The following is a list of frequently asked questions.
Q:
What is Got Paranormal? Investigation
Team?
A:
GPIT for short, is an all volunteer paranormal
investigation and research organization that specializes in
helping people by investigating suspected haunted
locations and researching the realm of paranormal phenomena in
and around the Mid Atlantic Region.
If you have any questions, or a FAQ that you would like answered
you may go to our "Contact Us" button or click
HERE to send us an email
with your question or concern.
A: There is generally no charge for our investigative services. However, this may vary depending on travel distance and if any extraordinary circumstance arises.
Q:
What happens after GPIT comes to my house?
A: A few things may happen after
an investigation.
GPIT will review and analyze all of the camcorders, infrared
cameras, audio recordings and any other equipment that were
recording during the investigation. We will look at all of the
still photography taken at the site and try to locate any
possible paranormal anomalies. After the review of the evidence,
we may return to the site to see if
we can recreate or debunk any possible “evidence” that was found
during our analysis. If there wasn’t any evidence found, we may
attempt re-schedule another investigation to try to gather any other
evidence that may
be present.
A:
An investigation, depending on the type of activity and the
size of the residence, takes 3 to 4 hours to complete. This
includes interviewing the witnesses, setting up the paranormal
equipment and a thorough investigation of the location.
A: Experiences occuring that cannot be explained by practical means could indicate paranormal activity. Events such as moving objects, visible shadows, apparitions, disembodied voices, as well as any other unexplained activity.
Q:
If you do not find anything on an investigation, does that mean
the location is not haunted?
A: No. The lack of evidence simply means that we cannot say there is paranormal activity at the time of our investigation. Spirits or entities will sometimes hide during an investigation.
Q:
What type of
paranormal equipment do you use?
A:
We use digital
cameras, DVR systems with infrared cameras, SLS cameras, video cameras with IR &
full-spectrum lighting, real-time EVP equipment, digital
thermometers, electromagnetic field meters, EM pumps, infrared
photography, motion sensors, IR lighting, strobe lights, laser grids
and digital audio recorders. Some of the above equipment is used to
gather electromagnetic, temperature and motion readings. Other
equipment is used to capture video, audio and photographic evidence. This equipment is used as necessary
based on the individual
investigation.
A: EVP, or (E)lectronic (V)oice (P)henomena, is a mysterious event
in which human-sounding voices from an unknown source are heard on a
digital audio recording (DAR), in radio station noise and other
electronic media. Most often, EVPs have been captured on digital
audio recorders (DARs). The mysterious voices are generally not heard at the
time of the recording although, some voices can be heard in
real-time. It is only when the recording is played back that
the voices are heard. Sometimes amplification and noise filtering is
required to hear the voices. Some EVPs are more easily heard and
understood than others and they vary in gender (men and women), age
(adult and children), tone and
emotion. They usually speak in single words, phrases and short
sentences. Sometimes they are just grunts, groans, growling and
other vocal noises. EVPs have even been recorded speaking in various
languages.
Q: Can Spirits or Ghosts hurt you?
A: Unlikely,
but it could happen. Most Spirits are just trying to tell you
something and the longer they feel you ignore them, the stronger
their actions may come.
Q: Why do we have ghosts & spirits?
A: Ghosts may or may not realize that they have "passed". They may linger on this plane for several reasons:
1. They may not realize that they are dead. 2. They may fear "crossing over" and being confronted with
their final judgement. 3. They may linger behind because they are in an environment
(house, etc.) that they loved while
alive, and do not wish to leave it. 4. They stay behind to look after
loved ones. 5. The may wish to seek retribution on someone who,
possibly, caused their death.
Q: What is the difference between a ghost and a spirit?
A: Ghosts are souls of the deceased which have not
"crossed over" to the other side. They have not gone into "the
light". A spirit has crossed over and may choose to come back
at will.