VENTURA Visit 10 23-25 2010

Photo is in the children's bedroom ~ Olivas Adobe

On this week end we were able to stay at the Bella Maggiore Inn in order to verify, validate and test some of our findings from our previous visit and investigation. Also, we were able to share an event with Richard Senate at Olivas Adobe. When we arrived and checked into the inn, Joe and I did a walking tour of our own down Main St. and checked out Ortego Adobe, where I had a personal experience of hearing someone walk up behind me, stop and stare. When I turned to see who it might be, no one was there. It was a very eerie feeling, which I'd not ever experienced before. Also, experienced a male voice bleed-over on my cell phone right after an EVP session which I, in haste, did not close properly. This happened in the parking lot of Ortega Adobe. I would recommend anyone who visits Ventura not to miss this historical site.

Video on this post - Joe and I arrived at the hotel around 3:00 in the afternoon. Took baseline reading with both our EMF device and a K2 meter. Readings were extreme, so high we both got light headed and that antsy feeling along with nausea. We decided we'd talk a walk outside to clear our heads. We turned on our camcorder to record while we were out of the room for about an hour and a half. This is explained in the attached video. It seems we've captured a light anomaly. Unfortunately, this posted version is a recording from my mini digital camcorder (hand held) of the original recording we viewed during analysis on wide screen from our camcorder. This was taken during daylight hours without an IR light. The camcorder does not record dust. This light appears to come from the closet and enter right back in. Also, if you look closely, you can see the same light appear in the closet when Joe directs me to reopen the right side closet door.

Video: We have reviewed all 15 hours of the video taken, during our two night stay, with our IR camera night system and did not find any evidence solid enough for publishing. We are still in the process of reviewing our night video taken with our camcorder and will update when that is complete.

EMF Reading: Saturday 10/23 Consistently high during daytime hours. Evening and night very low, at times no registered reading at all. Sunday 10/24 Low to no register at all EXCEPT during the evening between 8:00 - 8:30 when we had a "visitor" which will be posted soon. Monday morning readings were consistent as Sunday. Low to no registered EMFs.

EVPs: Many voices heard on audio recordings. Both male and female is heard. Will post results on completion of analysis.

Tour Experience ~ Olivas Adobe: Our event with Mr. Senate was so interesting, educational, enlightening and fun. To make sure we had our adventure on video, Joe had the camcorder fully charged (battery was at 100%) and ready to capture this experience. We did a haunt walk thru tour of the adobe and the grounds then commenced to a room where Mr. Senate's wife Debbie headed the group for a seance. This was interesting, for neither Joe or myself had ever done this. Debbie is a psychic medium. Joe had been video taping the entire haunt tour and then set up the camcorder to record the seance portion. He returned to the table and we all joined hands. We were told we could not break the circle. Just as Debbie began her session, the camcorder turned off by itself. Afterward, Joe discovered the battery had been completely drained. Reports of batteries being drained is not new to us, or those who have used equipment (ie. cameras, minicams, DVRs et al) while visiting haunted sites.

Summary: An update will be published once we finish reviewing all of the evidence we recorded on both audio and video devices. It's a long and time consuming job for just us two to complete. We are very particular what we post and want to post only evidence we've verified and gone through thoroughly, although we do realize nothing can be perfect! Please always keep in mind... Honor and Respect those whom you may not see, hear, feel or "otherwise"! Thank you for visiting my blog!

Video of mysterious light anomaly:

Chapman House ~ Orange, CA

Photo above top is something that appears to be some type of orb (any round object). No, it's not the moon, this photo was taken facing West, and the moon which was crescent was in the East. I took this photo myself and once I saw this "anomaly" I quickly snapped another photo and it was clear, nothing there but darkness. What type of orb? Who knows, but I found it odd that it was the only photo that night which was taken that shows such brillance.

Photo of the team "for the night". Joining Joe and myself were my sister Frances, in front with me, and John M who is standing to Joe's left.

Not only did this investigation serve as a purpose to see if we could discover who the owners "visitor" in her office is that keeps playing with the light switches and moves things on her desk, but also offered an opportunity to try out some new IR video equipment Joe had just purchased. This was an informal yet very thorough investigation.

About the home: Built in 1910, this is a popular craftsman style home much like others in the historic section of Orange, CA. Due to poor record keeping in the new city, at the time, we found a record of only 2 previous owners and they were from 1913 and 1916-1919. Any information pertaining to history of land and/or ownership was not available through all of our resources. This home is two story, with 4 bedrooms, parlor, kitchen, sunroom, 3 baths and is very traditional to the period.

Temperature: 11:00 p.m. outside was in the mid-70s ~ inside the home each room was a consistant 80-82 degrees. With no drafts through windows or doors.

EMF (Electo magnetic field) readings: Measured with K2 meter on EMF gauge. Consistant .05 milli throughout house except on wall where the electical panel was installed. Obviously!

Photos and video: Showed much dust flurrying in video and spots in photos. Hence, we had to disqualify any orb type photo, other then the one publish above. No photos showed any anomaly, mist, energy streak or anything that we could not classify as anything but being "normal". Video coverage was in hall way of upstairs, office room of owner where reports of "something moving things on my desk, and turning the lightswitch off". Joe carried an IR mini camcorder and recorded throughout the home during the investigation, making sure all rooms were covered.

EVPs: Electronic voice phenomena: Interesting enough, for a location which had no abnormal readings evident, there are quite a few voices heard when analzying the material gathered. Downstairs main living room quite a confused gentleman who seemed to have a sense of humor and laughed at our questions. A voice which identified himself as "PeteR" when asked his name, perhaps.. just perhaps, is the object of pranks in the owners office who seems to do the moving of things on her desk and turns the lightswitch off.

Findings: The location, to our hypothesis has much residual energy. And, perhaps "PeteR" is active/intelligent energy. With the rich history of the land and the many workers, most likely Native American and Mexican, who toiled the acres and acres of orange and fruit orchards there is bound to be energy lingering in the area which this house is located. The feel of the house is very comfortable and homey and if anything is still within the walls, it is nothing that would cause harm or chaos to whomever lives there. No follow up was deemed necessary.

In Summary: As always, our analysis on each investigation, inquiry, site inspection, visit whichever it may be, is continually being processed and gone over again and again, just in case we miss something. We have others in the field review our data when we need or want a 2nd, and sometimes 3rd opinion.

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Haunted Bella Maggiore Inn ~ Ventura CA

July 22nd - 23rd: Joe and I visited Ventura, CA and stayed at the infamous haunted Bella Maggiore Inn, staying in the haunted room #17. It was quite a Haunting Adventure.

EMF Readings* ~ Upon arriving at around 1:00 pm we started taking EMF (Electro Magnetic Field) readings. We found room 17, and the second floor of the hotel to have very high readings, exceeding 5.0. The only area at that time which didn't display high readings was the sitting room. Hotel staff was questioned regarding the high EMF in the area, and they could not provide any explaination for this. A "look about" inside and outside the hotel and room area found no high power wiring or power lines, the only electonic devices operating in the room was a small ceiling fan, and a free standing fan. We did another baseline reading around 7 pm and found the fields to be inconsistant ranging from low to medium range. Reading from 11 pm recorded low range. The following morning 7/23, the readings were inconsistent to low. Normal? NO ~ Paranormal? Perhaps, although I feel it was.
* Video can be found on my YouTube account: http://www.youtube.com/user/vpdemaria

EVP (Electronic voice phenomenon) Findings ~ At this time, they are still being reviewed by other paranormal experts and professionals, for 2nd opinions. Although, we were able to validate some audio recordings that we captured. Apparent sound of a door or drawer opening and closing within the room when no one was there. This was taken in the afternoon hours when we were out for a stroll and dinner. NO ONE else had access to our room (17) at all. A female voice is also heard speaking just before and after the sounds of the door/drawer is opening and/or closing. A return visit to try to duplicate this is forcoming SOON! We are anxious to see exactly where this came from. Further EVP findings will be on the update of this post ASAP.

Video using camcorder w/IRM lighting ~ Sheets on Joe's lower leg and feet being tugged 3 times within 2 minutes. No apparent sign of "man-made" action to cause this action. We are having a video expert review and confirm this portion of video caught. Will post on my YouTube as soon as this operation is complete.

Photos ~ First, I must state that Joe, my husband is a very good "spirit photograher" and always takes a 3-shot series of an area of interest so there is a valide comparison before and after something appears. One particular photo in the sitting room taken around 11 pm shows a double orb and a manifested mist that had formed around the orb. The orb theory is that they are either spirit energy or, balls of energy which spirits/entities use to manifest. Many orbs were captured on photos ranging in size and density. A radiant orb, also known as radiant energy orb was taken while I was standing by the bed and this appears on the headboard. It is a "worm like" orb w/intense energy and clarity. Once I figure out how to post multiple pictures to the blog site, I will post some for others to view. We found most of the orb activity was around the main table in the sitting room although the double orb and mist was found toward the back of the room next to sleeping room #5 which is also reported being haunted by a small female child.

We are looking forward to a return visit to the Bella Maggiore Inn within the next couple of months. I will post updates on any further finding on this Haunted Adventure.

Chicago Trip ~ April 2010

Well, it's been a long time but I'm finally getting some time to post a few adventures shared in Chicago. We were able to do so much ~ and document a lot of travel fun. Went to Bachelors Grove the second day we were there. Met up w/Mike, the organizer and Grove preservationist. Got a complete tour and history report on the Grove from Rick, who grew up in the area and is kind of an aide to Mike. Saw the tombstone where the Lady in White is seen and also the infamous pond where Al Capone dumped bodies (interesting and eerie I may say). Southern Michigan Paranormal group was in the cemetery while we were there and we got to chat w/them a bit but didn't go too far w/them because they were busy doing EVP work and investigating. Good to meet them though.

Our other haunting adventure was to visit the Mt. Carmel Cemetery where a lot of famous gangsters are buried, Al Capone and his "family" being one of the plots there. Was lots of fun doing siteseeing, picture taking and exploring.

Unfortunately, I have nothing to report that is of paranormal question although, I can't say it enough... It was a wonderful and successful vacation and I am looking forward to visiting again and meeting up with some of the contacts we met in the "otherwise" field of ... Haunting Adventures.

The day before ~ Getting ready! Chicago, IL

Well tomorrow morning LB -> O'Hare ~ Noel and I leave for Naperville Illinois to visit family and do some site seeing. More anxiety then excitement right now, but I know everything is going to be just fine! Butterflies in my stomach today!

I have been packing my bags... have all my "hunting/investigating" equipment that I can take with me. Although, it's minimal on this trip, it is all I should need.

Not sure exactly what the day to day schedule is but we do plan (at least I plan! ha ha)on going to: Bachelor's Grove Cemetery; Resurrection Cemetery; Mt. Carmel Cemetery; Historic Clark St. see the site of St. Valentine's massacre; "the City" would like to see about going to Congress Plaza Hotel while there is lots of paranormal activity, if time allows; Harpo Studios; and, Wrigley Field ~ we'll see what all we can fit it though... Am looking forward to seeing my son-in-law's family as well, they live in Addison. Great times to be spent w/Noel's family BIG TIME. And, her granddaughter Brookes' cupcakes.

I don't know if I'll have much time, or computer availabity to post the progress during this week away although, I'll be keeping a journal and post the adventures upon return.

The planning for the Chicago trip is moving along great. So far we've Bachelors Grove and Mt Carmel cemetary, and "the City", on the plans. I'd also like to check out some haunted homes and/or hotels, if time allows. Getting in touch w/some paranormal groups and hope to see Chicago Paranormal Detectives during this visit. The paper is out and we're writing possible adventures down. Also, I'm looking forward to spending time with some family while visiting, so it's not all about the fun of my haunting adventures, it's also about the fun of being with family and friends!

Please feel free to post comments and/or suggestions I'm always up for what others ideas are! Thanks for visiting my blog!

Starting to plan my trip to the Chicago area. So far I know I'll (we) visit Bachelors Grove, and some old cemeteries. I've read a lot on sites to visit for active paranormal activity ~ just not sure exactly which ones I should go to. Any suggestions??