| Meramec Manor - Investigation of May 24, 2008 |
Meramec Manor - Investigation of May 24, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. - In attendance were Greg, Terry, Tom, Sandy, Jim and Investigator X from PARANORMAL TASK FORCE. Also in attendance were the property owners and some of their immediate family. Local weather conditions for this investigation for the time-period of 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. were partly cloudy to cloudy, with winds from the east at 6 to 10 m.p.h. Temperature at start was 67 degrees Fahrenheit and dropped to 60 degrees Fahrenheit by 2:30 a.m. Dew point varied from 55 to 56. Barometric pressure ranged from 30.04 rising to 30.06 at midnight then dropped to 30.02 by 2:30 a.m. Relative Humidity was 65% rising to 83%. Lunar data showed a Waning Gibbous Moon at approximately 77 percent full. Solar x-rays were normal and the geomagnetic field was quiet. This magnificent home built in the early 1900’s, sits on approximately four acres of bluff-top land. It is located in Jefferson County, Missouri . The home is Tudor Style brick with a slate roof and is very large with ten rooms on three floors consisting of a basement, main level, and an attic. The attic was remodeled into a master suite in 1989. In the 1950’s, the home was once the residence of Dr. Robert Mauer and his wife, Elizabeth. They named the residence “Meramec Manor” after the river which borders the property on the bluffs below. Meramec Manor is located down river from the site of the famous Biltmore Club. The Biltmore opened its doors in 1929 as a casino for the elite but carried a notorious reputation of being a “speak easy” operated by friends of well-known gangsters. It was raided often and is rumored to have been frequented by famous gangster, Al Capone. At one time, the Biltmore was owned by Capone’s friend Harry E. Belford (a.k.a. Hickory Slim). Belford testified in Al Capone’s defense during the famous tax fraud trial that sent Capone to prison. The Biltmore conducted shady operations until 1939 when its doors were closed. In 1951, it reopened as a supper club and later, a nightclub catering to a younger crowd. In 1979, the Biltmore was destroyed by fire. It has been rumored that, because of the close proximity to the Biltmore, Meramec Manor may have served as a brothel and an illegal distillery at one time. This area is enriched with a very significant Native American history involving the Osage and several other historical tribes. Past and current owners have reported seeing the “spirit” of a small Scottish Terrier dog run through the dining and adjacent hallway areas on multiple occasions. Even visitors to the home have witnessed this regularly occurring phenomenon. It has also been reported that the spirit of a female wearing a white dress has been encountered on occasion in the hallway on the main floor. Unexplainable shadows have been reported in the bathroom and, in past years, the spirit of a Native American male wearing full regalia dress was seen in the basement. Frequently, objects have been heard falling in the home but upon investigation, nothing was found to be disturbed. However, in the attic master bedroom area, objects have toppled and fell to the floor for no apparent reason. On one occasion, a reported sighting of what was described as the “Grim Reaper” was seen outside the home. The objective in this case for the client’s specific needs is to gather tangible (remarkable) evidence to validate the client’s past and current experiences in order to substantiate the existence of paranormal activity or a haunting at this specific location. For this investigation various video recorders, some with infra red extenders and night shot capabilities, were used. Various digital still cameras, EMF meters, voice recorders, IR Thermometers, motion detectors, laser trip wires and radiation detectors were also utilized throughout this investigation. Also used, was a digital infrared night scope system in conjunction with a high- definition camcorder. Those in attendance met at approximately 6 p.m. at this location. A lock down removing all human and animal elements was conducted from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. to utilize passive techniques for video and audio collection. Various interactive investigative techniques were used before and after that period as well. The investigation ended at approximately 2:30 a.m. and all attendees returned home. Various odd and unexplainable experiences of investigators and attendees included: 1. Investigators heard an unexplainable barking noise come from inside the home during the “lock down” period. No living animals were in the home at the time. 2. An investigator felt odd, and became disoriented and dizzy in the main floor hallway during the initial tour. 3. Some investigators experienced a pronounced feeling of heaviness and thickness in the air around the bathroom area. 4. Unexplainable moving cold spots with sudden temperature drops of 8 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit were experienced in the back areas of the basement (near an old walk in cooler and tool area). A moving visual anomaly was also seen by an investigator in this area. Photographs – There were three (3) remarkable photographs captured. (See: attached Photographic Evidence Summary) Audio (EVP) – There were thirteen (13) classifiable EVP segments extracted from the Audio. (See: attached EVP – Electronic Voice Phenomena Summary) Video – There are various segments on collected video which contain odd noises such as bangs, something being pushed and other similar sounds. Also, several video segments contain audible and visual indication from a tri-field natural electro-magnetic field meter that there were multiple increases and spikes in the levels of natural electro-magnetic fields within the first floor hallway area near the bathroom and doorway leading to the second floor. With the Earth’s geomagnetic fields being quiet on this night and coupled with a lack of solar activity then these increased levels of natural electro magnetic fields become more remarkable and possibly caused by paranormal activity within that area. Based on our findings, there appears to be unexplainable activity occurring at the location that is paranormal in nature. Remarkable evidence collected that substantiates such activity includes photographs, audio, data collected from various equipment, and experiences of investigators. However, further follow up investigations are highly recommended. Such would be very beneficial and allow the further collection of data and evidence for analysis in hope of determining the specific haunting nature of this very interesting case. Gregory Myers, President Paranormal Task Force |
| PARANORMAL TASK FORCE INVESTIGATIVE REPORT OF MERAMEC MANOR 05/24/08 Report Completed August 23, 2008 |
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