Investigations

Abagail’s Grille & Wine Bar, Simsbury Connecticut 2009

Abagail’s, originally known as the Pettibone Tavern, was constructed in the early 1700′s and has many rumored ghost tales. The newly Abagail’s Grille & Wine Bar which sites at 4 Hartford Rd in Simsbury CT does have some truth behind the many ghost stories, one of which tells the story of a middle-aged women and child that roam the restaurant quarters, especially during busy nights. TAPS alongside several different paranormal societies’ investigated Abagail’s and were unsuccessful at putting truth to the ghostly happenings. Nevertheless, P.R.O.O.F investigated the site in early October. Our investigation lasted approximately 36 hrs and within that time frame, we were able to provide the restaurants operators with some significant evidence to back up their claims. Check out of evidence archives for pics and audio.

Hayden House, Connecticut  (Private Residence) 2009

This spectacular three-story colonial mansion was owned and lived in by Whiting Hayden, his wife and two children. The residence was converted in to the Church of Christ Scientist, where it was later purchased and converted in to a single family home. The current home owners called us to their residence, telling stories of paranormal happenings. The home was investigated and evidence provides truth behind this family’s claims. Check it out.

The Captains Home (Private Residence), Bozrah Connecticut 2009

This family home tells a long story of drugs, violence and murder. Our investigation was overwhelmingly exciting, but yet also scary at the same time. Our findings will convince you of its ghostly past and present.  

The Windham Textile & History Museum, Windham Connecticut 2009

This site is one of our most memorable and frequently visited locations. The Museum and Mill presented a laundry list of paranormal evidence, thus to include interpersonal involvement with the three entities that still to this day haunt the historical site.  The most well known spirit of the museum goes by the name of Madeline, a young and vibrant soul with much to say. When in the Eastern CT area, pay Madeline and the others a visit; let me know what you think. Link www.millmuseum.org

Old Bacon Academy, Colchester Connecticut 2009-2010

The Old Bacon Academy was a public high school. In the 1800 a prominent Colchester farmer, Pierpont Bacon, died and left an endowment of thirty-five thousand dollars (equivalent to about four-hundred thousand today). The endowment was to the inhabitants of the First Society of Colchester for the purpose of supporting and maintaining a school…for the instruction of Youth in Reading and writing English, in Arithmetic, Mathematics, and the Languages, or such other branches of Learning. The building today is still used for teaching; the only real big difference today is the number of students and the ghost. Check out our evidence page for pic/audio.

Elks Lodge, District 1311 Willimantic Connecticut 2009

The Elks Lodge was an interesting investigation, especially in the supernatural sense. The Elks once viewed bodies in the Victorian room of the facility. This making the story behind the Elks claims even more understandable. Our investigation and findings can be viewed on our evidence page. Check it out.

The Nathan Hale Homestead, Coventry Connecticut 2009

If you’ve done your research, the Nathan Hale is one of Connecticut’s most “so said” haunted locations. P.R.O.O.F conducted a 12 hour investigation of the site and found very little evidence to back up the notorious claims of paranormal presence. Nevertheless we did not leave empty handed. We were able to capture a few EVPs and a couple possible paranormal anomalies. Check it out and let us know what you think. Perhaps you can come up with a physical or environmental explanation of what is occurring at the Hale Homestead.

Ann Street, Willimantic Connecticut (Private Residence) 2009

A desperate family of four called in for assistance from P.R.O.O.F investigators concerning continuing paranormal phenomenon. The home was investigated and found to be haunted by two spirits, a male and a child, both of which were not happy about the new visitors (the current home owners). Let us know what you think.

Seaside Regional Center, Waterford Connecticut December 2008-2009

This facility, which is now abandoned and unmaintained, was at one time a well reputed housing facility for the mentally retarded or feeble minded. Our team was granted permission to investigate this location for 24 hours. Our investigation was one to remember. Check out our evidence page if you dare to witness what lurks at the Seaside Regional center “Training School.”

Grant Hill Cemetery, Tolland Connecticut 2009 and 2010

This large cemetery opened its grounds in 1773 with thousands of plots surrounding countryside landscape and natural wildlife. The Tolland town manager notified us with claims of there being some unexplained events that have taken place there over the years. P.R.O.O.F was requested to investigate this site and provide our findings to the Tolland board of directors. This location without a doubt houses many unidentified entities, one of which we have made significant progress with. Check out the evidence page.

Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic Connecticut 2009

The Elm Grove Cemetery Association is a non-profit association established January 17, 1853. The 150+ year old cemetery contains over 13,000 interments and a historic Green man Chapel. The basement of the Chapel was once used as a morgue wherein bodies were cremated. The superintendent of the Elm Grove burial ground contacted us with claims of paranormal activity specifically a women dressed in black having been witnessed by groundskeepers on the south side of the cemetery. P.R.O.O.F was able to validate their claims. Check out the evidence page for more info.

North Cemetery, Tolland CT 2010

The town of Tolland called us in, claiming that frequent visitors of the cemetery as well as groundskeepers have witnessed apparitions walking amongst the grave markers. Additionally town-folks have reported strange occurrences throughout the years. P.R.O.O.F was called in to investigate the grounds for 6 nights, beginning at 9pm and concluding at 6am. The cemetery does possess paranormal phenomenon, nevertheless, this is no different from any other cemetery. graveyards are always typical filled with energy.

ChildrenGlastonbury CT, (Private Residence) Non-disclosure in-place. 2009

Eastern CT Railroad Museum, Windham CT.

in part, to an event P.R.O.O.F was hosting, we investigated five different but equally eeri locations, in order to present evidence at our venue. The eastern CT railroad museum, does possess a lot of history and with history follows ghost lore. The museums findings are posted in our evidence page, check it out.

“The unwelcoming Guest” 1308 Stafford Road, Mansfield CT 2010

P.R.O.O.F was notified by the current home owner of the above mentioned address in late December 2009. The family in which consists of a mother, son, Daughter in-law and baby, had reported a negative presence in their 4 story-colonial mansion. The residence, one of many comprised of the Mansfield training school and hospital tells a long history of abuse, neglect and death. More coming soon…

The Whitehall Mansion, Mystic CT 2010

This unique but yet, updated colonial mansion represents the replicate of the 1700′s. P.R.O.O.F was invited to investigate this b&b for a 24 hr duration, this Investigation provide d very little evidence of paranormal phenomena, nevertheless, is a great and unique place to visit.

“The House” Trumble CT (Private Residence) non disclosure in place 2009

Broad Brook CT, (Private Residence) non disclosure in place 2009-2010

Movie Gallery, Rockville CT 2010

The assistant manager of the late Movie Gallery called us in to investigate strange occurrences, customers and staff have endured. P.R.O.O.F’s investigation was inconclusive, nevertheless we enjoyed our time there.

52 Reservoir Road, Vernon CT

P.R.O.O.F investigated this residence with enough collected evidence to provide the family with the answers to what they have long anticipated. The investigation lasted 24 hours and in that short period of time, P.R.O.O.F investigators were able to deem this property haunted. This investigation was LOTS of FUN. We hope to someday return and maybe find out more.

Gallows Lane, New London CT 2010

Gallows Lane in New London holds ground to a long and murderous history, dating back to the BC’s. P.R.O.O.F received an email from the agricultural department of Conn College “Connecticut College”.  Dr. Rossburg expressed her concerns leaving speculation to what had really happened on Gallows Lane. Regardless of what opinions P.R.O.O.F representatives held, P.R.O.O.F decided to take on the case with expectations of perhaps unraveling the truth behind the gallows legend. P.R.O.O.F requested that the area be temporarily shutdown until the conclusion of the investigation, Dr. Rossburg, kindly obliged. The investigation was initially scheduled for a 24 hour investigation. Nevertheless due to the high amounts of evidence and paranormal phenomena, P.R.O.O.F ended up conducting the investigation for 72 hours. this leaving us with hours upon hours of review.  Gallows Lane was found to be the ancient site for witch trials, wherein, a total of 32 “accused” were hung and burned at the steak.  Please keep checking back for the running of our evidence page.

Moose Meadow Resort, Willington CT 2010

P.R.O.O.F conducted a six hour investigation of the resort, finding very little evidence to back the claims of paranormal on-goings, nevertheless, we had a great time and were provided the opportunity to present a paranormal presentation for the resort. GOOD-TIMES!!!

Jersey Haunting, New Jersey 2010

P.R.O.O.F was called in to a previously investigated location to rectify an unresolved case. P.R.O.O.F entered the dwelling unsure of what to expect. We were briefed by a longtime friend of the family whom informed us of the “hell” the family has and continues to endure. We inquired about the previously hired paranormal team that had previously been involved with the case, nevertheless, wore reluctant to get a straight answer. Following the overwhelming 120 hr investigation P.R.O.O.F left the home with a better than coming in. We believe we have rectified the situation.

Captain Grants B&B, Preston CT 2010

P.R.O.O.F investigated the historical Captain Grant’s Bed & Breakfast in historic Poquetanuck Village in February of 2010. The B&B was built in 1754 by Captain William Gonzales Grant for his wife. Captain Grant died at sea, meanwhile his wife continued to live in her beloved home well in the 1800′s. During the Revolutionary War, soldiers used the home as a Garrison, and during the Civil War the home was used to protect runaway slaves. The B&B is said to be haunted by Captain Grant’s wife and her sister, nevertheless, P.R.O.O.F captured evidence of a male entity within the dwelling with evidence to be added shortly along with the rest of our cases evidence! “Once we learn to actually work our website! lol Please bear with us!! Thanks!”

The Garrison House & Historical Inn, Montgomery NY

P.R.O.O.F was called in to the Garrison House to examine a laundry list of paranormal claims in an attempt to provide validity to the facilities operators. Katona Paranormal  had previously conducted an investigation of the inn with very little evidence to provide answers to the operators. P.R.O.O.F conducted a a 19 hour investigation, with photos and audio coming soon.

Sycamore Street, Coventry Connecticut (Private Residence) Non Disclosure

Dawn Peterson Murder, North Windham Connecticut ( Case Underway)

High Street, Willimantic Connecticut (Private Residence)

The family that resides on High street contacted P.R.O.O.F with complaints of being physically attacked and witnessing what they described as “Blacked Hooded Men” walking the homes interior. P.R.O.O.F conducted a 48 hour investigation to address the complaints and we were lucky enough to capture what we believe to be the ghost of High street.

Glastonbury, Connecticut, (Private Residence)

The Hackie family contacted P.R.O.O.f with claims of their 13 year old daughter being physically and sexually assaulted during the night time hours by an unseen, unidentified force. (This case is Underway)

Lampson Corner Cemetery

The Lampson Corner Cemetery is located in secluded Burlington Connecticut. P.R.O.O.F has visited this area several times by request of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. We have been privileged to capture an array of photographic and audio evidence for your viewing. WARNING… this cemetery, amongst many others in the state of CT open at dawn and close at dusk, so before you venture in to any cemetery after hours make certain that you get permission before doing so.

Union Cemetery

The Union Cemetery, also recognized as the cemetery of the White Lady is one of the most haunted and notorious burial grounds in America. “So Far”. P.R.O.O.F investigated these grounds during the day as it is almost impossible to get permission for nightly investigations. P.R.O.O.F agrees that the Union cemetery is haunted. Nevertheless we do not agree with it being one of the MOST haunted. Either way, P.R.O.O.F captured several anomalies and apparitions from within. Let us know what you think…

The Hankie Family Investigation (In Progress)