Category: Professional Ghost Hunting

Advice for turning ghost hunting into a career. Interviews with pros, and more.

Ghost Hunters – How Much Do You Charge?

How much do ghost hunters really charge?

Here’s what you need to know

  • Most investigators don’t charge residents who are worried that their home is haunted.
  • However, many ghost-hunting teams charge businesses—including hotels and restaurants—that want to advertise that they’re haunted.

Between those two extremes, I think it’s reasonable to expect a client to cover your travel expenses. That should include meals, especially if you’re investigating overnight.

If sleeping accommodations aren’t available at the site, investigators should be offered local lodging—perhaps at a Fairfield Inn or a similar budget hotel.

No investigator should be expected to work late at night, and then drive many miles – especially on an empty stomach – back to his, her, or their home.

What actual ghost hunters said in 2009

In June 2009, when ghosts attracted peak interest, I conducted a poll.

That’s when serious ghost-hunting investigations were relatively new, and ghosts were trending in the news.

I asked readers how much they charged clients, and these were the results:

poll-chargesJune2009In 2009, in real-life conversations, most agreed with the poll results:  They didn’t charge the client anything at all.

Or – if travel expenses were involved – they asked the client to pay for gas and to arrange lodging.

Investigators who charged over $200 were also very forthcoming.  Back then, the figure that I heard most often was $350 plus expenses. That increased if the team included more than three people.

Four-figure amounts were not rare when the team included professionals and six or more experienced investigators.

2021 update: In recent years, this has changed. Most ghost-hunting teams do not charge anxious clients to investigate homes.  But, teams are more cautious about which locations to investigate.

Ghost hunting seems to be trending again, which may create fresh interest in having professionals investigate a home or business. So, we might see a return to 2009 fee levels—or not.

Supply and demand?

Client fees and investigation services seem difficult to discuss, even among professionals who otherwise agree on almost everything.

Some say, “You get what you pay for.”

Others insist that investigations are an essential part of our research. So, we shouldn’t charge anything.

I think the poll speaks for itself, to understand the financial side of investigations.

If someone is troubled by an apparent haunting in their home, it’s probably easy to find a team – especially amateurs, and those looking to build their portfolio of investigations – to conduct the research free of charge.

If someone wants to hire a professional team, the fees are likely to be $200+ for that service.

My policy? Ask for travel expenses.

When I investigate private homes—a rare occurrence in recent years—I expect the homeowner to cover my travel expenses.

If the site uses my research to improve its business (such as a restaurant or hotel that wants to claim it has ghosts), a fee may be involved. It depends on whether I’m intrigued by the location.

A site like the Myrtles Plantation or Tudor World (the Falstaff Experience)…? As long as my expenses are covered, I’m delighted to investigate. My past experiences at both of them were memorable.

When I always say no.

If a site has health risks, such as a building with a recent rat infestation, or asbestos and black mold, I’ll say no.

No exceptions.

Also, I won’t go into dangerous neighborhoods, day or night.

Consider the client.

When homeowners are frantic for help, I usually look for ways to reduce or eliminate their costs.

I know that – by the time a homeowner or tenant contacts ghost hunters – they may have had medical bills or stress has taken a toll. Usually, they’re not in a financial position to pay professional investigators.

For ghost-hunting teams

Carefully consider investigation requests. Be especially cautious if a site is old and badly maintained—or if it has (or might have) poltergeist activity.

Also, be sure you’re insured against damages the client may claim.

Remember: Poltergeists rarely respect costly vases, or the personal and replacement value of china that’s been in the family for seven generations.

Get everything in writing, ahead of time. If travel expenses will be covered, make sure you receive them in advance.

If it’s a commercial site (hotel or restaurant) ask what they expect from you, such as evidence – audio or video – or a certificate they can display. The site owner may also want quotes or reviews they can use in their advertising.

Be skeptical. I’m not saying that all victims of haunted sites are exaggerating, but some are, or mental health issues may be involved.

This is important: In recent years, I’ve seen an increase in demonic activity at some sites. So, be very sure the potential client isn’t describing something dangerous.

Ghosts and demons are two different categories.

Most ghost-hunting teams – including my own – are not skilled demonologists.

If a site might be troubled by demons or malicious entities, refer those clients to a local priest, minister, or skilled (and trusted) demonologist.

A warning for homeowners, tenants, and business owners

Check references!

Some people claim they’ve been ghost-hunting for years.  Ask them for evidence of their expertise in the field, and double-check it.

Learn the best – and worst – that’s said about researchers you’re considering.

Be sure the investigation is worth the cost

If you’re a home or business owner, be sure you’re hiring a competent team.

Then, be prepared for the truth.

Your site might not be haunted. It may just need repairs.

From my experience, about 80% of haunted buildings can be debunked. The usual problems:

Also, ghost hunting is not a field where haggling is the norm.

If you respect the team enough to want their opinions, pay their standard fees.

The best investigators will tell you whether or not they think your site is haunted. They’ll also advise you about what you can (and can’t) do about the ghosts.

Investigating? Here’s what to do.

If you’re part of an investigation team, be honest about your expertise. Avoid mimicking what you’ve seen on TV. Listen to the client. Note everything.

  1. Examine the site during the day to debunk as much as possible. That includes checking for level floors, bad wiring (elevated EMF), normal drafts, and so on.
  2. Investigate during the time of day when the site has the most paranormal activity. (That’s not always after dark.)
  3. Then, return to the site in the daytime, for one final attempt to debunk the phenomena.
  4. Advise the client on what you found, what you didn’t find, your theories, and what they can do next. (Don’t just abandon them if the site seems haunted to you, too.)

If you’re not willing to do all of that for each client, with expenses covered (if necessary), have an honest conversation with them.

Perhaps a scaled-back investigation is enough.

Or, maybe another team might be better suited for the job.

Ghost Hunters TV Show – Fake?

“Is Ghost Hunters TV show a fake?” “Are the Ghost Hunters fake?” “Did TAPS fake their Halloween 2008 show?”

Grant's jacket tuggedStarting the first of November, 2008, the emails poured in. Each of them asked me questions like those.

I was going to ignore them, but similar emails continued to flood my inbox.

So, here’s my answer, as of 2008:

I’ve looked at the Ghost Hunters TV show footage on YouTube and studied it frame-by-frame.  I also listened closely to the audio, where a voice clearly says, “You’re not supposed to be here.”

Here’s my analysis.

“YOU’RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE”

That voice is alarmingly clear.  During my own ghost hunts, I’ve never heard anything that audibly crisp or like someone was right there, saying it.

Then again, I rarely hear things audibly when I’m conducting research.  I rarely capture any EVP, either.

Audio is not one of my strongest areas.

However, Jason and Grant have documented increasingly clear EVPs during their research.

In my experience, this seems to be a skill — perhaps related to rapport with the spirits — and most ghost researchers improve as they investigate a variety of sites.

So, while this was a very unusual and audible voice, I think it’s possible in a profoundly haunted setting… and that’s what they chose for their Halloween 2008 show.

Also, at Jason’s MySpace blog, he pointed out that the voice was so clear, he asked if someone had said anything.

(If anything irks me about Jason, it’s that he tends to be aggressively skeptical.  This show was no exception.)

Likewise, it looked to me as if Grant was asking the producers if they were in the wrong location… if they weren’t actually supposed to be where they were at that moment.

So, I don’t think that Jason, Grant, or the TAPS team faked the voice.  I also trust the integrity of the SciFi channel.

There are other natural explanations, but I don’t think that Jason, Grant, or the SciFi channel set this up.

GRANT’S JACKET PULLED

The second controversial moment was the tug on Grant’s jacket… if it was that.

If you watch the video, frame by frame, you’ll see that the collar moves oddly just before Grant stumbles backward.

However, the fishing line explanation doesn’t work.  I’d expect to see the line highlighted by the cameras, or a shadow on the wall when the cameras moved in.  It’s possible to do that on a recorded show and use CGI to cover it.

However, on a live show, the production company couldn’t take that chance.

Here’s a bigger problem with the fishing line explanation: Grant’s jacket was open at the neck.  If line had pulled on his jacket enough to throw him off balance, it would have jerked the neck opening of the jacket as it pulled him backwards, slightly choking him.

In my opinion, Grant perceived it as just his jacket, but he was actually forced backward by something else.  The only visual manifestation — besides Grant stumbling — was the movement at the collar a split second before he stepped backward.

I can’t explain what happened.  I have no idea, and can’t even guess.

Strange things occur in haunted places.  That’s one reason we keep investigating them: We’re looking for explanations, but we often leave with more (and new) questions than answers.

The jacket tug baffles me.

NOT ENOUGH REACTION?

Several people have claimed that Grant’s body language, tone of voice, or other cues “give away” that he was faking it.

That’s not very good evidence of a hoax.

Anyone who has been on real ghost hunts knows that we get used to odd things happening. The “usual” anomalies stop surprising us after a while. (This may be another reason why the manifestations become increasingly dramatic around experienced ghost hunters.)

But, if you’ve been with me on ghost hunts that turn dramatic — for example, with doors slamming repeatedly, or windows opening and closing on their own — you’ve seen me sigh and mutter, “I wish they wouldn’t do that.  It’s really annoying.”

Things that scare other people don’t even surprise experienced ghost hunters, after we’ve encountered the phenomena enough times.

So, it’s a mistake to judge the authenticity of phenomena because an experienced ghost hunter doesn’t seem startled enough.

We just don’t startle as easily as someone with less ghost-hunting experience.

Grant’s reaction (or lack of it) doesn’t prove anything.

A MATTER OF INTEGRITY

Jason and Grant are my friends. I’ve spent a lot of time with them. We’ve chatted over breakfasts, lunches, dinners, events, and parties. We used to exchange emails when something was of mutual concern.

In general, Grant is very honest. Usually, he looks you straight in the eye when he talks with you.

But I have to qualify that because I feel that Grant deliberately misled me during one conversation.

It was not an outright lie. It was personal and had nothing to do with ghost hunting. It was about a part of the country where we’d both lived briefly and how he described why he was there… what he was doing.

A year or so later, when the truth became obvious, I asked him about it. So far, he hasn’t replied.

No, I never expected a detailed explanation. I just wanted him to admit he’d misled me, so I could say, “Sure, I get it. Just don’t do that again, okay?”

We haven’t spoken since then, which makes me sad because I admire him tremendously as a researcher and as a talented artist.

But, in terms of ghost hunting, I have no reason to question Grant’s integrity.

I like Jason, but he can seem an almost incorrigible skeptic.  If anything, he’s likely to trivialize evidence that the rest of us point to as proof of a haunting.

It seems absurd to think that he’d be part of a hoax. That’d be completely out of character. During an investigation – in real life – he’s the first person to be skeptical and often the loudest.

Sure, Jason has a very dry wit, but he would never compromise his own integrity as a ghost hunter, the integrity of the TAPS team, or the integrity of the Ghost Hunters TV show. That’s not his style.

If you’ve met him in person or listened to him talk at any conference, you know that he’s honest.

If the show’s production company said, “We want you to fake this,” Jason would reply, “I’d quit rather than do that.”

And, he would.

On the show, I can’t think of any reason for Grant and Jason to compromise their integrity.  None whatsoever.

DID IT HAPPEN?

It’s true.  Some very odd things seemed to happen during the Ghost Hunters TV show on Halloween 2008.

Could they have been faked?

Yes, the voice might have come from a very well-hidden microphone.  But — if that voice was part of a hoax — I’m confident that Jason, Grant, and the SciFi channel weren’t aware of it.

I wasn’t there to know what direction the voice came from, and what it was like. All I can evaluate is what I saw on the Ghost Hunters TV show… and frankly, that’s not enough information for me to judge.

I’ve said it often: It’s a mistake to judge what is (and isn’t) a real haunting, a real ghost photo, or a real EVP  unless you were there.

The incident with Grant’s jacket is another issue altogether.  It couldn’t have been faked without Grant’s knowledge.

All in all, I trust Jason and Grant.  They say that they didn’t fake anything on the show, and I believe them.

But I’m also aware that many people like a “good scare” on Halloween, and starting the very next morning, they want to assure themselves that the whole thing wasn’t real and that scary things don’t wait for them in the darkness.

I think they’re the loudest detractors of the Halloween 2008 Ghost Hunters TV show.

I have nothing to prove, one way or the other. In my opinion, that TV series did not show any evidence of a hoax.

Parapsychology Degrees

Can you get a degree in paranormal research?Parapsychology Degrees – or a degree in Paranormal Studies – can open the door to many ghost-hunting opportunities.

As Gertrude Schmeidler said in her 1972 report to the American Society for Psychical Research, “The Ph.D. is the union card.” It doesn’t assure you that people will take you seriously… but it can help.

However, most universities edge away from controversy by calling their programs something other than “paranormal studies.”

Catchphrases include “consciousness” and “alternative psychology.”

Some colleges study psychic phenomena, including ghosts, “luck,” remote viewing, and others. Departments like psychology, biology, or social sciences usually sponsor these activities.

Ivy League universities conduct similar research, but it is not advertised, and they do not offer degrees in the field.

Choose a related major

In other words, your major might be in physics, biology, psychology,  engineering, or some other field. You may study parapsychology, but your diploma will look more mainstream. This can be useful in career terms if you don’t find a full-time career in paranormal studies.

Note: Even with a parapsychology degree, you’re unlikely to find full-time research work in this field.

Most full-time ghost hunters are self-employed, and find income from a variety of sources. That’s very different from the luxury of doing serious, full-time research in a respected scientific setting.

Some universities and research groups offer workshops and symposia related to paranormal studies. Some include academic credits or certification.

Remember, you can take a free, four-week ghost hunting course, here.

Some accredited colleges offer degrees that are custom-designed for the individual. They may also include credit for life experience. But, they aren’t likely to award a formal degree in parapsychology.

When I first wrote this article in mid-2006, no accredited American college or university offered a formal parapsychology or paranormal studies degree. The topic is too controversial.

Beware predatory “degree mills”

Many “degree mills” have sprouted up since the late 1960s. Their letterhead may look impressive, and they may claim a 30-plus-year history in the field. But they’re still degree mills. They have no accreditation and very little respect in the professional community. Don’t waste your time and money.

Likewise, a certified course isn’t a degree.  It provides a basic background in paranormal research. What you’ll learn gives you credibility among ghost hunters. For years, my own course was free.  The last time I checked, it was the only free, comprehensive ghost-hunting course online.

However, I had to close the course when people kept skipping the lessons and instead downloaded the certificate of completion.

Others charge money for similar courses. No matter how good the training is, I can’t recommend spending more than $100. And even that may be a waste of your time and money.

Educate yourself

Instead, invest that money in events, and any books you can’t find at your public library.  Read books by ghost hunters. Study regional folklore. Go on as many ghost hunts as possible. That’s the education you really need.

I know that people like to see “official” credentials. If you’re helping frightened people deal with ghosts in their homes, they’re more likely to trust you if you’ve been trained and certified in the field of ghost hunting.

Ghost hunting courses can save you years of “reinventing the wheel” when they tell you honestly what ghosts and hauntings are really like. For example:

  • Ghosts don’t usually look like dead people.
  • They rarely moan or rattle chains.
  • Many ghosts think they can turn back the clock and resume their lives, or make retroactive changes.

However, that’s practical information.  It’s different from college courses that give you an overview from a psychological standpoint. It’s not a laboratory study of psi-related phenomena.

Here are a few universities that – in the past – have offered related courses and degrees.

Important: This list may not be current.  Curricula change steadily, sometimes from one semester to the next.

Universities that may offer courses in paranormal studies and parapsychology degrees

UK

  • Edinburgh – The University of Edinburgh is among the most highly respected in the field of parapsychology, and has awarded parapsychology degrees. Their Koestler Parapsychology Unit hosts considerable psi-related research.
  • Hertfordshire – Professor Richard Weisman researches luck and paranormal-related phenomena at the University of Hertfordshire.

USA

    • Arizona – The Center for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona offers many courses that focus on issues related to alternative and paranormal studies. These include web-based courses as well as on-campus resources.
    • New Jersey – Princeton University takes a slightly different approach with Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR). It’s focused on the “Scientific Study of Consciousness-Related Physical Phenomena” including innovative paranormal studies and remote perception.
    • North Carolina – Duke University’s Rhine Research Center has been “an Institute for the Study of Consciousness,” and has offered many psi-related courses, workshops, and seminars.

JAPAN

    • The International Society of Life Information Science (ISLIS) once offered academic symposia and parapsychology research opportunities. However, as of early 2016, ISLIS seems to be offline.

NETHERLANDS

    • Amsterdam – The Psychology department at the University of Amsterdam has — in the past — offered courses in paranormal studies. In July 2006, parapsychology courses were not featured at their website, which is in Dutch. With further research, you may find their courses, or they may feature them later. (Also see the nearby University of Utrecht courses, below.)
    • Utrecht – Professor Dick J. Bierman at the University of Utrecht (UU) offered an Internet-based introduction to parapsychology. (As of late 2016, his name wasn’t at the UU site.  However, the University (on-campus) may offer courses — formal or as “clubs” — in related fields.

More parapsychology study links

  • Cognitive Sciences Laboratory – government-funded STAR GATE research, etc. (Apparently, this link – http://www.lfr.org/LFR/csl/index.html –  has stopped working. That’s not a big surprise.)
  • In France, see the Institut Metapsychique International.
  • The Institute of Noetic Sciences (No. California) was started by astronaut Edgar Mitchell and fellow scientists.
  • Saybrook Graduate School (San Francisco) has offered parapsychology in its studies.
  • Union Institute and University (Ohio) has allowed some students to design their own degree programs.

MY FREE, ONLINE COURSES

For nearly 20 years, I’ve offered a free “Ghost Hunting for Beginners” course, previously called Introduction to Ghost Hunting. It’s an overview of ghost hunting.

IMPORTANT: Do not confuse my free “Introduction to Ghost Hunting” course with someone else’s IGHS Home Study Course, which – broken into several parts – used to sell for over $350. (As of 2020, it appears they’re selling those same courses for $10 to $20.)

I have never endorsed that course or the people who offer it.

My past, field courses

Between 2002 and 2008, I taught ghost-hunting courses in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Washington, and Florida.

All of my students received certificates of completion upon completing their respective courses.  (I have never claimed to “license” ghost hunters, and I’ve always been frank about certification and what it means.)

I had a great time and met wonderful people. Now, I’m dedicating more time to research and writing, and less to public appearances.

Interview with a Pro – Jamie of Chicagoland Ghosts

Background: I’ve known Jamie for many years and respect his enthusiasm for ghost hunting, as well as his integrity as a researcher with a solid background in science.

When I decided to add an interview section to this website, he was a logical choice for this, my first (2006)  interview.

Jamie’s popular Chicagoland Ghosts website is in transition. Originally, it was hosted at GeoCities, http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Shadowlands/2007/

The following interview is from 2006

How long have you been ghost hunting, and how do you describe what you do?

I’ve been involved with ghost hunting for about eight years now, and my specialty is the midwest, especially around Illinois. Mostly, I say that I’m a ghost hunter or paranormal researcher.

What’s your background for ghost hunting, and did you study to research this field, or did you fall into it naturally?

I have an AAS degree in E.E. (electrical/electronic engineering technology), but I just sort of fell into ghost hunting, or rather it found me.

What techniques and tools do you use the most? And, do you have tips for other researchers?

Mostly, I use cameras, and I measure EMF (electromagnetic fields). For photos, I mostly use digital cameras now. I have enough film photos but I did use 400 speed color film before I switched to digital. And, I get the best results with a flash.

Lately, I use digital despite the fact that it has no negative; if people aren’t going to believe it they aren’t going to believe it, regardless. Why should anyone waste countless rolls of film? Like most ghost hunters, I don’t have a lot of money to throw around, and digital works fine.

Wayne Dyer jokes that, in the old days if you asked a scientist if he believed in Deity, he’d say, “Of course not, I’m a scientist!” but today if you ask that same question, you’ll hear, “Of course, I’m a scientist!”

Similarly, many of us who begin as skeptics in this field, become believers. But, the question is… what are ghosts? What’s your opinion?

I have seen black things that walk at night. I have seen full apparitions, transparent and glowing. I’ve heard and felt many more things that science can’t explain yet.

I think they are probably spirits. Some seem to be lost, but others are able to travel at will between the planes of existence.

They are here for as many reasons as we are here: Some because they choose to be, others because they are lost or confused, and others are just visiting.

How do you select places to ghost hunt… what cues tell you that it’s a good place, or just an urban legend?

First, I check the history of a place. Then, sometimes it’s just a feeling, but many times my guesses are right. When I get to a good site, I usually get a feeling of heaviness, like the air is really thick. Cemeteries seem to be the best for my research right now. I’d really like a chance to investigate the catacombs under Paris.

Some locations get better the more you visit them, and others seem to deteriorate. It varies.

Have you ever felt a personal connection with a ghost?

Yes, when one called my name and nobody was around. I’ve posted a few of my favorite ghost stories at my Chicagoland Ghosts website.

Most of us remember at least one ghost hunt that was genuinely frightening. Have you ever been scared on a ghost hunt?

Yes, at a person’s home, in the basement. I was going to spend the night but I kept feeling like something was crawling all over me. I had to get out of there. It had me freaked out.

What do you like best about ghost hunting? Least?

The best is that it is a lot of fun. You get to see and experience things nobody else does.

Least favorite? Having to deal with rude skeptics and unbelievers. They can have a dampening effect. Sometimes, if you actually experience something, the skeptic automatically tries to rule out your experience without even considering the facts. People should use common courtesy, but some skeptics don’t.

How do you deal with skeptics?

I ignore them. They won’t last long, and they probably won’t come back.

Do you get better results at certain times of day or night? Is there more activity around certain times of year, such as Halloween?

It depends on the ghost. Generally, I can get results whether it is day or night.

Also, some show up at certain times of the year. Other hauntings seem to be random.

Describe your typical — or best — ghost hunts.

I like a small number of people. More than half a dozen is too many. I’m likely to stay anywhere from half an hour to an hour for an informal visit. Mostly I stay however long it takes to cover the area thourougly. I can keep researching for three or four hours on a more formal investigation. If I go back to a site–and I do revisit them, usually–I’ll usually stay just as long as I did the first time.

What would you tell someone who is interested in ghost hunting but doesn’t know where to start?

First, check the web sites and check my links. Read as much as you can, and dont expect anything to jump out at you. In fact, don’t expect to see anything at all. Stay away from “demonologists” or people that charge for investigations.

What else would you tell a beginner? What about websites, books, and other resources when you’re getting started in ghost hunting?

For reading, I like theShadowlands.net‘s Ghost Hunting 101, Troy Taylor’s The Ghost Hunter’s Guidebook, and whatever you can find on the web. The more sources the better. To find haunted places, check out the history of the area. See if there are any sources on the web for haunted locations. Check the historical society and newspaper archives, too.

Beginners can start with just a camera and a basic no-frills EMF meter, and maybe a tape recorder for EVP.

Can anyone/everyone be a successful ghost hunter?

No, most can but a lot of people lack the patience and open mindedness to actually succeed… It takes a certain individual. Some people get into ghost hunting for the wrong reasons. This includes anyone who is insincere, or thinks they can make a lot of money from it. Or, if you expect to see things jumping out at you, then you probably should just stay home and watch it on TV.

What precautions should people take before ghost hunting at a new location?

If you visit a site in the daytime, it could help you see more clearly what the area is like and eliminate a few obvious things. Don’t trespass; always get permission. Don’t smoke at a location. Pick up your trash. Use comon sense. Above all, don’t panic and run and hurt yourself, if you hear a noise.

Never go ghost hunting alone; let people know where you are.

You mentioned demonologists, but what about demons? Many of us have encountered things that aren’t ghosts, but we aren’t sure what they are. What’s your opinion?

I believe there are negative entities that feed on our fears and emotions but I do not believe in demons. There are certainly types of spirits that were never human; I call them elementals. They can be brought about by disturbing the land, or messing with forces that you shouldn’t mess with.

Negative entities are a hot subject in ghost hunting. How do you feel about people using Ouija boards while ghost hunting?

As with loaded guns, don’t mess with them unless you know what you are doing. Ouija boards are a tool and if you don’t respect a tool, you can get hurt. It’s not the tool’s fault, it’s your fault for not understanding what you are doing. Mostly, don’t use a Ouija board unless you intend to actually communicate with something, and don’t freak out and get all scared if it actually works.

Do you personally use ESP for ghost hunting? How do you feel about a psychic using his or her abilities on a ghost hunt?

I do use my intuition, but I don’t consider myself a psychic. They can be valuable but take it with a grain of salt. You don’t know how accurate a psychic is until you have some way to verify what they say.

Every community is different, but many of us get great support from the police when we’re ghost hunting. Is that true for you, too?

Yes, the police can be a great help if you cooperate with them and don’t disrespect the law. They might even be ghost hunters themselves.

Do you work with the press at Halloween?

No, I prefer to quietly do my own thing and not be bothered.

Do you accept clients? If so, do you charge for your time and expenses?

Occasionally I accept clients, but not lately. My work is always free but I will accept gas money. Generally, the site has to be nearby.

How can people get in touch with you, and stay current on ghost hunting in your area?

Visit my Yahoo!Group, Chicagoland Ghost Club.