Paranormal Investigation Case Report

Case:	#010 - The Methodist Episcopal Church of Burlington II
Type:	Joint Full Team Investigation
Location:	West Burlington, PA
Date:	3/26/09
Time:	7:00PM to 9:00PM
Weather:	Specifics not recorded. It was 57°, cloudy with some light rain.
Investigators:	Steve D., Ryan S.
Equipment Used:	Sony CCD-TRV68 Hi8 Camcorder -w- Infrared NightShot, Sony HVL-IRM Infrared Light Extender, Sony DSC-P32 CyberShot Digital Camera, Gaussmaster EMF meters, Olympus VN-3100 Digital Voice Recorder, Cen-Tech Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer -w- Ambient Temp., other mini-cassette and cassette recorders with mics, etc.
History / Reported Activity:	History See Case report #007. Activity See Case report #007.
Investigation Notes:	This was our second official investigation at the Church. Accompanying me was Ryan S., an investigator from a young local group getting started. He had been to the location numerous times. We conducted EMF sweeps, EVP sessions, a lot of audio and video recording, and took many still pictures. We actually had a few interesting experiences while we were there. I had a very unusual battery drain problem with my digital camera. It is my main camera I've been using for years with no problems. I went through 2 sets of brand new lithium batteries and one set of rechargables in 15 minutes. I only took 62 pictures. As of July 09 the camera has not had any similar drain issues since. It is used almost every day. Although I can't state that it is "paranormal" it was interesting and notable. Another event that happened was that on the balcony a quick column of light suddenly shot up from the floor to the ceiling and then disappeared. It happened right in front of Ryan while I was looking at him. We both saw it and commented simultaneously. He was holding a turned off flashlight at the time. We attempted to replicate it with his flashlight and searched for other possible sources, but we were unable to duplicate the experience. Again I can't state that it was paranormal, but it was an interesting experience that we have no explanation for at this time. In addition there was several knocks, bumps, etc. that seemed to be in reaction to our communication. Then about halfway through the investigation another group of investigators showed up. Although they were respectful of us and waited, which was appreciated, we could still hear them talking outside. That pretty much contaminated the audio recordings for the remainder of the investigation. Any possible EVP would have to be dismissed.
Findings:	Anomalous Pictures / Video: None EVPs: None Anomalous EMF: None Cold Spots: None Personal Experience: Several Possible I captured nothing unusual in the video, audio, and still photography. There are photos from the investigation posted on the GHOST-PA Gallery page album. On reviewing the audio it really became clear the the slightest sound in this location carries and amplifies. You can clearly hear cars and even music going by. The slightest creak, footstep, or shuffle sounds incredibly loud, even when you are 30 ft. from the recorder. There were times I could hear myself exhale while I was upstairs in the back and the recorder was down in front of the alter. Anyone recording audio here should keep this in mind.
Status:	This is an ongoing investigation. Our next visit will be later at night.