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The History: This 14 room mansion was completed in 1864. It has been a family home during most of its existence. It currently serves as a private residence B & B. While the owners are aware of the paranormal claims and allowed us to investigate, we are respecting their right to privacy. The Claims: I first met the owner while on a tour of the home. As we were casually chatting about the history I asked about paranormal activity. The owner shared that both he and some guests have seen apparitions and heard voices. He felt strongly that his home was haunted. He gave me his theory on what the cause was. In an effort to protect the identity of the location I will only say that a member of the original family was killed in the home under mysterious circumstances. Whether it was an accident or murder has not been determined. Our Findings: We investigated this location on a clear evening. The temperature was 72°F, winds from the east at 8 mph, no precipitation. The claims of paranormal activity were not exaggerated. We heard music and voices, saw shadows, experienced the dimming of the lights and swinging of the chandelier and felt cold spots. The most disturbing part of this investigation was the reveal. When we investigated the location, the home had the feel of a loved family home. It was bright and airy and the owner was very welcoming. For lots of reasons, it was about six months later before we could return to the location for the reveal. The home had taken on a completely different feel. It was dark and foreboding. The owner was in a state of depression and expressed concern that the home was going to consume him. He stated that the paranormal activity had increased in the home and he was concerned for the safety of his guests. For that reason he had stopped allowing overnight stays. We believe that this location is extremely haunted. During the reveal we could literally feel the house breathing and coming alive. That is a difficult concept to explain – it is something you have to experience. We would love to investigate this location again but feel it is not safe for us to do so. There are some things better left alone. |