Haunted Toledo was formed to preserve history through folklore and legends. We focus on the history, personal experiences, and legends of the locations. Haunted Toledo does extensive research on the history before every investigation.
Haunted Toledo is a Docu-Series and novel that is researching history, legends, and hauntings in Lucas County Ohio. Haunted Toledo's Executive Director, Christopher Tillman, has put together an excellent team to investigate and film the findings. Haunted Toledo is being published by author Christopher Tillman under Arcadia Publishing.
With so much success on our history and ghost-story telling, Haunted Toledo was given the opportunity to also host the TV show "Legends of the Heartland" (w.t.), which is potentially airing the fall of 2018 on PBS.
Check under upcoming events for a list of locations where Haunted Toledo will be filming next.
Haunted Toledo is a Docu-Series and novel that is researching history, legends, and hauntings in Lucas County Ohio. Haunted Toledo's Executive Director, Christopher Tillman, has put together an excellent team to investigate and film the findings. Haunted Toledo is being published by author Christopher Tillman under Arcadia Publishing.
With so much success on our history and ghost-story telling, Haunted Toledo was given the opportunity to also host the TV show "Legends of the Heartland" (w.t.), which is potentially airing the fall of 2018 on PBS.
Check under upcoming events for a list of locations where Haunted Toledo will be filming next.
HAUNTED TOLEDO'S PUBLIC GHOST HUNT 2019
Wauseon Ghost Hunt
Private event hosted by Haunted Toledo
Toledo Police Museum Ghost Hunt
October 18, 2019
October 26, 2019
Open to the public- Check Haunted Toledo Facebook page for times and ticket prices
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre Ghost Hunt
November 1, 2019
Open to the public- Check Haunted Toledo Facebook page For times and ticket prices
Haunted Toledo Appearances and Filmed Investigations list for 2018 (2019 dates will be released some time in 2020)
Season 2
(Some locations are not revealed to public, * means the location was announced after the investigation)
Haunted Toledo Evidence Reveal
January 12, 2018
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
January 13, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Evidence Reveal
February 10, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo event
January 19, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
February 16, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
March 3, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates * Toledo Police Museum
March 10, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
March 24, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
April 7, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
April 14, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Presents
Free Ghost Hunting Workshop
April 28, 2018 Sat 11:30 AM - 1 PM · West Toledo Branch Library
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
May 12, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
May 19, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
June 9, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
June 23, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
June 30, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates The Toledo Repertoire Theatre
July 7, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates The BoneHouse
July 14, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates.... To be Announced
July 20, 2018
Closed to Pubic
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
July 21, 2018
Closed To Public
South Main Haunted School Fundraiser for 222 Paranormal Podcast
July 22, 2018 from 12pm - 4pm
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Haunted Toledo Investigates The BoneHouse
July 28, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates
August 11, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates THE POLICE MUSEUM
August 18, 2018
Closed to Public
HAUNTED TOLEDO INVESTIGATES THE BONEHOUSE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Haunted Toledo Appearance
September 27, 2018
Closed To Public
PRIVATE EVENT
October 11, 2018
The Toledo Police Museum Public Ghost Hunt
October 12, 2018 7pm-12am
OPEN TO PUBLIC tickets available
PRIVATE EVENT
October 18, 2018
The Toledo Police Museum Public Ghost Hunt
October 20, 2018 7pm-12am
OPEN TO PUBLIC tickets available
Wingate Hotel Public Ghost Hunt
October 27, 2018
7PM-7AM WITH PURCHASE OF ROOM
OPEN TO PUBLIC
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre
October 27, 2018
8pm-3am
OPEN TO PUBLIC tickets available
DAY OF THE DEAD GHOST HUNT
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
OPEN TO PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
Novemeber 10, 2018
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
November 17, 2018
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
December 1, 2018
HAUNTED TOLEDO EDITING AND B ROLL FILMING DECEMBER-JANUARY 2018
Locations Haunted Toledo has been in the past
Haunted Toledo Appearances and Filmed Investigations
Season 1
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at the Rhouse on Secor Rd in Toledo
August 26, 2017 5 pm - 4 am
Open to public until closing time
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at Georgjz419 on Adams St Downtown Toledo
September 8, 2017
Open to public until closing time
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at The Toledo Yacht Club
September 9, 2017
Closed to public
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at the House of Bones
September 16, 2017
Private Event
Paranormal Convention Appearance at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo
September 23, 2017
Private event
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at the Toledo Repertoire Theater
October 7, 2017
Private Event
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at the Commodore Perry
October 14, 2017
Private Event
Haunted Toledo Appearance at the Owens Community College ParaCon
October 21, 2017
Public Event Tickets at the door
Haunted Toledo investigation at the BG South Main School
October 22, 2017
Closed Event
Haunted Toledo investigates The Toledo Rep
October 27, 2017
Open to public at 8pm VIP tickets sold at the door for show and ghost hunt $25
Ghost hunt at 10:15-1am - ghost hunt tickets for just the hunt is $10 at door
Ages 12 and up
All money goes to supporting the Toledo Rep
Haunted Toledo Appearance Filming at the Still Delaney's bar on Alexis
Halloween costume party and ghost hunt
October 28, 2017
Open to public until closing time
Haunted Toledo Appearance
October 30, 2017
Closed to public
Haunted Toledo Investigates PizzaPapolis Downtown Toledo
November 18, 2017
Open to public until 11pm
Haunted Toledo Evidence Reveal
December 16, 2017
Haunted Toledo Investigates Tony Packo's
Season 2
(Some locations are not revealed to public, * means the location was announced after the investigation)
Haunted Toledo Evidence Reveal
January 12, 2018
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
January 13, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Evidence Reveal
February 10, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo event
January 19, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
February 16, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
March 3, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates * Toledo Police Museum
March 10, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
March 24, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
April 7, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
April 14, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Presents
Free Ghost Hunting Workshop
April 28, 2018 Sat 11:30 AM - 1 PM · West Toledo Branch Library
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
May 12, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
May 19, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
June 9, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
June 23, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
June 30, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates The Toledo Repertoire Theatre
July 7, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates The BoneHouse
July 14, 2018
Closed To Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates.... To be Announced
July 20, 2018
Closed to Pubic
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
July 21, 2018
Closed To Public
South Main Haunted School Fundraiser for 222 Paranormal Podcast
July 22, 2018 from 12pm - 4pm
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Haunted Toledo Investigates The BoneHouse
July 28, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates
August 11, 2018
Closed to Public
Haunted Toledo Investigates THE POLICE MUSEUM
August 18, 2018
Closed to Public
HAUNTED TOLEDO INVESTIGATES THE BONEHOUSE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Haunted Toledo Appearance
September 27, 2018
Closed To Public
PRIVATE EVENT
October 11, 2018
The Toledo Police Museum Public Ghost Hunt
October 12, 2018 7pm-12am
OPEN TO PUBLIC tickets available
PRIVATE EVENT
October 18, 2018
The Toledo Police Museum Public Ghost Hunt
October 20, 2018 7pm-12am
OPEN TO PUBLIC tickets available
Wingate Hotel Public Ghost Hunt
October 27, 2018
7PM-7AM WITH PURCHASE OF ROOM
OPEN TO PUBLIC
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre
October 27, 2018
8pm-3am
OPEN TO PUBLIC tickets available
DAY OF THE DEAD GHOST HUNT
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
OPEN TO PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
Novemeber 10, 2018
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
November 17, 2018
Haunted Toledo Investigates... To Be Announced
December 1, 2018
HAUNTED TOLEDO EDITING AND B ROLL FILMING DECEMBER-JANUARY 2018
Locations Haunted Toledo has been in the past
Haunted Toledo Appearances and Filmed Investigations
Season 1
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at the Rhouse on Secor Rd in Toledo
August 26, 2017 5 pm - 4 am
Open to public until closing time
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at Georgjz419 on Adams St Downtown Toledo
September 8, 2017
Open to public until closing time
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at The Toledo Yacht Club
September 9, 2017
Closed to public
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at the House of Bones
September 16, 2017
Private Event
Paranormal Convention Appearance at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo
September 23, 2017
Private event
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at the Toledo Repertoire Theater
October 7, 2017
Private Event
Haunted Toledo Investigation Filming at the Commodore Perry
October 14, 2017
Private Event
Haunted Toledo Appearance at the Owens Community College ParaCon
October 21, 2017
Public Event Tickets at the door
Haunted Toledo investigation at the BG South Main School
October 22, 2017
Closed Event
Haunted Toledo investigates The Toledo Rep
October 27, 2017
Open to public at 8pm VIP tickets sold at the door for show and ghost hunt $25
Ghost hunt at 10:15-1am - ghost hunt tickets for just the hunt is $10 at door
Ages 12 and up
All money goes to supporting the Toledo Rep
Haunted Toledo Appearance Filming at the Still Delaney's bar on Alexis
Halloween costume party and ghost hunt
October 28, 2017
Open to public until closing time
Haunted Toledo Appearance
October 30, 2017
Closed to public
Haunted Toledo Investigates PizzaPapolis Downtown Toledo
November 18, 2017
Open to public until 11pm
Haunted Toledo Evidence Reveal
December 16, 2017
Haunted Toledo Investigates Tony Packo's
Common questions answered by Sarah Chelten
Q How old are you?
I like to round it up and say 45
Q Where are you from?
I was born in Toledo, OH, moved to NY for many years, Lived in Alabama for a short while and then moved back to Toledo, OH
Q Are you an ordained minister?
Yes, I am. I began in the 1990's but stopped preaching for a long time. As of January 2018 I have become an ordained minister once again... universal modern / non-traditional you could say.
Q What is a place or location that you would like to investigate in Lucas County?
I investigated the old Riverside Hospital in Toledo, which was my bucket list. I need a new place to put on my list.
Q What is a place in the US that you would like to investigate?
Houmas House Plantation in Darrow, LA. Several ghostly legends haunt the property, including ancient oak trees that are said to be inhabited by the spirits of workers who lost their lives during a construction project on the Houmas House Plantation property. A young girl in a blue dress has also been seen standing on the staircase, but she rapidly disappears before anyone can talk to her.
Q What is a place in another country that you would like to investigate?
I would love to go to the Roman Coliseum in Italy. Guards, tour guides, tourists and locals alike have stories to tell about the Colosseum hauntings. Some of them have heard moaning and screaming coming from within the walls of the Colosseum. Others report hearing roars of lions and tigers. One popular story is the sight of the ghost of a Roman soldier that still guards the Colosseum.
Q Do you use trigger objects and if so can you explain (1) what that is and (2) how you use them?
Yes, I do when I can. A trigger object is an object that may help get a spirit to engage with you. It could be a teddy bear for a young spirit. It could be an old song playing for another spirit. It will either be something familiar for the spirit or something that may attract its attention. You use it by placing the item in the room with you (or alone in the room) and seeing if the spirit takes interest to it. Sometimes it can be helpful to use an item they would have loved at one point or even something that may upset it.
Q What is the hardest thing about investigating?
Sometimes coming up with no evidence other than what you could feel or sense but nothing physical for proof. Or when you come up with a dead zone where nothing happens while you are there.
Q Do you use any special equipment and if so what do you use?
We use grid light (like a laser pointer), our team uses cameras, evp, temperature monitors, motion detectors and more.
Q If you don’t experience any haunting during your investigation does that mean that establishment is not haunted?
No, experiences don’t happen every night or day. Sometimes you can go months without another experience until it “wakes up” and starts again. Just because it doesn’t happen while you are there doesn’t mean it isn’t haunted.
Q What type of equipment will you not use and why?
I will not use spirit boards (Ouija boards) only because I don't consider them reliable.
Q Is there anything you take with you for “protection” during an investigation?
Actually yes, I prepare for an investigation by using sage smudge sticks and prayers for safety (both before the investigations and after telling all spirits they are not allowed to follow me or attach to me). I also take liquid sage spray, salt, and holy water with me. Flashlights to see (in different color beams in order to not ruin my night vision), I take mace (not for paranormal obviously) and stun gun (again not for paranormal).
Q What is the difference between a (1) haunting (2) poltergeist and (3) ghosts and (4) demons?
I believe #1 haunting is a ghost or spirit that can be either a residual haunting (a haunting that repeats the same thing over and over and doesn’t change) or a spirit attracted to that area. #2 Poltergeist are typically when a home or object is possessed by an entity, evil entity, or a dark spirit. #3 ghosts I believe are the spirits of someone that hasn’t been able to rest peacefully or hasn't crossed over. #4 Demons are an evil-being not of us or our spirit.
Q Do you ever feel a haunting or ghost may be of a darker or more evil spirit?
I believe a spirit can be a dark or angry ghost and not a demon. Some people are good in the world and some are unnaturally evil… I believe the same for spirits.
Q Do you ever try to cleanse an area or “cross” a ghost over?
I have tried that, yes. We don’t typically do that with our investigations but it is possible to help a soul come to rest. Most of the time I leave them be. They are there for a reason and if they wanted to cross over I like to think that they could. I don’t believe they are damned or stuck where they are... or I just hope they aren't stuck there.
Q How long have you been investigating with your team?
I have been a part of the Haunted Toledo team since July 2017.
Q Have you ever investigated hauntings before you began with your team?
Yes, I have but not with a paranormal team.
Q Are all ghosts evil?
No, I don’t believe they are. Sometimes ghosts die in tragic accidents or traumatic deaths and it kept them here. They may be scared or confused… even angry about it. Some ghosts are mischievous and playful… just wanted to let you know they are here and not forgotten. Maybe they even are attached to a place they love and feel they don’t want to leave. But some ghosts, like some people, are darker and evil. Murderers are evil and I believe their ghosts would be very dark and unnatural like their lives.
Q Have you ever seen a ghost?
Yes, I have many times since I was a child. But more than see… I have sensed their energy many times.
Q Have you ever felt a ghost near you and what does that feel like?
I don’t think it is ever just one type of feeling. Sometimes you get a strange buzz around you. The air is different. The temperature changes. A lot of the time you can just sense someone is there watching you. Sometimes the air is heavy and hard to breathe through. It isn’t text book every time.
Q Do you ever get scared while investigating?
Yes, no matter how many times you have seen or sensed something… it can always surprise you or scare you. It may not be on purpose, but you can’t help your reaction to it. Plus, you never know if it is a ghost or a demon.
Q Have you ever been touched by a ghost and if so what does that feel like?
I believe I have been. Many times. Once, I was sitting in a hospital waiting room years ago. I was all alone with no one around. I felt my hair move to uncover my ear and someone clearly asked me in my ear “Hard day”. I moved to respond to the man and get some personal space between us as he whispered loud enough and close enough where I could feel his breath… but there was no one there. I never recognized the voice but it was so clear.
Q Can a ghost hurt you?
They can touch you. They can scratch you. I would have to say, yes. In my opinion they can. And demons can most certainly hurt you or your pets.
Q Do you get people who don’t support your investigation and if so what is some common misconceptions they have about what you are doing?
All of the time. I have some people tell me what I am doing is evil and not of God. I have some warn me that I am inviting demons to follow and attach to me. I have others telling me what we do is a hoax and we should stop messing with these things. What we do is investigate legends, history and rumors of hauntings. We aren’t there to charge fees and fake results. We aren’t there to "prove" anything to the world. We are just investigating, documenting claims, and researching the history of that building where the legends started. We may be filming this docu-series, but there is no “show business” involved. Nothing is faked. The only acting you see on here will be the opening intro credits... everything else is true events.
Q Who do you call to have a haunting cleansed?
That depends on your spiritual beliefs. I would suggest a Roman Catholic Priest, a Christian Pastor, A Native American Shaman, or a Wiccan leader. It all just depends on your beliefs and spirituality.
Q If you could meet any spirit or ghost who would you want that to be and what questions would you ask if you could?
I would like to meet Irena Sendler. She was responsible for saving thousands of Jewish children from the holocaust. Her bravery and caring heart is unfathomable. I cannot even begin to imagine the fear she went through while she rescued innocent lives from torture and death… even when it meant she herself may have been captured, tortured and killed for her acts of bottomless courage. In fact, she was captured, tortured, and beaten nearly to death and left in a forest to await the nazi shooting squad to kill her, but was rescued as she lay on the ground with both legs and arms broken.
Q What is the biggest difference between real haunting investigations and the hauntings you see in movies?
Hauntings in movies are very different. You don’t typically see a full body ghost for more than a split second. Then again, maybe one day I will.
Q Do you think animals can sense spirits and ghosts?
Yes, I do believe they can see or sense a spirit and demons.
Q Can you investigate my house or building?
It is possible, submit a request at hauntedtoledo.com or on our Facebook page.
Q What is the difference between a haunting and a legend?
A legend is stories from the past that haven’t necessarily been proven yet of something that happened to cause a haunting. Legends can also change their story throughout history... sort of like the telephone game.
Q Can you determine a haunting in one night of investigating?
No, sometimes paranormal events only happen a few times a year. Or it is residual haunting to a certain date or change that has happened... such as building construction/remodeling etc.
Q Why do some places become haunted?
No one knows for sure. Sometimes construction or change can create activity. Sometimes something traumatic happened to someone at their death that they just can’t seem to get passed.
Q Do ghosts only come out at night?
No, hauntings can occur at any time but I do believe it seems stronger late at night. Some believe most of it happens around 3 am... the witching hour. I think it is more like 10 pm- 4 am just from my own experiences. There is something about the night hours that make the energy more powerful. Just as sound travels quicker at night than it does during the day... It all has to do with science and the right conditions. Ghosts use energy to manifest. Energy travels more freely at night. Of course, I could be completely wrong, this is just my opinion.
Q Can ghosts see you?
I believe some can but not all.
Q Do ghosts know they are dead?
I don’t believe all spirits realize that they are dead.
Q Should I be scared of a ghost in my home or building?
No, not unless you have been given reason to be scared. Most of the time our fear is in our head. Our imaginations go wild and scare us on their own. It may be just fear of the unknown, not seeing where the noises are coming from can be frightening. Unless you feel it as an evil entity that has targeted you or your family… I wouldn’t see a reason to fear it.
Q What is the scariest situation you have been in when it comes to paranormal?
I have been in many scary situations, being grabbed, scratched, pulled, pushed etc. but I wouldn't put those on the top of my list of scariest things. The top spots I will not speak about, you never know what is listening while you recall those frightening memories... and the things on my top list, those are things I don't want remembering me as well.
Q How old are you?
I like to round it up and say 45
Q Where are you from?
I was born in Toledo, OH, moved to NY for many years, Lived in Alabama for a short while and then moved back to Toledo, OH
Q Are you an ordained minister?
Yes, I am. I began in the 1990's but stopped preaching for a long time. As of January 2018 I have become an ordained minister once again... universal modern / non-traditional you could say.
Q What is a place or location that you would like to investigate in Lucas County?
I investigated the old Riverside Hospital in Toledo, which was my bucket list. I need a new place to put on my list.
Q What is a place in the US that you would like to investigate?
Houmas House Plantation in Darrow, LA. Several ghostly legends haunt the property, including ancient oak trees that are said to be inhabited by the spirits of workers who lost their lives during a construction project on the Houmas House Plantation property. A young girl in a blue dress has also been seen standing on the staircase, but she rapidly disappears before anyone can talk to her.
Q What is a place in another country that you would like to investigate?
I would love to go to the Roman Coliseum in Italy. Guards, tour guides, tourists and locals alike have stories to tell about the Colosseum hauntings. Some of them have heard moaning and screaming coming from within the walls of the Colosseum. Others report hearing roars of lions and tigers. One popular story is the sight of the ghost of a Roman soldier that still guards the Colosseum.
Q Do you use trigger objects and if so can you explain (1) what that is and (2) how you use them?
Yes, I do when I can. A trigger object is an object that may help get a spirit to engage with you. It could be a teddy bear for a young spirit. It could be an old song playing for another spirit. It will either be something familiar for the spirit or something that may attract its attention. You use it by placing the item in the room with you (or alone in the room) and seeing if the spirit takes interest to it. Sometimes it can be helpful to use an item they would have loved at one point or even something that may upset it.
Q What is the hardest thing about investigating?
Sometimes coming up with no evidence other than what you could feel or sense but nothing physical for proof. Or when you come up with a dead zone where nothing happens while you are there.
Q Do you use any special equipment and if so what do you use?
We use grid light (like a laser pointer), our team uses cameras, evp, temperature monitors, motion detectors and more.
Q If you don’t experience any haunting during your investigation does that mean that establishment is not haunted?
No, experiences don’t happen every night or day. Sometimes you can go months without another experience until it “wakes up” and starts again. Just because it doesn’t happen while you are there doesn’t mean it isn’t haunted.
Q What type of equipment will you not use and why?
I will not use spirit boards (Ouija boards) only because I don't consider them reliable.
Q Is there anything you take with you for “protection” during an investigation?
Actually yes, I prepare for an investigation by using sage smudge sticks and prayers for safety (both before the investigations and after telling all spirits they are not allowed to follow me or attach to me). I also take liquid sage spray, salt, and holy water with me. Flashlights to see (in different color beams in order to not ruin my night vision), I take mace (not for paranormal obviously) and stun gun (again not for paranormal).
Q What is the difference between a (1) haunting (2) poltergeist and (3) ghosts and (4) demons?
I believe #1 haunting is a ghost or spirit that can be either a residual haunting (a haunting that repeats the same thing over and over and doesn’t change) or a spirit attracted to that area. #2 Poltergeist are typically when a home or object is possessed by an entity, evil entity, or a dark spirit. #3 ghosts I believe are the spirits of someone that hasn’t been able to rest peacefully or hasn't crossed over. #4 Demons are an evil-being not of us or our spirit.
Q Do you ever feel a haunting or ghost may be of a darker or more evil spirit?
I believe a spirit can be a dark or angry ghost and not a demon. Some people are good in the world and some are unnaturally evil… I believe the same for spirits.
Q Do you ever try to cleanse an area or “cross” a ghost over?
I have tried that, yes. We don’t typically do that with our investigations but it is possible to help a soul come to rest. Most of the time I leave them be. They are there for a reason and if they wanted to cross over I like to think that they could. I don’t believe they are damned or stuck where they are... or I just hope they aren't stuck there.
Q How long have you been investigating with your team?
I have been a part of the Haunted Toledo team since July 2017.
Q Have you ever investigated hauntings before you began with your team?
Yes, I have but not with a paranormal team.
Q Are all ghosts evil?
No, I don’t believe they are. Sometimes ghosts die in tragic accidents or traumatic deaths and it kept them here. They may be scared or confused… even angry about it. Some ghosts are mischievous and playful… just wanted to let you know they are here and not forgotten. Maybe they even are attached to a place they love and feel they don’t want to leave. But some ghosts, like some people, are darker and evil. Murderers are evil and I believe their ghosts would be very dark and unnatural like their lives.
Q Have you ever seen a ghost?
Yes, I have many times since I was a child. But more than see… I have sensed their energy many times.
Q Have you ever felt a ghost near you and what does that feel like?
I don’t think it is ever just one type of feeling. Sometimes you get a strange buzz around you. The air is different. The temperature changes. A lot of the time you can just sense someone is there watching you. Sometimes the air is heavy and hard to breathe through. It isn’t text book every time.
Q Do you ever get scared while investigating?
Yes, no matter how many times you have seen or sensed something… it can always surprise you or scare you. It may not be on purpose, but you can’t help your reaction to it. Plus, you never know if it is a ghost or a demon.
Q Have you ever been touched by a ghost and if so what does that feel like?
I believe I have been. Many times. Once, I was sitting in a hospital waiting room years ago. I was all alone with no one around. I felt my hair move to uncover my ear and someone clearly asked me in my ear “Hard day”. I moved to respond to the man and get some personal space between us as he whispered loud enough and close enough where I could feel his breath… but there was no one there. I never recognized the voice but it was so clear.
Q Can a ghost hurt you?
They can touch you. They can scratch you. I would have to say, yes. In my opinion they can. And demons can most certainly hurt you or your pets.
Q Do you get people who don’t support your investigation and if so what is some common misconceptions they have about what you are doing?
All of the time. I have some people tell me what I am doing is evil and not of God. I have some warn me that I am inviting demons to follow and attach to me. I have others telling me what we do is a hoax and we should stop messing with these things. What we do is investigate legends, history and rumors of hauntings. We aren’t there to charge fees and fake results. We aren’t there to "prove" anything to the world. We are just investigating, documenting claims, and researching the history of that building where the legends started. We may be filming this docu-series, but there is no “show business” involved. Nothing is faked. The only acting you see on here will be the opening intro credits... everything else is true events.
Q Who do you call to have a haunting cleansed?
That depends on your spiritual beliefs. I would suggest a Roman Catholic Priest, a Christian Pastor, A Native American Shaman, or a Wiccan leader. It all just depends on your beliefs and spirituality.
Q If you could meet any spirit or ghost who would you want that to be and what questions would you ask if you could?
I would like to meet Irena Sendler. She was responsible for saving thousands of Jewish children from the holocaust. Her bravery and caring heart is unfathomable. I cannot even begin to imagine the fear she went through while she rescued innocent lives from torture and death… even when it meant she herself may have been captured, tortured and killed for her acts of bottomless courage. In fact, she was captured, tortured, and beaten nearly to death and left in a forest to await the nazi shooting squad to kill her, but was rescued as she lay on the ground with both legs and arms broken.
Q What is the biggest difference between real haunting investigations and the hauntings you see in movies?
Hauntings in movies are very different. You don’t typically see a full body ghost for more than a split second. Then again, maybe one day I will.
Q Do you think animals can sense spirits and ghosts?
Yes, I do believe they can see or sense a spirit and demons.
Q Can you investigate my house or building?
It is possible, submit a request at hauntedtoledo.com or on our Facebook page.
Q What is the difference between a haunting and a legend?
A legend is stories from the past that haven’t necessarily been proven yet of something that happened to cause a haunting. Legends can also change their story throughout history... sort of like the telephone game.
Q Can you determine a haunting in one night of investigating?
No, sometimes paranormal events only happen a few times a year. Or it is residual haunting to a certain date or change that has happened... such as building construction/remodeling etc.
Q Why do some places become haunted?
No one knows for sure. Sometimes construction or change can create activity. Sometimes something traumatic happened to someone at their death that they just can’t seem to get passed.
Q Do ghosts only come out at night?
No, hauntings can occur at any time but I do believe it seems stronger late at night. Some believe most of it happens around 3 am... the witching hour. I think it is more like 10 pm- 4 am just from my own experiences. There is something about the night hours that make the energy more powerful. Just as sound travels quicker at night than it does during the day... It all has to do with science and the right conditions. Ghosts use energy to manifest. Energy travels more freely at night. Of course, I could be completely wrong, this is just my opinion.
Q Can ghosts see you?
I believe some can but not all.
Q Do ghosts know they are dead?
I don’t believe all spirits realize that they are dead.
Q Should I be scared of a ghost in my home or building?
No, not unless you have been given reason to be scared. Most of the time our fear is in our head. Our imaginations go wild and scare us on their own. It may be just fear of the unknown, not seeing where the noises are coming from can be frightening. Unless you feel it as an evil entity that has targeted you or your family… I wouldn’t see a reason to fear it.
Q What is the scariest situation you have been in when it comes to paranormal?
I have been in many scary situations, being grabbed, scratched, pulled, pushed etc. but I wouldn't put those on the top of my list of scariest things. The top spots I will not speak about, you never know what is listening while you recall those frightening memories... and the things on my top list, those are things I don't want remembering me as well.
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Josh Gavin
Carrie Bork
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CHRISTOPHER TILLMAN
CO-PRODUCER / TV HOST / AUTHOR
SARAH CHELTEN
CO-PRODUCER / TV HOST / AUTHOR
HAUNTED TOLEDO SUPPORTING CAST
Kat Rose Chelten
INVESTIGATOR / SUPPORTING HOST
Jennifer Shortridge
INVESTIGATOR
Annie Rubertiello
Tech / Crew
Josh Gavin
Crew
HAUNTED TOLEDO RESIDENTIAL TEAM
Annie Rubertiello
Jennifer Shortridge
Josh Gavin
Carrie Bork
Eric Carstensen
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https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-222-paranormal-podca-27825258/episode/072-the-bone-house-of-toledo-28700615/
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