InvestigationDate
and Duration:
March
2, 2012 7:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Location
Status:
Occupied
two story, federal style colonial house built in 1747 occupied by two
adults, two dogs and children on the weekend. The land is Unami
Lenape Native American ground with documented Indian rock shelters.
There used to be two mills on the property that were active in the
1700-1800's. Rocks were quarried for Philadelphia Cobblestone Roads
from the creek and boulder field.
Reported
Activity:
The
client's have reported that their animals growl and hiss and seem to
follow things they cannot see. The animals have also been somehow let
out of the house, hurt and locked in rooms on different occasions. The
client's 15 year old daughter and the client have been physically
attacked along with two paranormal investigators from a prior
investigation by another team. Furniture has moved on it's own,
voices have been heard, the client's have captured a man in a dark
hat in two photos taken at different times. The clients have also
heard stomping, screaming, Native American Drumming and flute
playing. The clients sometimes hear the kitchen table and chairs
being scraped across the floor downstairs when they are upstairs. The
chairs and table are original to the house. The client reported
that she has been attacked/touched while sleeping. Her husband
reported that she was talking in her sleep to a soldier. The client's
foot was grabbed and her toes were bent back causing great pain. The
client has also been bitten and scratched. The clients' kids are
afraid to come to this home and sleep in their rooms when they visit.
By having an investigation, the clients are hoping to have the dark,
negative entity removed but are quite comfortable with the many
positive spirits they believe are present.
Equipment
Utilized:
DVR
system with IR cameras (6)
Digital
Camera
Digital
Voice Recorders (9)
EMF
gauge (3)
Infrared
Camcorder(2)
Flashlights
Thermometer
(3)
Thermal
Imaging Camera
Laptop
Computer
Motion
Sensor (2)
Barometer
(2)
Investigators
Present:
Mark
Lauren
Nicole
Virginia
(Psychic Medium)
Paranormal Weather: Geomagnetic
Field: M Class Flare Solar
X-Rays: Unsettled PWO: Unavailable
Moon
Phase: 68% of full – Waxing Gibbous
Technical
Notes:
-Nothing to report
AUDIO
ANALYSIS: VR1
-Digital
Voice Recorder:
Stationary in second floor bedroom with bunkbeds
VR2
- Digital
Voice Recorder:
Stationary in the kitchen – At 9:41PM, this device recorded an EVP
of a female voice. Investigators were present in the kitchen at the
time of the event along with the two clients who were seated quietly
at the kitchen table. Mark and Virginia had just set out on their
first rotation but Mark was delayed grabbing some additional gear. You
can hear Lauren in the recording telling Mark that she has to
“bump up her times” and just as the last word is spoken by
Lauren, you can hear what sounds like a woman's voice saying what
sounds like to investigators, “Sit Down”. The voice can be heard at 9
seconds into the clip.
VR3
- Digital
Voice Recorder:
Stationary in second floor boys bedroom
VR4
- Digital
Voice Recorder:
Stationary in the attic
VR5
-Digital
Voice Recorder:
Stationary in the master bedroom – This device also captured the
EVP recorded on VR3 with the same clarity.
VR6
-Digital
Voice Recorder:
Stationary in the living room – This device also captured the EVP
recorded on VR3 with the same clarity.
VR7
- Digital
Voice Recorder:
Mobile with investigators
VR8
-Digital
Voice Recorder:
Stationary at command-control device
VR9
- Digital
Voice Recorder:
Stationary in the basement
VIDEO
ANALYSIS: DVR
Cam1 –
Viewing bedroom with bunkbeds on the second floor DVR
Cam2 –
Viewing kitchen DVR
Cam3 –
Viewing second floor bedroom DVR
Cam4 –
Viewing attic DVR
Cam5 –
Viewing master bedroom DVR
Cam6 –
Viewing living room Camcorder
#1–Mobile
with investigators Thermal
Camcorder
– Mobile with investigators
No
physical evidence captured on video at the time of the investigation.
Photographs:
No photos
of evidential value were discovered.
EMF
(Electro-Magnetic Field):
Standard
baseline readings were taken throughout the home with expected spikes
near electrical appliances. No anomalous readings were detected.
Investigator
Feelings / Personal Experiences: Mark:Nothing
to report Lauren:
Nothing to report Nicole:
Nothing to report Virginia: Refer
to Psychic Impressions
Psychic
Impressions:
Before
Virginia entered the home, she was greeted by a spirit named
“Thomas”. This spirit gave Virginia information on what was
going on in the home along with some past history of the home and
property. Virginia felt Thomas was the original owner of the home.
Thomas told Virginia about graves of past owners on the property and
about American Indians who camped out on and near the property.
Virginia also feels there can possibly be some American Indian graves
there as well. Thomas gave Virginia the names of the people who
currently live in the home, which were confirmed by the owners and
even the nicknames of their pets and family members plus a couple
of neighbor’s names. One of the nick names Thomas gave Virginia
was “Pokeman”. Thomas could have been trying to tell Virginia
about the Perkiomen creek nearby but the client’s pet’s nickname
is also “Pokeman”. The next name Virginia received from Thomas
was “Duke”. Duke is the nickname of the father of the owner of
the home. Thomas could also have been talking about the Duke of
Marlborough who the township was named after and where this dwelling
resides. Thomas spoke about a powder mill and an oil mill. Thomas
also told Virginia about his farm and how many acres he owned. Thomas
spoke to Virginia about an underground railroad that went
through the property. Virginia also picked up on a hanging that
could have possibly happened in the home or on the property.
The
names that Virginia received from “Thomas” of people who were or
are now connected to the home in some way, were confirmed by PPA
Historian, Kelly Kalb. Kelly also helped piece the names with the
occupations that Virginia received. “John” - Virginia felt that
his last name was Yoke or Yost and he owned a wagon/carriage
business. “J. Fries”, “William” - there were a couple of
Williams involved with the property. “Edward” - was the current
owner of the home's Grandfather, “Andrew”, “Jacob”, “Joseph”,
“Samuel”, “George” and a last name of “Schell” or
“Schull”., “May” or “Mayberry”. Virginia also picked up
two women name “Elizabeth” that also lived in the home, “Sarah”,
“Anne” and “Susan” which is the name of the owner's Mother.
As
Virginia began the investigation with Mark, she immediately felt a
strong male presence by the front door. The male made sure to let
Virginia know he was not too pleased with what was going on by
stomping his feet behind Virginia making a loud slam. Virginia also
picked up a little girl moving through the home. Virginia felt that
this little girl was attached to the female owner, that was later
confirmed by the owner and what she already believed for herself.
Virginia felt there was activity in the entire home; from the
basement where the Underground Railroad was located and where
Virginia felt some slaves still moving around, to the attic, where
Virginia felt a presence of a red coat soldier name Francis. In one
corner of the basement, Virginia picked up a very mean energy. Virginia
felt this energy was a male who was trying to harm the
slaves. Virginia felt the name of this male to be “Jack” or
“Jake”. In the first floor kitchen and living room areas,
Virginia was picking up on a man and a woman. Virginia felt the
woman loved the kitchen and did quilting near the fireplace. The man
loved to stay by the fireplace in the living room, smoking a pipe. The
client confirmed activity in both places and the smell of pipe
smoke. In the master bedroom, Virginia picked up on a man with very
piercing eyes looking through the mirror. Virginia saw the man’s
image come through the mirror and believes this is the same man that
met her at the front door when she first walked in. Virginia also
feels this man is very attached to the female owner because he knows
she can see him but he feels she is invading his space. Virginia
also picked up that this man was a soldier; also confirmed by the
owner's belief and experiences. Virginia felt the spirits loved to
play with the lights, turning them on and off. Virginia felt there
was some residual energy present as well, at this location, that
moves in and out of home and around the property.
Conclusion:
During
the investigation on this particular date, the home was relatively
quiet and no personal experiences were noted by investigators.
Investigators worked on several claims in an attempt to find normal
causes for activity the clients were reporting but no alternative
reasons could be found. No video evidence was documented but one EVP
was recorded in the kitchen. The EVP sounded like a woman's voice
and seemed to back up the information provided by psychic-medium
Virginia Centrillo that a woman liked to hang-out and was present in
the kitchen area. Based solely on a physical investigation, there is
not enough information on this one particular investigation by The
PPA to rule out or confirm a haunting is taking place, however the
EVP that was recorded by The PPA is one more small piece of
information that the owners can add to previous evidence collected
along with their own experiences for later evaluation with future
events.
From
a metaphysical perspective, Virginia picked up on much of the
activity being reported by the clients. Virginia believes there is
both a residual and interactive haunting occurring at this location.
Most of the information Virginia reported was corroborated by
historical research and the experiences of the clients as well as
their knowledge of the property that further backs up their
suspicions of a haunting.
Virginia,
with the help of the PPA, worked on clearing the basement of whatever
was left of the slaves that were once present. Virginia feels this
will take a while and Virginia’s spirit guide, named Betsy, stayed
behind to complete the mission of crossing the spirits.
Because
of both owner’s family's historical connection to the property
along with the wife’s spiritual gifts of her own, Virginia feels
that the owners connections to this home is very important and feels
the owner’s respect to the spirits of the past keep the history as
well as the spirits alive here. Simply put, the owners are the
caretakers of the history and the spirits at this location.
The
PPA does not feel there is anything demonic in the home or attached
to the property at this time. Because the house is over 300 years
old and many lives have passed through this property and because the
current owners own an abundant amount of antiques associated with the
history of this home and the community, Virginia provided proper
information to the owners on how to keep up positive energies and how
to negate negative energies. Virginia feels it is imperative for the
wife to continue developing and practicing her gift so she will
understand what and who is coming in and out of her home when the
activity happens. The PPA also recommends caution to the owners to
be careful who they are calling upon so as not to attract any
negative entities.