Ghosts , Hauntings & Urban Legend Investigations
Hello! The Paranormal Investigators of Kenosha, WI welcomes you. We are an all volunteer paranormal research group that is dedicated to the study, observation and documentation of ghosts, haunted locations, and urban legends in Kenosha County, and other areas of SE Wisconsin and NE Illinois, since October, 2005. For your reading pleasure, we have posted brief accounts and collected evp evidence of REAL case studies. Do you know of a haunting in the Great Lakes area? Send us an email, and tell us about it. Your identity will, as always, remain confindential. Thanks to everyone who sent in their ghost pics and stories, keep them coming, folks!
A hotel, a theater, and another private residence.
Our Recent Activities
Burlington Vortex Paranormal Conference
On October 31, 2008, Kenosha Paranormal was invited to be a part of The Burlington Vortex Conference 2008 in Burlington, Wisconsin. The paranormal conference was hosted by the Sci-Fi Cafe (Brad and Mary Sutherland, proprietors) in historical downtown Burlington. On the premises were many reknowned speakers and authors; Stanton Friedman, Sherry Strub, Heidi Hollis, and Tecomseh Brown Eagle are just a few. On site also were Phyllis Galde, Editor-in-Chief of Fate Magazine, AM1050 WLIP's The Mothership Connection radio crew, and Ed Shanahan. Many friends, and other people who were just curious, stopped out there to say hello to us and show their support. We met some very nice folks, the weather was beautiful...and we had a great time there that day. Special thanks to the host and hostess, for having us out there for the conference.
Hiram B. Scutt mansion, Joliet, IL
The P. Seth Magosky Museum of Victorian Life 2008
On September 6, 2008, 20 friends and associates of Kenosha Paranormal made the trip to Joliet, IL to have a night time guided tour of this fine victorian era mansion circa 1882. This remarkable example of Italianate architecture was built with Philadelphia bricks, and is believed, by many, to be haunted. There are stories related to this site about a woman dressed in dark clothing, and another one revolving around a ghostly mob of people that walk through the street, in front of the mansion. This tour provided by Ed Shanahan, of Haunted Historic Locations and the property owner himself, and was enjoyed by all who attended that night.
Private Residence Investigation - Kenosha, WI (central)
When: July 20, 2008 @ 11:00 p.m.
Who went: C. Shatkins, C. Ricard, & J. Desotell
Weather: 70 degrees & humid:
Reason for the investigation: We were contacted via telephone and email from a resident in Kenosha whose home has reported paranormal activity. The list of phenomena experienced by the family include: someone "invisible" who walks up and down the basement stairs and through the main level foyer late at night, lights turning on and in some cases staying on to the point where the homeowner had to go turn them off, a window that has opened up half-way after being closed and locked up tight for the night, a reported apparition on an older male who has made an appearance in two of the bedrooms in the house. The family wanted to contact a priest to have the home blessed, but decided to call a paranormal group in before the home was blessed, to see if any activity could be documented.
The footage collected produced a couple of things which could not be explained. The ending result of the evening's investigation, however, remains inconclusive. Further investigation is needed to definately determine whether the residence is haunted.
*Note - After our investigation, the home was indeed blessed by a priest, but unfortunately, that same night, activity resumed right away. An unseen presence spoke loudly to the client's fiance, and said to him "What are you doing?".
(May 31, 2008) Kenosha Paranormal Sponsored a Fieldtrip to Bachelor's Grove Cemetery.
The Legendary Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Midlothian, Illinois.
"America's Most Haunted Cemetery"
On May 31, 2008, friends and associates of Kenosha Paranormal visited the infamously haunted Bachelor's Grove. There are numerous reports of ghosts, apparitions, shooting lights, ghost houses, phantom cars, and even a spectral plow, horse and farmer associated with this highly vandalized final resting spot. 32 people took part in the trip. Unfortunately, no paranormal evidence was collected by anyone on this day. The trip was enjoyed by all involved, and many new friendships were kindled.
Private Residence (Kenosha, WI)
When: April 5, 2008 @ 8:30 p.m.
Who went: R. Shatkins, C. Shatkins, C. Ricard, J. Desotell & P. Claeys.
Weather: pleasant (55 degrees)
Reason for the investigation: Central Kenosha home with loads of reported paranormal activity; One unexplained piece of video footage (above) where an unseen voice is heard saying "Angry, angry". This video clip is used with consent of the homeowner, all other details to remain private.
Private Residence (Racine, Wisconsin)
When: March 16, 2008 @ 12:00
Who went: C. Shatkins, C. Ricard, J. Desotell, & P. Claeys
Weather: Light wind and winter-cold.
Reason for the investigation: Kenosha Paranormal was contacting regarding ongoing paranormal activity reported in a Racine west-side home. Results of the investigation are to remain private, until the homeowner is notified.
Private Residence Investigation (Racine, Wi)
When: January 5, 2008 @ 9:00 p.m. (Racine, WI)
Who went: C. Shatkins & J. Desotell
Weather: Unusually warm evening (56 degrees)
Reason for the investigation: Follow up investigation was needed because results from the previous one were inconclusive. This time, two members went to location, attempted to communicate, and then set up all equipment and left the vacant house overnight. (For results, see video page "Recent Investigation Findings")
When: November 24, 2007 @ 9:00 p.m. (Racine, WI)
Who went: R. Shatkins, C. Shatkins, J. Desotell, S. Fonk, & P. Claeys
Weather: Cold and Crisp, 22 degrees.
Reason for the investigation: Detail of the investigation to remain private, as per the request of the family involved. This investigation is ongoing.
The Mysterious Tombstone Project
When: October 16th, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. (Kenosha, Wisconsin)
Who went: C. Shatkins, C. Ricard, J. Desotell, P. Claeys & A. Dugan
Weather: Cool, humid, still, in the mid 60's.
Reason for the investigation: While excavating their backyard for a nursery, a couple found a fully intact headstone of a 22-year old woman buried a few inches under the ground dating back to 1902. Also found on the property was possible evidence of other markers. Property records did show that the family owned and lived on the property around the turn of the century until the late 1960's, but the exact name of the person listed on the headstone could not be found in any property, internet or library researches. The only paranormal experiences the couple reported was seeing the ghost of one of their deceased pet cats, who's also buried in the backyard, walking across the kitchen floor. During our investigation, a single orb was photographed hovering over the headstone. Nothing else was recorded or experienced, other than the feeling that "something" was there and that she was at peace.
The Paranormal Investigators of Kenosha, Wisconsin (2007)
Friday the 13th "Ghost Walk"
When: Friday, July 13, 2007 (Kenosha, Wisconsin)
Who went: R. Shaktins, C. Shatkins, C. Ricard, J. Desotell, & P. Claeys
Weather: Cool and calm.
Reason for the investigation: Up until the last minute we were hoping to obtain the proper permissions to conduct a ghost hunt in a well known haunted cemetery in the surrounding area, but were unable to obtain such permissions, nor have they ever replied up to the date of this report. This was our group's plan B for the night. If anything else, just wanted to take a walk and maybe get some good photos. Mission was accomplished, it turned out to be fun.
Rhode Opera House (Rhode Center for the Arts)
When: Friday, October 13, 2006 @ 8:00 p.m. (Kenosha, Wisconsin)
Who went: R Shatkins, C. Shatkins, S. Fonk, P. Czajkowski, and 8 others from Ghosts-r-us out of Burlington, WI, and other friends and associates
Weather: Bitter cold and windy.
Reason for the investigation: Reports of full bodied apparitions, disembodied voices, and sometimes dark lurking figures are all reported from within this enchanting theater of days gone by. Approximately half of the investigators present had experiences while on the upper levels of the backstage area, particularly near a catwalk area, and near the dressing and costume rooms. This writer's two way radio went rang unexplainably, when the other investigator was within feet of the other, and did not push the "call" button. This happened a couple of times within the concession stand area. Two first time investigators heard what was described as "crunchy footsteps" in before mentioned costume area. Results were inconclusive, due to the number of persons roaming the building that night, would love to return and investigate, under a bit more controlled environment next time. Members of The Lakeside Players, the theater group who owns the building, could not have been more hospitable and gracious to all of us present that night.
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