| Case #5002001JJMA |
| This investigation was conducted at the Athens Ridges in Athens, Ohio on January 29, 2005. |
| General Information |
| A gentleman who occupied one of the graduate art studios in the building contacted the OES about his own experiences. His experiences included seeing figures walking down the hallway from his studio out of the corner of his eye when no one else was present; hearing music near the elevator that vanishes upon returning to the location moments later; and seeing the figure of a man wearing a black coat in the reflection of the men's restroom mirror. A maintenance worker who was interviewed upon the arrival told of several places where he experienced activity. These included seeing and interacting with shadowy figures in the former activities area and witnessing the apparition of a woman wearing a yellow dress standing in a doorway in the former activities area. The OES toured the studios and the remainder of the accessible areas of the building by using unlocked doors. |
| Investigators Attending |
| • Jason R. - Ohio Exploration Society Founder • Jason C. - OES Director of Paranormal Investigations; Ohio Paranormal Founder • Abe B. - Director of Security; Investigator • Anonymous Investigator |
| Equipment Used |
| • 2 Sony
MiniDV Camcorders • 2 Sony Hi8mm Camcorders • 2 Digital Cameras • 1 Film Camera • 2 Digital Audio Recorders • 2 Microcassette Recorders • 4 External Microphones • 1 TriField Natural EM Meter • 1 Infrared Thermometer • 4 FRS Radios |
| Paranormal / Unusual Activity |
| During the tour of the basement are, an EVP was recorded stating "Would you help us", it is listed below. During the investigation, the team split into two separate crews. Jason C. reported to an area known as the Blue Tile Room on the art studio floor. Many people who have entered the room report uncomfortable feelings. Jason C. took temperature readings, finding a cold spot located in the corner of the room. Jason R. and Abe reported to the restroom where the reflection had been witnessed. No results showed up on video or in photographs taken in the restroom. Jason R. and Abe then reported to the area in the hallway where music can sometimes be heard. They tested the acoustics of the hallway finding that one could hear someone speaking on the first floor landing from the top of the flight of stairs. Sounds could also travel through the vent just above the location where music can sometimes be heard. While this does not discount reports of hearing the mysterious music, it is still notable. Once the two separate crews emerged back into a team, a final tour of the accessible areas of the building was conducted and all equipment was retrieved. The total time of this investigation was approximately four hours. |
| Evidence - Audio / EVP |
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Screaming: The sound of someone screaming was recorded as we were looking into the former padded cell. |
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Would You Help Us: This was recorded in the basement near the old iron gates. This is the unedited original file. |
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Would You Help Us: Same recording as the file above but edited to enhance the EVP. |
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| Site Information |
| Athens Ridges | |
| North Ridge Drive | Phone: 740-593-1000 |
| Athens, Ohio 45701 | Website: http://www.ohio.edu |
SPECIAL NOTE: This investigation is covered in John Kachuba's book Ghosthunters: On The Trail Of Mediums, Dowsers, Spirit Seekers, And Other Investigators Of America's Paranormal World; Chapter 13. Click Here to buy your copy today!
