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INVESTIGATIONS: 2012

10 March 2012 - Plas Teg, Pontyblyddyn

It has been just over four years since our last vigil here and on this occasion we had complete control of the whole investigation.  We covered many rooms within this 17th century Jacobean mansion and also managed to spend some time in the Indian Bedroom where one of our investigators experienced a visual event back in 2004.  Unfortunately on this occasion, although there were a number of minor incidents, it was a really quiet night with nothing of any real significance to report.

25 February 2012 - Private Residence in Bootle, Merseyside

We were referred this case by TAPS to investigate a two bedroom, two storey terrace house in Bootle, Merseyside.  Activity began shortly after the couple moved into the property three years ago.  The first incident took place during the initial move when the homeowner saw an old lady at the top of the stairs, only to suddenly disappear.  On another occasion he heard someone walking up the stairs and saw 'something' going into the bedroom, thinking it maybe his partner he called out, but she was downstairs.  There have also been numerous sightings from the lounge of movement and quick flashes that are described as figures on the stairway.  Footsteps have also been heard from the bathroom above the kitchen and from the attic above the master bedroom.  Both residents claim to have heard their names being said in their ears.  Their daughter has had numerous sightings within the house and often plays with a little boy; although her parents are not sure whether this is an imaginary friend.  A number of interesting incidents occurred during our investigation.  Sometime between 8:40pm and 9:05pm, an investigator saw something move from left to right in the master bedroom.  At 9:41pm the sound of 'something being dragged' was heard by all, although the source of this is most likely to be from next door.  A drop in temperature was felt by investigators in the lounge sometime between 9:30pm and 9:59pm but no scientific evidence to backup the event.  The last incident to note was at 10:41pm when one investigator possibly saw something; again this was in the master bedroom.  The client also told us that his partner suffered frequent headaches in an area where it was discovered there was a nearby heater which are known to emit EMF (electromagnetic fields) so this being a possible cause.

11 February 2012 - Empress Tattoo, Birkenhead

The tattoo parlour is part of a grade II listed building with shops either side and flats above.  Staff and guests at the shop have reported various audio phenomena (footsteps, thuds, etc) from the shop area and stairwell, particularly when they have been located in the basement.  Objects within the shop area have also been reported to move or fall to the floor for no apparent reason.  During our investigation, there was notable noise from the residents in the flat directly above the shop and also a lot of traffic noise.  These sounds were loud and clear in the shop area but could also be heard whilst located in the basement.  We did hear some loud sounds in the basement including heavy footsteps at 8:15pm.  They appeared to be coming from the stairwell or tattooing area (to the right) but on review of our audio recordings they suggest that the most likely cause being the neighbouring premises on the other side of the stairwell.  There were some interesting sounds recorded in the shop area during session one whilst every person present was in the basement.  Every now and then you can hear a significant tap or click as if something very small has been dropped/thrown to the floor which incidentally is consistent with the reported phenomena.  Report forms completed on the night by our investigators noted these in a later session whilst located in the shop area but suggested it could simply be building settlement noise.

28 January 2012 - The Bell Inn, Thetford, Norfolk

A follow up to last week's investigation where the same two rooms were covered and also other areas we hadn't investigated before.  There were a number of interesting incidents to report.  Firstly at 5:55pm, one investigator reported seeing a dog (albeit briefly) in the corner of his eye in the bar area; the sighting could not be replicated.  This was deemed insignificant until asking the receptionist whether anything had been reported in this area, whereby she immediately replied 'a dog'.  At 8:35pm, two investigators heard what initially sounded like a 'rolling ball' but on further analysis, maybe something circular being dropped.  This was picked up by all three recording devices in the Thomas Payne Suite.  Between 8:44pm and 9:33pm, two investigators reported cold spots in the corner of Room 11.  A thermometer was placed in this area and confirmed it was 0.5c colder than the main room temperature.  They both also felt 'uneasy' in this room, which is something that is often reported.  As we entered into the kitchens at 11:39pm, one member saw a black shadowy figure 'flitting' through the doorway leading to the bistro.  On further investigation, we discovered there was a heavy swing door between the two rooms which would have been heard should anyone have actually walked through.  Lastly, sometime between 1:38am and 2:45am, one investigator heard a female voice from the room adjacent to Betty's lounge but we were unable to determine if this was a member of staff or resident.

21 January 2012 - The Bell Inn, Thetford, Norfolk 

It has been four years since our last vigil here, and again we covered the same two rooms as on our previous visit; the Thomas Payne Suite and Room 11.  There were a couple incidents to report from our investigation.  At approx 2:35am, one investigator heard a creaking sound outside the door of the Thomas Payne Suite, the sound was as if someone was standing in the corridor.  Then in the morning at 8:15am another investigator heard a clear 'whoosh' sound as she was leaving Room 11.  Replication was attempted but to no avail.  There were some possible photo anomalies but these are most likely to have been caused by reflection from the camera flash.
 

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