North Carolina Paranormal Investigations

Visit 2 - February 2007

Team members present: Julie, Jason, David, and Debbie.

A follow up investigations was granted by the current owner. This investigation was deemed important to gain more info and research data.

Upon set up, a shadow figure was seen by the investigation team in the balcony from the bottom floor. It appeared to be standing behind the wall and seemed to be very inquisitive. When the figure was recognized it disappeared. Baseline EVP and Temp. data was collected, no spikes or drops were noted. Two members decided to go to the balcony under the entry to the attic to start their investigation. The location was viewed as important due to the previous EMF spike from the first investigation, and the sighting from a few minutes prior. A theory was also used. The theory is that a spirit will go to the most far away point from humans to keep from being disturbed. The members settled in with voice recorders to do EVP's, a temp. gauge, and a new tool, a Geiger counter. The other team members settled in the auditorium floor to note any activity. An EVP session was started, asking questions to possibly determine who might be the shadow figure that had been seen. Confirmation to several questions were obtained with the use of an EMF meter and the data given by the Geiger counter.

A second session was started using a circle formation of all the members present. At a point into the session, footsteps were heard coming up the entry steps. The steps were heard so clearly, the team fully expected to see someone walk into the auditorium. No one entered. Two members went to inspect, and make sure the entry was secured, and it was intact, and undisturbed. Once settled back down a questioning period began again. Cold spots were coming and going almost on command. Spikes in the EMF fields were consistent as well. The investigation ended with no more activity.

Evidence is as follows :

1.   No audio EVP was collected.

2.   No video evidence was collected by hand held devices.

3.   A visual of the shadow spirit was seen by several members.

4.   No explanation of the footsteps heard could be given.

5.   EMF spikes were consistent with the temp. drops documented.

Conclusion: NCPI came to the conclusion after two successful investigations that the Albemarle Opera House was believed to be haunted. The identity of the haunting is still somewhat of a mystery. NCPI, from the data collected, believes the shadow is the spirit of a male, who was once a worker in the Opera House. The answers given did not lead us to think it was a woman, or one of the previous owners, or a performer from days gone by. NCPI would like to continue their investigations at this location to further their research, and continue to be exact in the identification of the spirit that haunts this wonderful place.