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Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 5

Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 5

February 16, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Image: Stairwell between the 7th and 8th floors of the north tower. The north tower had some interesting readings, especially on the 8th floor. It oozed high EMF levels. All readings hovered around 1.5 mG and we had spikes as high as 64 mG on the Mel Meter. Now, we were able to debunk…

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Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 4

Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 4

February 16, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

We had an experience on the 3rd floor of the south tower. Saleen, who’s psi-sensitive, and Colleen connected to the spirit of a little boy named James. Image: Saleen making contact with James on the 3rd floor of the south tower. To paraphrase Colleen’s information: James died violently in the hotel. He was shot…

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Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 3

Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 3

February 16, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Room 441 was the next to last stop in the south tower. This room is notorious for ghostly activity. It is the room with the most calls to security. There is reportedly a female shadow person, who stands at the foot of the bed. The spirit(s) may also move your personal belongings. Colleen, using…

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Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 2

Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 2

February 16, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Earlier in the night, we had the chance to interview a security guard in the Gold Room. How long have you worked at the hotel? More than 17 years. Have you experienced any ghostly activities during this time? No, I haven’t. But, a few of the rehab contractors and other security guards have. Image:…

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Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 1

Ghost Hunt: Congress Plaza Hotel Part 1

February 16, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Inside the Gold Room at the Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago, Feb. 14, 2013. Original Material. Update (Aug. 12, 2015): We added links to the other investigation areas at the end of this post. Please click those to continue reading about our ghostly encounters at the Congress Hotel. We began the investigation at 10 PM…

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True Ghost Story: Valparaiso, IN (Private Residence)

True Ghost Story: Valparaiso, IN (Private Residence)

February 13, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

The night of Halloween 2012 was ending simply enough for Saleen. She had just dropped off her 3 sons with their father after an evening of trick-or-treating. The only thing on her mind was a bubble bath and some wine. After unlocking the front door, she tossed her keys into a bowl on a…

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Ghost Story | Loyola University Chicago

Ghost Story | Loyola University Chicago

February 11, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Catherine never expected some college fun to involve the supernatural.

Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP)

Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP)

February 10, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) collection is a critical skill for ghost hunters to master. Get a (very) brief guide for capturing EVP on your next ghost hunt.

Ouija Boards: Tips for Talking to the Dead

Ouija Boards: Tips for Talking to the Dead

February 7, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 0 Comment

Myths About Ouija Boards First off, there’s nothing wrong with using Ouija boards. You won’t get possessed; you won’t lure something evil to your house; you won’t have bad luck. Let’s start with wives’ tales that are utter bunk: How To Use A Ouija Board To use the board effectively: When Things Go Wrong…

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Ghost Hunting Equipment Checklist

Ghost Hunting Equipment Checklist

February 5, 2013 Jacob Rice Comments 2 comments

Updated on June 28, 2018 with some revised opinions on the gadgets. Updated on Dec. 4, 2016 with more information on the equipment and our recommendations. Hey gang, Many of you have asked us which ghost hunting equipment we use on our investigations. It varies by the location and the suspected ghosts. This is…

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