Paranormal Q and A: What was your first case? A Haunted Book Store!

Each week, I answer a question about the paranormal, whether a general question, or one  about human or animal ghosts (Earthbound) or spirits (crossed over). and this week's QUESTION IS:  What was your first case? 

ANSWER:  A Haunted Book store! Research into the property also helped uncover the identity of the ghost and it was surprising.   

Although I encountered many ghosts on my own, my first "case" with the Inspired Ghost Tracking Group of Maryland was at a haunted book store in Baltimore called the "Book Escape." The Book Escape moved to a new location in 2020, but is still in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore. 

 I wrote about that investigation in my book "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead." 

 The bookstore reported that often the book they were looking for would be placed on the floor of the room in which it was filed. They also told of a glass sliding across a counter. I went into the investigation with another medium and the manager of the group, and we were able to figure out the identity of the ghost, and I even got a photo of him that I put in the book! 

Inside the Book Escape

The Washington Post sent a reporter and videographer to cover the investigation and published as story about it, too.    

For Rob Gutro's 8 books on the paranormal, visit: www.amazon.com. All of Rob's books were written to help explain the paranormal, and teach readers how to find signs from spirit.

Video: Other Ghosts People Encountered at Fort Mc Henry, Baltimore

Earlier this week I shared 2 personal ghostly encounters I had at Fort McHenry, Baltimore. Here's a story from the local Baltimore TV Station, Channel 11 that explains some of the other ghosts people have encountered.
  At a site where so many have died, it's not surprising that ghost stories come to life. When you think of Fort McHenry, you think of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and the War of 1812, and it's not an unusual to see re-enactors at the fort.
 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/YUfZZBfD9S4

Video: A Ghost in Fort McHenry's Men's Barrack's Scrambles my Video

    I had ghostly experiences at Fort Mc Henry, Baltimore and recorded my encounter in the Men's Barracks, where an entity likely played with my video recorder!  It was in the barracks where both Tom and I experienced light-headedness as we walked into the door and stepped to the left of the door. There was lots of residual emotional energy here... likely soldiers anxious before battle, or injured people recovering in that room. When I panned the camera - in the exact spot of the dizziness, the transmission of the camera became scrambled. That's because there was a ghost standing in that very spot. It was perhaps in this spot that he died - and he doesn't realize that he's dead and needs to cross over. 


ABOUT FORT MCHENRY: Fort McHenry is a National Park Service Historic Site in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. This fort is surrounded by water on three sides, and has wonderful grounds to enjoy outside the fort. The National Park Service manages the park, and has a great new visitor's center with an amazing museum and displays showing the history of the fort. There's also a fantastic short film that explains how the Star Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key, as a result of his observations during a ship battle in the War of 1812. For more information about the park, visit: www.nps.gov/fomc/‎

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/zsj__I2Dx8Q
 For Rob Gutro's 5 books on the paranormal, visit: www.amazon.com. All of Rob's books were written to help explain the paranormal, and teach readers how to find signs from spirit. 

Video! Edge Of The Rabbit Hole Welcomes Rob Gutro to Talk about Haunted Places he's Been

Mike Ricksecker and Vanessa Hogle co-host the Paranormal You Tube Show "Edge Of The Rabbit Hole" as they welcome Rob Gutro to talk about haunted places he's been. 
   Some of the places include the historic Montpelier Mansion in Maryland and the ghost of Baltimore's Book Escape store in the Fells Point neighborhood, where Rob was able to confirm the ghost's identity. 
   So, venture deep down the rabbit hole with Rob Gutro -- author, medium, and investigator -- who will be sharing with us details about his paranormal investigations!
Video: https://youtu.be/MNgpy2gAsBQ

Part 4: Another Experience from the Public Paranormal Belmont Manor Investigation

On July 21, I helped lead an Inspired Ghost Tracking Group Paranormal Investigation at the Belmont Manor in Elkridge, Maryland. There were about 40 people participating and
Several people had their own experiences, and one of our own ran into a new ghost (see previous blog) and in this instance the Spirit of someone's relative showed up, too!.


4)  A Visitor's Grandma Appears! A woman from the group stayed behind and asked me a question in the upstairs bridal suite room. She said that when she first walked near the doorway to the room, she smelled something that reminded her of her grandmother's house then the smell disappeared.  She couldn't understand what it was. I told her that her grandmother is here.

Ronda and Rob of IGT

  We walked back toward the area and her eyes lit up and she said she smelled it again. She asked why her grandma would come to her at the Belmont and I told her that grandma knew that since her grand-daughter was going on a paranormal investigation, she would be more receptive to getting a sign from a spirit. Her grandma's spirit told me that she was indeed around her grand-daughter often and protecting and guiding her. It was such a comfort to the grand-daughter and a confirmation to her, because she sensed her grandmother was watching over her. 

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For Info about other Belmont Manor Inspired Ghost Tracking talks and public investigations: www.belmontmanormd.org Pre-registration is required. 
Belmont Manor charges a fee for the investigation and talks that all go to support the manor.
Call 410-313-0200 or register online: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks 
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For information about Inspired Ghost Tracking, visit: https://www.meetup.com/inspiredghosttracking/ or https://www.facebook.com/inspiredghost/
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For Rob Gutro's books "Ghosts and Spirits," "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead," "Pets and the Afterlife," or "Pets and the Afterlife 2" Visit Rob Gutro's page on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com - Rob Gutro

Part 3: Another Experience from the Public Paranormal Belmont Manor Investigation

On July 21, I helped lead an Inspired Ghost Tracking Group Paranormal Investigation at the Belmont Manor in Elkridge, Maryland. There were about 40 people participating and
Several people had their own experiences, and one of our own ran into a new ghost. Read about that experience in this blog:

3) Troy Crossed Over a Ghost Near the Cemetery - Troy, one of the mediums on the Inspired Ghost Tracking Group got a surprise when he took ghosts out to the cemetery. He ran into the ghost of an African American farmer named Abe who was still working the land and seeking his family. 

Troy and Rob

People from Troy's group had a "K2" meter, which measures electromagnetic fields, and basically detects ghosts (or spirits) because ghosts (or spirits) are beings of energy. When Troy sensed Abe, one woman's K2 meter reading spiked! As Troy continued to talk to Abe's ghost the K2 meter continued reading the higher than normal magnetic field.
   Troy learned that Abe wanted to rejoin his wife and child and Troy realized they were all on the other side (had crossed over and became spirits). So, Troy opened a portal to the other side, and invited Abe's wife and child to beckon Abe. They did. As soon as Abe crossed over, the woman's K2 meter reading disappeared!  She asked why, and Troy said "because the ghost has crossed over." 

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For Info about other Belmont Manor Inspired Ghost Tracking talks and public investigations: www.belmontmanormd.org Pre-registration is required. 
Belmont Manor charges a fee for the investigation and talks that all go to support the manor.
Call 410-313-0200 or register online: www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks 
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For information about Inspired Ghost Tracking, visit: https://www.meetup.com/inspiredghosttracking/ or https://www.facebook.com/inspiredghost/
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For Rob Gutro's books "Ghosts and Spirits," "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead," "Pets and the Afterlife," or "Pets and the Afterlife 2" Visit Rob Gutro's page on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com - Rob Gutro

Busy Time at the Belmont Manor -and YOU can meet the ghosts personally on 2-4-17

Rob Gutro investigating the ballroom

 This past Tuesday I joined Margaret, Ronda, Greg and Dana from Inspired Ghost Tracking to give a  talk at the Belmont Manor Elkridge, Maryland to talk about "the Friendly Ghosts of Belmont."  There were great questions and we even had some former employees of the Belmont there who confirmed some of the experiences IGT investigators shared. 

The Belmont Manor

IGT's Ronda and Greg investigating an upstairs hallway

One of the ghosts Rob saw

In just 2 days, you can meet the friendly ghosts yourself in a public investigation!  On Feb. 4, Saturday, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Belmont Investigation & Ghost Tour
Join the Inspired Ghost Tracking team as they guide you on a tour of the Manor, grounds and cemetery (weather permitting). Participate in a paranormal investigation and visit areas where paranormal activity is suspected. : www.belmontmanormd.org or 410-313-0200.
RP9901.201 18 yrs + $25 Pre-registration is required. Call 410-313-0200 or register online:
www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks

Part 1: Belmont Mansion Ghostly Happenings: Amanda the Ghost

Ronda of IGT asking questions to the ghost in "Amanda's bedroom"

The Inspired Ghost Tracking group of Glen Burnie, Maryland leads public ghost investigations at the historic Belmont Mansion (in Elkridge, MD) several times throughout the year through the Howard County Parks Department. The tours are $20 and the funds all go to support the mansion. The registration is through the parks department.

On the most recent investigation, Friday, July 16, there were several experiences where we talked with intelligent haunts (ghosts who answer questions).

There were 21 people who signed up for the investigation. So, the Inspired Ghost Tracking teams split into two groups. One for the first floor and basement, and the other for the second floor. I covered the second floor with Ronda, Amy and Jimmy.

A GHOST NAMED AMANDA - On previous investigations we learned that there is a 6 year old girl named Amanda who died of the flu and still plays in the house. People have seen her. I got all the info about her name, age, and death on a previous investigation - as I channeled her while Ronda asked me questions (we work so well together).
  

The ball lit up with an affirmation

LIGHTING UP TO ANSWER - One of the things we use to get "Yes" or "No" answers is a ball that lights up when moved or affected by electrical activity. It's actually a cat toy, but it's easy enough for ghosts to affect it (since they're energy). Well, Ronda asked questions and Amanda answered confirming her presence. A visitor in the group asked Amanda if she knew what was pictured on her shirt (they were butterflies), and the ball lit up. Another question was asked and the ball didn't light. Then a woman asked if Amanda knew what was on her shirt (cats) and the ball lit up.  Other questions were asked and received no response.

TV TIME - At the end of the questions we were about to leave when suddenly Amanda turned on the television in the room. We were all startled as the remote was in a drawer and no one was near the television. Again, ghosts can do that because they're electrical energy. Maybe Amanda was acknowledging she was done with her visitors and wanted to watch television.

If you want to participate in one of the IGT investigations of the Mansion, Call 410-313-0200 or register online:
www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Park

Join the locally inspired ghost tracking team as they guide you on a tour and paranormal presentation of Belmont Manor House, grounds, and cemetery. Learn from and meet experts in the field, paranormal authors, investigators

and mediums. Acquire knowledge of equipment including a video camera, voice recorder, EMF meters, and ghost box. Cameras and your own  equipment are welcome. Who knows what you will find on this paranormal investigation of Belmont! Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.

Be sure to like the page: Inspired Ghost Tracking's Ghosts of Belmont Mansion:
https://www.facebook.com/inspiredghosttrackingbelmontghosts 

NEXT: Ghostly Proof at the Belmont Manor: The White Haired Woman

Rob Gutro's next talk: Ghosts of the Belmont Mansion 5/6/16

Come to my next talk -on May 6, Fri. 7-9 p.m. EDT 
It's about the Ghosts of the Belmont Mansion!
Rob Gutro and Troy Cline talk about their and IGT's experiences with the ghosts who haunt the historic Belmont Manor and historic park of Elkridge, Maryland. 
WHERE: At the Inspired Ghost Tracking Meeting at the Harry L Cooper VFW Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road Glen Burnie, MD 21061 /

IGT medium Troy (left) Ronda (center) and medium Rob Gutro (right) at Belmont cemetery

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