| Case #6002019OPN |
| This investigation was conducted at the Greater Columbus Antique Mall in Columbus, Ohio on November 3, 2006; start time 8:00pm, end time 11:30pm. |
| General Information |
| The building now in use by the Greater Columbus Antique Mall hasn't always been a place to pick up a relic from days gone by. Built in the late 1800s as a private residence, the building has housed two different funeral homes, a restaurant that once occupied space at the rear of the building, and Columbus Elks Lodge #37. It had even sat vacant for a time. With the mall's varied history, there are bound to some former occupants that have never left. There are reports of a tall man wearing an older-styled gray suit walking around, uneasy feelings, children playing on the second floor, and an orb of light floating past a stairway. A woman wearing a yellow dress has also been seen pacing back and forth crying. A psychic once stated that an apparition may be seen every Thursday around 9pm, but no one has stayed to look for the spirit. Alarm sensors are often tripped for no apparent reason as well. If it is true that spirits can attach themselves to objects, the building has a constant flow of ghostly traffic with antiques for sale there now. |
| Investigators Attending |
| Jason
R. - Ohio Exploration Society Founder Jason C. - OES Director of Paranormal Investigations; Ohio Paranormal Founder Philip N. - Coordinator; Historical Researcher Larry C. - Sensitive |
| Equipment Used |
| 1 Sony
MiniDV Camcorder 2 Sony Hi8mm Camcorders 1 Sony NightVision Extender 3 Digital Cameras 4 Digital Audio Recorders 1 Analog Audio Recorder 5 External Microphones 2 Headphones 1 TriField Natural EM Meter |
| Paranormal / Unusual Activity |
| Shortly after our arrival, Larry, Jason C. and Philip heard what sounded like heavy footsteps in the hallway area just outside the music room. All three heard the footsteps, but none could pinpoint the location. Fortunately, an audio recorder was turned on and captured the footsteps. Just after this, Larry witnessed a small gray cat with stripes turn around a corner and disappear. As Philip and Jason R. investigated the main auditorium, they heard footsteps on the stage area, but no one else was present in the room. There were odd noises coming from various areas around the room, most often sounding like footsteps or tapping. Whenever Philip and Jason R. went to the area where the noise was emanating, the noise would move to a different area. The south-eastern corner of the room seemed to be the most active with mostly knocking and banging sounds. At one point, Jason R. witnessed a shadowy figure dart behind some objects in a booth along the north wall. Near the end of Philip and Jason Rs time in the main auditorium, it was noticed that the NightVision extender had been turned off, but no conclusive evidence could be found on the video. Later when Jason C. and Larry investigated the main auditorium, they experienced the scent of chewing tobacco and referred to the smell several times as being of an old man. Jason C. and Larry also witnessed some dinner plates on a shelf near the south-western corner of the room shake as if there was a tremor. The plates abruptly stopped vibrating shortly after their arrival to witness the movement. Larry picked up on the name Henry as a possible name of the entity in the room. However, the name may actually be Harry according to an EVP captured in the room. As Philip and Jason R. were investigating the attic, Philip witnessed a shadowy figure walking down the main aisle toward himself and Jason R. Shortly after Philip saw this figure, he felt something slightly touch him. While investigating the basement area, Larry had an impression that a male may have mistakenly been burned alive in the crematory when the location was occupied by a funeral home. Larry stated that the person was in a trance-like state that resembled death, but in actuality, he was still alive with very minimal vital signs too faint to be monitored. |
| Evidence - Audio / EVP |
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Hello: This voice of what sounds like a small child or girl saying "Hello" was captured in the attic. |
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Get Out: The voice here is very whispery, saying "Get Out" as we walked near the restrooms. Hard to hear. |
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How Do I Fix It?: Recorded in the basement area used for storage, this faint voice asks "How do I fix it?" |
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I'm Cool: This voice is whispering what sound like "I'm Cool" or maybe even "I'm Cruel", over our conversation. |
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This is Harry: At the beginning of the recording a voice says "This is Harry" or "This is Creepy". Hard to hear. |
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Breath: Just after being asked to make a sound, this breath was heard with the naked ear. Hard to hear. |
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Footsteps: This recording picked up the sound of footsteps that were heard in the main hallway after our arrival. |
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Knocking: This knocking sound was heard in the south-eastern corner of the main auditorium, maybe on a bench. |
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Unidentified Noise An odd sound heard in the main auditorium. No one was moving when the sound happened. |
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Chimes: Recorded in the main auditorium near the end of the investigation, these chimes respond. |
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| Evidence - EVP on Video |
| Movement |
Movement: Movement was heard in the main auditorium not too long after the footsteps were heard in the hallway. |
| Unidentified Noise |
Unidentified Noise: This is the same unidentified noise as the audio recording above. You can see no one is moving. |
| Taps On Camera |
Taps on Camera: After hearing a tapping noise in the auditorium, something taps the camcorder set up on the stage. |
| Old Man |
Old Man: Just after Larry asks for a name, a voice responds "Old Man." There was an 'old man' smell in the room. |
| Harry |
Harry: This whispery voice saying "Harry," was recorded in the main auditorium. |
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| Site Information | |
| Greater Columbus Antique Mall | |
| 1045 South High Street | Phone: 614-443-7858 |
| Columbus, Ohio 43206 | Website: http://www.greatercolumbusantiquemall.com |
