Ep 1. Paranormal Plantation

The R.I.P. Files season 3 episode 1 is entitled "Paranormal Plantation" and takes the investigative team to a plantation located in Louisiana. The plantation is rumored to have a dark past and many ghostly inhabitants. The team is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the paranormal activity and capturing evidence.

As the team begins their investigation, they find themselves surrounded by a thick fog, making it difficult to navigate the property. However, they don't let this deter them, and they head to the main house to start their investigation. Upon entering the house, they are immediately greeted by the sounds of footsteps, doors slamming, and voices.

The team splits up to cover more ground, with some investigating the main house and others exploring the slave quarters and barn. The slave quarters are said to be particularly haunted, with reports of ghostly apparitions and strange sounds. As they explore the area, they begin to uncover evidence of the plantation's dark past and the mistreatment of slaves.

One of the team members decides to conduct an EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) session in the slave quarters. EVP sessions involve speaking out loud in the hopes of capturing a spirit's response on audio. As they listen back to the recording, they hear what appears to be a voice speaking in a Southern accent, saying, "Don't be afraid, child." The team is shocked and excited to have captured evidence of a potential spirit.

As the investigation continues, the team experiences a range of paranormal activity, including doors opening and closing on their own, objects moving, and eerie apparitions. However, the most intense activity they experience is in the barn. One of the team members suddenly feels a sharp pain in their abdomen and begins to feel faint. The team quickly evacuates the area and tends to their colleague, who eventually regains consciousness. They are unable to explain the cause of the pain and chalk it up to a possible paranormal experience.

Throughout the episode, the team uses a range of equipment to capture evidence, including EMF (Electromagnetic Field) readers, thermal cameras, and infrared cameras. They hope to use this evidence to support their findings and bring awareness to the potential paranormal activity at the plantation.

As the episode comes to a close, the team gathers to discuss their findings from the investigation. They conclude that the plantation is indeed haunted and that the spirits present are likely tied to the violent history of the area. They also discuss the importance of acknowledging and respecting the traumatic experiences of those who were enslaved on the plantation.

Overall, "Paranormal Plantation" is a thrilling episode that blends history and the paranormal. The team's investigations are both intriguing and eerie, and their commitment to uncovering the truth is admirable. The episode ends on a somber note, as the team reflects on the tragic events that took place at the plantation and the lasting impact it has had on the area's spirits.