Ep 18. Paranormal Politics
- October 10, 2012
- 45 min
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After years of hunting ghosts, the Ghost Hunters team takes on a new kind of challenge in season 8 episode 18: Paranormal Politics. In this episode, the team is called in to investigate a local government building that is believed to be haunted by several ghosts.
Upon arrival at the building, the team is met by the mayor and his staff, who have been experiencing strange activity for weeks. Doors have been opening and closing on their own, strange noises and footsteps have been heard in the halls, and unexplained cold spots have been felt by many. The mayor is convinced that the building is haunted and wants to get to the bottom of the mystery.
The team begins their investigation by splitting up into groups and conducting an initial sweep of the building. They document their findings using various equipment, including digital voice recorders, thermal imaging cameras, and electromagnetic field (EMF) detectors. They quickly discover that the building is indeed home to several spirits, and the activity seems to be centered around the mayor's office.
As the investigation continues, the team uncovers some startling information about the building's past. It turns out that the government building was constructed on the site of an old cemetery, and the disturbed graves may be the root cause of the paranormal activity. The team also discovers that the building was once used as a makeshift hospital during a major epidemic, which may explain some of the strange medical equipment that they uncover.
As the night wears on, the team becomes more and more convinced that they are dealing with multiple entities. They continue to use their equipment to capture EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena) and other evidence of paranormal activity. They also try to communicate with the spirits using a variety of techniques, including asking questions and using trigger objects such as toys and musical instruments.
Ultimately, the team is able to identify and communicate with several ghosts, including a young boy and an older man who seem to be closely connected. They discover that the boy died during the epidemic and was buried on the grounds of the cemetery, while the older man was a former government official who may have been involved in some corrupt activities. The team is able to help these spirits move on and find closure, bringing peace to the building and its occupants.
Ghost Hunters season 8 episode 18: Paranormal Politics is a fascinating look at the intersection of politics and the paranormal. The team's investigation exposes the dark secrets of a government building and sheds light on the spirits that have been haunting it for years. With its eerie atmosphere, compelling evidence, and satisfying conclusion, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the series and anyone interested in the paranormal.