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Haunted Kenosha : Ghosts, Legends and Bizarre Tales (2009)

"In its 174-year history, Kenosha has been home to many seeking refuge from the bustling city life. But what if some of the early residents have never left?

What unknown spirits lurk among the living in the Gateway to Wisconsin? Join Candice Shatkins, a founding member of Paranormal Investigators of Kenosha, Wisconsin as she uncovers the spooky secrets and unlikely legends of Kenosha County. From a secret burial chamber under a library to Wisconsin’s very own Wolfman, a shipwreck on Black Tuesday to the haunted observatory tower of a former seminary and boarding school, Kenosha’s ghosts are sure to delight visitors and residents alike in this stirring account of the area’s historic haunts."  

 

  

Available at Andrea's, RK News, Kenosha History Center, Barnes & Noble, Sam's Club and online at Border's and Amazon.


The Paranormal Investigators of Kenosha, Wisconsin

     The Paranormal Investigators of Kenosha, Wisconsin welcome you.  We are a discreet, volunteer paranormal research group that is dedicated to the study, observation and documentation of ghosts, hauntings, and urban legends in Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois.  Since 2005we have been helping our haunted neighbors by conducting select paranormal investigations of historical buildings, businesses, and private residences free of charge. 

   For your reading pleasure, we have posted brief, anonymous accounts and true evp evidence from REAL case studies.  Do you know of a local haunting?  Send us an email and tell us about it.  Want to request an investigation?  Contact us to find out if we can help you.  If yours is a case that is adopted, your identity will remain confidential.  All clips on our website are posted with prior permission from the property owners. 

 

 

 

  

Our Completed Paranormal Investigations

 

March 16, 2013            Local Business/Commercial Property, Kenosha, Wisconsin           

January 19, 2013         Private Residence, Bristol, Wisconsin

December 1, 2012       Private Residence, Bloomfield, WI 

June 13, 2012              Private Residence, Kenosha WI

April 14, 2012               Brat Stop Too, Kenosha, WI

November 18, 2011      Private Residence Investigation, Waukegan, Wisconsin

July 16, 2011                Private Residence Investigation, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 

May 28, 2011               Burlington Cemetery, Burlington, Wisconsin (urban legend investigation)

October 10, 2010         Tabor Cemetery Juneau, WI

October 3, 2010           Bachelors Grove Midlothian, IL (Day Trip) 

September 29, 2010     Private Residence Investigation Kenosha, WI (Audio only)

March 20, 2010            Private Residence Sullivan, WI.         

January 30, 2010         Brumder Mansion Bed & Breakfast, Milwaukee, WI

December 19, 2009     Old Schoolhouse in Northern Illinois.

November 28, 2009      Brat Stop, Too,  Kenosha, Wisconsin

August 6, 2009            Private Residence, Kenosha, Wisconsin

April 24, 2009              Warehouse Investigation, Kenosha, Wisconsin

February 7, 2009          The Former Howard Johnsons, Bristol, Wisconsin 

November 22, 2008      The Former Howard Johnsons Bristol, Wisconsin

September 6, 2008       Hiram B. Scutt mansion, Joliet, IL

July 20, 2008                Private Residence Kenosha, Wisconsin

April 5, 2008                 Private Residence Kenosha, Wisconsin

May 31, 2008               Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, Midlothian, Illinois (Day Trip)

March 16, 2008            Private Residence Racine, WI

January 8, 2008            Private Residence Racine, WI

November 24, 2007       Private Residence Racine, WI

October 16, 2007          Mysterious Tombstone Project Kenosha, Wisconsin

June 2, 2007                South Bristol Cemetery

June 2, 2007                St. Scholastica Cemetery Bristol, WI

May 17, 2007               Springbrook Cemetery Pleasant Prairie, WI

May 17, 2007               Saint Casimir Cemetery Kenosha, WI

December 1, 2006        The Woman’s Club Kenosha, WI

November 9, 2006         Green Ridge Cemetery Kenosha, WI

October 13, 2006          Rhode Opera House Kenosha, WI

September 16, 2006      Saint Casimir Cemetery Kenosha, WI

July 16, 2006                Kemper Hall/ Kemper Center Grounds Kenosha, WI

July 13, 2006                Saint Casimir Cemetery, Kenosha, WI

March 25, 2006             Private Residence Wheatland, WI

March 17, 2006             Coaches Bar and Grille Burlington, WI

January 28, 2006           Private Residence Greendale, WI (Milwaukee)

January 19, 2006           Kenosha County Cemetery

October 29, 2005           Haunted Woods” Burlington, WI

 

 

 

 

"Eagle Road Cemetery" - Juneau, Wisconsin

When:  October 10, 2010

Weather:  80 degrees, Unseasonably warm

Reason for the investigation:  Numerous emails and reposrts regarding some restless spirits inhabiting this country cemetery.  There are reports of an apparition of a man, and also that of a little girl.  Also there have been reports of stigmata like phenomena associated with this ground. 

 

 

 

   

Bachelors Grove - Midlothian, IL 

When:  October 3, 2010

Weather:  Low 60's, slightly windy

Reason for the investigation:  This photo taking expedition to Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in the Southwestern Chicago (Orland Park) area.  We also ran audio throughout the whole investigation.  We explored some cistern ramains and also that of a silo from days past when there were houses in the wood behind the cemetery.     

 

 

 

Private Residence, Kenosha, Wisconsin

When: September 29, 2010

Weather: Cooler and mild

Reason for the investigation:  Claims of mysterious voices and noises within an apartment within the city limits.  Results to remain confidential by request of the client involved. 

 

 

 

Private Residence - Sullivan, Wisconsin

When:  March 20, 2010

Weather:  cold and misty

Reason for the investigation:  We were contacted by a woman who has been experiencing paranormal activity since the family has moved into a home that they built.  No paranormal evidence was collected in this home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Brumder Mansion - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

When:  January 30, 2010

Weather:  Very cold, windy 

Reason for the investigation:  We were first contacted by the owners of the Brumder Mansion in Spring of 2009, requesting an interview and inviting us to come investigate the mansion for paranormal activity.  Because of scheduling difficulties, we finally made it this January.  We did have some interesting results, with a couple of strange photos collected, and one video clip of a small shooting light.  Other than that, The Brumder was very quiet and peaceful that night.   

 

 

 

 

Schoolhouse Investigation - Northern Illinois

 

When: December 19, 2009 @ 9:30 p.m.

Weather: Crisp and cold, flurries.

Reason for the Investigation:  Kenosha Paranormal was contacted by a family in Northern Illinois regarding paranormal activity taking place within this converted old schoolhouse.  Activity includes full bodied apparitions, shadow phenomena, glowing balls of light, and strange unexplained noises.  Some of these, the shadows for instance, have been going on for quite some time.  The other paranormal complaints seem to have picked up more recently.  All evidence of the investigation are to remain private until the homeowners have been informed.  *Most details are to remain private at the request of the family involved.   

 

 

 

 

Brat Stop, Too - Kenosha, Wisconsin

  

When:  November 28, 2009 @ 11:00 pm.

Weather:  Mild but cool and damp.

Reason for the investigation:  Employees state that there is a ghost who haunts this pub that is located in downtown Kenosha.  This man usually wears blue and has been seen in various locations, but usually appears in the basement near the foot of the stairs.  The investigation took place at a time when the tavern was closed for business.  Results of the night were varied.  A second investigation is being arranged, after which the evidence will be posted for all to see.   *For more info on the ghost stories associated with Brat Stop, Too, read "Haunted Kenosha: Ghosts, Legends & Bizarre Tales (2009).

 

 

 

 

 

Private Residence Kenosha, Wisconsin

When: August 6, 2009

Weather: Mild for the season, 76 degrees

Reason for the Investigations:  Some paranormal activity reported at a home in a which a recent tragedy has occurred.  Some EVP work was attempted and some video surveillance was recorded.  We plan to work more with this family on this case in the near future. *Update.  This home recently had a fire in the attic, and as a result of the fire, there is considerable smoke damage.  The family has been relocated until such repairs are finished.  

 

 

 

 

 

Warehouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin

When:  April 24, 2009 (Kenosha, WI)

Weather:  Warm, windy and balmy (70 degrees)

Reason for the investigation:  The clients reported strange events occuring at a warehouse located within the city limits.  They often hear children talking, laughing and playing in one area of a corridor, which were heard by several people.  They also report that mysterious shadows move about in one certain area of the warehouse.  No paranormal evidence was collected at this warehouse.

 

 

 

 

 

The hotel formerly known as Howard Johnson's (Days Inn) - Bristol, Wisconsin

 

When:  November 22, 2008 @ 9:00 pm

Weather:  Crisp and cold; 28 degrees

 

When:  February 7, 2009 @ 10:00 pm

Weather:  Unseasonably warm, 47 degrees

Reason for the investigation:   Formerly Days Inn, and Howard Johnson's, various paranormal activity is reported by this SE Wisconsin's hotel staff and past guests.  Activity seems to be concentrated in a few common areas within.  Some fast moving "pin lights" were recorded in the same hotel room on both investigations.  Results were inclonclusive.  See video page for clips. *Update - this hotel has been closed, and it is unclear whether it will re-open.

 

 

 

 

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