Interviewing the client and any witnesses to the activity is the first step to conducting a successful paranormal investigation. Not only can you pinpoint the most active areas or hotspots at the location being investigated, but you can also rule out any perceived activity that may have a logical explanation.
Touring the location is important and helps design an investigation that’s both productive and safe. No two investigations will ever be the same and it's always best to cater to the needs of the client by confirming what end results they are seeking by having the investigation take place. For some clients it’s simply a form or confirmation to what they are experiencing. Others may want a more concrete end resolution to the activity, such as a house blessing or cleansing to rid the property of any spirits or entities attached.
Research on the property can aide in identifying the spirit or spirits involved in the haunting as well as what type of haunting to expect. You can conduct this research using sites like Ancestry.com, Genealogybank.com, Newspaper.com, and County Register of Deeds, or simply by reaching out to local historians or others in the community for a firsthand look at the area. Take any research you have and design your EVP sessions, or other experiments you plan on conducting during the investigation.
Make sure you have your equipment ready to go before the investigation. Charge batteries or buy extra batteries if needed.
When you arrive at the location it works best if you go through and do a base reading which will give you an idea of the normal day to day EMF readings. Make a note of the EMF readings that can be compared with any fluctuations captured during the investigation.
Conduct any experiments you have previously planned, or experiments that seem appropriate at the moment. Try conducting spirit box sessions, EVP sessions, taking photos of the location, or videos that can be gone through once the investigation is over, with the hopes of capturing voices or images. Use electronics to document fluctuations in the atmosphere or to answer yes or no questions. Have investigation members document and report any personal experiences to see how they relate to both the client and witness experiences.
Go over all the evidence you have collected and get it ready to reveal to your client. Make sure you're able to go back and reevaluate any questionable evidence and rule out possible contamination or to find a logical explanation.
The Reveal. Going through the evidence with the client is important but must be conducted in a manner that won't cause excess fear. If the evidence is negative and the entity is malevolent it may be best if you have something already set in motion to rid the property of its unwanted inhabitants. This can be in the form of a house blessing, cleansing, or exorcism of the property, but must be designed around the client's personal belief system.
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