

Is Evidence Contamination a Bad Thing?
By: Dr. Mark Farley Contamination during a paranormal investigation can come in many forms. Just perform an investigation with any...
Dr. Mark Farley
Aug 4, 2021


Always Say "Good-Bye!"
Whenever I post anything on Facebook about using a Ouija Board, I can always count on a few followers posting negative comments telling...
Dr. Mark Farley
Feb 18, 2021


Ouija Boards, Evil Spirits, and Fear
There isn't a single item in the paranormal community more controversial than an Ouija Board.
Dr. Mark Farley
Jan 15, 2021


What I Carry During a Paranormal Investigation
Beginning ghost hunters often ask me, "What do I need to carry with me during an investigation?

Dr. Mark Farley
Jan 13, 2021


A Cheap and Effective Alternative to K-2 Meters
K-2 Meters are expensive and may not fit into every ghost hunter's budget. A simple and effective way to determine if there is an EMF...
Dr. Mark Farley
Sep 11, 2018


Sometimes Smudging Isn't Enough
I get this question a lot from clients: "I had my house smudged, and the spirit came back. What do I do now?" Well, the problem is that...
Dr. Mark Farley
Aug 28, 2018


Dogs Make the Best Investigation Partners
The best investigation partner I ever had was my dog, Cody. A twenty-four pound Boston Terrier that was invaluable when it came to verifying
Dr. Mark Farley
Aug 17, 2018


Battery Drain and Paranormal Phenomena
It is common knowledge among paranormal investigators that ghosts drain batteries. In reality, it's more likely that I placed a weak...
St. Louis Paranormal Research Society
Jun 16, 2018


The Jarrot Mansion, One of the Most Haunted Houses in Southern Illinois
The Jarrot Mansion in Cahokia, Illinois, was completed by Nicholas Jarrot in 1807. Built by slaves, the Jarrot Mansion is the oldest...
Dr. Mark Farley
May 10, 2018


The Forgotten Shipwrecks of the St. Louis Riverfront
There are two shipwrecks along the St. Louis Riverfront. The first is the Mine Sweeper, U.S.S. Inaugural, which was swept away by the...
Dr. Mark Farley
Apr 17, 2018



















