When People are Haunted Instead of Objects

Illustration by PJ 2011: The St. Louis, Missouri Airport,
In a personal haunting it might follow you where ever you go.

Some months ago I was involved in an investigation at a building that had been reported to have paranormal activity going on. The team I had just joined had entered the building and after checking in with security, we went up stairs to begin our investigation. We were interviewing one of the employees about the reported activity that happens in the area after closing.

This employee was telling us all about the strange noises she heard and how things wold move from one spot to another and of hearing a voice. The lady also said there was activity at her house and she was thinking that maybe her house had a spirit in it also. She was a genuine as they come and we could tell almost right from the start that she did indeed experience activity. She then left for the night, out went the lights and the investigation was underway.

After spending over 4 hours at this location and, not getting any real creditable evidence, we wrapped up our investigation and we were out of there. While the director of our team was going over all the video and recordings and so on, there was really nothing that we could say was paranormal. 

Because this employee could describe her experiences so clearly and so definitive, we all came to the conclusion that it was indeed the employee herself that was haunted and not the building. In other words, we believe that this entity has attached itself to her or followed her around and caused the activity where it wanted to as long as its host was there. Some people are a lot more sensitive to the spirit world then others and we thought that we had come in contact with a person that was indeed sensitive enough to attract spirits to her. To us, it could have only been that she indeed had a spirt follow her around or it could have even been attached to her. That is the only explanation that we could come up with in this case.

There has been many other cases of an entity or spirit attaching itself or following its host around. Usually this type of haunting is not dangerous however, at times it can be.

For more reading and more information about haunted people, I would suggest the following book. Haunted People/Haunted Minds Written by: Bobbie Atristian It is a great book and well worth the read.

-------------------------------------------------------------

Remember to check out our Paranormal Corner Online Store and if you have story you would like us to look into for posting in our blog contact us at waikikiblogboi@gmail.com

-------------------------------------------------------------- 

Weekly Whisper #1: The UK Shadow Seekers

In short tell us about the UK Shadow Seekers

Managed by Steve and Susanne Taggart and assisted by Vinny Brindle, the UK Shadow Seekers (UKSS) are a Not-for-Profit, Volunteer-based team of experienced investigators, who invite the public to join them, as they investigate the history of strange occurrences reported at some of the UK’s most haunted locations and more importantly, at a reasonable price.

With a team of 16 experienced staff members, we are qualified to a high standard, including Officers covering Health and Safety, First Aid and Fire Safety.

We are also founders of KTPF (Keeping TheParanormal Friendly) Paranormal Community which also runs the events directory, Paranormal Events 4U.

What is the reason for your interest in the paranormal?

Personally to find proof of life after death, but like everyone, watching paranormal programs and films has peaked our interest and made us want to find out for ourselves.

How long have you been doing this?

The UKSS started back in 2007. Steve and I actively started to investigate the Paranormal and Spiritual field back in 2005 but collectively we have over 30 years experience within the Team.

Where are your located?

Tameside in Greater Manchester UK

Our readers would love to hear you share a key experience.

One such venue, the Roe Cross Inn in Mottram-In-Longdendale, where we had glasses being thrown. Until a census was found and we discovered that there was a landlord missing from the list of tenants mentioned on a plaque in the pub. We had picked up on a name previously and this name matched. After that, no more poltergeist activity happened, but there other things still happening there.

In your opinion what is the hot-spot of your region?

This is a very hard question to answer as any venue can be a hot-spot at any given time, but our favourite’s are Hyde Town Hall, Knottingley Town Hall and Morecambe Winter Gardens as there is always something happening.

Do you have a facebook group, website, email, or other means for those interested to reach you if they have any questions?

Our website is www.shadowseekers.co.uk where you can find out more about us, our events and other topics

Our group on Facebook at UK Shadow SeekersParanormal Group or follow us on Twitter @UKShadowSeekers.

Also at www.ktpf.co.uk where you will find a broader interest within the Paranormal including Cryptozoology and Ufology.

Any other comments, advice, words of wisdom or such you would like to share with the readers?

The trick is to always be prepared to look for an alternative reason for what is happening and if one can not be found then what you are left with must be the truth.

Warning: With Tameside’s Resident Paranormal Group your involvement during our investigations is important, as we aim to give you an insight to being a ParanormalInvestigator.

So When Booking With Us, Be Prepared.

UK Shadowseekers

www.shadowseekers.co.uk

Tameside's Resident Paranormal Group invites you to help investigate alleged haunted places, at prices you can afford. Go on... Do something hauntingly different!!!

My family has a long history of Ghost Hunting

 Photo by PJ, Honolulu, Hawaii 2005

A family is like the rocks of this wall, every rock is part of a larger whole, if one remove a few rocks the wall would change, perhaps making the wall crumble, perhaps the rocks took a different path becoming the foundation to a home, or never left the nature it used to part of. 


Growing up in a very active house, surrounded by a family which took spirits for granted. I knew from a early age about all of these stories of those before me and how they used to encounter, seek out and help the spirits of anyone which requested them to do so.

The most prominent ones were my grandfather and his brother (The Psychic Ghosthunter Twins) on my fathers side. While my grandfather knew spirits, my grand uncle saw, together they were quite a team and very well known for their talent. They found their ability to sense spirits when they were just a little boys. Not only did they know and see the spirit, but also knew how to help them, chase them away if it was being troublesome or even give them sanctuary in case of nice spirits that were being pestered by the new inhabitants of his or her old home. Which is one of the reasons my grandfather's home had so many spirits to begin with. Whenever there was a haunting they were called to help, I never met my grand uncle but my grandfather kept on taking care of ghosts long after their ways split apart. Even at the age of 94 my grandfather still helped settle the restless ghost of his son-in-law when it was scaring his newest great grand child.

I do not know if there was others before my grandfather, in my family but I am pretty sure there was a few, seeing how common the ability of psychic talents and spirit sense seems to be among my close current living relatives.

I also have Ghost hunters on my mothers side, my mother being one of them, even though my mother never searched out ghosts they usually came to her and she helps them out. And her grandmother, my great grandmother were also a known source when it came to handling ghosts. So put it mildly, I have it in my blood.

---------------------------------------------------

Remember to check out our Paranormal Corner Online Store and if you have story you would like us to look into for posting in our blog contact us at waikikiblogboi@gmail.com

---------------------------------------------------

Weekly Whisper #4 Terry Dietrich

Tell Us About Terry Dietrich.

------------------------------------

I love photography,  I have for a very long time.  I got involved with the paranormal about 7 yrs ago. I was at the Jenny Wade house in Gettysburg, Pa and got some Orbs in a photo. There was a medium there and I ask her about them. From there one thing led to another and we became very good friends and, I learned a lot from her. The more I learn, the more open I became and my interest also grew. I now go to Gettysburg just about every weekend and go on a investigation just about every Saturday night with one group or another.

Please Tell Us About Some Of The Experiences You’ve  Had

One experience I had was a Sat. night at Devils Den. It's a big pile of boulders on the battlefield. My wife and I were walking around and three ladies past by they had black hupe skirts on and black bonnets, carrying lanterns with candles in. As they past I waited until I thought they could not hear and ask my wife if she noticed anything odd. She said no but ask why I said that, I told her not one of the ladies were living. I can sometimes pick up on that. We turned and the ladies were just standing there staring at us. It was a look I'll never forget.  I know there was no way they could have heard me. As we walked around people were talking about these ladies saying they would not show up in a photo and if you got near them they just vanished in thin air. 

Devil's Den at the Battlefield: Ladies and Orb

I did get a photo with one of the Lady's (above) You see one lady standing there and the lantern on the ground. Later two of the ladies were walking in front of us and I took a pic only the flame from the candle showed up. If you look where the ladies should be there is a orb (below) I have had many things happen but that night was very strange.

Devil's Den at the Battlefield

Sach's Bridge - Walking Apparition

One place I go too a lot is Sach's bridge it's just out of town. It's a covered bridge that was here during the war there have been many sightings and evps, all forms of paranormal things happen at the bridge. Two photos that are among my favorites are from there. I got this figure on the bridge walking in front of me (above) and a horse with a rider going in the bridge (below)

Sach's Bridge - Horse with Rider

In the area that I live in Gettysburg is a very hot spot. People ask all the time where is the best place on the battlefield to get something paranormal to happen. I really don't think there is one place better than a other. I believe if you just go out looking, keep a open mind, show respect and have patience and, any where is good.

Can You Tell Us A Little About The Equipment That You Use.

My equipment is very simple. First Is a open mind. I believe that is very important. If you’re with a group or alone. Also have respect for those around you living and in spirit and for your surroundings try to leave things the way you found them. Cameras I use a Nikon D50,Canon SD1200 IS, and a Olympus D-535.I also use a Olympus WS400-S recorder,  I use a K2 meter now and then. The most used piece I have is my Dowsing rods there cheap and very useful. You really don't need to spend a lot. You can use a cheap point and shoot I've even used disposable and had results.

Do You Have A Web site Or Web Page That You can Be  Reached At ?

For those interested I have a Facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=759249263 and I'm also on MySpace @ http://www.myspace.com/peaveydude 

What Would Tell Someone Who Wants To Get Started

With Paranormal Photography Or Paranormal Investigations In General?

--------------------------------------------------------------   

As I mentioned earlier I think the most important thing to have are; a open mind, respect and, patience. Just go out and have a good time. Most people I run into are very friendly.

--------------------------------------------------------------------

Remember to check out our Paranormal Corner Online Store and if you have story you would like us to look into for posting in our blog contact us at waikikiblogboi@gmail.com

--------------------------------------------------------------------

Weekly Whisper #3 Peach State Paranormal Investigations (PSPI)

The Peach State Paranormal Investigations Team (PSPI)

Introduction

Peach State Paranormal Investigations (PSPI), located in Warner Robins, Georgia, was Founded by Warren Hammond along with his wife, Patricia, and Group Manager, Joni Clements. Having been active in other groups, they felt it was time to forge ahead and branch out on their own. 

Bringing combined experience of several years to the table, PSPI founders have worked hard to build a mature, cohesive, professional team that together investigate “all things paranormal” in Central Georgia. With a strong Investigator-in-Training program in place we are also working on building strong investigators for the future.

Like everyone else, PSPI members have all had experiences that they can’t explain. Interest in the unknown, personal loss, unexplained occurrences and the search for answers all drive the PSPI Team Members in their love for investigating the paranormal.

Story, sneak-peak, investigation
Peach State Paranormal Investigations is very excited about some upcoming events ! The biggest is that we are hosting a couple of investigators from Scotland. Darren and Graeme investigate with “The Elite Paranormal Investigators” and we are most excited to have them join us for a full, fun-packed week while we investigate -and we have a full packed schedule to cover from Private Residences, Huge Historic Site and a few Cemeteries! This is Paranormal Cooperation at its finest! 


Hot Spot: The Windsor Hotel in Americus Georgia. The PSPI Team recently held an investigation at this beautiful, historic site and were not disappointed with the evidence we collected. From Photos to EVP’s and a colorful past this location would be a delight for any team to investigate.


Sharing of sites & contact information
Right now, you can find out team on Facebook by looking under
Peach State Paranormal Investigations 

Peach State Paranormal Investigations 
We are also working on a website – which should be up soon.

We can also be contacted anytime at: peachstatepi@cox.net

Final tag-line
Paranormal Investigation is a little off the beaten path of what most consider “normal” activities. We are not Kooks or oddballs – we are real people – just like YOU - that are searching for answers. We are just doing what everyone talks about with their most trusted friend - looking for answers to unusual or Paranormal Experiences.

PSPI is always here for our clients. If you have questions, concerns or need our assistance – please contact us using the information above. We provide confidential services free of charge.



Editors Note: Saddly enough Joni Clemets which we were in communication with for this entry on PSPI was found dead in her own home in February of 2011. May her memory rest in peace.

-------------------------------------------

Remember to check out our Paranormal Corner Online Store and if you have story you would like us to look into for posting in our blog contact us at waikikiblogboi@gmail.com

--------------------------------------------------------------------