Types of Haunts
Residual Haunt: These are basically impressions in time that have imprinted themselves in the atmosphere of the
place that's haunted. This type of haunt is much like that of a video tape. It generally occurs at the same time and is
the same scene over and over. There will be no interaction for the spirits don't even see you or know that you're there.
Like a video tape, you watch the movie, rewind it, then watch it again. Nothing in the movie ever changes; it is always the
same thing.  Nothing you say or do can change the movie. This is only a piece of time.

Intelligent Haunt: The spirit of a once living person, that for some reason did not cross over at the moment of death.
The Intelligent Haunt involves a spirit that can interact with you and vice versa. However, the spirit cannot always be
seen, for an Intelligent haunt involves all of our senses, i.e. Smell, touch, sounds, and sight. You could smell the
perfume that the person once wore in the living years; a rush of cold air as the spirit nears you; a strong feeling of
someone watching you or in the room with you; a slight touch on your shoulder by unseen hands; phantom voices and
sounds.

Demonic Haunt: They are usually very easy to identify. A Demonic haunt has a few key tell-tale signs to look for.
The smell of rotting flesh or a strong sulfuric acid odor; growling noises; and finally, physical contact including pushing,
hitting, shoving and scratching. The air will usually feel thick and may feel warmer. These spirits are non-human and
rare. The main goal is to break down a persons will and attempt a possession.

Poltergeist Haunt: (German for "Noisy Ghost") This is a spirit or entity, usually more malicious and destructive
than the traditional ghost.  Another belief is that the Poltergeist is a series of events that appear to be that of ghosts,
but are generated within the depths of the mind (Repressed psycho kinetic energy) of, usually a young woman. These
events are generated without the woman's awareness to what she is doing. Some common activities to poltergeist
include thumping, moving objects, banging or object-throwing.
"Orbs"

Many investigators have different opinions of this anomaly. No
one has the true answer as to what orbs are however; there are
many theories.

For one example, It is believed  that orbs are balls of energy that
are transferred from a source; batteries, power lines, static
electricity etc. So a spirit can manifest itself. The theory we
believe is that they are not paranormal.


In our experiences, we have determined that most "orbs" are quite
simply microscopic particles that cross the path of light from a
camera flash or a light from a video camera.  Examples are dust,
bugs, lint, moisture droplets, pollen, insulation,etc.  Light will
reflect off  of these items. However, we will not dismiss any
claims of orb activity unless we can recreate the orb or find a
logical explanation.


Many people get offended if we are able to debunk what may be
thought of as a "ghostly light". Please keep in mind, we are in this
field to prove paranormal activity or a haunting. If we are able to
dismiss it, we will.  If the source is unknown or cannot be
recreated, we will further investigate to make a determination.
EVP

Electronic Voice Phenomena

EVPs are disembodied voices or sounds
imprinted on audio recording devices and
captured during paranormal investigations.
The practice of purposefully listening for disembodied voices to communicate with deceased loved
ones originates in seances of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Many scientists
have studied this phenomenon and have yet to figure it out. ABE Paranormal captures more evp's
than any other phenomenon and in our opinion is the easiest to catch when performing an investigation
in a claimed haunted location. Every location we investigate with claims do not always produce evp's
however; if there is a presence and it wants to make itself known or atleast has enough energy to
communicate audibly it can be and has been recorded.

If you would like to hear some of the evp's that were captured by ABE Paranormal go to our
investigations page and click on the cases.
Ghost vs. Spirit

The theory and studies of Ghosts vs. Spirits over the years by scientists and paranormal investigators have determined they are not the same thing.
Many are not aware of this theory and use them both with the same definition. It is important for it to be known that a spirit is not the same thing as a
ghost based on research, studies and theories in this field.

Ghost
A ghost is a residual energy of a person or animal. There is no life force left; a ghost simply plays the same scene over and over again. Usually, if a
person has performed a repititious act for a long time, he, she or it will leave a psychic impression in that area. This imprint may stay in that area
long after the person or animal has moved or passed. A commonly known example of a ghost, also referred to as (residual - see Residual Haunt
under types of haunts at the top of this page) can be found on battlegrounds such as Gettysburg.

Spirit
A spirit is the actual presence, or soul, of an individual(s) who have remained in the material world after their physical body has died. There are many
different theories of why a spirit stays behind after death.

*The spirit does not realize his or her own death

*The spirit has unfinished business in the material world

*The spirit simply stays behind to say goodbye to a loved one - this is usually the shortest in duration of all encounters

*The spirit wishes to offer guidance to a loved one
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