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Manteno State Mental Hospital Ghost Hunt Pics

Manteno State Mental Hospital Ghost Hunt Pics

March 10, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Manteno State Mental Hospital Ghost Hunt, March 9, 2013, Manteno, Illinois. 

True Ghost Story: New Lenox, Illinois

True Ghost Story: New Lenox, Illinois

March 9, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

A past love leaves a surprising message for a suburban mother The day started like any other weekday for this suburban mother. She made breakfast for her teenagers and sent them off to school. However, this usual day took an unusual turn when Saleen received a call from her friend, Colleen. A few minutes…

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True Ghost Story: Blue Island, Illinois

True Ghost Story: Blue Island, Illinois

March 2, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Michelle received an ominous message at the end of her pregnancy. “I remember it to this day,” she begins. “I was 8-months pregnant with my first son. It just seemed like a nightmare, but I was awake.” Michelle and her husband, Dick, had recently moved into a new home in Blue Island, Illinois. It…

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Ghost Hunt Update: Congress Plaza Hotel – EVP Analysis Part 2

Ghost Hunt Update: Congress Plaza Hotel – EVP Analysis Part 2

February 27, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

We finished the EVP analysis from the north tower of the Congress Hotel. I found three noteworthy events. First, the static overlap happened again when Colleen, the psychic medium, connected with another male spirit named Benny on the 8th floor. It wasn’t as strong, nor as long, as the tall man interference in the…

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Ghost Hunt Update: Congress Plaza Hotel – EVP Analysis

Ghost Hunt Update: Congress Plaza Hotel – EVP Analysis

February 25, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

We reviewed the first hour of the south tower investigation and found some interesting items towards the end. There are continuous whispering sounds during the time Saleen and Colleen connected with James, the young boy spirit, on the 3rd floor. As we leave the area, a heavy static sound comes over the recording when…

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ghost hunting team finding evidence in a haunted school gymnasium
Roles in a Ghost Hunting Team

Roles in a Ghost Hunting Team

February 24, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Hi gang. It’s been ages since I wrote this article on ghost hunting team roles. While I don’t think much has changed, it’s always good to revisit a topic from time-to-time. So, let’s check out the different roles. By the way, I wouldn’t call these jobs because you usually don’t get paid for investigating….

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How To Ghost Hunt Outdoors

How To Ghost Hunt Outdoors

February 23, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Ghost hunting outdoors is similar to hunting in abandoned buildings, but your chances for success are much lower. You also have an increased chance of gathering false evidence. You have to scrutinize your EVP data even more and your visual evidence needs additional scrutiny, too. In most cases, your shadow evidence can be debunked…

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Ghost Hunting in Abandoned Buildings

Ghost Hunting in Abandoned Buildings

February 22, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

People love abandoned buildings, especially those with a tragic past. We like them because they look the part of a haunted location. Neglect and our romantic ideas of ghostly activities begin. Old buildings are perfect for residual hauntings.

Ghost Hunting In Graveyards And Cemeteries

Ghost Hunting In Graveyards And Cemeteries

February 21, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Not all cemeteries and graveyards are haunted but, in many cases, a soul still lingers for one reason or another. Beginner ghost hunters should pack up their gear and head to a cemetery for a perfect training experience. Get the scoop after the jump.

Ghost Hunting Conclusion: Congress Plaza Hotel

Ghost Hunting Conclusion: Congress Plaza Hotel

February 16, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Image: Congress Plaza Hotel lobby, Chicago, Feb. 14, 2013. Update on 11/2/2013 – I accessed the Chicago Tribune archives to check on these spirits. Not every name was correct, but the events surrounding their deaths seem reasonable. I’ll add the event next to the spirits name. These events did happen, according to the Chicago…

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