Ghost Hunting 101

The Basics

What is a ghost?

• No one is 100% sure what a ghost really is.

• The main mission of ghost hunters is to find proof that ghosts exist.

• Residual• Traditional• Anniversary• Poltergeist

Types of Ghosts

• Cold spots• Drafty or windy areas• Unexplainable smells• Unexplainable sounds• A “Being Watched” Feeling

Signs of Ghostly Activity

• Cemeteries• Historical Locations• Houses• Churches• Hospitals• Your own backyard!

Where Can I Find Ghosts?

Cedar Hill Cemetery - Newark

Cedar Hill Cemetery - Newark

Buxton Inn - Granville

Denison University - Granville

Maple Hill Cemetery - Alexandria

Prospect Place - Trinway

Stone Church Cemetery – Dresden

• NEVER, EVER go alone!• Seek permission for locations on

private property.• Be respectful – no litter, vandalism• Rule out logical explanations first.• HAVE FUN!!!

Basic Tips

• Don’t take photos during rain/snow storms.• Ensure camera lens is clean.• Keep fingers away from the lens.• Tie back hair.• Don’t smoke during investigation.• Avoid glass/mirrors.• Avoid direct sunlight.• Take photos when you feel the “being

watched” feeling.

Ghost Photo Tips

• Use the flash at night.• Take multiple photos of the same area.• Ask permission from the ghost.• Ask for the opinion of others.

Ghost Photo Tips (cont)

Nemacolin Castle – Brownsville, PA

Photo Examples

Zoomed in on the window

Negative Image

Prospect Place – Trinway, OH

Prospect Place – Trinway, Ohio

Prospect Place – Trinway, Ohio

Sugar Creek Baptist CemeteryWashington Court House, Ohio

St John’s Cemetery – Worthington, Ohio

Sunset Acre – Bowling Green, Ohio

Sunset Acre – Bowling Green, Ohio

Wesley Chapel Cemetery – Hilliard, Ohio

Marine Hospital – Savannah, Georgia

Elisabeth’s Grave – Chillicothe, Ohio

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• Electronic Voice Phenomenon• Recording Ghostly Sounds using a

voice recorder.

EVP

• Ask questions, pausing between each one.

• Use highest recording level.• Use an external microphone.• State time/date/location at

beginning.• Ask simple questions.• Don’t talk/whisper while recording.

EVP Tips

Questions?