Ghost Chasers International, Inc.
World Renowned Paranormal Investigator
Patti Starr is a world renowned paranormal investigator who owns the Ghost Chasers International organization founded in 1996 based in Lexington, Kentucky. She is also owner of the Ghost Hunter Shop located at 835 Porter Place, Lexington, Kentucky. Patti is the tour guide for Bardstown Ghost Trek which she started in 1997 in Bardstown, KY.
With over 30 years of paranormal research and ghost investigations Patti has captured many anomalies in photos, videos and audios while investigating haunted locations. Her goal as an experienced and accomplished paranormal investigator is to collect evidence to support the premise that life goes on even after death. Her book, Ghost Hunting in Kentucky and Beyond , is widely hailed as a must-have resource for all serious ghost hunters.
Patti has been teaching ghost hunting courses at the Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, Kentucky since 2001 and is currently lecturing at universities, colleges, and libraries throughout the United States.
In 2006 Patti Starr was voted as one of the Top Ten Ghost Hunter Paranormal Investigators in America for 2007 and 2008.
Patti has been featured on A&E's "Paranormal State" filmed at a haunted residence, A&E "Airline" filmed in Birmingham, AL, at the haunted Sloss Furnaces. A film clip of that investigation was featured on the Montel Williams Show. She was also featured on the Food Network "The Best of Fright Food" filmed at the haunted Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Patti is currently working on an event, ScareFest, which will be held at the Lexington Center on September 12, 13, 14, 2008. It is herald to be the biggest "Horror and Paranormal" convention in the Southeast. It will feature many stars and celebrities from the horror and paranormal communities.
Most Recently Answered Questions
Questions 36 - 55 of 56 (Page 3 of 4)Submitted by Chris from Danville, KY
Q: Hello Patti. What is your opinion on "Shadow People"? Have you ever experienced one, and what do you believe is their origin?
Answered 05/09/08 11:28:32 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: Yes, I have witness a shadow person that has stayed with me since I was a little girl. He would be standing at the foot of my bed looking down at me. I would stare hard at him trying to see eyes or facial features but I never could see them. Once he approached my bed and tried to pull my covers off. On that night I was frightened for the first time. I didn’t know what he was trying to gain by moving my covers. Later on as I grew older I noticed that he came around me when I was stress or in conflict. He was almost a comfort so I didn’t feel as scared as I did as a child. I told my mother about him many times and she always reassured me that it was my imagination until one night while sleeping on the couch with me she also witness this shadow person standing over me. It took 30 year to convince her I had a shadow person and it took her actually seeing it for herself before she understood. Shadow people are usually seen in a humanoid silhouette with no mouth, eyes, nose, or facial expression and are chiefly the appearance of men. Unlike ghosts that mostly appear in a misty white, vaporous form, where shadow people are dark and take on a shadowy form. Some believe that these shadow people are evil and demonic because of their dark color, usually a black or dark gray color. My experience leads me to believe that shadow people are like a protector. The color black has properties of protection and not evil or demonic as perceived by some. Some Shadow People seem to be aware of our own presence and can make us feel safe or frightened, depending on the state of the individual at the time of the sighting. Others claim that Shadow People are aliens or time travelers observing us as they move around us allowing only a glimpse of their presence. We still have so much more to learn about the spirit world and to do so we must keep an open mind in our search for the answers. Love and Abundance to You…..Patti*Submitted by Sarah Pack from Kingsport, Tennessee
Q: Hi, Patti! I really enjoy watching you on Paranormal State. I have heard that spirits can be attracted to people because of the person's personality traits. Do you believe this to be true?
Answered 05/09/08 10:19:10 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: Yes, I do believe this and this belief comes with several experiences I’ve had during ghost investigations. I find that some spirits will be attracted to personalities that compliment who they were before their transition, whether it be someone that is depressed, or an alcoholic, or a workaholic, etc. This holds true for some ghost children that search out the same type of children they were to befriend. Love and Abundance to You....Patti*Submitted by Suz Johnson from Louisville, Kentucky
Q: Hi Patti! I have a haunted house here in Louisville called The Garrs Lane Project. The house has been haunted for over 30 years, but now the ghosts are getting physical, from touching people, to pinching my sons girlfriend last Friday night. They pinched her hard and left a bruise. The shadow people are getting more active too. What would cause this sudden increase of activity?
Answered 05/09/08 09:37:40 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: Hello Suzie, my friend, It is difficult to say what might be the cause until more communications are made with the spirits/ghosts that haunt your place. If you are still having lots of ghost hunters coming into your home this may be the results of them getting more aggressive. When some spirits realize that they have been noticed or recognized they may have a message that they desperately need to share and some want to move on but don’t know how so they may be getting frustrated. My suggestion would be to bring in a credible medium and those that specializing in house blessings to come in and complete the process they so desperately need. It’s the final step once you have verified that your home is haunted by spirits/ghosts. If you need help with this let me know and I will gladly make some recommendations for you…..Love and Abundance to You….Patti*Submitted by Kimberly Hendershott from Indianapolis, IN
Q: I have an AMAZING EVP that has been studied by both Patrick Burns and Jason Hawes. I was wondering if I could get your opinion as well? Thank you, Kimberly
Answered 05/09/08 09:27:00 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: I would be honored to listen to your EVP for evaluation. Can you please send it to my personal email address patti@ghosthunter.com and in the subject box put ABC and I’ll know it’s you….Love and Abundance to You….Patti*Submitted by Teri B from Kansas
Q: Q. Have you ever heard an EVP of a spirit that didn't sound like a whisper? I have one that sounds like a whoop and holler! or Q. What is the most haunted place that you have ever been? Thank you and i love ya, Patti :)Teresa
Answered 05/09/08 09:23:23 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: Hello Teresa, I get many sound when I’m recording for EVPs. Most of them are whispers but I do occasionally get a holler, growl, and even a cough or sneeze. I even get sounds like gurneys rolling down an abandoned hospital hall. You can hear the clanking of the metal as the wheels rotate and wobble. I have to say that the most haunted place I have ever been and continue to get fantastic results is the Talbott Tavern, Bardstown, KY. It is one of the stops we make on my Bardstown Ghost Trek where we go inside and witness ghostly activity by using our cameras, audio recorders and meters. The spirits here will often show the walkers all sorts of proof that they are communicating with us. I hope you will join us some day. www.ghosttrek.com We start our new season Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 8:00 pm. Love and Abundance to You….Patti*Submitted by Lisa Stassi from Kansas
Q: Okay, Dear Abby, here goes! Let's see if I can stump you..... Let's assume that you have a group of naive' teenagers that decide to play with a ouija board or attempt to invoke the devil through a ritual and, seemingly, nothing happens. Are they off the hook? Or, is there some statute of limitations on demonic retribution? My guess is that these naive teenagers need to watch their backs for the rest of their lives. I guessing that the devil himself could just show up five, seven, ten years later and wreck havoc in their lives. Here's another interesting question. Assuming that angels do not possess human beings because that is an act of violation tantamount to rape, would/could an angel sort of willingly possess an individual, i.e., channel through a human being? Would anyone notice that happening, because demonic possession is so dramatic. Or, do you think that angels hang around all day influencing us, as seen in that movie, City of Angles? Best, Lisa Stassi
Answered 05/09/08 09:10:35 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: When dealing with the Ouija board I feel you need to be very skilled or you should be a medium before trying your hand at using this instrument. For my personal self I would not use the Ouija board because of the negativity associated with this tool. I can see by your question that these teenagers wanted to produce negative results so their choice was to use the Ouija Board. When I speak to the middle and high schools on ghost hunting, of course one of the first questions I get is “What will happen if I use a Ouija Board.” I like to use this comparison. I ask the students how many of them like to eat mushrooms and I get a good show of hands agreeing that they like mushroom, especially on their burgers, steaks, and chicken. I tell them, “As I was driving up to the school I noticed a wooded area out back. Would you like to go with me after class and pick some mushrooms to take home to cook for your dinner?” Of course at that moment I get several “No’s” coming from the group. I ask why they do not want to go with me to pick the mushrooms and they explain that the mushrooms could be poison. I ask them, “Are all mushrooms poison?” And they answer, “No.” So when I ask, “Why don’t we go and get the mushrooms out back?” They agree that no one in the room knows which mushrooms are good and which are poison. I then tell them that the Ouija Board is a lot like picking mushrooms. You don’t know when you might pick one that will kill you. So you decide if you want to take that chance and play with the Ouija Board. Most of the time the students will heed my words and will avoid playing with the Ouija Board. Once something very negative comes through the Ouija board it is very difficult to get rid of so the best thing to do is not play with this toy. Like it says on the box, “This is not just a game” As for me I feel angels are with us all the time and can assist us through difficult situations, especially if you get quiet enough to feel their presence and guidance. Since we all have free will I don’t think they can possess us or make us do something that they have intended us to do. Then can help us make a decision but the decision is still our choice. Love and Abundance to You....Patti*Submitted by Jeanni young from Batesville Arkansas
Q: Hi Patti, I posted a question for you, but I have another one. I'm a journalist, and I've done several stories on hauntings. I've also lived in two spirit-filled homes. One story I did really peaked my interest in ghosts: all of the home owners on an entire section of a street claim they experience paranormal events. I even captured some images with my camera. I also went to Galveston, TX and spoke with several shop owners who claim there is ghostly activity in their stores. They believe it was from hurricane victims from many years ago. These stories have stayed with me, and has given me an idea. I'd like to write a book based on haunted areas. Not just a house or a store, but entire streets or shopping strips, etc. Is there any way you could point me in a direction where I can find more areas such as the two I mentioned above? Thanks! Jeanni Young
Answered 05/09/08 08:33:44 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: Hello Jeanni, It just so happens that I have covered this same subject in many of my Ghost Hunting Seminars. I would like to share this with you in a very brief explanation because I could really get carried away with this and literally write a book on this subject. Here is a list based on my ghost hunting experience why we experience multiple hauntings in a certain area. 1) Mass Deaths caused by floods, fire, epidemics, storms, etc. 2) Towns built on top of caves and caverns. This creates great energy for spirit activity. 3) Structures built on grounds that are plentiful in certain stones and minerals, such as Crystals, Limestone etc. These have properties that increase energy and help conduct spirit activity. 4) Houses built near a cemetery. 5) Community surrounded by Railroad tracks or Train Station. 6) River towns are great location to find spirit activity because of the energy the water creates. 7) Sometimes streets of hauntings are affected by the way the Ley lines are structured underneath the ground. 8) Houses that are closely located near Power Houses. The EMF is very high and will aid in the activity of spirits. 9) Buildings that are built next to hospitals and mental institutions will most likely be effected by spirit activity 10) Houses near a funeral home may also be affected by spirit activity. I hope this helps and I want to wish you the best with your book!! Love and Abundance to You….Patti*Submitted by Susan Rushing from Bellevue, KY
Q: How important is intent on an investigation? Do you think that people can manifest dark entities with thier intent?
Answered 04/24/08 08:25:41 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: As for me, I am a strong believer in intent. I apply it to many aspects of my life including career, health, happiness, wealth, etc. It is more than just having a positive attitude. It is actually creating your reality with intent. When I go on a ghost hunt I set my intent for it to be successful in that I will be able to gather credible evidence and that the activity will be good in nature and harmless to everyone. I want to be able to help the spirits in need of assistance and to be protected from any negative energy. So this is my intent. It works really well for me and even if the situation seems dark and negative most of the time we can figure out what is going on to clear up these misconceptions. I do believe that you can create and encourage dark entities and in the same instance you have the ability to eliminate them. A lot of the success in the clearing of such existence is up to the individuals involved and depends on the type of bond they have created with the energy involved in the haunting. Once everyone knows their part and responsibilities the matter can usually be dealt with and a solution formed to please everyone, including those in the spirit world….Patti*Submitted by K Miccoli from Georgia
Q: My husband, Mike, and I are members of a paranormal group in GA. All of us keeps our eyes and ears open for possible investigation opportunities. A member of our group is currently gathering information regarding a possible demonic haunting. Mike and I have about three years of investigation experience but I don't know that I have ever come across anything that could be considered 'demonic' specifically. We both have felt that feeling when you just 'know' it's time to go and sense something not good is about to happen and we proceed on instinct. Do you have any advice to offer regarding a possible demonic investigation? My husband and I have no experience with this type of thing that we know of for certain. Any words of wisdom you have for us would be most greatly appreciated. Happy Wednesday! Kat Miccoli
Answered 04/04/08 04:39:24 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: A question like this one causes me some concern. First, because I don’t have a lot of details it’s hard for me to determine if the activity is really of a demonic nature or just some poltergeist activity. So many times poltergeist activity is totally confused with demonic activity because of so much movement and apports (objects disappearing and then re-appearing again in another area) happening in the haunted location. When you are dealing with something of an evil and demonic nature I feel that all evidence must come into play. Possession is the number one concern. If there is a demon there he is not just visiting or dropping by. It is serious and all accounts need to be observed with a combination of demonic activity being brought into account, not just one or two pieces. The disturbances will be violent in nature, their will be horrible smells, religious items will be desecrated, and this is not all that will be happening. Sometimes when only one or two of these things happen it is automatically thought to be demons but sometimes it may just be an angry ghost, or a ghost that is lost and desperate to find help. Even if the presence is not evil, but only a very disturbed ghost instead, you still want to pay attention to your feelings and if you feel you should leave then go. Once you have left the property try to understand what was happening to you. If you do determine that the location is truly demonic please call in a real demonologist and let someone with years of experience and a notable reputation handle the case. For myself, I love poltergeist hauntings, and these hauntings are sometimes confused with demonic hauntings because of the similar activities, like objects moving before you, doors opening and closing as you watch them, furniture that will move or levitate in your presence, weird sounding EVPs and strange smells. This is the time that you get awesome evidence that there are ghosts in our world, walking and moving in and out between us, barely noticed, as we go through our daily lives.Submitted by brittney from Fort pierce USA
Q: hi i have a question about how can i become a ghost chaser at the age 13 thank u brittney
Answered 04/01/08 11:03:33 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: Since I have been receiving so many inquiries about ghost hunting kids I am starting a summer program for children called the “Jr. Ghost Hunter” and I am going to have classes on the weekends just for the ages of 8 to 15 at my Ghost Hunter Shop in Lexington, KY. The program will be designed to address the talents and skill level for a future ghost hunter. You can contact me for more information at 859-576-5517.Submitted by Jan Drummond from Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan Canada
Q: What are your personal views based on your experiences in relation to orbs? Our paranormal group have had so many unique experiences with orbs and do not believe most are dust or water particles relecting off the lens. We have some on video as well as still camera and have also seen some with the naked eye. Thanks.
Answered 04/01/08 11:02:30 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: Back in the 70’s, when I started noticing these global shaped anomalies in my photos, I felt sure I was capturing some type of energy since I did not see this image with my natural eyes while taking the photo. It wasn’t until the late 90’s that I begin to question these shapes. One day I walked over to take a few pictures of my children and before I took the shot I fluffed up the pillows on the couch. When I snapped the camera I was amazed at the orbs I had captured in my photo. At this point I hit the pillows again and got another photo filled with orbs. I was so disappointed thinking that all this time all I had been getting in my photos were dust particles reflecting off the flash and producing perfect orbs. This is when I really started to pay attention to my environment and to the particles in the air. One day, while speaking with the spirits on an investigation I asked if the spirits would work with me to prove if the orbs were real spirit energy or just contaminates in the air. I had one of my students go and stand with both hand extended out to the side of him. I asked the spirit if it would please go to his left hand and allow me to take its picture. I snapped the camera and captured an orb over his left hand. At other times I will ask the spirits if they can appear in a color and I will name a color like orange or green. I’ll start taking pictures and sure enough I’ll get a bright orange orb or green depending on the color I asked for. When I get this type of results then I don’t think it is dust or other contaminates. You can also read more on this subject by going to www.ghostchasers.com and clicking on “Tutorials” and the article is “Is the Orb in My Photo a Ghost”. Since this is a question I get so often I wrote an article for a couple of magazines explaining my opinion of orbs. I go into more details and it might help you with your decision about orbs.Submitted by Kelly from Nicholasville, KY
Q: Hi Patti, first I would just like to say that I consider you one of my mentors and I have followed alot of your investigations and I am hoping to be an investigator myself one day. I do have a question though, how can you tell the difference between dust and an "orb" when looking through picture evidence?
Answered 04/01/08 10:59:11 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: Thank you for your kind words. I feel that each and every one of us has so much to offer to the ideas and research of ghost hunting. Now let’s talk a little about the subject of “orbs”. There is a lot of controversy about this subject in the ghost hunting community. And what a community that is. At present if you go to www.google.com and type in the search box “ghost” you will pull up 168,000,000 pages of information and a lot of that is coming from ghost hunters who have websites to share their findings which include capturing evidence in photos, videos, and audios. That my friend is a lot of people interested in this field of ghost hunting. I get hundreds of emails a week that include a picture with an orb and the question is, “Can you tell me if the orb in my photo is a ghost?” Since I do get this question so often I wrote an article about this for a couple of magazines and you can read this article at www.ghostchasers.com by clicking on “Tutorials”. I have written several explanations with a photo to explain the difference between dust orbs and spirit energy. During my investigation I will often ask the spirits to work with me to prove if the orbs are real spirit energy or just contaminates in the air. I also included some unique experiments you can do to help determine if the orbs are what I call “Spirit orbs” and I go into detail about this in the this lengthy article.Submitted by Jennifer from Harrodsburg, KY
Q: Is there more than one type of haunting?
Answered 04/01/08 10:58:36 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: The more you investigate haunted locations and ghostly situations it becomes evident that there are differences and similarities in many different cases. Just to mention a few, I find the most common is the intelligent haunting, meaning that you will be able to communicate with the ghost or spirit causing the activity and a residual haunting which is an impact of emotional energy that is left at a location causing the activity to repeat itself over and over. Some other types are portal hauntings, crisis hauntings, poltergeist haunting, and target haunting.Submitted by Lorrie Jones from Ocean Springs Mississippi
Q: There is so much hype today over demons, demonology and demonologists. What are your feelings about these things? Have you ever run across anything that you thought was demonic?
Answered 04/01/08 10:56:15 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: During my many years of exploring and investigating the spirit realm I have never had to deal with anything I believed to be evil or demonic. Now that doesn’t mean I haven’t had experiences with mean, spiteful, or hateful ghosts but they are a long way from being of an evil or demonic nature. A demon is a devil or evil being, believed to serve Satan by luring people away from God and damning their souls with an even more fierce threat of demonic possession. I feel that Hollywood has done an injustice to the spirit world by producing so many horror movies that depict mostly demonic results for anyone who gets involved with ghosts or hauntings. I know that this makes for a better movie to be scared and horrified at the same time but this is just not what I experience when I’m ghost hunting or involved in a haunted location. I’m not saying that there is no such thing as demons I just don’t think they exists in the quantity of experiences that are being labeled as evil, or demonic these days. I am a strong believer in that we create our own realities and because of so many different cultures, beliefs, and religion some of these demonic issues have been created through thought and perception. If I do run into cases where the activity is causing physical damage, repulsive odors, growling sounds, religious articles are being desecrated I consider this a case for someone who is skilled as a demonologist and then I call on them to handle the situation.Submitted by Amanda from Lexington, KY
Q: If you are having a bad experience in the field and feel you are in danger, what is the best way to get away from the situation? How do you protect yourself?
Answered 03/27/08 13:15:12 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: I will have to admit that I have not had many bad experiences in the field and very rarely do I feel I’m in danger. Now with that being said, it may have something to do with all the preparation I do before going on a ghost investigation. Once I learn about the location of the suspected haunting I begin to communicate through thought with the spirits that might be there. I ask them for permission to come and do the investigation and that they will work with me so I can find out what is going on there. If I’m going into an area with some rough history, (murder, suicide, etc.) I will smudge with sacred white sage before leaving home. I will also adorn myself with many metals and symbols, especially the St. Benedict medal. He protects from all evil spirits, and you don’t have to be of a certain religion to wear these symbols for them to work. Once I arrive at the location I will offer on opening prayer of protection and before I leave I also offer a closing prayer where I will ask the entities not to follow me home .Submitted by Vera Lynn from Richmond Kentucky
Q: Patti, I have been to one of your lectures and really enjoyed it. I would like to know if a spirit and a ghost are the same thing?
Answered 03/27/08 13:00:09 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: When someone asks me a specific question about the spirit world I like to explain that since ghost hunting is not an exact science I’m going to base my answer on my own experiences and research I have done over the years. I offer you explanations but they may not be the only ones. I feel that there is a difference in ghosts and spirits. For me, ghosts are those who have passed on but remain on the earth’s plane. They seem to remain for many different reasons depending on their circumstance at the time of death or something in their personality or belief that holds them back. Ghosts tend to be more aggressive than spirits and will try many ways to get your attention, even if it means to frighten you. Spirits on the other had are those who have passed and completed their journey on into the spirit world which gives them more freedom to accomplish what they need. When they decide to come back to the earth’s plane they are more gentle with their presence. You may notice a scent, or a wisp of wind go by, or someone appearing to sit down on your bed or couch beside you. Their intent is not to scare you but to comfort you in letting you know that they are still aware of you even though they are on the other side. That’s why it is so important to ask many questions of the family living with paranormal activity to see if you are dealing with a ghost or spirit and it helps to determine what type of haunting it is as well.Submitted by Fran Moore from Paintsville, Ky
Q: Hi Patti, as you know, I in the process of receiving my certification through your home study guide. I am curious, are there any places you would prefer me to use for investigations and if so can I use the ghost walk or the ghost hunting weekend for the information? I am so glad to see you doing this, I hope everyone learns as much from you as I have. Thanks. Fran
Answered 03/27/08 12:35:14 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: To be specific, yes, you can use the Bardstown Ghost Trek, ghost hunt/walk, and the Bardstown Ghost Get-a-Way weekend for your investigations while taking the home study course. Thank you for your encouragement for me to keep doing these events. The Bardstown Ghost Trek start on Saturday May 31, 2008 at 8:00 pm. and the Bardstown Ghost Get-a-Way weekend starts Friday, April 4, 2008 and goes until Sunday, April 6, 2008. This should be an outstanding event with lots of extras. I hope to see you there.Submitted by Leon from Richmond KY
Q: Could you tell us more about the scarefest?
Answered 03/23/08 06:36:13 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: The Scare Fest will be the biggest Horror and Paranormal Convention in the southeast where you will be able to experience three horror- filled- days on September 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2008. Come and meet your favorite celebrities in the horror and paranormal community. You will be able to spend hours shopping through the huge 18,000 square foot dealer room where over 100 vendors will be selling weird, strange, unique and extraordinary horror and paranormal items. During your three day adventure you will be able to attend many seminars, Q&A sessions, movie screenings, and workshops that will be offered by some of the celebrities at Scare Fest. When you need to eat or get refreshments there is an ample food court within the facility along with many retail stores surrounding the food court area. You will have no reason to leave the building and loose your parking place once you arrive and join in on the festivities at ScareFest. And it doesn't stop there! After-hour events will include dinner with the stars, VIP parties, Nightmare Haunted House, midnight horror movies at the Historic Kentucky Theater, tours and other events to be announced. Tickets will go on sale for these events soon. Reserve your room today at the Radisson. A limited amount of rooms have been blocked on the 13th floor in honor of our Friday the 13th Reunion that's being held at the ScareFest. When you call to reserve please don't forget to ask for the ScareFest deal where you will get your rooms at a special rate of $149.00 per night. Since the Radisson is connected to the Lexington Center you will not have to step outside when going to the ScareFest Convention rooms. To reserve your room at the Radisson call 1-859-231-9000. The Scare Fest is hosted by Ghost Chasers International, Inc. and was created by Jeff Waldridge and Patti Starr. The tickets will be sold at the Ghost Hunter Shop, 835 Porter Place, Lexington, KY or online. The ScareFest will be held at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, Kentucky, one of the largest convention centers in the state with an abundance of parking on site. Opens Friday at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Opens Saturday at 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Opens Sunday at 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Please visit our website at www.thescarefest.com Please visit our website at www.thescarefest.comSubmitted by Roxanne from Cynthiana, KY
Q: Is it possible for an object to disappear from one place and then to reappear in another?
Answered 03/21/08 10:14:44 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: I think one of the strangest phenomena I have witnessed on ghost investigations is when an object disappears and then reappears in a totally different area. We call this an apport. Years ago this type of activity was more common in the presence of a medium (a person with psychic ability to communicate with those who have passed over into the spiritual realm). As for my own experiences I’ve noticed that this has happened in haunted locations or on ghost investigations without the presence of a medium. Even though our surroundings may seem to be solid, according to quantum physic everything in the universe is made up of energy causing motion of individual particles. I know this statement might seem strange but that being said it might be easier to accept that solid objects can be scattered, go through other objects, such as walls, ceilings, and doors to reappear in a different location. Can the ghost manipulate its energy field to cause these objects to disappear and reappear? It’s something to think about. I have actually witnessed an apport by my keys disappearing off my desk and then reappearing down a nearby hallway. This happened in one of the most haunted places I’ve ever been in. The room I entered was locked, and the only way to open the door was with my key. Once I was inside I turned the deadbolt locking the door behind me then laying the keys on the desk. When I had finished my task, I went back to the desk to get my keys but they were not there. I search all over the place but could not find them. I turned the deadbolt to open the door and I left the room. I just happen to glance down the hallway where I saw my keys in the floor about 20 feet ahead of me. I was thrilled to witness such a feat. I have had many more experiences of this type in my life.Submitted by Tom from Bardstown KY
Q: I have been on several of your ghost walks and they are always truly amazing. What is the meter that you wear on your vest, and how do the spirits know that they can communitcate through it? See you this summer!!
Answered 03/21/08 10:14:30 by Patti Starr, Certified Ghost Hunter
A: First let me thank you for your kind words about the ghost walk/hunt. It thrills me that you found the Bardstown Ghost Trek so interesting and entertaining. The meter I use on all my ghost investigations is an EMF meter called a Cell Sensor meter. It was originally designed for detection of high frequency in the electromagnetic field, especially around appliances and cell phones. It is believed that these high levels of detection in the electromagnetic field are unhealthy to the environment. As a ghost hunter I have learned to use this instrument to aid me in my investigations of haunted locations. When the meter goes off it doesn’t mean there is a ghost present but it does alert me to pay attention to the surrounding area. First, I make sure that it is not going off due to a near by cell phone or an electrical appliance. Once that has been eliminated then I concentrate on the area where we are picking up the disturbance in the electromagnetic field. Several years ago I noticed as I was talking to the spirits in a room that my meter would beep only once or twice during my conversation. I began to ask the spirit to make the meter beep for yes and do nothing for no. I was pleasantly surprised when I started getting this response and I’ve been using it every since. It doesn’t happen at all investigations but when it does it is truly amazing. I can’t wait for the new season of the Bardstown Ghost Trek to starts on May 31st, 2008. See you there!
