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PUBLIC » LAKE MINERAL WELLS SP

Job# 2006.06.03.1
Investigators:
Mark, Hailey, James
Classification: Field Trip/Non Official
Dwelling: N/A
Environment: Outdoor
Approx Temp: 84deg   Hum: 66%    Moon: 52%
Cond: Clear     Wind: Calm     GMF: Normal
EMF Readings - Min: N/A     Max: N/A
Visual Phenomena: None
Cold Spot(s): (0) None
Hot Spot(s): (0) None
Senses Phenomena: None Reported
Comments: Very Dark, Random Debris

Last Reviewed: June 2009
Case Status: CLOSED

Trip Dated:
06.03.2006, Saturday

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Even though we still didn't have all of our equipment in - we decided to make a practice run using what we had. This inventory consisted of flashlights, digital cameras (2), digital voice recorder for EVP (1) and a night vision enabled cam (1). We chose an abandoned part of Lake Mineral Wells State Park, an area that according to the park rangers is privately owned. There are no suitable living quarters in this area. There is no power, no running water and many of the buildings have either collapsed on top of themselves, have the roofs caved in, have floor boards totally missing and have many broken windows. Overall this was an interesting run, one where we weren't expecting to find anything at all, one where we were out in a secluded area with a small group (3 people) to test our equipment and fear-factors... The time is around 9:50pm - we were in this area for about an hour, not harming anything, just hiking around, snapping pictures here and there and attempting to do some EVP work, especially around the area we call 'the mess hall'. Nothing much came of it and by 11pm we were back at camp. In reviewing the collected photos, we saw nothing amusing, as expected, just a few random "orbs" and a few color streaks, all of which can be said were bugs flying around (there were quite a few). We looked at the video the night vision cam shot and were disappointed to find that none of it turned out. Initial EVP review also didn't turn much up. None-the-less, we were excited and were ready to get some sleep so we could get back to home base and really analyse what was found... Sunday evening, Mark began processing the images from the digital cameras. Hailey began evaluating the EVP recordings and a few of the images. We all agreed the video shot was useless, so it was discarded.



Many of the photos were dark, so a brightness/gamma filter of roughly 2.0-2.5 was applied to the dark outside shots. Being NTPRT's first investigation, our equipment was not the best, these are 2 megapixel shots, many are more grainy than we wanted. These are our findings on this case:

  • Picture Link #1 : "2195" : [Original] [Highlighted] [Zoom #1]
    • In this photo we see what looks like something standing at the abandoned building looking back at us. This was taken on the side of the abandoned 'mess hall'.

  • Picture Link #2 : "2203" : [Original] [Highlighted] [Zoom #1]
    • There appears to be a 'couple', almost posing for the camera. On the left, notice what appears to be a male, on the right a female. It would appear that they are embracing each other, each holding hands with his hand on her should. This picture was a marvelous find, unexpected, but very welcome! There were no shrubs or bushes in this area.

  • Picture Link #3 : "2219" : [Original] [Highlighted] [Zoom #1] [Zoom #2]
    • Posted only as a strange anomaly - there appears to be two faces in the brick. On the left with large eyes (zoom #1) and on the right a fairly normal looking face (zoom #2). We understand that brick can look like many things when photographed, but these stood out.

  • Picture Link #4 : "2222" : [Original] [Highlighted] [Zoom #1] [Zoom #2] [Zoom #3]
    • In this photo, look on the brick just to right of the wooden pole, it appears to be a not-so-happy face on the edge of the brick (zoom #1). About halfway up the tree trunk it looks like there are two 'masked' faces (zoom #2). On the brick wall to the right, there appears to be two animal looking faces emerging from the brick (zoom #3).

  • Picture Link #5 : "041" : [Original] [Highlighted] [Zoom #1] [Zoom #2] [Zoom #3] [Zoom #4]
    • This is a very busy photo. If you look carefully you can see someone in the front left window, it appears to be sitting watching us approach (zoom #1). In the middle of the second doorway, it appears a child is peeking around the corner to see who is approaching the house (zoom #2). In the right window, there is a full body apparition, female in looks watching us approach (zoom #3). The last part of this photo that is interesting is the orange area on the lower right. It appears that a face is emerging from the ground, looks like a baby with an orange glow all around (zoom #4). Past emails on this photo say it was a flashlight, however - at this point in the investigation, we were not using any light sources other than the camera flashes. This orange glow did appear in one other photo also in this same area. Attempts to reduplicate this orange light were unsuccessful.

  • Picture Link #6 : "042" : [Original] [Highlighted] [Zoom #1]
    • Another shot, a few moments after photo "041" was taken. Notice nothing in the windows or door this time. The abnormal part of this photo is the orange ball in the upper left corner. Similar to the orange in picture "041". These are the only two photos from this job where this discoloration occurred. No flashlights are in use at this point, just some moonlight and camera flash here and there.



The Minerals Wells trip provided us with a few EVP recordings, these are the ones that stood out as interesting out of nearly 2 hours worth or recording.

  • EVP Link #1 : "Turn It Off" : [Listen Now]
    • Hailey began having troubles with her digital camera immediately upon entering the front of the 'mess hall' - every time she tried to take a picture, the camera screen would shut off and camera would not take a photo. She asks us to put the camera in her backpack when an unheard voice at the time says "Turn It Off...". Her camera ended up being fine, no battery problems, etc. She was using it again shortly after this incident.
        
  • EVP Link #2 : "Oh, What's That?" : [Listen Now]
    • After leaving the mess hall, right as picture #2203 (above) was taken the following EVP was found - sounds like "Oh, What's That?".
       
  • EVP Link #3 : "Psst" : [Listen Now]
    • Hailey asks if anyone is here, there is a response "Psst."
       
  • EVP Link #4 : "You'll Find It" : [Listen Now]
    • This was captured while holding the recorder inside the house shown in pictures #041 and #042 (above).



Although video was shot on this case, none of it turned out. There was a malfunction with the recorder. This recorder has since been retired. It was replaced with a new unit.



No additional other evidence to report on this case.



We experienced one unexplainable phenomena while leaving the house shown in pictures #041 and #042 heading deeper into the area. We were about 100 feet away from this house when we heard a noise that caused the crew to all look back at the house. What we saw was fascinating! It looked like at least two people were in the house with flashlights. They were moving fast almost like the lights were being shaken. It was like watching a super fast replay of our crew shining flashlights throughout the building. This lasted only a short time then went back to complete darkness. We thought someone was messing with us, but no one else was around. Keep in mind there is also no electricity in this area and this is an isolated area away from everything. This event alone was spine tingling! At Lake Mineral Wells there was a constant feeling of being watched and a feeling of overall evil. All crew members at this investigation were uncomfortable with the energies and surroundings. In this particular case we also experienced an 'attachment' that followed a crew home and made life interesting for the following week. We had to do a cleansing on lead investigator Mark's house to stop the activity. In our opinion, this area is highly haunted, coupled with an evil feeling presence, we do not recommended anyone try to re-visit this area. This area is also dangerous from a lot of debris.



We invite you to make your own conclusions about this case, we assure there is no trick photography involved and the images/videos. Images/videos above were caught during our routine investigation. Audio captured was with use of digital recorders, the audio has not been editted, only cut out of the original recording due to size. The information above is provided for your entertainment.

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