NOTE: The client in this report has requested confidentiality. Some references in
this report may have been obscured to protect the client’s privacy. This in no way
alters the data presented or the conclusions drawn herein.
DATE: September 29, 2009
PARTICIPANTS: Bess Maxwell, Kirk Cormier, John Combs
BACKGROUND: The residence has been in a constant state of remodeling for
several years. Mrs. M reports that she has experienced paranormal type activity at
other places during her lifetime. In this particular residence, the clients report that
the back bedroom has a heavy atmosphere, and a full body apparition was seen
her, and also spoke to Mrs. M. In the children’s bedroom, the boys see a “ghost”,
and a “mama ghost”. The toys here are often turned on when the children are not
home, or in the area. One small bed has been moved around in this room. Mrs. M
also reports seeing an apparition behind the kitchen counter, the apparition
appearing to be in military-type uniform. In the living room, when Mrs. M and her
husband were seated on the sofa, a recliner chair, about six feet away, was rotated
90 degrees, and is not a swivel rocker/recliner. Organ music has been heard in the
home when no televisions, radios, or other means of music were on. Mrs. M, who
works in a guest care facility for the elderly, reports having seen and interacting
with apparitions on that location, also.
EQUIPMENT: Digital infrared cameras and DVR system, digital still cameras, EMF
meters including Tri-Fields, various digital audio recorders, motion detectors, and
PEAR REG-1 unit for detection of the presence of anomalous consciousness with
Hewlett-Packard computer.
INVESTIGATION: EMF readings were normal during the investigation. At the times
and places checked, no anomalous hot/cold spots were detected. No evidence was
gathered with video or still photography.
Spontaneous Events: M, E, and investigators Bess Maxwell and Kirk Cormier were
in the children’s bedroom. The lights were out and the door was closed. A small
light was observed, floating, but moving in a straight path. It would always appear
behind, but close to, Kirk Cormier. The light was dim, but readily visible, lasting
several seconds before fading. Cars passed outside during this time, and this light
was not consistent w/ the observed phenomena. No other source could be found
for a natural cause. The timer and data on audio recording revealed the following:
1st sighting: 10:03 PM, seen directly by M, and seen by Kirk Cormier as a reflection
in his glasses.
2nd sighting: 10:32 PM, seen by M twice in quick succession.
3rd sighting: 10:33 PM, seen by all 4 persons
4th sighting: 10:44 PM, seen by M
5th sighting: 10:57 PM, seen by all except Kirk Cormier, as it appeared behind him.
The clients do not recall ever having seen this type light before. No natural source
has been found, and no speculation as to its cause has been made, normal or
paranormal.
Electronic Voice Phenomenon: Two anomalous voice recordings were gathered
during the investigation.
1. In the children’s bedroom, the two clients, Bess Maxwell, and Kirk Cormier, were
present. Investigator Bess Maxwell says “James was the only one left”. An
anomalous voice comments, not otherwise heard except on the recording. The
voice seems to say either “stand up”, or “stand off”. The fact that an anomalous
voice was recorded is evident, even though the exact comment is not clear and is
open to interpretation.
2. The two clients were present with Bess Maxwell and Kirk Cormier in the master
bedroom. A voice, not otherwise heard, was recorded when the client says “He
was trying to get to…”. Again, the context is unclear, although it is apparent it is a
voice.
Consciousness Detection, by Quantum Tunneling Method on Hewlett-Packard
Computer:
In various locations and times during the investigation, a series of twenty-five tests
were conducted for the presence of an anomalous consciousness, using statistical
analysis of data gathered, using a REG-1 unit, software developed by Princeton
University, and Hewlett-Packard computer. Reporting standard is excess of 95%
for statistical evidence a non-chance event. Out of the 25 tests run, 5 were
significant, and all above reporting standard. By chance, 1 graph could be
expected, by chance alone, and 5 were obtained.
Mean Peak
Master Bath 1 2.013 p< .022057 3.155 p< .000802
Dining Room 1 1.923 p< .02724 2.373 p< .008822
Kitchen Counter Area 1 2.047 p< .020329 3.652 p< .00013
BR / Small Bed Area 1 2.100 p< .017864 2.589 p< .004813
BR / Small Bed Area 2 1.952 p< .025529 2.371 p< .00887
The area designated as “small bed” is the bed reported as moved/picked up and
dropped repeated with no one visible to cause the movement.
In order for all five of the graphs to be caused by chance, as opposed to being
anomalous, the probability is as follows:
Mean data: p< .00000000557
Peak data: p< .00000000000003967
CONCLUSION: Clients are normal, reasonable, intelligent, and are concerned for the
safety of the children and the household. Their reports are clear, show good recall,
and consistent. At the time, and in the places tested, only 2 anomalous EVP’s were
gathered. In the consciousness testing, a high statistical correlation was made for
the passive presence of an anomalous presence. No other hard scientific data was
gathered at that particular area or time.
Given the quantity of data reported, and the above information, it is possible there is
an anomalous presence in the home. Analyzing the reported incidents, there
seems to be no harmful activity or overt threats. Should such occur, the clients are
urged to contact La. Spirits immediately.
We also encourage the clients to allow La. Spirits to conduct follow up studies, to
see if more data can be gathered to further explain the activity that has been noted.
We would like to thank the clients for allowing La. Spirits to be guests in their home,
and for allowing us to conduct this investigation.
John Combs
La. Spirits