Investigations

Shanley Hotel

Earl Benway — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:43:49 +0000

Nestled in the town of Napanoch, NY stands the grand building now know as The Shanley Hotel. The original hotel was built in 1845 by Mr. Thomas Rich. During the late 1800's and early 1900's The Shanley Hotel was a popular summer vacation stop amongst the Shawanugunk Mountains. The original structure burnt down to the ground in 1895. Adolph Wagner the hotel's owner at the time quickly rebuilt and had the doors open just eight months later. In October 1906 the hotel saw yet another owner, a successful Irish businessman named James Shanley. In an effort to attract even more vacationers a bowling ally, billiard room, and barber shop was added in 1908. Some of the famouse people that stayed were Thomas Edison, Eleanore Roosevelt and her husband Franklin. Sadly what the Shanley's had in fortune didn't equate to happiness. Mrs. Beatrice Shanley's gave birth to three children all of which died with in nine months. Her sister also passed away giving birth to her third child leaving her daughter's in Beatrice's hands. Tragedy also followed the barber when his daughter fell into the well and drowned. Other deaths and rumors of murder are part of the tale at this hotel along with brothels and speakeasys. In 1944 Mrs. Shanley sold the hotel and moved back to the city. The current owners, Cynthia and Sal Nicosia are patiently restoring the hotel back to it's former glory piece by piece. Along the way they hear noises when no one else is suppose to be there, an unexplained gust of wind, or shadow out of the corner of their eye.

East Bridgewater Town Hall

Earl Benway — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:35:10 +0000

Located in East Bridgewater, MA was the former residence of the Hobart Family. It was sold to the town for $26,000 and is now a municipal building. Several people have reported unexplained things at all hours of the day. The occurances range from mysterious noises, an elevator operating on its own accord and lights turning themselves off and on. Green Mountain Paranormal Society had the pleasure of working with Bay State Paranormal and Scared! To see our investigation with Scared below.

Lizzie Borden's Bed and Breakfast

Earl Benway — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:27:04 +0000

Located in Fall River, MA this now Bed and Breakfast held host to two murders still unexplained today. Did Lizzie do it? Was she set up? Was it the live-in housekeeper? We will never know! Equipment used: DVR with 4 IR cameras, K2 meter, H2 audio recorder, 3 digital recorders, Tri-Field meter, digital cameras,Hi8 handheld cameras, live webcam with chat room. Team members: Jennifer, Spryng, Monica, Robert, Earl, Sarah, Jay, Sherry and Mike. Investigation: 45 minutes of quiet time with each member in a separate room. After, we separated into two groups each doing EVPs, handheld video, K2 or Tri-field EMF and using our senses to help feel what is around us. Investigation time: 13 hours 15 minutes. Total audio and video evidence: over 130 hours. Check out our Gallery for more pictures!