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History: The Villa de Kathrine is a Moroccan-style home located on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in Quincy, Illinois. The unique home, sometimes branded as a castle, was built in 1900 for wealthy Quincy native W. George Metz. Inside, the castle features a harem, a courtyard, and a reflecting pool.
Claims: The most active spirit in the home is said to be Metz's 212-pound Great Dane named Bingo. Visitors claim to hear barking, dog tags jingling and other sounds that would be made by a large dog. Some visitors have claimed to hear the voice of a German speaking woman in the basement and, more recently, a small child has been heard. Our Findings:- We investigated the Villa in October 2020. The weather was fair, with temps staying in the low to mid 70s throughout the investigation. Winds were moderate from the south at 14mph, and there was no precipitation. Due to the large amount of glass and reflective surfaces inside the home, we did not set up our static cameras. Almost immediately we heard the familiar sound of dog tags jingling while we were on the second floor. The most bazaar experience of the evening occurred during an EVP session on the second floor, when we heard the unmistakable sound of a ball bouncing. It was loud enough to be captured on audio and it continued for the entire session – about 30 minutes. And while no explanation for either sound could be found, we later captured the sound of a ball bouncing as a small child was talking. Although the only identified hotspot was the basement, we also captured EVPs in the second floor office and a harem room on the first level. Is the Villa de Katherine haunted? We had some experiences we can’t explain. But you decide. If you’re ever in Quincy, it’s worth a stop to see this one of a kind home. |