Lecture Notes: Ghost Files Investigation at Hinsdale House

Introduction

• Investigation of the haunted Hinsdale House in New York State.
• Hosts: Fred Cashman and Shane, a skeptic and a believer.
• Objective: To expose the supernatural using evidence and tools.

Background of Hinsdale House

• History:
  • Constructed in the 1870s.
  • Famously haunted; experiences reported since the Dandy family moved in (1970).
  • Clara Dandy published a book about their experiences, describing the house as a door to another world.
  • House fell into disrepair until purchased by Daniel Class for investigations.

Key Locations in the House

1. Woods Surrounding the House:

   • Reports of disembodied voices, lights, and gnome-like cryptids.
   • Mary Dandy reported seeing a lady in white.
   • Allegations of a Hanging Tree on the property.

2. Mary's Room:

   • Epicenter of ghostly activity; objects reportedly move on their own.

3. Living Room:

   • Most active room; numerous apparitions and disturbances experienced.
   • Attempts at cleansing and exorcism have not fully rid the house of spirits.

4. Root Cellar:

   • Site of horrific crime; rumored to have bodies stacked like firewood.
   • Alleged hauntings reported here.

Equipment Used for Investigation

• Cameras and audio recorders set up in identified active rooms.
• REM Pod: Detects electromagnetic fields and alerts when penetrated.
• Mag Light: A touch-sensitive light used for communication with spirits.
• Spirit Box: Rapidly scans radio signals to allow spirits to communicate.
• Ovalis: Converts environmental readings into words.

Investigation Highlights

• Initial Setup: Cameras and audio devices placed in the kitchen, living room, and upstairs rooms.
• Ouija Board Session: Attempted communication with spirits; humorous interactions while seeking serious responses.
• Individual Investigations: Shane and Fred took turns, each spending 20 minutes alone in the house.
• Unexplained Phenomena:
  • Bumps, voices, and thermal imaging evidence suggesting non-human presences.
  • Captured sounds of a child screaming and voices asking to come back later.

Notable Evidence Captured

• Disembodied voices and strange occurrences documented.
• Shadow Figures: Reports of shadowy forms and apparitions.
• Child Responses: Possible communication with spirits representing children.

Conclusion

• The haunted Hinsdale House continues to provide a wealth of paranormal experiences.
• Importance of skepticism and belief in ghost hunting.
• Future plans for more investigations and podcasts discussing findings.

Final Notes

• The lecture highlighted the blend of humor and serious investigation in paranormal studies.
• Engaged audience with real-time evidence and interactions.