Prologue-On a recent trip to Austin, Texas our team had the great opportunity and received permission to conduct an investigation at a beautiful hotel built in 1885-1886. This hotel is a gorgeous vast building with three grand entrances and splendid decor.
Historical Background-This building is located in Austin, Texas. Built in 1885-1886 this beautiful building was commissioned by cattle king Col. Jesse L. Driskill. It took one year to build the original 2 stories of the hotel. (Interesting trivia note: the Driskill was the site of Lyndon B. Johnson's first date with his future wife, Lady Bird, in 1934.)
Reported Paranormal Activity-After conducting a preliminary investigation with employees several of them reported having seen or heard many things they believe could be paranormal. This hotel is rumored to be a very haunted location and is known for it's paranormal activity. The Driskill is supposedly haunted--by more than one ghost, in fact, including Colonel Driskill himself. He reportedly makes his presence known by the smell of cigar smoke. He is believed to turn bathroom lights on and off in several guest rooms on the top floors of the hotel. Another apparition is the four-year-old daughter of a US Senator. She haunts the grand staircase leading from the mezzanine down to the lobby. The little girl was playing unattended with a ball when she slipped and fell to her death on the marble floor at the bottom of the stairs. The front desk staff has heard the child bouncing the ball down the steps and giggling.
In the early 1990s, a Houston woman took a trip to the Driskill from Florida to try and recuperate from a wedding that her fiancé called off on the actual wedding day. Staying in Room 29, she decided the best way to help herself would be to go on a week-long shopping spree with her fiancé's credit cards. She was last seen coming out of the elevator on the fourth floor with her arms filled with numerous bags and packages, and her body was discovered three days later when the housekeepers became concerned that she hadn't left the room to eat. Her body was found lying in the bathtub; she had shot herself in the stomach, muffling the sound with a pillow. The Austin Police Department crime scene photographer reported that it was a sad to see such a young women commit suicide when she could have had a long, happy life ahead of her.
Investigation Team- Rudy, Veronique, and Zelina.
Historical Background-This building is located in Austin, Texas. Built in 1885-1886 this beautiful building was commissioned by cattle king Col. Jesse L. Driskill. It took one year to build the original 2 stories of the hotel. (Interesting trivia note: the Driskill was the site of Lyndon B. Johnson's first date with his future wife, Lady Bird, in 1934.)
Reported Paranormal Activity-After conducting a preliminary investigation with employees several of them reported having seen or heard many things they believe could be paranormal. This hotel is rumored to be a very haunted location and is known for it's paranormal activity. The Driskill is supposedly haunted--by more than one ghost, in fact, including Colonel Driskill himself. He reportedly makes his presence known by the smell of cigar smoke. He is believed to turn bathroom lights on and off in several guest rooms on the top floors of the hotel. Another apparition is the four-year-old daughter of a US Senator. She haunts the grand staircase leading from the mezzanine down to the lobby. The little girl was playing unattended with a ball when she slipped and fell to her death on the marble floor at the bottom of the stairs. The front desk staff has heard the child bouncing the ball down the steps and giggling.
In the early 1990s, a Houston woman took a trip to the Driskill from Florida to try and recuperate from a wedding that her fiancé called off on the actual wedding day. Staying in Room 29, she decided the best way to help herself would be to go on a week-long shopping spree with her fiancé's credit cards. She was last seen coming out of the elevator on the fourth floor with her arms filled with numerous bags and packages, and her body was discovered three days later when the housekeepers became concerned that she hadn't left the room to eat. Her body was found lying in the bathtub; she had shot herself in the stomach, muffling the sound with a pillow. The Austin Police Department crime scene photographer reported that it was a sad to see such a young women commit suicide when she could have had a long, happy life ahead of her.
Investigation Team- Rudy, Veronique, and Zelina.
The Investigation Details- The team was given permission to investigate room 29 where the woman reportedly committed suicide. We also had the opportunity to investigate the hallways of the upper floors. During the investigation a base reading was taken of the room and a video Camera was placed in the room recording it and part of the restroom. Multiple digital audio recorders were used, Digital cameras, 35MM Cameras, a parabolic microphone and a Digital EMF Reader were used.
Findings-No Video or Photo anomalies were found during the review of this particular investigation. We did note that while doing an EVP session in Room 29 the EMF meter spiked while the team asked several questions and the actual replies were heard via parabolic mic at the time of investigation. Several EVP's were recorded and after analyzing the audio we have compiled these EVP's.
This first one was captured in Room 29. We believe it says "Just Passing" as investigators Veronique and Zelina are tagging their recorders.
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This second EVP was also captured in Room 29. This one says "Don't Forget Her".
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This really interesting EVP was captured as Rudy enters the bathroom and makes an observation that there is water on the floor. You will hear the wood floors creak then you will hear "Go Away" after Rudy speaks of the water.
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This EVP was captured on the marble staircase where the child fell to her death.
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Conclusion-The activity and personal experiences told to us by the employees, bellman, and the assistant manager on duty plus the research we did online concerning the Driskill Hotel coupled with the actual EVP and EMF meter evidence we captured would make it hard to dispute that paranormal activity does in fact occur at this Hotel and particularly in Room 29.
Findings-No Video or Photo anomalies were found during the review of this particular investigation. We did note that while doing an EVP session in Room 29 the EMF meter spiked while the team asked several questions and the actual replies were heard via parabolic mic at the time of investigation. Several EVP's were recorded and after analyzing the audio we have compiled these EVP's.
This first one was captured in Room 29. We believe it says "Just Passing" as investigators Veronique and Zelina are tagging their recorders.
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This second EVP was also captured in Room 29. This one says "Don't Forget Her".
boomp3.com
This really interesting EVP was captured as Rudy enters the bathroom and makes an observation that there is water on the floor. You will hear the wood floors creak then you will hear "Go Away" after Rudy speaks of the water.
boomp3.com
This EVP was captured on the marble staircase where the child fell to her death.
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Conclusion-The activity and personal experiences told to us by the employees, bellman, and the assistant manager on duty plus the research we did online concerning the Driskill Hotel coupled with the actual EVP and EMF meter evidence we captured would make it hard to dispute that paranormal activity does in fact occur at this Hotel and particularly in Room 29.
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