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 Investigation
Investigating a location is the pivotal point for finding a
ghost or beast. At the beginning of the investigation or
before, the entire area to be investigated should be
determined. The teams should be decided and equipment should
be divvied up. Get consent to investigate whenever possible.
During the investigation, the investigators should check the
equipment randomly, while keeping an eye on the
surroundings. Pictures should be taken often, as this is the
most likely way to find a ghost. When investigating a beast,
it is customary for the investigator to look for footprints,
droppings, hair fragments, and other objects that could have
been left behind. Also, avoid untrained or uninvited
investigators during the investigation.
Below are items that are taken from various books that will
help a beginning investigator get started on the
investigation.
Principles of
Investigation:
Know your priorities
Know your limits
Work with others whenever possible
Always use caution and common sense
Maintain an open mind while investigating a case
Always use tact, courtesy, and honesty
Set realistic goals
Tips
Do your homework: find out the history of the location
Do a daytime reconnaissance so you will know the area in the
dark
Historically the most active times for ghost phenomena are
between 9pm and 6am, although its possible for spirit
behavior to occur at anytime.
Never go alone; if there are several people going on the
hunt, break off into pairs or groups of three.
Always take photo identification with you in case you are
stopped and questioned by police, owners or other
authorities.
Carry a log to record all activity.
Make a quick walk of the area before setting up, noting
conditions so that you can recognize any changes or activity
when it does occur.
Books mentioned in this
section:
Monsters: An
Investigator’s Guide to Magical Beings
by John Michael Greer.
An Idiots Guide to Ghosts
and Hauntings by
Tom Odgen
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