Ep 7. Edinburgh Manor

In this episode of Destination Fear, the team travels to Monticello, Iowa, to investigate Edinburgh Manor, a former poorhouse-turned-asylum that is said to be one of the most haunted places in America. The manor was built in the early 1850s and served as a residence for the destitute and mentally ill until it was shut down in 2010. Over the years, numerous reports of paranormal activity have been documented, ranging from shadow figures to disembodied voices to unexplained cold spots.

As the team arrives at the manor, they are immediately struck by the imposing architecture and eerie atmosphere. Dakota, Chelsea, Tanner, and Alex prepare for their investigation, donning their night-vision cameras, audio recorders, and other high-tech equipment. They begin by exploring the sprawling, dilapidated building, venturing into rooms that are choked with debris and lined with peeling wallpaper.

Almost immediately, they encounter strange phenomena. Dakota hears what sounds like a child whispering his name, and Chelsea captures a faint voice on her digital recorder. As the night wears on, the team becomes increasingly unnerved by the creaking floorboards, slamming doors, and other unexplained noises that seem to surround them.

One particularly eerie moment occurs when Tanner is investigating a hallway and hears a loud, sustained banging coming from one of the rooms. When he opens the door, he finds nothing but a pitch-black interior - but as he shines his flashlight around the room, he discovers what appears to be a set of children's toys scattered on the floor. The team is shaken by this discovery, and they realize that they are dealing with something much more sinister than they had anticipated.

As the investigation continues, the team uses a variety of techniques to try and communicate with any spirits that may be present. They employ an EMF detector to look for electromagnetic fluctuations, which are often associated with paranormal activity. They also use a spirit box, which generates white noise that spirits can theoretically use to communicate. These efforts yield mixed results - sometimes the team hears what appear to be intelligent responses, while at other times they are met with silence.

Throughout the night, the team also experiences physical sensations that they cannot explain. Dakota feels as though something is tugging at his jacket, and Chelsea reports feeling a cold breath on her neck. At one point, Alex becomes so overwhelmed by feelings of dread that he has to leave the building. These experiences only add to the team's growing sense of unease, and they begin to wonder if they have bitten off more than they can chew.

In the end, the investigation at Edinburgh Manor leaves the Destination Fear team shaken but determined to continue their search for the truth about the paranormal. They may not have uncovered all the secrets that the manor holds, but they have certainly added to the growing body of evidence that suggests that something otherworldly is at work within its walls. Whether or not they will ever return to this haunted location remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: Edinburgh Manor will remain one of the most notorious haunted places in America for years to come.