she arrived and around that time we just entered the sister's bedroom. While in the bedroom we asked a question which at this time I do not recall what the question was but I felt a very heavy sigh or breathe blown into my ear that I made a comment about that gave me a chill and goosebumps. The sigh or breathe came from behind me and the bathroom was behind me. When we decide to head back up stairs the 2nd time to check the room out the sister had already left prior to that and we all made the comment the bedroom felt different then prior visit as if nothing was there with us this time. We checked out the basement and nothing could be noticed or noted as the basement was very calm and relaxed feeling. I did note that my tape recorder died while downstairs after we had already been upstairs. I thought it was recording while downstairs but to my surprise it was not. I just put new batteries in the recorded before I left the house. I checked the batteries at home and they work just fine in other equipment. After a conversations with the owners the house seem to quiet down and we decided that it was time to leave. I made a few comments to the owners that they should check out and see if it makes a difference when certain things happens that trigger certain feeling of uneasiness. All in all I believe something is there but what not sure. I did try to agitate it to get something out of it maybe that's why I felt the sigh in my ear not sure. Thanks again for allowing us to come in and investigate. If you have questions please contact us again. ​ Becky Ray:On this investigation I used my video camera, 35mm still camera, and a Gauss meter. We started the evening with a tour of the home, and during this time I heard what sounded like a person in the upstairs bathroom, although everyone present was with us. After the walk-through from the residents, we started in the upstairs bedroom where they reported seeing a woman, and feeling a cat get into bed with them. While we were there, both Angela Z. and myself heard what sounded like a cat cry. It wasn't just a meow, it was a long cry as if the cat was trapped someplace and wanted out. Shortly after this both Kevin and Jennifer reported hearing an unclear voice. Since they had reported feeling a cat and at times seeing a cat in the home, I dangled a string just as an experiment to see if we got any response. At times the string did appear to "jerk," but I'm not certain that wasn't from my own hand shaking. An aside to note from the master bedroom was that as I scanned the room for initial EMF readings, half of the bed was reading around 2-3 milligauss, while the other side had none. I checked all the electronic appliances and couldn't find a source, but this reading remained the same the entire time we were present, so there probably is a cause. The residents report that the upstairs hallway makes them feel strange, and we all had the same type of feeling. When we stepped out into the hall from the master bedroom, we immediately noticed the smell was quite different. I did not see any air fresheners that would account for this difference, and this smell was not present later in the evening. When we entered the second bedroom, I again scanned for EMF, and found that the bed in this room was like the other one, where half the bed read between 1-3 milligauss, and the other half was clean. While the meter was sitting at a 1 I placed it in a stationary spot on the bed, we began asking questions to attempt to gather EVPs. Several times during this the meter reacted to the questions by moving up to a 2-3. Jennifer and I both heard a knock on the wall while we were in this room. Angela and myself heard a loud sigh come from the bathroom just behind us. It was later learned that while we were in this room, the resident to sleeps there came home. When we returned to the room after she left, it was like a totally different place. Other than another knock on the wall, we had no further experiences. The residents have reported hearing footsteps on the staircase to the basement, and a shadow person has also been seen there. I set my video camera on the staircase, and we attempted to obtain more EVPs from the basement. While we were down there, Angela's batteries completely died in her audio recorder - even though they were new batteries at the beginning on the investigation. This is definitely a home of interest, and I appreciate the owners allowing us to conduct this investigation. I am still reviewing my video and photos, as well as the audio from my camera. ​ Jennifer Sprague:On this investigation I was note taker for the group and I also brought my 35mm disposable camera. We started off with a tour of the house and noted the areas of the house that seemed to be the main areas where activity was reported. We started off in the master bedroom with some base readings and we didnt note anything to be unusual. The only thing somewhat strange was the fact that the Gauss meter seemd to react to only one side of the bed ( it also did this in another room) we could not locate anything that would make it give off a consistent reading like that. Since the reading was consistent there probably was an explanation for it, but at the time we could find none. Since there were reported apparitions of animals being seen, we tried to set up some animal type things for them to play with..at one point we did notice that the string that Becky was holding moved in an unusual way..we made sure there was no effect of an outside wind and Becky was holding her hand straight..at one point the string did seemed to be batted by something because it made a significant movement. Angela and Becky birth heard a meow and I, at one point, thought I heard an inaudible sound. The main area of the house that I believe we had the most activity in was in the sister's room. We took readings of the room with a Guass meter and noticed that for some reason it seemed to be more active pointing in one direction..it is interesting to note that we started a conversation in the room and all the sudden the meter started to register a 2, the more we talked and with the certain questions we asked, the more it seem to fluctuate. and at one point I thought I heard a knock behind me.. Becky noted this too. It was reported in this room that an object was moved..so we set up a camera and filmed the Gauss meter while we were asking questions. We asked if there was anybody present if they could move it..it did not seem to move, but the meter's readings were definitely fluctuating and at one point Angela believed she heard a sigh. After we left the room it was told to us that the sister had come home adn when we went to return the room was not as active and felt 'lighter' to all of us. I thought it was interesting to note the differant feel of the room as we returned. Overall, I think this was an interesting invesigation and I cant thank the owners enough for letting us come out. A BIG thank you to them! and I look forward to going back! Im in the process of developing photos and if I come across anything interesting I will definitely post them! No EVPS for this Investigation at this time PHOTOS Becky Checking Bed The bed would set off the Gauss meter but only on one side. Two bedrooms were like that. Submitted by Angela Hallway Just wanted to show how long the hallway is and why it is creepy when you walk down it. Submitted by Angela Doorway to the Basement - 08:16 PM This the doorway to the basement that the homeowners have reported hearing footsteps near. Becky Checking Bed The bed would set off the Gauss meter but only on one side. Two bedrooms were like that. Submitted by Angela 1/8 No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

  • A Business in Sugar Creek, MO | kcghosts

    A Business in Sugar Creek, MO Location Information Date:26th May, 2008 Type:Business Location Title:A Business in Sugar Creek City/State:Sugar Creek, MO Investigation Times:10:15 PM - 01:00 AM Status:Analysis Weather Information Sunrise:05:56 AM Sunset:08:34 PM High Temperature:81 °F Low Temperature:66 °F Sky Condition:Overcast Wind:SSW at 7 mph Humidity:88% Precipitation:% Lunar Phase:Waning Gibbous % disk visible:65% Solar X-Rays:Normal Geomagnetic Field:Quiet Pressure:29.82 mmHg Investigators Present Angela Hodge Angela Kaplan Bryan Kaplan Becky Ray Jennifer Sprague Miranda Stark ​ Investigators Notes ​ Angela Hodge:First off Thanks to the owners for inviting us into a great establishment. So much history resides in this business and you can tell they kept up the history of this place for all the years that it has been in place. After are intial walk-thru and few us starting our readings with equipment and picture taking. We started off with an EVP session, which started off pretty good. I started hearing chattering noises near the front entrance like a crowd just entered the establishement. I could not make out what they were saying but it sounded like a huge crowd. Then that subsided and when were asking questions during an EVP session I started to hear a mans voice toward the kitchen area. I was trying to understand him when all of sudden I hear "Oh Crap" like as if someone just dropped something and they didn't mean to. After a while we moved our group to the basement which is where the banquet room is. Upon starting an EVP session I started to hear chattering again. But still unable to understand them. It was like being at a concert or very loud bar. Every one is talking but your not understanding or be able to focus on one conversation because is so loud in there. That is how it felt inside of my head. I had to restrain myself a few times to not talk to loud as in the room it was pretty quiet with us. We continue onward with the EVP session. We noticed that the more we asked question the water from the drains would continuely drip to a constance slow flow of water trickling. When we would end the EVP session the water would stop or go to a slow drip. It started back up agin later in a 2nd EVP session later in the night. As we doing this EVP session, I could hear a band upstairs playing. But no one was upstairs, it was not open at this time. I could hear a man and a woman, a woman was trying to sing and talk at the same. I could hear a constant thumping of the base of the drum. It sounded like a concert was about to start, kind of like a crowd started thump of the drums. It continue thru-out the whole EVP session. A few time I could feel the presence of someone standing in the middle of the room of all of us. At one point I bluntly could here " you guys are all so silly for doing this" It sounded like a mans voice kind of heckling us. I could hear a laugh with it as it was a deep laugh too. Every time our group would move about in the basement all of the energy would completly go away, but as soon as we settled down it would slowly pick up. I kept getting the feeling they were watching us and trying to figure out what we doing. A few times I felt a presence near the bar area down stairs. When our group went to look over there some one behind took a photo as I was about to take a photo with my own camera. As I said Flash her camera flashed and I snapped my photo at the same time and when I looked in the window of the camera I could see a outline of a shadow at that point. Becky pointed to the area at the same time and mentioned that she thought she saw something. Nothing showed up on the photo. DARN you know. As we presided upstairs to the other half of the establishment I bluntly could see a white shadow mist like in the corner of the room. I guess this is where the waitress gather drinks. You can see in and they can see out, there is no window just a brick arch way is there. I kept getting a feeling a woman was there staring back at us. I tried to ask her who she was and why she was there. She just stared back at me. I got a feeling she was nurse or something silimar. She wore a white cap like on her head and a white dress or uniform on her. She also looked sad and confused. Other then that the resturant side had nothing else going on. A few time others would hear sounds in the hall way that connects each establishment but I did not. When we entered back into the bar side of the establishement and did a 2nd EVP session. I could hear music out of the speakers that were shut off, earlier in the night Bryan could hear country music or something with a country sound to it coming out of the upstairs speakers. I just heard music that i could not make it out. It cut out to quick. I also heard the drumming again along with a woman singing. She began to shout and you a few times we all heard the same thing. That last area we visited was the apartment attached to the upstairs of the bar area. My senses were being blocked by all the mold and dust in the abandoned apartment. It was pretty much left as is since the 1980's a few sink and tubs still look like the era of the 50-60's which was pretty cool looking. I snapped a few photo's but only got dust orbs, again my senses were being overloaded so I had to step outside pretty quick to breathe fresh air. All in all this place was awesome, I loved to come back just to prove what I heard and sensed in the establishment. I know I will go back just as a patron as the menu looked really enticing to try. Thanks again it was a pleasure to be there and witness all the events that occured. I do not believe that what is there is negetative or harmful any in way. I believe it is residual and gives the place it's history. ​ Angela Kaplan:Kept seeing stuff by the bathrooms down on the main floor. The bad part was that there was someone present who was smoking; which is a no no on investigations (it was not an investigator smoking). I hope we return in the near future. ​ Bryan Kaplan:I found this to be an interesting investigation. There is definately some paranormal activity at this particular location. There was some EVP phenomena found as well. I definately believe a second visit (with video) would be a great idea. ​ Becky Ray:On this investigation I used a digital camera capable of video and still images. Almost immediately after arriving at the location things started to happen. As the owner gave us a walk-through tour Miranda and Jennifer heard a bang coming from the restaurant area. Everyone in the building was with us in the bar area. As Miranda did a sweep of the bar for EMF baseline readings, she reported a high reading near where Bryan was saying he had an odd feeling. This location was in the normal range for the rest of the night. While we sat vigil in the bar area several people present started hearing the sounds of people talking, like you expect to hear in a bar, only no one was present. In the banquet room it was reported that the owner's son had seen a purplish "orb" move through the room. We went to this area next. We sat vigil there and people continued to report hearing voices, and several people started hearing music playing. As I asked questions to try to obtain EVP, there seemed to be some sort of reaction to my questions. Sometimes different people would hear a voice response, and sometimes we would just hear knocks. Sometimes the voice heard would sound female, and other times it would be a definite male voice. I heard what sounded like soft soled shoes walking across the floor back in the corner of the room. Angela Collins heard what she described as piano music, while Angela Zangara said she was hearing a guitar and/or a an entire band. After discussing hearing both a male and female voice, I asked if anyone else was present. Several of us, myself included heard an audio response of, "I am!" When we changed positions in the room, it seemed to stop the activity, but as we were checking out the back area where I had heard footsteps, Angela Z saw a shadow in the flash from another person's camera. Unfortunately nothing was captured in any of the photos. Before leaving this area we set up a few cups for a control experiment to see if anything was moved when we returned. The apartments above the business have not been used for anything but storage for nearly 30 years, but yet footsteps of people walking around are heard in the bar area. We went up and checked this area out, but didn't spend a lot of time there due to the dusty conditions. However as I stood in the doorway to one of the rooms I saw the figure of a dark haired Caucasian male standing in the corner of the room next door. I immediately turned and took a photo but nothing appeared. When we return I hope to come prepared to spend more time in this area. We are still reviewing photos and audio recordings from this night, and I'm excited to return! Jennifer Sprague:On this investigation I was note taker for the group and I also brought my 35 ml disposable camera for pictures. I do have to say that many interesting things happened on this investigation. We had some interesting fluctation in electro magnetic field spikes during various evp sessions and at one point a high spike in one area around Bryan at a time when he said he felt something strange. Numerous investigators at one time or the other heard some sort of music playing as well as a male and female voice. Various knocks and ticks were hear to and some of them seemed to be in response to our evp questions. For me personally, I did hear at times what sounded like a faint piano playing and inaudible talking, I could not, at the time, tell if it was a man or a woman, however, at one point I did hear a strong presence of a voice and what seemed like a woman's sigh, and it was so audible at the time that it took me completely by surprise. Through out the night other investigators did appear to be feeling presences and noticing images and shadow like figures of people as well on this investigation. I did not notice anything or feel anything strange throughout the rest of the investigation until I came to a certain room in an abandoned area on top of the location we were at, but it soon faded. At this time I am in the process of reviewing pictures taken from the investigation and awaiting to review other evidence. I will post pictures if I find anyting interesting. I really look forward to going back to this location for a follow up investigation!! ​ Miranda Stark:I think we can all agree that this was one active location, if for nothing else but at least the residual energies. During the first group EVP session, the majority (if not everyone) present was witness to numerous voices, and even music. We were all startled by some of these voices at times, for how clearly they could be heard. Most of the time, it seems as though we were being joined by an unseen female presence, though at a few times, we all specifically heard a strong male voice struggling to be heard in short, single syllable responses to our questions. Also, I had my EMF (electromagnetic field) detector set up on the table to monitor atmospheric fluctuations during the session, and it seemed to reveal some very iteresting responses at certain times of questioning. Though my photographs during this particular EVP session were unsuccessful in producing the image of any of our invisible friends, they made themselves known to everyone in various other ways, including two visual manifestations which appeared to at least two other investigators later in the evening. None of my photos from this location during the entire investigation turned up any evidence. This location seems to have it's fair share of activity in my opinion, and I will place my vote hands-down on some residual energy being contained here, if not even possibly at least one or maybe two inteligent presences. I hope some of the other investigators were able to capture evidence to support this. No EVPS for this Investigation at this time PHOTOS The Apartments Upstairs - 12:33 AM As we checked out the apartments upstairs, I stood in the doorway to one of the rooms. While standing there I saw what appeared to be a dark haired Caucasian man standing in corner of the room next door. I immediately took this photo. Coffee Pot - 10:42 PM It was reported to us that one of these coffee pots was seen by customers flying from the coffee maker to the table directly in front of it. The pot was not broken. The Dining Room - 11:59 PM All of the activity in the dining area has been reported behind this bar. White mists and shadows have been seen moving back and forth behind here. The Apartments Upstairs - 12:33 AM As we checked out the apartments upstairs, I stood in the doorway to one of the rooms. While standing there I saw what appeared to be a dark haired Caucasian man standing in corner of the room next door. I immediately took this photo. 1/6 No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

  • Historic Pottawattamie County Squirrel C | kcghosts

    Historic Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail Location Information Date:1st May, 2010 Type:Business Location Title:Historic Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail City/State:Council Bluffs, IA Investigation Times:08:00 PM - 11:45 PM Status:Analysis Weather Information Sunrise:06:20 AM Sunset:08:20 PM High Temperature:71 °F Low Temperature:46 °F Sky Condition:Clear Wind:SW at 11 mph Humidity:72% Precipitation:0% Lunar Phase:Waning Gibbous % disk visible:80% Solar X-Rays:Normal Geomagnetic Field:Storm Pressure:29.53 mmHg Investigators Present Christina Anderson Angela Hodge Becky Ray Kevin Simpson ​ Location History ​ From the Historical Society of Pottawattomie County: The Jail was built in 1885 and was in continuous use until 1969. It was acquired by the Council Bluffs Park Board in 1971 for preservation, and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 by the United States Government. The Historical Society led an effort in 1977 to save the jail, and today owns and operates the facility. The design and size of the Historic Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail make it a one-of-a-kind structure. It was one of 18 revolving (“squirrel cage”, "human rotary", or "lazy Susan") jails built. It is the only three-story one ever built. Built at a cost of about $30,000, our unique jail has three floors of revolving pie-shaped cells inside a cage. The front part of the building had offices for the jailer, kitchen, trustee cells, and quarters for women. The design was the invention of William H. Brown and Benjamin F. Haugh, both of Indianapolis, Indiana. A patent issued to them on July 12, 1881, declared, "The object of our invention is to produce a jail in which prisoners can be controlled without the necessity of personal contact between them and the jailer." It was to provide "maximum security with minimum jailer attention." As one deputy put it, "If a jailer could count... and he had a trusty he could trust... he could control the jail." The cell section remains much as it did in 1969 when it was closed by the county. The signatures and dates of many of its infamous prisoners remain scratched in the cell walls. It remains a well restored snapshot of an interesting era of our society. Today, only 3 revolving jails remain: a one-story structure in Gallatin, Missouri; a two-story jail in Crawfordsville, Indiana; and the unique three-story jail here. All three are preserved as museums. The Squirrel Cage Jail provides students and adults the opportunity to experience first-hand a unique piece of cultural and architectural history and to gain an understanding of this building’s unique place in cultural and national history. Its one-of-a-kind structure is unlikely to be duplicated again. ​ Investigators Notes ​ Christina Anderson:Thank you to the Pottawatomie County Historical Society for allowing us to investigate this Victorian-Era jail. This was the second trip for me to the Squirrel Cage. I had gone a year prior, and had experienced some activity. However, this investigation was a quiet one. When we arrived, we were given a tour of the entire facility, including the jailer’s quarters on the fourth floor. Afterwards, we set up and began the investigation upstairs. A previous team that visited had recorded footage of an armoire door opening by itself on video recorded using night vision. We also experienced this, but it was able to be attributed to an uneven floorboard. If someone so much as shifted their weight from one foot to another, the door would open. There was one incident in the jailer’s quarters where two of us witnessed some shadow movement, but it was not repeated the rest of the evening. Overall, this was a very quiet night. Becky Ray:I was completely fascinated with this location for the history alone. However we did have a few interesting things happen during the night. Early in the investigation we all smelled a cherry tobacco type of smell and we could not trace its origin. My cameras completely quit working for a large portion of the time we spent in the jail area, and Kevin's flash quit working. Other than that it was a fairly standard investigation. I'm interested in what we may have on audio. Kevin Simpson:On this investigation I used a Coolpix 10 megapixel digital camera and video camera. This was a quiet investigation. I loves the building and all of the past in and around the building had alot of potential. Did have a few things happen, but most could be explained. There was a smell early on that we couldnt find the source of. Saw a few shawdows throughout the night but got nothing on video or still camera No EVPS for this Investigation at this time PHOTOS Cells - 10:22 PM I did not take very many photos during this investigation as my cameras all seemed to stop working while I was in the jail area. However, I did get this photo. I do not believe there is anything paranormal in it, it's just a reference photo of some of the cells. Cells - 10:22 PM I did not take very many photos during this investigation as my cameras all seemed to stop working while I was in the jail area. However, I did get this photo. I do not believe there is anything paranormal in it, it's just a reference photo of some of the cells. 1/1 No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

  • The "Sallie" House - Visit 6 | kcghosts

    The "Sallie" House - Visit 6 Location Information Date:14th October, 2011 Type:Residential Location Title:The "Sallie" House - Visit 6 City/State:Atchison, KS Investigation Times:08:30 PM - 10:00 PM Status:Analysis Weather Information Sunrise:07:26 AM Sunset:06:41 PM High Temperature:67 °F Low Temperature:45 °F Sky Condition:Hazy Wind:WNW at 8 mph Humidity:80% Precipitation:0% Lunar Phase:Waning Gibbous % disk visible:95% Solar X-Rays:Active Geomagnetic Field:Quiet Pressure:29.96 mmHg Investigators Present Christina Anderson Becky Ray Kevin Simpson Location History ​ Visit http://www.prairieghosts.com/sallie.html ​ Investigators Notes ​ Becky Ray:What is turning out to be the most active place in this house during the public investigations is the large walk in closet in the master bedroom. On this night we got some very strange and unexplained EMF readings while in there. Question: When did the phenomena start? Answer: First reports were in the early 1990s, however it is possible activity was happening earlier and not discussed. Question: Any cold spots? Answer: Cold spots have been reported various places in the home, specifically in the kitchen area. Question: Any physical attacks? Answer: The family that lived in the home in the early 1990s reported numerous attacks of scratches appearing on the husband. Question: How far back can you trace the history of the property? Answer: The home was built around the turn of the century and most owners have been verified via property records. Question: Have there been any deaths or violent occurances in the the property? Answer: Three confirmed deaths in the home, possibly more. Question: Have you heard any legends about this property? Answer: http://www.prairieghosts.com/sallie.html ​ Previous Investigations at this Location ​ The "Sallie House" - Visit 5, 1st October, 2011 The "Sallie House" - Visit 4, 30th September, 2011 The "Sallie House" - Visit 3, 24th September, 2011 The "Sallie House" - Visit 2, 2nd October, 2010 The "Sallie House" - Visit 1, 13th August, 2005 No EVPS for this Investigation at this time No PHOTOS for this Investigation at this time No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

  • Salon Medusa, Visit 2 | kcghosts

    Salon Medusa, Visit 2 Location Information Date:17th November, 2006 Type:Business Location Title:Salon Medusa, Visit 2 City/State:Kansas City, MO Investigation Times:07:15 PM - 10:00 PM Status:Analysis Weather Information Sunrise:07:03 AM Sunset:06:02 PM High Temperature:57 °F Low Temperature:35 °F Sky Condition:Clear Wind:WNW at 10 mph Humidity:82% Precipitation:0% Lunar Phase:Waning Crescent % disk visible:10% Solar X-Rays:Normal Geomagnetic Field:Quiet Pressure:29.99 mmHg Investigators Present Kevin Glasow Becky Ray Jennifer Sprague ​ Question: When did the phenomena start? Answer: Started noticing it about three years ago. Question: Any certain hour of the day or certain rooms? Answer: No, could be at any time. Question: Any visual apparations? Answer: Yes Question: How do the visual apparitions appear? Answer: First time it was a dark silhouette on the couch in the lobby. The second time was this past June when a foggy apparition appeared in the rear salon area. Question: Have there been any movements of objects that you see? Answer: Yes, a bottle of hair spray flew across the room. Question: Any sounds? Answer: Noises, pounding on the walls and basement door. Voices have been heard. Question: Any rappings or knockings? Answer: Sounds as if someone is knocking on the basement door, other strange knockings. Question: Any voices? What do they say? Answer: Unclear Question: Any cold spots? Answer: Yes Question: Any touches or caresses? Answer: An electrician working in the basement was touched on the shoulder after hearing breathing. Question: Any smells? Answer: Unusual smells Question: Any past investigations, priests or clergy? Answer: No Question: Did previous occupants, neighbors or landlords know of phenomena? Answer: Unknown Question: How far back can you trace the history of the property? Answer: Originally a house when it was built 130 years ago. It has been other businesses including a watchmaker in 1920. Question: Have there been any deaths or violent occurances in the the property? Answer: Unknown ​ Investigators Notes ​ Kevin Glasow:Throughout the visit I was running both digital audio and using my digital camera to take photos. During the investigation our first experiences began in the basement of the building. On our first walkthough Tim [the manager] reported hearing the same knocking noise we heard on our first trip. When we actually tried doing some EVP downstairs we all had a few experiences. Jennifer reported then [and several other times throughout the night] feeling like something was playing with her hair. I heard a female voice throughout the night, hopefully audio will prove one way or another if this was one of the female team members. Also in the basement we heard several things moving above us, including very obvious footsteps in the lobby when no one was there. We had several other experiences on the first floor as well. Once again we heard noises on the floor above us [unfortinatly these were from the office that we do not have access to]. After asking the spirit to turn on one of the faucets for us [matching one of Tim's stories] we had several of the sinks begin to drip and then stop again on their own. I have reviewed my photos, and have not found anything odd on them. I will be reviewing my audio shortly and will post what I find. Becky Ray:On this night I used a 35mm camera, thermometers, Cell Sensor, NightVision video, and my StealthCam. Since our previous visit the location manager has done some research with the local historical society and discovered that the architect of the building was murdered under mysterious circumstances. Although the murder did not take place at this location, this is one of the few buildings left standing that this particular architect worked on During this investigation we concentrated on the three areas of the buisness: the lobby, the styling area, and the basement. Although we did not get the responsive knocking we heard during our first investigation, several odd occurances did happen. Around 7:40pm while we were setting up equipment in the basement the manager reported hearing knocking upstairs. Later in the night we tried to reproduce this sound by knocking things in the basement, but could not reproduce the same sounds. At approximately 8:30pm while we were in the basement, we heard what clearly sounded like footsteps of a person walking directly above us in the lobby. No one was there, and these footsteps just stopped rather than walking out of the room. Jennifer reported having her hair tugged several times, which is similar to what happened to Sarah and Junior during our previous visit. The noises seemed to lead us around all night, as we'd hear a sound in one location - go to check it out - and then we'd hear sounds back where we just came from. We went back to the styling area where we heard the responsive knocking on our first visit and did some EVP work. Occasionally we would hear a VERY faint knocking, but nothing like what we heard on our first visit. Around 9:20pm we heard what sounded like furniture being moved upstairs, which we could not explain as there was no one present in the business located there. Something important to note, is that although both investigations took place on Friday nights, for some reason this was a very busy traffic night outside. This makes EVPs very difficult, if not impossible, to discern - but it also may have something to do with the activity of the building. We are going to return after the first of the year, and I'm looking forward to it! Jennifer Sprague:First, thanks so much to Salon Medusa for allowing us to come back and investigate such an interesting place! On this investigation I used a standard analog audio recorder. After doing base emf readings we started doing some evp work in the front lobby and then moved into the back area and did some more evp work there. Upon listening to my audio recording I did not seem to pick up any evps in these sessions, however, when we were down stairs doing an evp session, I kept feeling the sensation of my hair being pulled. Almost as if someone was just lightly playing with it. I also felt this sensation a couple of other times when we went back upstairs. I can not determine if this sensation was just my hair settling into place, or if it was indeed being tugged at. I thought this experience was interesting to note as it seemed to happen to some of the other members during the last visit. I also wanted to note that while we were down stairs, Becky, Kevin and I, all seemed to hear what seemed to be footsteps shuffling across the lobby upstairs. During this time there was absolutely nobody in the lobby. At one point I thought it could be coming from outside, or maybe a pipe settling or the foundation settling, but it was a very distinct noise and had a much longer duration than anybody that could be walking outside- it also was coming from right above us and traveling across from one point to another ..the noise was not coming from the street nor did it stay centered around where the street was. As far as it being a pipe settling or foundation, I believe the noise was much different than something having to do with the piping or foundation, and that more importantly the noise travelled from one area of the lobby to another. Upon analyzing it, I believe what I heard was distinct footsteps of somebody walking back and forth. At this point I have not come across any notable evps at this time, but am looking forward to going back and investigating again! ​ Previous Investigations at this Location ​ Salon Medusa - Visit 1, 27th October, 2006 No EVPS for this Investigation at this time PHOTOS Lobby Couch - 07:41 PM As we stood listening to the sounds, I snapped another photo of the couch in the lobby where the figure of a man has been seen in the past. However, in this photo, there is a strange anomaly under the couch. This may be the flash reflecting off of my camera lens after it bounced off the window behind the couch, but it is odd enough I present it here. For an example of a photo of the couch without it, see our first investigation. Listening in the Basement - 08:15 PM As we sat in the basement we kept hearing noises that sounded like a person walking overhead in the lobby. Listening to Knocking - 08:58 PM Although the knocking sounds never got as constant or as loud as our previous visit, we did occasionally hear knocking in response to our questions as we attempted to obtain EVP. Lobby Couch - 07:41 PM As we stood listening to the sounds, I snapped another photo of the couch in the lobby where the figure of a man has been seen in the past. However, in this photo, there is a strange anomaly under the couch. This may be the flash reflecting off of my camera lens after it bounced off the window behind the couch, but it is odd enough I present it here. For an example of a photo of the couch without it, see our first investigation. 1/4 No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

  • Building in 18th & Vine District | kcghosts

    Building in 18th & Vine District Location Information Date:20th November, 2004 Type:Business Location Title:Building in 18th & Vine District City/State:Kansas City, MO Investigation Times:08:15 PM - 09:50 PM Status:Analysis Weather Information Sunrise:07:07 AM Sunset:05:00 PM High Temperature:54 °F Low Temperature:45 °F Sky Condition:Clear Wind:NNE at 9 mph Humidity:82% Precipitation:0% Lunar Phase:Waxing Gibbous % disk visible:65% Solar X-Rays:Normal Geomagnetic Field:Unsettled Pressure:29.39 mmHg Investigators Present Bryan Kaplan Jenny Kerr Beth McLenaghan Hugh McLenaghan Kelli Patrick Becky Ray ​ Question: When did the phenomena start? Answer: Unknown Question: Any certain hour of the day or certain rooms? Answer: Upstairs seems to be more active. Question: Any visual apparations? Answer: Just shadows from the corners of your eye. Question: Any sounds? Answer: Footsteps. Question: Any rappings or knockings? Answer: Pounding on the walls. Question: Any voices? What do they say? Answer: Just voices, occasionally names. Question: Any cold spots? Answer: Yes. Question: Any physical attacks? Answer: No Question: Any smells? Answer: No. Question: Did previous occupants, neighbors or landlords know of phenomena? Answer: Unknown Question: Have there been any deaths or violent occurances in the the property? Answer: Unknown Question: Give a brief explanation of what you have experienced: Answer: Doors shutting and locking by themselves. Voices. Names being called. Doors slamming. Sounds of footsteps. Several people have been locked in or out. ​ Investigators Notes ​ Bryan Kaplan:During this investigation my chest felt real tight and I felt something strange around me. The tightness of my chest would go away when not in the building. So far in analyzing my findings, I have found some EVP. There definately seems to be some kind of conscious paranormal activity at this location. For example during a couple times were I and another investigator was leaving the upstairs portion of the building ... to go back downstairs, EVP's were recorded making a statement of wanting us to stay upstairs. I think a follow-up would be a good idea. ​ Jenny Kerr:Using my Epson PhotoPC 3100 digital camera I took a total of 36 photos. Three(3) had what appeared like orbs in them and to the untrained eye may be thought of as an orb. Kelli and I were in this room, the Art Gallery, which was under construction and had an old heater which hung from the ceiling and blew out warm air. I went and stood in front of the heater while it was on and it created a great deal of air movement, so I would have to classify these orbs as "dust orbs". I did take photos while the heater was off and did not get a single orb. I did not capture anything else on camera as we investigated the store area and the upper floor where apartments were. If I had captured any further orbs they would have to be classified as "dust orbs" because the entire upper apartment floor was under construction and was very dusty. One of the tenants relayed that the entry door to the apartments had locked by itself and she could not open it to exit and that this had happened on different occasions. Upon talking with the landlord she explained to us that the door sticks on humid days and one needs to pull up on the handle in order to exit. I did not feel or see anything unusual here. ​ Beth McLenaghan:Uncomfortable investigating this space. Not because of anything overwhelmingly paranormal...(darn it!) I just found the space itself uncomfortable. The only thing I experienced at all was on the second floor, outside one of the studio apartments- I felt pulled back to one corner of the building, and when I asked the person giving the original tour of the space, she said that spot was one where several people had experienced odd things happening. Unfortunately, nothing odd happened while we were there. =) Hugh McLenaghan:There didn't appear to be anything going on from my side. I didn't feel anything or have any experiences. ​ Kelli Patrick:I used my EMF meter, laser thermometer, and nightshot video camera. I didn't feel anything out of the ordinary in this building. I shot video in the Gallery and in the back of the shop. Nothing caught with my equipment. ​ Becky Ray:For the most part, this was a very quiet investigation. No activity was witnessed or reported by any of the investigators present during our time there. However, activity reported by the owner and employees at other times may warrant a follow up investigation. EVPS She's Dead-Time To Save Her - 08:21 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 In this clip you will hear two different voices. One says "She's Dead" (in a raspy voice). The second voice says "Time to save her". *Note from Becky - It sounds like the second voice may be saying, "Tom will save her." Submitted by Bryan Am I Dead? (I'm Dead) - 08:21 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 About 30 seconds after the previous EVP was recorded this clip was recorded (in the business portion of the building). You will hear a woman's voice say "I'm Dead" followed by what sounds like a voice repeating the statement in a more distressed manner. Submitted by Bryan I'm here to talk to you, come on - 08:25 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 In this clip you will hear two different voices. You will hear a female voice say, "I'm here to talk to you." Followed by a young male voice say, "Come on." Submitted by Bryan No - 08:28 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 There seems to be something more to this, but it's near impossible to figure out. The one thing I can make out is a deep sounding male voice that says "No." Submitted by Bryan Mom - 08:35 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 At this point in the investigation we were walking upstairs to a residential area. You will hear a child-like voice saying "Mom" (dragging out the last m). Submitted by Bryan I'm Penny-Get A Room - 08:47 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 At this point Bryan was in one of the bedrooms of the residential areas upstairs. You will hear a female voice first say "I'm Penny" followed by a little bit of a pause and then a second voice (male) saying "Get A Room." Like the other clips this clip first runs unedited, and in the following loops there has been some filtering. Submitted by Bryan 9 to 1 - 08:53 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 Bryan and Beth were in an upstairs loft when this was recorded. Bryan was radioing Becky to ask her a question. You will hear a voice say 9 to 1. Submitted by Bryan Positive - 08:54 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 Bryan and Beth were in a loft apartment (top floor of building) when this was recorded. Bryan will say something about a live CD (in regards to the music you can hear in the background). You will hear a voice say "positive". Submitted by Bryan Call Me - 09:07 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 This EVP seems to say CALL ME. Submitted by Bryan Stay Here - 09:09 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 Bryan, Beth and a couple others were walking back down to the main level of the loft area of the building when this was recorded. It sounds like a man saying, "Stay Here." Submitted by Bryan Telegram - 09:10 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 The group that were upstairs in the loft area walked into the store at the time of the recording. You will hear a bell ring followed by a near quiet female voice speak followed by the same bell ring and a male voice saying "Telegram". The bell was attached to the door and sounded when someone opened the door. Submitted by Bryan I love you - 09:13 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 This was recorded in the business on the lower floor of the building. You will hear a young child's voice yelling "I love you". Submitted by Bryan Please don't go - 09:40 PM - 20th November, 2004 - Building in 18th & Vine District 00:00 / 00:00 After going to the rooftop of the building Hugh and Bryan were headed back downstairs to the main floor. You will hear a voice say, "Please don't go". We recieved a similar message earlier in the investigation, a time when like this time, we were going back downstairs (that particular time the evp said 'stay here'). Submitted by Bryan No PHOTOS for this Investigation at this time No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

  • Former Nursing Home - Independence, MO | kcghosts

    Former Nursing Home - Independence, MO Location Information Date:27th August, 2005 Type:Business Location Title:Former Nursing Home City/State:Independence, MO Investigation Times:08:00 PM - 11:15 PM Status:Analysis Weather Information Sunrise:06:42 AM Sunset:07:55 PM High Temperature:87 °F Low Temperature:69 °F Sky Condition:Clear Wind:SSE at 1 mph Humidity:100% Precipitation:0% Lunar Phase:Last Quarter % disk visible:40% Solar X-Rays:Active Geomagnetic Field:Unsettled Pressure:29.88 mmHg Investigators Present Jenny Kerr Kelli Patrick Becky Ray Miranda Stark ​ Question: How long have you lived here? Answer: Five years Question: When did the phenomena start? Answer: Same time Question: Any certain hour of the day or certain rooms? Answer: All of the time, but mostly around 12-3am Question: Any visual apparations? Answer: yes Question: How do the visual apparitions appear? Answer: shadows Question: Any sounds? Answer: footsteps Question: Any rappings or knockings? Answer: doors slam open and shut, very hard Question: Any voices? What do they say? Answer: sounds, people talking i.e. "Get out", "I am sad" Question: Any physical attacks? Answer: night watchman had his ankles broken (twisting fractures) and others have been pushed on the stairs and broke their ankles Question: How did you find out about the group? Answer: We contacted the owners Question: How far back can you trace the history of the property? Answer: 1930's, but a psychic says it was here during the Civil War Question: Have there been any deaths or violent occurances in the the property? Answer: yes, it was a nursing home and a lot of abuse and possible murder took place Investigators Notes ​ Jenny Kerr:A very sad house indeed. Upon entering the business from the north door I had an overwhelming feeling of uneasiness. I did take along my Epson digital camera but the batteries were dead. So I was unable to take any photos. After the intial walk through Kelli and I took the 2nd floor while Miranda and Becky took the downstairs. I definately did not want to be alone, even though Kell and I walked through each room together I felt like I needed to look behind me to make sure Kell was there. We had nothing significant happen downstairs so to the third floor we went. We were told to watch our steps on the stairs since the ghosts that resided there like to trip you up, but we all came out unscathed. On the third floor was were the rich had the priveledge to have a room to their self even if it was the size of a walk in closet. Nothing significant was experience up here. We all switched floors and Kell and I went downstairs to the basement area. And neither one of us wanted to, it was just a place we felt like we did not want to be. And nothing significant happened down here either. All in all the home had a lot of negative energy to it, a creepy crawly feeling. Always someone else with you feeling. Sadness. Even when I used the restroom I didn't want to be alone, although the other girls where just outside the door sitting in the waiting room. If we had more time I would like to return again and stay a little longer, but not by myself! ​ Kelli Patrick:Equipment used: laser thermometer, 35 mm camera, Sony Nightshot video camera. Team 1-Becky and Miranda Team 2-Jenny and Kelli When we arrived and during the walk thru phase of the investigation, I didn't have any problems, but when it was time to split up into pairs, I felt like I DID NOT want to go downstairs or upstairs. I never have problems with this. Once, I got upstairs I was fine. I feared going there. We went around the place several times and that fear was not there. My laser thermometer showed readings of 70-74, when it felt like it was in the 80's in the rooms. When it was cool i.e. the basement, the thermometer showed high 70's. Becky got this too. We talked about it after the fact. I placed my video camera at the base of the stairs leading up to the upstairs part. Nothing out of the ordinary was recorded on video. I took a couple of pictures in the rooms upstairs. Nothing paranormal found on video or 35mm film. Becky Ray:There is definitely "something" going on at this location. Everywhere we went I felt as though we were being watched, and by more than one person. I personally felt the most uneasy in the basement. We were told that when this was a nursing home this is where the poor and unvisited were kept on cots in a large room rather then on beds. Allegedly these poor people were kept just well enough to stay alive so that the institution could collect their welfare money each month. As Miranda and I were walking up the main stairway to the top floor, my EMF detector alarmed on the fourth step from the bottom. As I moved about on the staircase to try to find a cause for the alarm, the owner's kitten joined me on the step. This kitten had been following me all night as we walked about the building. I was keeping a close eye on him for his reactions to things. He hadn't been next to me on the step very long before something spooked him and he ran quickly away. Something else I noted about the kitten was that he didn't like to be alone on any floor except the main one. When he went downstairs and upstairs with us. If he was distracted and didn't see us leave a room, he'd panic and mew until I came back and showed him where we were. I am waiting to get my photos developed and will post more when I have reviewed them. Miranda Stark:This building was once a nursing home in the early 1900's until just as currently as the last fifteen years when it was shut down for abuse charges. The place is now a private residence and a portion of it is used as a modern natural healing facility. The owners complain of rappings, knockings, loud banging, footsteps and running, voices, doors slamming, and just a general feeling of negativity. The basement was the focus of alot of sad energy when in it's original state poor, or unfunded patients would be left neglected on cots lining the walls, as they suffered untreated ailments. This area definitely held some thick, heavy, vibes for me. I felt a sense of suffocation, as if my breathing were being affected. None of my photos in that area show anything out of the ordinary, though. The main staircase on the first floor is where alot of activity is reported to be heard and felt. When Becky and I were slowly walking up these stairs, her cell-sensor suddenly alerted, and I was also able to get EMF readings in the very same spot. There was a kitten in the house that had been following us all evening, but at this point he acted strangely by suddenly turning around and running away. A digital photo of this area reveals a white orb hovering in the exact place where the readings were coming from, the area of about the fourth stair. Kelli concluded that this all was caused by electrical wiring in the wall, which is possible, but I disagree, because of the kitten's behavior, and the orb that coincidentally appeared in correspondence with the reading we were getting. No EVPS for this Investigation at this time No PHOTOS for this Investigation at this time No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

  • The "Sallie" House - Visit 19 | kcghosts

    The "Sallie" House - Visit 19 Location Information Date:25th October, 2013 Type:Residential Location Title:The "Sallie" House - Visit 19 City/State:Atchison, KS Investigation Times:06:30 PM - 10:00 PM Status:Analysis Weather Information Sunrise:07:40 AM Sunset:06:25 PM High Temperature:59 °F Low Temperature:21 °F Sky Condition:Clear Wind:SSW at 7 mph Humidity:100% Precipitation:0% Lunar Phase:Waning Gibbous % disk visible:60% Solar X-Rays:M Class Flare Geomagnetic Field:Quiet Pressure:30.4 mmHg Investigators Present Becky Ray ​ Location History ​ Location history is available at http://www.thesalliehouse.com/about_house.html ​ Investigators Notes Becky Ray:This investigation was part of a paranormal investigation offered through the Atchison Chamber of Commerce. ​ Question: When did the phenomena start? Answer: First reports were in the early 1990s, however it is possible activity was happening earlier and not discussed. Question: Any cold spots? Answer: Cold spots have been reported various places in the home, specifically in the kitchen area. Question: Any physical attacks? Answer: The family that lived in the home in the early 1990s reported numerous attacks of scratches appearing on the husband. Question: How far back can you trace the history of the property? Answer: The home was built around the turn of the century and most owners have been verified via property records. Question: Have there been any deaths or violent occurances in the the property? Answer: Three confirmed deaths in the home, possibly more. Question: Have you heard any legends about this property? Answer: http://www.prairieghosts.com/sallie.html ​ Previous Investigations at this Location The "Sallie House" - Visit 18, 18th October, 2013 The "Sallie House" - Visit 17, 12th October, 2013 The "Sallie House" - Visit 16, 8th October, 2013 The "Sallie House" - Visit 15, 4th October, 2013 The "Sallie House" - Visit 14, 27th September, 2013 The "Sallie House" - Visit 13, 29th October, 2012 The "Sallie House" - Visit 12, 26th October, 2012 The "Sallie House" - Visit 11, 19th October, 2012 The "Sallie House" - Visit 10, 12th October, 2012 The "Sallie House" - Visit 9, 5th October, 2012 The "Sallie House" - Visit 8, 29th October, 2011 The "Sallie House" - Visit 7, 15th October, 2011 The "Sallie House" - Visit 6, 14th October, 2011 The "Sallie House" - Visit 5, 1st October, 2011 The "Sallie House" - Visit 4, 30th September, 2011 The "Sallie House" - Visit 3, 24th September, 2011 The "Sallie House" - Visit 2, 2nd October, 2010 The "Sallie House" - Visit 1, 13th August, 2005 No EVPS for this Investigation at this time No PHOTOS for this Investigation at this time No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

  • Private Residence - Elmo, MO | kcghosts

    Private Residence - Elmo, MO Location Information Date: 14th November 2003 Type: Residential Location Title: Private Residence City/State: Elmo, MO Investigation Times: 08:30 PM - 02:00 AM Status: Analysis Weather Information Sunrise: 07:05 AM Sunset: 05:04 PM High Temperature: 52 °F Low Temperature: 34 °F Sky Condition: Overcast Wind: S at seven mph Humidity: 92% Precipitation: 0% Lunar Phase: Waning Gibbous % disk visible: 75% Solar X-Rays: Active Geomagnetic Field: Unsettled Investigators Present Bryan Kaplan Jenny Kerr Becky Ray ​ Question: How long have you lived here? Answer: Since 1st April 2002, spouse since August 2002 Question: When did the phenomena start? Answer: I didn't notice until August 2002, although I felt cool breezes move through the house from the front door inward. Question: Any particular hour of the day or certain rooms? Answer: Door slam sounds heard between 11 pm and 1 am Question: Any visual apparitions? Answer: Not really. Did see a shadow move across the wall in the bathroom once. Also, I have witnessed the basement door opening on its own. Question: How do the visual apparitions appear? Answer: Just a shadow. Question: Have there been any movements of objects that you see? Answer: When we were redoing the bathroom, we were using the old sink in the basement. A razor was set parallel to the sink. When I got out of the shower, it was lying across the sink. This happened twice. Question: Any apports (things appearing out of nowhere)? Answer: N/A Question: Any teleportation (things moving from one place to another)? Answer: N/A Question: Any sounds? Answer: Door slamming heard a lot. Sounds the same no matter which room you are in. Faint, as if in a different part of the house. Have also heard distant voices. Sounds like gibberish with four or five voices talking at once. Question: Any voices? What do they say? Answer: Sounds like gibberish Question: Any cold spots? Answer: Cool breezes that would pass through the house. One time, a cool breeze past through the living room wall to the outside. As soon as this happened, our two black labs started barking. They were staring at the side of the house. Question: Any rushes of wind? Answer: Just the breezes. Question: Any touches or caresses? Answer: One time in the kitchen. Felt a tug on the back of my shirt, turned to ask spouse what he wanted, but he was further away with his hands full of dishes. Question: Any physical attacks? Answer: No Question: Any smells? Answer: A lavender "old lady perfume" type smell. Question: Any past investigations, priests or clergy? Answer: No Question: Any use of Ouija boards, seances, automatic writing, etc? Answer: No Question: Did previous occupants, neighbors or landlords know of phenomena? Answer: Asked previous owner, and she said she never experienced anything. She also commented that no one had ever died VIOLENTLY here. Her husband died in 1998, but we do not know if he died in the house. Question: How far back can you trace the history of the property? Answer: Can trace the property records to 1857. Do have copies of the previous owners deeds. ​ Investigators Notes ​ No investigators notes EVPS Dog - 08:39 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 The group had just started to interview the owners of the Northern Missouri House when this near quiet voice was recorded as saying "Dog." Submitted by Bryan Polish/Hush - 08:40 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 The group was interviewing the owners of the house when this was recorded. The voice seems to say: Polish (though some respondents believe it's saying, Hush). Submitted by Bryan Hey Help - 08:45 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 The group was still interviewing the house owners at the time of this clip. Member Bryan asked if the owners had seen strange things in pictures they had taken. One of the house owners spoke of such a picture when this voice was recorded as saying, "Hey...help." Submitted by Bryan I Love You, Can We Ride Upstairs With You - 08:56 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 Everyone moved into the kitchen at this point in the investigation, where the owners graciously fed the group. During this clip, one of the owners mentioned how she could make tea, coffee, or Kool-aid. Bryan said that he had brought some soda to the investigation but that it wasn't very cold. The other house owner mentioned how they had bought a bag of ice. You will hear Bryan opening a bag of chips when this EVP was recorded as saying, "I love you. Can we ride upstairs with you?" The first time you hear the EVP, the audio is in its original form. The second time some filtering is done, and the third time you hear the EVP, the clip is filtered and amplified. Submitted by Bryan I Love You - Modified - 08:56 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 Many thanks to website visitor Bill L. from Minnesota, who provided us with this version of the previous clip. It has been modified to remove more of the "metallic" background noise, so the voice is easier to understand. In this more precise version, it sounds more like the voice is saying, "I love you, though I shouldn't like you." Help Me, Help - 09:20 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 The group and house owners were still in the kitchen when both of these EVPs were recorded. Submitted by Bryan I'll Check Up On It - 09:21 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 The group and the homeowners were heading towards the stairs to the basement. One of the homeowners asked the other if they had their flashlight (Maglight.) He responded that he didn't, and she said she would get it. Bryan then asks if it is safe to come down yet (because one of the homeowners had to go down to turn on a light). You will then hear an EVP say, "I'll Check Up On It." Submitted by Bryan (Bryan) - 09:46 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 Bryan decided to take the E.L.F. detector to the basement by himself. The rest of the group remained with the homeowners on the other side of the house. After walking around the basement, he started to head back upstairs. On his way back upstairs, a couple of E.V.P. were captured. To save on download time, the minute-long segment was cut in half to highlight each E.V.P. separately. Submitted by Bryan Get Down/Get Out - 09:46 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 Here is the 2nd E.V.P. that was recorded as Bryan was walking upstairs from the basement. The rest of the group and the homeowners were on the other side of the house when this E.V.P. was recorded as saying, "Get Down" (or possibly Get Out). Submitted by Bryan Mark It Straight - 09:48 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 After leaving the basement, Bryan walked over to the side of the house where the other group members were. He noticed that the video camera in the main hallway was off (A fully charged battery was in the video camera, and it had drained entirely). Bryan comments 'Beautiful' regarding the camera shutting off, followed by a faint male voice saying, "Mark it Straight." Submitted by Bryan Bryan, Help Me - 09:54 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 After one of the homeowners described an incident in the bathroom, Bryan decided to go upstairs by himself. After walking upstairs, he headed towards the stairs to go back downstairs when this EVP was recorded. Submitted by Bryan Hey, Quit - 11:32 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 Bryan had left the homeowners bedroom to get the E.L.F. detector when this E.V.P. was recorded. Submitted by Bryan Over Me - 11:56 PM - 14th November, 2003 - Private Residence - Elmo, MO 00:00 / 00:00 Bryan had gone into the kitchen alone to get a drink when this E.V.P. was recorded. Submitted by Bryan PHOTOS Dark Fog? Although this photo was not taken during the investigation, it was taken in the home by the owners. In two photos this dark "mist" appears over the owner's head. Submitted by Name Withheld Dark Fog? Although this photo was not taken during the investigation, it was taken in the home by the owners. In two photos this dark "mist" appears over the owner's head. Submitted by Name Withheld 1/1 No VIDEOS for this Investigation at this time

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