SVPS Investigations & Case Files


Public SVPS investigations are posted below.   All residental and business investigations
are strictly confidental unless written permission is given to publish such reports.   We
always have and always will respect and protect the privacy of our clients.


Old City Jail
Location & Date: Charleston, South Carolina -- June 6, 2010
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Robin Tapley, Mychael Hottle, Jason Atkins
Guides : Braxton and Susan

Time of Investigation: 11:30 pm -- 4:00 am
Weather: Clear, 81.1 degrees, 83% humidity, Wind: Southwest 9 mph
Moon: waning crescent with 34% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
History: The Old Charleston Jail was built in 1802 on the site of a former, hospital, poor house, and slave workhouse.
The Old City Jail was built in 1802 on the site of a former, hospital, poor house and slave workhouse.   Both Confederate and Federal prisoners or war were held here during the Civil War.   Slaves, murderers, traitors,
and petty criminals were all also held, tortured, and executed at the gallows here.   It is believed that as
many as 10,000 people died on this property.

View the complete report below.

Old City Jail (06/06/2010)




USS North Carolina Battleship
Location & Date: Wilmington, North Carolina -- June 5, 2010
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Robin Tapley, Mychael Hottle, Kelly Hoynoski,
Jason Atkins, Bill McGill, Jill & Andy Currin

Time of Investigation: 9:00 pm -- 7:00 am
Weather: Clear, 80.9 degrees, 99% humidity, Wind: Southwest 8 mph
Moon: waning crescent with 43% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
History: USS North Carolina ( nickname "Showboat") was the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named in honor of this U.S. state.
The USS North Carolina Battleship was the first new-construction U.S. battleship to enter service during World War
II, participating in every major naval offensive in the Pacific theater to become the most decorated United States
battleship of the war with 15 battle stars.   At the time of her commissioning on 9 April 1941, she was considered
the world’s greatest sea weapon.   Armed with nine 16-inch/45 caliber guns in three turrets and twenty 5-inch/38
caliber guns in ten twin mounts, NORTH CAROLINA proved a formidable weapons platform.

View the complete report below.

USS North Carolina Battleship (06/05/2010)




Prospect Place
Location & Date: Trinway, Ohio -- May 22, 2010
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Robin Tapley, Mychael Hottle, Lisa Rose, Kelly Hoynoski, Amber and Lori McDonald
Time of Investigation: 9:00 pm -- 6:00 am
Weather: Clear, 65.8 degrees, 88% humidity, Wind: Calm
Moon: waxing gibbous with 69% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
History: Built in 1856 by George W. Adams and used as a stop on the underground railroad.   Daytime tours are arranged by calling 740-221-4175.
This historic 29 room mansion was built in 1856 by abolitionist George W. Adams with the intent of using it as a
stop along the underground railroad.   It offered a many a slave a chance for freedom.   Noted for having an
abundance of paranormal activity to go with its rich history, both Ghost Hunters (Taps) and Ghost
Adventures have investigated here recently.

View the complete report below.

Prospect Place (05/22/2010)




Avenel Plantation
Location & Date: Bedford, Virginia -- March 27, 2010
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Robin Tapley, Mychael Hottle, Lisa Rose and Candy Woodruff
Time of Investigation: 9:00 pm -- 3:00 am
Weather: Clear, 46.4 degrees, 46% humidity, Wind: Southeast 5.8 MPH
Moon: waxing gibbous with 91% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
History: Built in 1838 by William M. Burwell and his wife, Frances Steptoe Burwell.
Daytime tours are offered, contact 540-586-1814 for more information..

Located in the heart of the city of Bedford. Avenel has been the centerpiece of social, cultural, and political life for
over 150 years.   Avenel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks
Register.   SVPS was very excited and eager to investigate this beautiful, historic home!

View the complete report below.

Avenel Plantation (03/27/2010)




West Virginia Penitentiary
Location & Date: Moundsville, West Virginia -- March 5, 2010
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Robin Tapley, Mychael Hottle, Kelley Davis, Jesse
Johnson, Steve Losh, Gidget Jeppesen, Richard Bond, Lori McDonald, Kelly Hoynoski, RJ
Deacon, Sue Campbell, Spurgeon Hudgins, Sandy Hudgins, Tracey Huffer, Brenda Hall,
Shea Willis, Scamp Helmick, Melinda Helmick, Ann MacLeod-Lambert

Time of Investigation: 9:00 pm -- 6:00 pm
Weather: Clear, 34.0 degrees, 54% humidity, Wind: Northwest 9.2 MPH
Moon: waning gibbous with 69% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
Our third visit to one of our all time favorite locations to investigate, the West Virginia State Penitentiary is known as
one of the most haunted locations in West Virginia.   Recently featured on Ghost Adventures as well as Paranormal
State, the penitentiary is a huge draw for paranormal groups around the country.

View the complete report below.

West Virginia Penitentiary (03/05/2010)




The Exchange Hotel
Summer's Kitchen
Investigation Date: August 21, 2009
Location: Gordonsville, Virginia
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Robin Tapley, Mark Higgins and Chris Stephens
of Spirit Search Paranormal Investigations

Time of Investigation: 8:00 pm -- 10:30 pm
Weather: Scattered Clouds, 84.2 degrees, 70% humidity, Wind: Calm
Moon: waxing crescent with 2% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
Our second visit to this former civil war hospital that treated over 70,000 soldiers.   Once again we were invited
to this historic location by Mark Higgins and his team Spirit Search Paranormal Investigations.   This time
we would have the opportunity to investigate the Summer's Kitchen, a reported active area just
outside the main house.

View the complete report below.

The Exchange Hotel (08/21/2009)




Fort Mifflin
Investigation Date: June 14, 2009
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Lisa Rose, Shea Willis, Ann MacLoed-Lambert,
Robin Tapley, Kelly Hoynoski, Richard Bond, Mychael Hottle, Spurgeon Hudgins, Candace
Mitchell, RJ Deacon, Bob and Candy Woodruff

Time of Investigation: 8:00 pm -- 6:00 am
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 70 degrees, 73% humidity, Wind: Southeast 9.2 MPH
Moon: waning gibbous with 62% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
Known as the fort that saved America, Fort Mifflin was originally built by the British in 1771.   It is the site of the
largest bombardment the North American continent has ever witnessed.    In 1777, during the American Revolution,
a five-week battle took place when the British Navy attacked Fort Mifflin on Mud Island.    Civil war prisoners
were kept at Fort Mifflin as well.    Do tortured souls still linger within the walls of Fort Mifflin?

View the complete report below.

Fort Mifflin (06/14/2009)




The Exchange Hotel
Investigation Date: May 16, 2009
Location: Gordonsville, Virginia
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Shea Willis, Kelley Davis, Randall Paugh,
Mark Higgins and Chris Stephens of Spirit Search Paranormal Investigations

Time of Investigation: 8:00 pm -- 10:30 pm
Weather: Overcast, 75.2 degrees, 83% humidity, Wind: Calm
Moon: waning gibbous with 56% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
This former inn became a hospital early in the civil war, providing care for some 70,000 soldiers, both Confederate
and Union.   Many people insist that the hotel is haunted today.   Could the souls of so many sick and wounded
soldiers still roam the hotel and surrounding grounds.   SVPS was very excited to be invited to participate on
a joint investigation with Mark Higgins and his team, Spirit Search Paranormal Investigations.

View the complete report below.

The Exchange Hotel (05/16/2009)




Jean Bonnet Tavern
Investigation Date: April 18, 2009
Location: Bedford, Pennsylvania
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Lisa Rose, Shea Willis, Jennifer Hensley, Ann MacLeod-Lambert, RJ Deacon
Time of Investigation: 10:00 pm -- 4:30 am
Weather: Overcast, 53.4 degrees, 35% humidity, Wind: Northwest 1.0 mph
Moon: waning crescent with 40% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
This 1760s tavern and inn has a long history of hauntings over the years.   At one time the house served as a
french fort and trading post.   It has been noted that there have been horse thieves hung on the property.
Could they be the restless souls that wander the inn and tavern?

View the complete report below.

Jean Bonnet Tavern (04/18/2009)




Miller-Kite House & Museum
Investigation Date: March 13, 2009
Location: Elkton, Virginia
Investigators on Scene: Marty Seibel, Lisa Rose, Shea Willis, Jennifer Hensley, Lisa Paige, Gidget Jeppesen, Ann MacLeod-Lambert, Kelly Hoynoski, Sue Campbell, Dustin Besendorfer, Angela Gibson, Eric Hodge, Andy & Jodi Bishop
Time of Investigation: 8:00 pm -- 12:30 am
Weather: (3/13/2009) Overcast, 35.1 degrees, 77% humidity, Winds calm
Moon: waning gibbous with 92% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
Built in 1827, this beautiful house (now a museum) was used as headquarters for Confederate General Stonewall
Jackson in late April of 1862 during the civil war.   It is from here it is said, that General Jackson planned his
famous valley campaign, a military masterpiece.   Our second investigation of this beautiful, historic house.

View the complete report below.

Miller-Kite House Investigation (03/13/2009)




West Virginia State Penitentiary
Investigation Date: March 7, 2009
Location: Moundsville, West Virginia
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Lisa Rose, Richard Bond, Shea Wills, Ann MacLeod-Lambert, Robin Tapley, Kelley Davis, Jesse Johnson, Gidget Jeppesen, Randall Paugh, Spurgeon Hudgins, RJ Deacon, Kelly Hoynoski, Dustin Besendorfer, Adrian Woodson, Angela Besendorfer, Jessica and Dewayne Griffin
Time of Investigation: 11:00 pm -- 6:00 am
Weather: Overcast, 68 degrees, 42% humidity, Wind: 17.3 mph West with gust up to 35 mph
Featured on MTVs FEAR, the West Virginia State Penitentiary is known as one of the most haunted locations
in West Virginia.   With such a violent, terrible past, do ghostly prisoners still roam and haunt the penitentiary?
The second investigation of the penitentiary by SVPS, this time we have complete access all to ourselves.

View the complete report below.

West Virginia State Penitentiary (03/07/2009)




Private Residence
Staunton, Virginia
Investigation Date: February 7, 2009
Area: Private Residence
Location: Staunton, Virginia
Investigators on the Scene: Shea Wiilis, Jennifer Hensely, Robin Tapley, Ann MacLeod-
Lambert and Gidget Jeppesen

Time of Investigation: 7:30 pm -- 12:30 am
Weather: (2/7/2009) Sky-Clear, 53.2 degrees, 78% humidity, Winds-calm to 5.4 MHP
Moon: Waxing gibbous with 95% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
SVPS was contacted in January of 2009 to investigate a residental location in Staunton, Virginia.   The family
residing at this location wanted answers and documentation of unusual events that had been occuring in their
home for some time.   SVPS's investigation policy is that all investigations are confidential and kept private
unless permission to post is granted by the client.   In this case permission was granted to post data,
experiences and our conclusion.   No names or locations will be mentioned as it is our strictest of
policies to keep this information private and confidental.

View the complete report below.

Private Residence (02/07/2009)




Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Investigation Date: August 3, 2008
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Investigators on the Scene: Marty Seibel, Lisa Rose, Kelley Davis, Steve Losh, Jesse Johnson,
Shea Willis, Candace Mitchell, Randall Paugh, Todd Wolfe, Kelli Jones, Curtis Jones, Bob
Woodruff, Candy Woodruff, Ron Tapley, Robin Tapley, Alan May, Julie Parr

Time of Investigation: 8:00 pm -- 4:00 am
Weather: (8/3/2008) Partly Cloudy, 86 degrees, 47% humidity, Winds East 8.1 MPH
Moon: Waxing crescent with 6% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated
Waverly Hills Sanatorium is known as one of the most notoriously haunted locations in the United States.   Opened
in 1910 and used to treat tubercolosis patients, it has been popularized on television as being one of the "most
haunted" hospitals in the eastern United States, and was seen on ABC/FOX Family Channel's Scariest Places
On Earth as well as VH1's Celebrity Paranormal Project.   It was also seen on the Sci Fi
Channel's Ghost Hunters.

View the complete report below.

Waverly Hills Sanatorium Investigation (08/03/2008)



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