Abstract
Paranormal investigation is the process in which investigators use modern technology to obtain tangible evidence regarding the existence of ghost or spirits. Claims of paranormal activity at Fort Concho’s Officers’ Quarters Number One were investigated. Investigators interviewed Fort Concho’s historian and senior tour guide and reviewed historical documents. A paranormal investigation team using sophisticated electromagnetic detection and audiovisual recording equipment searched Officers’ Quarters One for evidence to debunk or support paranormal activity. The investigation resulted in debunking three claims and collecting evidence to support paranormal activity. The supporting evidence is audio recordings of a girl, a woman, and a male ghost, and one infrared video recording showing a ghost attempting to become visible. One of our findings is congruent with previous paranormal investigation.
Project Number: WTPO 08192008001
Project Name: Fort Concho Follow Up Investigation
Lead Investigator: WTPO 001
Scope: Recently, local paranormal investigators have shown increased interest in the many reported encounters with ghosts in Officers’ Quarters Number One (OQ1) at Fort Concho in San Angelo, Texas. Two local paranormal research groups attempted to find evidence that support these ghost stories. (Texas Shadow Chasers 2007; San Angelo Paranormal Society 2008). Combined these two research groups provided tantalizing but inconclusive evidence to support claims of paranormal activity in OQ1. In this investigation, we tried to identify the sources for the paranormal claims in OQ1 by conducting witness interviews, reviewing historical documents, and examining contemporary ghost stories that surround Fort Concho. Next, we performed a formal paranormal investigation within OQ1 using modern technology to observe variations in electromagnetic force energy, infrared light reflection and absorption, and acoustical anomalies common in hauntings.
Key Items of Interest:
Temperature inversion phenomenon.
Plasma discharges
Physical contacts with unseen fields of force
Visualizations
Unusual sound phenomenon
Common Reports Include: Little girl in pale peach nigh gown in Officer's Quarters number 1. Blast of cold air and physical contacts in middle building of Officers Row. Glowing orbs on parade field. Sounds of footsteps in old headquarters building. Sounds of knuckle cracking. Doors opening and closing with no apparent assist.
Preliminary Research: Completed read the formal report
Findings: The investigation resulted in debunking three claims and collecting evidence to support paranormal activity. The supporting evidence is audio recordings of a girl, a woman, and a male ghost, and one infrared video recording showing a ghost attempting to become visible. One of our findings is congruent with previous paranormal investigation.
Status: Presented findings to Fort Concho Staff.
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