Ep 11. Civil War Spirits
- TV-14
- September 2, 2009
- 45 min
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6.8 (25)
In the 11th episode of Ghost Hunters season 5, titled Civil War Spirits, the team investigates a historic inn in Virginia that was used as a hospital during the Civil War. The inn has a reputation for paranormal activity, with reports of ghostly apparitions, phantom footsteps, and unexplained voices.
The team sets up their equipment throughout the inn, including thermal cameras, EMF meters, and digital voice recorders. They begin their investigation in the basement, where they immediately pick up on high levels of electromagnetic energy and strange noises. As they make their way up to the upper floors, they continue to capture unexplained noises and EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) on their audio recordings.
In one room, the team sets up a trigger object - a ball that lights up when moved - to try and elicit a response from any spirits in the room. To their surprise, the ball begins to move on its own, seemingly in response to their questions. They also capture a shadowy figure on their thermal camera in the same room.
As they explore further, the team comes across a room that was reportedly used as an operating theater during the Civil War. They set up their equipment and begin to ask questions, hoping to make contact with any spirits that may be present. They soon hear what sounds like footsteps and whispers, and capture several EVPs that seem to be responding to their questions.
The investigation reaches its climax when the team hears what sounds like cannon fire outside the inn. They rush outside to investigate and discover that there are no other guests staying at the inn that night, and no events or activities nearby that would explain the noise. They continue to hear the cannon fire throughout the night, and capture several EVPs that seem to be related to the Civil War.
Overall, Ghost Hunters season 5 episode 11 is a thrilling investigation that combines historical context with paranormal activity. The team's use of technology and strategic questioning help them capture compelling evidence of ghostly presences, and their reactions to the unexplained phenomena add an extra layer of suspense. Fans of the show and paranormal enthusiasts alike will enjoy this episode.