Signs of a Haunting

Maybe you have had a few strange experiences in your home or elsewhere. That doesn't necessarily mean the area is haunted or does it? Below you will find some of the most common reported phenomena. Please keep in mind though that every haunting is different. This information just serves as a guideline.


  • Unexplained noises such as banging, rapping, knocking or things being moved around or dropped.


  • Doors or cupboards being repeatedly opened and/or closed (This can be seen, heard or both).


  • Things being moved around (i.e., anything from furniture to car keys, items normally kept on the kitchen counter showing up under the couch).


  • Objects moving or levitating (i.e., dishes or glasses being moved across the table, seeming to pick themselves up).


  • Electrical problems such as lights turning themselves on or off or televisions changing channels (we have even heard of tv's and radios playing while they are unplugged.) Also any unusual flickering of the lights or unexplained "streaks of light" being seen.


  • Animals behaving strangely (dogs, cats and even birds may seem afraid or seem to be attacking something unseen).


  • New batteries losing their charge (new or hardly used batteries may suddenly die with little to no use).


  • Unusual noises such as the sound of footsteps when no one is around or unexplained voices, most likely very muffled or whispers. You may hear moaning or crying very clearly or if you have ever had an unexplained voice or "animal type growl" show up on video or audio tape recoded in the house or area.


  • Feelings of being watched or touched. You may experience an overwhelming feeling that you are not alone when you know you are or may feel a sensation of being touched by a cold unseen hand. You may feel as though someone is sitting or lying next to you (possibly even see an imprint of a person) but no one is there.


  • "Glimpses of things out of the corner of your eye" this can be anything from white spots that seem to be there until you turn and look to dark shadowy figures.


  • Cold or hot spots (these may appear in the same spot all the time or can move around a house or area).


  • Strange smells or odors (any odor you know is not common for the area such as cigar/pipe smoke, unusual colognes/perfumes, a smell of rot or flowers).


  • Unexplained bruises or scratches (these may appear anywhere on the body for no apparent reason).


  • Apparitions (of course the most undeniable sign of a haunting is an actual apparition. Ghosts can appear in many forms. They can range from a solid or transparent person to only a head or part of a body. This includes misty or smokey apparitions or streaks or balls of light. Also, if any of these things have turned up on photos or video taken in the area. There are many other signs you may experience. Generally anything that seems strange or impossible that happens on a recurring basis).




    • A special thanks to Hampton Roads Paranormal Research Group for allowing us to use the above information.

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