Evidence
During the review of data compiled from a paranormal investigation decisions have to be made as to what is
and what is not evidence. This is important because the evidence we provide to the client is the main reason we
are out doing investigations. Our considerations always stem from a skeptical approach, that is, when we review
evidence we do everything possible to rule out paranormal activity. If we cannot reasonably rule it out then it
becomes something that we cannot explain and potentially paranormal.
During an investigation we may employ the use of “Sensitives”. A Sensitive is helpful because they can
sometimes sense the paranormal that most people can’t. We do not however take the word of a Sensitive as
evidence as they can be wrong sometimes. What we do use them for is to help seek out the locations where
spiritual energy exists and focus on those areas with our detection equipment. Also, if information is given by a
Sensitive and it backs up hard evidence, that would further validate the audio or video evidence.
If two or more people witness what they believe is supernatural that is something that we note in our logs and
may or may not present to the client but cannot consider it evidence. As we perform the investigations we take
notes of unusual sights, sounds, smells and feelings as they may help us verify audio or visual evidence. Noting
smells and feelings are particularly useful even though on their own they don’t help us much but when
combined with hard evidence can support that evidence and make it more believable. If we are touched, poked,
pushed or spoken to that is not evidence. If however, we are slapped or injured and document the event and
the subsequent redness or injury, that is definitely useful evidence. Hopefully any injuries we sustain will be mild
ones! Suffice it to say that anything that we sense or experience during an investigation without audio or visual
documentation to back it up will not convince a rational person of the presence of paranormal activities.
After the investigation we combine all potential evidence along with any corresponding field notes and sift
though them. EMF readings and “hot” or “cold” spots can be used as evidence if documented properly. We
consider evidence that is captured by audio and visual devices and then have to agree on what to provide to
the client. When there is disagreement we use the democratic process to decide on what is and what is not
evidence.
We at A.P.I have to rely on our knowledge, debunking, and investigative techniques to provide the client with
the most reliable evidence possible. To this end hopefully some answers can be obtained.
Mark Sentelle Sr.
A.P.I.
1-4-2009
During the review of data compiled from a paranormal investigation decisions have to be made as to what is
and what is not evidence. This is important because the evidence we provide to the client is the main reason we
are out doing investigations. Our considerations always stem from a skeptical approach, that is, when we review
evidence we do everything possible to rule out paranormal activity. If we cannot reasonably rule it out then it
becomes something that we cannot explain and potentially paranormal.
During an investigation we may employ the use of “Sensitives”. A Sensitive is helpful because they can
sometimes sense the paranormal that most people can’t. We do not however take the word of a Sensitive as
evidence as they can be wrong sometimes. What we do use them for is to help seek out the locations where
spiritual energy exists and focus on those areas with our detection equipment. Also, if information is given by a
Sensitive and it backs up hard evidence, that would further validate the audio or video evidence.
If two or more people witness what they believe is supernatural that is something that we note in our logs and
may or may not present to the client but cannot consider it evidence. As we perform the investigations we take
notes of unusual sights, sounds, smells and feelings as they may help us verify audio or visual evidence. Noting
smells and feelings are particularly useful even though on their own they don’t help us much but when
combined with hard evidence can support that evidence and make it more believable. If we are touched, poked,
pushed or spoken to that is not evidence. If however, we are slapped or injured and document the event and
the subsequent redness or injury, that is definitely useful evidence. Hopefully any injuries we sustain will be mild
ones! Suffice it to say that anything that we sense or experience during an investigation without audio or visual
documentation to back it up will not convince a rational person of the presence of paranormal activities.
After the investigation we combine all potential evidence along with any corresponding field notes and sift
though them. EMF readings and “hot” or “cold” spots can be used as evidence if documented properly. We
consider evidence that is captured by audio and visual devices and then have to agree on what to provide to
the client. When there is disagreement we use the democratic process to decide on what is and what is not
evidence.
We at A.P.I have to rely on our knowledge, debunking, and investigative techniques to provide the client with
the most reliable evidence possible. To this end hopefully some answers can be obtained.
Mark Sentelle Sr.
A.P.I.
1-4-2009
