We were provided with a great opportunity to investigate one of the more notoriously haunted private homes here in Rhode Island because the owner - to our initial surprise - is related to one of our own investigators. Due to the sensitive nature of the reported activity and the wishes of the current owners to remain low-key about the home's past, we will not disclose the exact location or provide any clues as to its exact physical location.

RISEUP Investigators Present:  Ken DeCosta

                                            Dave DeCosta

                                            Chris Blanchette 

                                            Julie DeMay

                                            Marlaina Gaboreault 

     We arrived by noon in order to spend some time with the owner and conduct an extensive interview into the background of the home and all the reported claims of activity there. The home was purchased from another family who had a close relationship with them and while the claims made by the previous owners were much more intense and of a malevolent form, at the present time while there is still a level of activity there, it hardly resembles the nature of prior claims which include the presence of at least one demonic entity.

     Three stationary cameras were set up inside the home with our base to be located in the back of our SUV to allow more access to the home and to offset the 91 degree temperature on this humid summer day. All fans and AC units would be turned off to eliminate ambient noise. 

      The library is said to be a prime location for paranormal activity. There is a chair at a desk there that has been said to vibrate for no known explanation. David would spend a session alone there sitting in this chair and report anything unusual that might take place.

     After a solid hour inside the room, he reported no vibration or odd occurrences. As this claim has been related by more than one person, we made a sincere attempt to provide alternate explanations for this happening. The home is located in a rural area with a two lane road passing by. The vibration does not appear to be the result of heavy traffic passing by but may be a result of something of a more geological nature. Beyond those simple explanations, we cannot adequate explain why this happens and could not provide any first-hand evidence to support the claim.

     Marlaina and Julie spent a great deal of time on the first floor taking readings and attempting to make contact with any lingering spirits inside the house. Their efforts did not yield any immediate results, but in time there was something quite unusual recorded that defies a reasonable explanation.

     We know that at one time there were claims of a little girl who would be seen walking through one of the upstairs bedrooms. It was with that in mind that we were transfixed on one piece of audio recorded by Julie and Marlaina that clearly represents the voice of what appears to be a young girl while they were descending the stairs to the first floor. There were absolutely no children present during our investigation nor was there a TV or radio turned on. The owner was quietly reading a book in another room to allow us to go about our business without interruption.

Girl's voice recorded on stairs

      Later on, Ken spent a session in an upstairs bedroom by himself sitting on the bed documenting the area with a video camera. This particular room has hosted more than its share of odd activities including apparitions (of the aforementioned little girl) and doors that open themselves.

     While sitting there attempting to establish some contact, he heard a distinct "hey" whispered in his left ear causing him to react to it. He was completely alone at the time.

     There were no further reports of any unusual experiences on the first or second floors, so the entire group went down to the basement to see an old well that has been the subject of some speculation in terms of it being a "portal" for spirits to enter the home. Despite our best efforts, no activity was forthcoming.

     As mentioned, this particular home has been the source of some incredible paranormal claims. The previous owners assert they experienced a series of astonishing events during their years there as a family. A demonic presence, a sequence off bizarre occurrences and the presence of an entity that is said to "control" the house to name but a few. As a result, the house has drawn the attention of a great number of investigators, many of them very well-known in paranormal circles.

     The current owners have no claims of activity that resemble anything of an evil or aggressive nature beyond the occasional odd experience that seems to defy explanation. The road that runs by the house has been the site of some very serious traffic mishaps - some fatal - that through assumption, sheer coincidence or wishful thinking have been pointed to as proof that something related to this property is responsible. The narrow country road takes a sharp turn in front of the home with telephone poles, boulders and trees but mere inches from the shoulder in many places. Excessive speed, inattention and adverse weather conditions are the more plausible suspect in such incidents than anything supernatural.