Lakeland Skeptics Society

Case Status: CLOSED - Investigated 11/08/08 - Reinvestigated 11/22/08

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Site Description:

The oldest standing home in Suffolk, this three-story structure currently houses Suffolk's Visitor Information Center and Tourism offices.  One of the oldest Suffolk homes still standing, the three-story, circa 1800 Prentis House has undergone extensive restoration. Many of the employees here report hearing strange sounds and seeing apparitions.  The most active locations in the house is reportedly the basement and in the attic.

Scientific Method:

 Problem/Question:  Is the Prentis House haunted with paranormal activity?

 Hypothesis:  The Prentis House is not haunted and the sounds and experiences can be explained by high levels of EMF and other natural causes.

Experiment:  Investigate the home with our scientific equipment to see if we catch any anomalies by visual, audio, or high equipment readings.

Analysis:  SEE OUR EVIDENCE. CLICK HERE

11/22/08 INVESTIGATION SHOWED NO EVIDENCE

Official Society Conclusion:  CONFIRMED

After taking a vote, the members voted 8 for confirmed, 6 for plausible, and 0 for busted.  Based upon the data collected, it has been concluded that the Prentis House is frequented by paranormal activity.

 

 

Case Status: OPEN - Investigated 2/07/09 - Reinvestigating 2/21/09

 

Site Description:

This is a private residence being investigated so the exact location will not be shown.  Reports here include shadow people, phantom smells, poltergeist activity, full bodied apparitions, cold spots, disappearing money and jewelry, and footsteps in the attic.

Scientific Method:

 Problem/Question:  Is the private residence haunted with paranormal activity?

 Hypothesis:  The private residence is not haunted and the sounds and experiences can be explained by high levels of EMF and other natural causes.

Experiment:  Investigate the home with our scientific equipment to see if we catch any anomalies by visual, audio, or high equipment readings.

Analysis: CURRENTLY ANALYZING 2/07/09 INVESTIGATION

Official Society Conclusion:  IN PROGRESS

 

 

Case Status: OPEN - Investigating 3/21/09

 

Site Description:

While Mills Riddick's contemporaries may have mocked his Greek Revival home when it was built in 1837, the house now stands as a beautiful reminder of the past.

This most impressive structure on Main Street in Suffolk features striking architectural details. The five frieze band windows across the front of the house are rarely seen in eastern Virginia. The front of the mansion is bricked in Flemish bond, and double chimneys rise from both ends of the stately historic landmark. Slender columns of the Greek Revival period frame the main entrance. The interior showcases intricately carved moldings and elaborate ceiling medallions throughout the house.

Riddick's Folly has four floors, twenty-one rooms, and sixteen fireplaces. All four floors are open to the public. The building features elegantly furnished double parlors, a gentlemen's library, and adult and children's bedchambers. Also open are the laundry and dining rooms, and our newest restoration project, the kitchen, is now open. Riddick's Folly also offers a tastefully stocked Gift Shop.

Paranormal Activity here includes foot steps and spook lights.

Scientific Method:

 Problem/Question:  Is the Riddick's Folly House haunted with paranormal activity?

 Hypothesis:  The Riddick's Folly House is not haunted and the sounds and experiences can be explained by high levels of EMF and other natural causes.

Experiment:  Investigate the home with our scientific equipment to see if we catch any anomalies by visual, audio, or high equipment readings.

Analysis: INVESTIGATION 3/21/09

Official Society Conclusion:  IN PROGRESS