Category: Investigating

The Haunting of the Sallie House

As a paranormal investigator, I am always looking for spots that are considered haunted. However, there are only so many “new” things to read and write about; what is new to you may not be new to me, and vice versa. Lately, I have been diving into the podcasts Stuff You Should Know and Stuff…


How Will Artificial Intelligence Affect the Paranormal Field?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was once a facet of science fiction, but It has now become a reality. With AI tools like ChatGPT and other programs coming out by the dozens, one has to wonder if this new innovation in technology could possibly affect the spooky space. After all, paranormal investigation and spooky interests date back…


Working In a Haunted Museum

Is it haunted? Mary Washington House, Fredericksburg, VA (Image courtesy of the Washington Heritage Museums). A few days ago, during a telehealth appointment my psychiatrist asked me what I did for a living.  The question did not take me by surprise as I was a new patient as my previous psychiatrist had left the practice…


“What Was That?!” A Process on Debunking Sounds, Part 3

If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out part 1 and part 2 of this blog series! Debunking a Sound on an Investigation I thought I would take the opportunity to give you an example of my past couple of blog posts into practice.  In May 2022, the Association of Paranormal Study had the…


“What Was That?!” A Process on Debunking Sounds, Part 2

Finding the cause of a sound In the last post, I covered the process of locating a sound’s origin. Now, let’s talk about finding the cause of a sound.  The Story Continues I looked back at Stereo. He’s got a gaze on me that said “What was that sound, Daddy?” “I’m trying to find it,…


“What Was That?!” A Process on Debunking Sounds, Part 1

Finding the Location of a Sound Note: This blog post is not talking about sounds one would hear on recording during an EVP session. Though it is crucial to examine those as well, this is tracing the process of hearing a live sound.  It was a Saturday afternoon. My husband and I were on the…


George Washington Haunts Here: The Ghost of the First President

In honor of George Washington’s birthday, here are three sites that George Washington’s ghost has been seen. Mount Vernon Mount Vernon photograph courtesy of George Washington’s Mount Vernon George Washington owned Mount Vernon from 1761 until his death in 1799. Mount Vernon was where Washington was the happiest. In the spring of 1806, Massachusetts politician…


The Legend of the Pactolus Light – Pledge Nights

One of the greatest adventures I had in college was being a member of my fraternity. Brotherhood meant everything to me. It was the brotherhood that helped me get through some of the toughest moments in my time at East Carolina University. To this day, my brothers are still a part of my life; though…


Celebrating Black/POC Voices in the Paranormal Community – Juneteenth 2021

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the US. Although history tells us that the Emancipation Proclamation became law in January of 1863; it wasn’t until over 2 years later on June 19, 1865, that a Union General rode through Texas (where there…


Why You Should Investigate a Haunted Place Multiple Times

Paranormal investigators have the privilege of being able to explore some of the most historic locations in the world. We have the opportunity to try to communicate with the spirits that reside in these locations. Depending on where you are at financially and geographically, sometimes you can only visit a place once. However, you can’t…