WIX Official Paranormal Report

Date filed: July 30^th, 2005

Location Information

Official name: Founders Cemetery Park (name on outside sign) in Cedarburg, WI 53012

Nickname(s): Founder’s Park (name on outside rock, Sa on Outside Map) and First Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery (name on rock by fence and burial marker, Sb on Outside Map)

Date entered: July 9^th, 2005-carried into July 10^th, 2005

Time investigation started: 11:29 p.m.

Time investigation ended: 12:22 a.m.

(The Sony DVR-DVD 403 Handycam, the Panasonic RR-US360 Digital Voice Recorder, and any digital cameras are all synchronized to the same time via Casio digital watch model number 1477. All times are in Central Standard Time (CDT).)

Approximate latitude and longitude: 43°18’ North/88°West

Road directions to location: From Manitowoc, take I-43 south (59.3 miles) and use exit 92 (WI-60) to Grafton. Take a right on Ulao Road (0.2 miles); then take a left on N Port Washington Road (1.8 miles-Hwy W). Take a right on Lakefield Road (2.5 miles-Hwy T-turns into Portland Road), left on Hilbert Avenue (0.1 miles), right on Spring Street (0.2 miles), right on Washington Avenue (0.1 miles), left on Western Road (0.4 miles), and right on Evergreen Boulevard (0.1 miles). Founder’s Cemetery Park is located on Evergreen Boulevard. From Manitowoc, the drive is about an hour long.

Physical description: From the outside, there is a small, open field located next to the park. I would not consider this place a park. Instead, it is a small forest/wooded area with much overgrowth. The paths are difficult to navigate through and are somewhat marked with wood chips. This place does not feel that “spooky” even at night because two lights illuminate most of the area along with some side house lights. The “Founder’s Rock” marks the entrance with some wooden fences. Following the path, there are assorted wood benches. An old burial marker with all the original names (hard to see some names, faded/eroded) is surrounded by a metal black fence with another rock next to it with all of the names of the “Early Cedarburg Pioneers.” The path then leads deeper into the forested area and is especially hard to follow. It forks off in many directions, and some house lights are visible. Overall, the “park” is small and even smaller considering the actual burial area and tribute plot is confined to the beginning of the park.

Permission to be on location: No

Signed: n/a Date: n/a

Comments: I do not believe we needed permission to be on this site. I understand that this area is an actual park, so city park codes would have been applicable (close by 11:00 p.m.). Or if this area were to be treated as an actual cemetery, cemetery codes would have been applicable (close by 7 p.m. or after sunset). However, with this area’s bright lights, I believe this “park” is used for people to walk through, and the back paths that were difficult to follow might lead to neighboring yards or sidewalks. Many cars drove past and witnessed our investigation with none stopping or slowing down to witness or to express concern about our whereabouts in this area.

Outside Map Inside Map (if applicable)

Directional Map Other Map (if necessary)

Map Keys:

Outside Map- Inside Map-n/a Directional Map- Other Map-n/a

Sa=Founder’s Stone 1. I-43 South

Sb=Stone with Names of All Buried 2. Ulao Road

HL=House with Light on 3. N Port Washington (Hwy W)

B=Wood Bench 4. Lakefield Road (Hwy T)

L=Light on Telephone Pole X=Stop sign with road name switch

AoF=Area of Finding, circled (1-4) 5. Portland Road

H=House without light 6. Hilbert Avenue

Dotted Line=Path 7. Spring Street

8. Washington Avenue

9. Western Road

10. Evergreen Boulevard

11. Founder’s Cemetery Park (circled)

Notes on maps: There is no proper scale for either the outside map or directional map, for I drew them by hand. The compass for the outside map and directional map is an approximation to the best of my abilities from reading other maps. An inside map and other map are not necessary for this investigation.

Environmental Conditions

The National Weather Service Report (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/)

Time of weather report: 8:44 p.m. CDT

Location of Forecast Station: NWS, Milwaukee

Temperature: Fair, 70°F (21°C)

Humidity: 60%

Wind speed and direction: Calm

Barometer: 33.11”

Dew point: 55°F (13°C)

Visibility: 10.00 miles

Rain within the past 6 hours: No

Rain within the past 12 hours: No

Rain within the past 24 hours: No

Forecast description: Mostly clear, with a low near 62. South wind around 9 mph.

The Weather Channel Report (http://www.weather.com/)

Time of weather report: 9:00 p.m. CDT

Temperature: 72°F

Cloud cover: Clear

UV index: 0 Low

Wind speed and direction: From SE at 4mph

Humidity: 48%

Pressure (barometer): 30.08” (arrow up)

Dew point: 51°F

Visibility: 10.0 miles

Sunrise: 5:21 a.m.

Sunset: 8:33 p.m.

Forecast description: Generally clear. Low 61F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Moon Report (http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html)

Moon phase (for date: July 9^th, 2005): waxing crescent with 9% of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.

Moon information-

Moonset: 10:23 p.m. on preceding day

Moonrise: 8:06 a.m.

Moon transit: 3:33 p.m.

Moonset: 10:47 p.m.

Moonrise: 9:10 a.m. on following day

Additional sun information-

Begin civil twilight: 4:46 a.m.

Sunrise: 5:21 a.m.

Sun transit: 12:57 p.m.

Sunset: 8:33 p.m.

End civil twilight: 9:08 p.m.

Sky Report (http://www.fourmilab.to/yoursky/)

Time of sky report: July 10^th, 2005 at 2:21 UTC

See attachment number: 1

Solar Report (http://sec.noaa.gov/)

Time of solar report: July 9^th, 2005 at 22:00 UTC

Geomagnetic storms: Current- None Past 24 Hours: None

Solar radiation storms: Current- None Past 24 Hours: None

Radio blackouts: Current- R1 Past 24 Hours: None

Solar activity forecast: Solar activity is expected to be low to moderate. Region 786 may produce an isolated M-class event.

Geophysical activity forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at unsettled to active levels with isolated periods of minor storm conditions for 10 July due to the effects of CME activity observed on 7 July. Quiet to unsettled conditions are expected on 11 and 12 July.

Satellite environmental plot: (Attachment #2)

GOES solar x-ray flux: (Attachment #2)

International Ghost Hunters Society Solar Rating (http://www.ghostweb.com/index.html)

Time of solar rating: July 9^th, 2005 at 9:23 p.m. CDT

Solar x-rays: M CLASS FLARE

Geomagnetic: UNSETTLED

Subjective weather description of location: When we started our investigation, it was a pleasant night. With barely any wind, the air was still and quiet. The humidity was fairly low, and the temperature was decent enough for me to wear a sweatshirt comfortably. The visibility was excellent; anyone could see a good distance. There was no fog, mist, or smoke present along with absence of rain/water. Overall, the weather was very conductive for our investigation; there were no significant disturbances in the natural realm to impair our data.

Provided By: Date: July 30^th, 2005

(Kyle Chivers)

Witness Signature(s): Date(s): August 14^th, 2005

(Adam Rathsack) (Ahna Grove) (Erik Weiss) (Zachary Keehan)

I hereby agree to this description of the site based upon my eyewitness view of the location to the best of my abilities. Had I not agreed to sign this document, there were possible fallacies based upon my eyewitness recollection.

Location History

Folklore, legends, and myths:

There really is no major reason for this place being haunted. It is a very old cemetery/overgrown park with Cedarburg’s oldest inhabitants buried here; however, none of the haunted indexes or websites gives a particular reason why this place is haunted. There are three sources that list this Founder’s Park as being haunted:

1. Unexplained Research

2. Shadowlands Haunted Wisconsin Index

3. An article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (online)

All of these sources have a similar description of “cold spots, two crows, and being watched/not feeling alone/or a supernatural presence.” I speculate that this claim of a haunting originally came from the Shadowlands Index as Unexplained Research investigated that claim, and the article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel matches the description given by the Shadowlands. It is important to note that anyone with an email address can post a haunted site on the Shadowlands database, so this claim, which it probably originally came from, is quite possibly a made up fabrication.

Source(s):

Carlson, Tina and Dave Juliano. “Cedarburg-Founder’s Park.” The Shadowlands: Haunted Places in Wisconsin. 30 July 2005. < http://theshadowlands.net/places/wisconsin.htm>

Fisk, Terry and Chad Lewis. “Founder’s Cemetery Park.” Unexplained Research. 30 July 2005. <http://www.unexplainedresearch.com/files_spectrology/cedarburg_founders.html>

“Founder’s Park.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 25 Oct. 2003 anomaly <http://www.jsonline.com/news/ozwash/oct03/179502.asp>

Primary Source(s): n/a

Signature(s): n/a Date(s): n/a

I hereby have stated to the best of my recollection any possible folklore, legends, and/or myths about the stated location. What I have heard came from previous sources, and I cannot be certain of the truth beyond these claims. However, I do swear this is what I recall and I am not making any false allegations otherwise I would not have signed this document.

Confirmed history through credible sources:

The rock at the main entrance of the park reads,

“HERE ‘the rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep’ Gray

THIS LAND WAS DEDICATED FOR USE AS A CEMETERY BY THE TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH IN 1844. DUE TO THE ROCKY NATURE OF THE LAND, BURIAL HERE WAS DISCONTINUED IN 1868. THE CEDARBURG COMMON COUNCIL IN 1966 VOTED TO PURCHASE THIS HISTORIC RESTING PLACE.

DEDICATED JULY 3, 1976”

This rock gives a great detail of the history of this early cemetery. It is Cedarburg’s first cemetery as the Trinity Lutheran Church purchased it from farmer Frederich Dobberpuhl (Williams, “Lost and Found”). This Trinity Lutheran Church is not to be confused with the First Immanuel Luther Church that is down the block from the Founder’s Park. According to the “Lost and Found” article, 26 people are buried in this cemetery (Williams). However, according to the Founder’s Park brochure, the Cedarburg record shows that 96 people passed away when the cemetery was used (Banazak et. all, 5). It is possible that there could be more people buried or unaccounted for in the cemetery because of the displacement of makers, original tombstones, and records. Burial discontinued here because of a substantial layer of limestone that lies about six to eight inches below the surface (Williams). The early settlers tried dynamiting the limestone to clear a hole for burial, but this proved to be too much labor and time, so the early settlers used mounds. Palmer Krueger thinks the early settlers wrapped the bodies, thus then dug to the limestone, placed the bodies there, and covered them back up with the earth, creating a mound (phone conversation). There are 26 mounds scattered throughout the park (Williams). Most of the mounds are concentrated in the beginning section where the “history” rock is, but it is difficult to tell most mounds apart because of the dense overgrowth (Krueger). According to Krueger, they are more recognizable in the wintertime.

In my phone conversation with Krueger, he claimed reasonability for sparking interest in the site because he lives next to the location and at that time was also part of the board for Cedarburg. The city, in the mid 1970s, cleaned up the area and denoted it as a park with rocks with the plaques on them, lights, and eventually a fence put along the original memorial maker. According to the Founder’s Park brochure, in 1877, the large and elaborate pillar was placed as a monument to those who are buried in the cemetery (Banazak et. all 5). It is twelve feet tall and composed of limestone; the women names are on the north side, bible verses on the east, children on the south, and men on the west (Banazak et. all 5). Krueger states that the significance of this marker is that it was placed in the “heart” of the cemetery. He also said that a tennis fence (now a fence of metal black bars) had to be placed there because of vandalism and graffiti to the monument. The lights were placed in the park in the 1980s and are powered with hanging lines that are difficult to make out because of the trees. In the mid 1990s(97-98) he talked about the students from the high school who did a project with the park. In the brochure, the students investigated the history through records and distant relatives of those buried in the park (Banazak et. all). Also, the students tried to wipe out the invasive species and replant the area with the original vegetation (Banazak et. all, 16-17).

The Founder’s Park packet states that a log cabin church was built next to the park in 1844 (Banazak et. all, 4). Krueger said the location of this church was in the open field that is adjacent to the park.

After reviewing the history from these sources, I could find little evidence to support any logical reason for a haunting. Yes, this cemetery is very old and the people are buried in a somewhat unusual fashion. And after looking over the birth/death and other history provided in the Founder’s Park brochure of those who are buried here, most people lived long (for that time period) peaceful lives with quiet deaths (Banazak et. all, 6-15). Yes there were some cases of sudden and not so pleasant deaths as also young deaths of children and other members of the families who died on the journey to Cedarburg (Banazak et. all, 6-15). However, this above information could be accounted for almost every early cemetery here in Wisconsin, except for the distinct means of burial. There is one last piece of striking evidence that could possibly support a vague haunting. According to Krueger, when the preservation project began in the mid 1970s a man with a truck removed the limestone headstones until cleanup was finished; he stored these pieces in his truck. When the city wanted the headstones back after the preservation work was done, no one knew where the truck was (Krueger). In the “Lost and Found” article, Williams states that the truck driver drowned while fishing in the Milwaukee river and the markers have never been found. Krueger said that it is impossible to determine who is buried where because there are no known present records of the mounds; and without the markers, it further impairs the identification of those bodies in the mounds. In all of Krueger’s years next to Founder’s Park, he has only talked to one group of ladies who said that their great, great grandfather was possibly buried in Founder’s Park.

Last of all, concerning the alleged haunting of this location, in my phone conversation with Krueger, he stated himself that he never heard of this place being haunted. He has lived next to this park/cemetery for almost 50 years now and has never seen or heard of any unusual things. This is a forest, and noises can be explained from the animals in the park from squirrels to even owls (Krueger). He also said that his kids used to play in the park all the time when they were younger, and actually built a tree house in one of the trees in the park. It was in 2004, when the journalist (Christian Williams) from the paper, Krueger said, that told him about the supposed site being haunted. Krueger mentioned that the area is actually quite peaceful and has never seen anything out of the ordinary or heard of its haunting until recently.

Source(s):

Banazak, Wayne, Bradley-Cibik, Kim, and many others (students, distant relatives, and donators) Founder’s Park (brochure). 19 pages. Spring 1997.

Williams, Christian. “Lost and Found.” News Graphic 7 Sep. 2004

Primary Source(s):

Krueger, Palmer. Phone conversation. 11 Aug. 2005. 2:50-3:15 p.m.

On Site Investigation

Field of Sight-

Rumors of anomalous figure(s), people, and/or thing(s):

1. “There are always two crows in the park.”

Source(s):

1. Fisk, Terry and Chad Lewis. “Founder’s Cemetery Park.” Unexplained Research. 30 July 2005. <http://www.unexplainedresearch.com/files_spectrology/cedarburg_founders.html>

Primary Source(s): n/a

Signature(s): n/a Date(s): n/a

I hereby agree that I have heard rumors about possible figure(s), people, and/or thing(s) at this location that is beyond the realm of the normal. I have not made up any of these claims to aid the investigation and acknowledge that these are solely rumors unless experienced first hand by credible sources.

Device used to capture field of sight: Sony DVR-DVD 403 Handycam (Camcorder)

Specs: -Super Night Shot allows recording in the dark up to 13 feet away (uses infrared), -Records in Dolby Digital surround sound, -Records on mini-dvd (Sony-DVD-R) up to 30 minutes for each mini-dvd, -Over one hour of battery life, -Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens allows for the crispest and clearest images possible. Battery: Uses (primary) 1 InfoLitiumP (rechargeable) and also uses (secondary) 1 InfoLitiumP-smaller battery/less power

User: Kyle Chivers

Belief in ghosts: No- I believe they could be out there, yet something abnormal needs to be seen firsthand before he changes his stance.

Total time of recording: 30 minutes and 9 seconds

Anomalies noted during recording: None

Noted times for anomalous activities: n/a

Noted area for anomalous activities: n/a

Odd problems experienced while operating the camcorder: None

Battery power before investigation: Full-primary battery and secondary battery charged during the afternoon of July 9^th, 2005.

User Statement: During my use of this camcorder, I experienced no problems whatsoever. There were no battery shortages. I also did not witness any abnormal sights while using the viewfinder to record this footage.

Signature: Date: July 30^th, 2005

I hereby agree that I have operated the Sony DVR-DVD 403 Handycam during the above date for the above investigation to the best of my abilities. During this investigation, I was fully aware of my surroundings and under no circumstances did I alter any evidence or purposely leave out any specific conditions. I did my duty for the sole purpose to reason if the above location is indeed haunted.

(Note: WIX does not playback any video footage while on site. All video footage is played and analyzed on a later date.)

Device used to capture field of sight: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 (digital camera)

Specs: -5.1 mega pixels, Optical 3x zoom, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens allows for the crispest and clearest images possible, -2.5” LCD monitor, -3 specific flash modes, -7 special scene selection modes including 2 special night taking picture modes, -Can take short videos with sound, -Playback pictures on LCD screen edit/delete them, 2.5 hours of battery life. Equipped with a SanDisk 256 MB memory card able to take up to 120 5.1 mega pixel pictures. WIX takes pictures at night under the following settings: 0EV, Center Focus or Infinite Focus, Flash with white balance, ISO 400, fine pictures (5.1 mega pixels), SL+ (powered up flash exclusively for dark pictures), we occasionally use an additional flash with the Red Eye Reduction, shutter speed: 30, aperture 2-4. Batteries: Uses: 2 Sony Nickel Metal Hydride Battery AA’s (primary)/ 2 AA’s (Duracell NiMH rechargeable) (secondary)

User: Kyle Chivers

Belief in ghosts: No- I believe they could be out there, yet something abnormal needs to be seen firsthand before he changes his stance.

Total pictures taken at location: 119

Anomalies viewed with the camera’s playback screen:

1. A blue orb/circle by upper tree limbs.

2. Some larger white orbs/circles by upper tree limbs.

3. Faint whitish/clear orbs/circle in air by the open field.

Noted times for anomalous activities:

1. Around 11:45 p.m.

2. Around 11:59 p.m.

3. Around 12:15 a.m.

Noted area for anomalous activities:

1. Back of the wooded area where the path breaks off (AoF 3. on Outside Map).

2. About five feet away from the black, metal fence.

3. In the open field on the right side of the park.

Possible explanation for anomalous sight(s) viewed on the camera’s playback screen:

1. I could not explain this.

2. Possible humidity, however it was in a dense wooded area. This was probably dust.

3. Possible humidity or dust, especially from a somewhat moist field in the open air.

Odd problems experienced while operating the camera: None

Battery power before investigation: Full-the Sony Nickel Metal Hydride Battery AA’s were both charged to full during the afternoon of July 9^th, 2005.

User Statement: I did not experience any odd problems while operating this camera, and no battery drainage occurred. I did have some difficulty taking some pictures, yet this was because I was using an auto focus that was difficult to focus in dark areas. I did notice the above photographic anomalies on the camera’s LCD screen; these photos can probably be explained from possible humidity/dust/water in the air. They must be analyzed to make a definite conclusion.

Signature: Date: July 30^th, 2005

I hereby agree that I have operated the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 during the above date for the above investigation to the best of my abilities. During this investigation, I was fully aware of my surroundings and under no circumstances did I alter any evidence or purposely leave out any specific conditions. I did my duty for the sole purpose to reason if the above location is indeed haunted.

Anomalous sight(s) viewed by the investigate crew: None.

Noted times for anomalous sight(s): n/a

Noted area for anomalous sight(s): n/a

Possible explanation for anomalous sight(s): n/a

Witness Signature(s): n/a Date(s): n/a

I herby agree that I have witnessed something abnormal with my own eyes during the investigation. I cannot explain what I have viewed using any rational explanation. Under no circumstances am I making false claims to aid in the investigation.

Field of Sound-

Rumors of abnormal sound or distinct sound not characteristic to the area: None that we know of.

Source(s): n/a

Primary Source(s): n/a

Signature(s): n/a Date(s): n/a

I hereby agree that I have heard rumors of abnormal sound(s) and/or distinct sound(s) not characteristic to the area that is beyond the realm of the normal. I have not made up any of these claims to aid the investigation and acknowledge that these are solely rumors unless experienced first hand by credible sources.

Device used to capture field of sound: Panasonic Microcassette Recorder, model number RN-202 (analog)

Specs: Records 60 minutes of sound on one analog (30 minutes on each side) tape (Panasonic Microcassete tape), WIX records at “2.4” speed (normal speed), Battery: Uses 2 AA’s (Duracell NiMH rechargeable)

User: Ahna Grove

Belief in ghosts: Strongly believes in them because of multiple contacts with the paranormal realm.

Time started recording: 11:21 p.m.

Time ended recording: 11:51 p.m.

Stops in recording-time(s): Stopped at 11:51 p.m. because the tape is only approximately 30 minutes on each side, and we never switched over the tape to the other side.

Odd problems experienced while operating the Panasonic Microcassette Recorder: None

Battery power before investigation: This device was using regular Duracell AA batteries that have only been used a few times during prior investigations.

User Statement: Nothing to say.

Signature: Date: August 14^th. 2005

I hereby agree that I have operated the Panasonic Microcassette Recorder during the above date for the above investigation to the best of my abilities. During this investigation, I was fully aware of my surroundings and under no circumstances did I alter any evidence or purposely leave out any specific conditions. I did my duty for the sole purpose to reason if the above location is indeed haunted.

Device used to capture field of sound: Panasonic RR-US360 Digital Voice Recorder

Specs: WIX records with this device under the following conditions: High Quality mode (14 hours recording time), recording source from a distance using the HI condition, and recording under the “meeting” genre. Battery: Uses 2 AAA’s (Duracell NiMH rechargeable) WIX uses a Sony attachable Dynamic Microphone to amplify and to pick up faint sounds for this recorder. The microphone has a frequency response of 100-12,000 Hz.

User: Ahna Grove

Belief in ghosts: Strongly believes in them because of multiple contacts with the paranormal realm.

Time started recording: 11:22 p.m.

Time ended recording: 12:24 a.m.

Stops in recording-time(s): None

Odd problems experienced while operating the Panasonic RR-US360 Digital Voice Recorder: None

Battery power before investigation: 2 full bars out of 3-this device was using regular Duracell AAA batteries that have only been used a few times during prior investigations.

User Statement: Nothing to say.

Signature: Date: August 14^th, 2005

I hereby agree that I have operated the Panasonic RR-US360 Digital Voice Recorder and Sony Dynamic Microphone during the above date for the above investigation to the best of my abilities. During this investigation, I was fully aware of my surroundings and under no circumstances did I alter any evidence or purposely leave out any specific conditions. I did my duty for the sole purpose to reason if the above location is indeed haunted.

(Note: WIX does not playback analog or digital recordings while on site. All recordings are played and analyzed on a later date.)

Anomalous sound(s) heard by the investigate crew: None

Noted times for anomalous sound(s): n/a

Noted area for anomalous sound(s): n/a

Possible explanation for anomalous sound(s): n/a

Witness Signature(s): n/a Date(s): n/a

I herby agree that I have heard something abnormal with my own ears during the investigation. I cannot explain what I have heard using any rational explanation. Under no circumstances am I making false claims to aid in the investigation.

Field of Smell-

Rumors of abnormal smell(s) that is not characteristic to the area: None that we know of.

Source(s): n/a

Primary Source(s): n/a

Signature(s): n/a Date(s): n/a

I hereby agree that I have heard rumors of distinct smell(s) not characteristic to the area that is beyond the realm of the normal. I have not made up any of these claims to aid the investigation and acknowledge that these are solely rumors unless experienced first hand by credible sources.

Anomalous smell(s) picked-up by the investigate crew:

1. An old, musty and somewhat strong smell that lingered for a minute or two (hard to describe).

Noted times for anomalous smell(s):

1. Around 12:05 a.m.

Noted area for anomalous smell(s):

1. One of noticeable forks in the main path, same area that the temperature dropped to 52°F (AoF 2. on the Outside Map).

Possible explanation for anomalous smell(s):

1. There was a strong smell of plants, especially deeper in the park. There was much more overgrowth on this back path. This smell occurred when Adam and I were making our way back to the group. It is possible that on our first way through the path, we may have stepped on or tore away some vine, plant, and/or branch that could have produced this distinct smell. This could also be explained by a combination of various strong and especially dense plant smells.

Witness Signature(s): Date(s): August 14^th, 2005

(Kyle Chivers) (Adam Rathsack)

I herby agree that I have smelled abnormal smells with my own nose during the investigation. I cannot explain what I have smelled using any rational explanation. Under no circumstances am I making false claims to aid in the investigation.

Field of the Environment-

Rumors of oddities in the environment surrounding the location:

1. “Cold spots through out the park that will make the hair on your neck stand at lengths end on any give warm sunny day.”

2. “Numerous cold spots even on a warm summer day.”

Source(s):

1. Carlson, Tina and Dave Juliano. “Cedarburg-Founder’s Park.” The Shadowlands: Haunted Places in Wisconsin. 30 July 2005. < http://theshadowlands.net/places/wisconsin.htm>

2. Fisk, Terry and Chad Lewis. “Founder’s Cemetery Park.” Unexplained Research. 30 July 2005. <http://www.unexplainedresearch.com/files_spectrology/cedarburg_founders.html>

Primary Source(s): n/a

Signature(s): n/a Date(s): n/a

I hereby agree that I have heard rumors of oddities in the environment at the given location that are beyond the realm of the normal. I have not made up any of these claims to aid the investigation and acknowledge that these are solely rumors unless experienced first hand by credible sources.

Device used to capture field of the environment: Radio Shack Infrared Thermometer

Specs: -Detects temperature through the infrared spectrum at a range of 0 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 to 200 degree Celsius) at a distance of up to one foot, -Instantaneous feedback for seven seconds with the click of a button or while holding the button the thermometer detects fluctuation within its given range. Battery: Uses 1 Radio Shack 12Volt

User: Adam Rathsack

Belief in ghosts: Exist

Established temperature at location by the user: 65°F

Noted severe fluctuation(s) (7 degrees of more from the established temperature):

1. Dropped to 52°F.

2. Dropped to 48°F.

3. Dropped to 44.5°F (lowest).

Noted times for severe fluctuation(s):

1. 12:05 a.m.

2. 12:08 a.m.

3. 12:16 a.m.

Noted area for severe fluctuation(s):

1. Same spot as odd smell #1. (AoF 2. on the Outside Map).

2. AoF 1.

3. AoF 1.

Possible explanation for fluctuation(s):

1. This was a shaded area with some of the denser clumps of trees, yet Adam and I were almost directly under the natural light from the telephone pole holding up the light.

2. Erik pointed out that the little amount of wind that was blowing into the park could be reached and observed the easiest because this is the spot where there is another opening/entrance to the park through the open field. Both weather reports indicated a south wind, and indeed this is the direction of the opening (south). I also could feel the wind blowing. Yet, the temperature fluctuations were picked up a few feet down the path from the opening. Also, it would have been extremely difficult if not impossible for the thermometer to pick up sporadic and minute gusts wind.

3. Same as previous explanation (same location).

Odd problems experienced while operating the RadioShack Infrared Thermometer: None

Battery power before investigation: The Radioshack 12Volt battery was only used a few times prior to this investigation for other paranormal investigations.

User Statement: Nothing to say.

Signature: Date: August 14^th, 2005

I hereby agree that I have operated the RadioShack Infrared Thermometer during the above date for the above investigation to the best of my abilities. During this investigation, I was fully aware of my surroundings and under no circumstances did I alter any evidence or purposely leave out any specific conditions. I did my duty for the sole purpose to reason if the above location is indeed haunted.

(Note: WIX takes at least three temperature readings every minute.)

Device used to capture field of the environment: Silva “Huntsman” Compass

Specs: -Basic magnetic compass, -Liquid filled with orientating lines which makes it possible to hear rattling when compass spins, -Possible to move compass dial 360 degrees, -Somewhat illuminates for a while if exposed to intense light before entering darkness.

User: Adam Rathsack

Belief in ghosts: Exist

Instances of magnetic interference (when the compass spins erratically) and description: None

Noted time for magnetic interference: n/a

Noted area for magnetic interference: n/a

Possible explanation for erratic spinning: n/a

Odd problems experienced while operating the Silva “Huntsman” Compass: None

User Statement: Nothing to say.

Signature: Date: August 14^th, 2005

I hereby agree that I have operated the Silva “Hunstsman” Compass during the above date for the above investigation to the best of my abilities. During this investigation, I was fully aware of my surroundings and under no circumstances did I alter any evidence or purposely leave out any specific conditions. I did my duty for the sole purpose to reason if the above location is indeed haunted.

Device used to capture field of the environment: TriField EMF Meter

Specs: WIX uses this device under the following conditions: Reading field is set at “High Magnetic” with a range of 0-100 milligauss. WIX occasionally will set the reading field at “Low Magnetic” with a range of 0-3 milligauss. The TriField EMF meter is frequency-weighted from 30-500 Hz and calibrated at 60 Hz. Accuracy is rated at +/-20% of scale reading for magnetic fields. Battery: Uses 1 Energizer 9Volt

User: Zachary Keehan

Belief in ghosts: Yes, believes in them.

Established magnetic field reading: 0 milligauss

Instance(s) of severe fluctuation(s) (Needle bounces +/- 10 milligauss in “High Magnetic” or +/- .1 in milligauss “Low Magnetic.” Number(s) is in milligauss.):

1. Jump from .2 to .6+ (Low Magnetic).

2. Jump from .2 to .4+ (Low Magnetic).

Noted times for severe fluctuation(s):

1. Around 11:53 p.m.

2. Around 12:08-12:12 a.m.

Noted area for severe fluctuation(s):

1. AoF 4. on Outside Map-by the spot where the blue orb was seen on LCD screen (AoF 3. on the Outside Map).

2. AoF 1. on Outside Map-the same spot where the severest temperature fluctuations occurred.

Possible explanation for fluctuation(s):

1. Zac established a 0 milligauss reading for both High and Low Magnetic for the entire area with no extreme fluctuations. There were no hanging telephone lines/electrical lines to explain for the noted fluctuations that we could see. Palmer Krueger did mention that the lights are powered by hanging electrical lines that are hard to see through the trees. Although the abnormal readings were very little in terms of the entire scale for the meter, it was odd that any fluctuations would have occurred in this area because no constant power source was noted. If there were a constant power source (i.e. buried electrical lines, observable power lines or sources) the EMF meter would have picked up a constant if not strong source of magnetic power. Also, the fluctuations were not a result of Zac walking or his hand moving as the needle sometimes bounces. In both instances, Zac was standing still.

2. Same as previous explanation, but in a different area with the same conditions.

Odd problems experienced while operating the TriField EMF Meter: None

Battery power before investigation: The battery test on the meter indicated that it had over ¾ of available power as it was used for a few previous investigations.

User Statement: Nothing to say.

Signature: Date: August 14^th, 2005

I hereby agree that I have operated the TriField EMF Meter during the above date for the above investigation to the best of my abilities. During this investigation, I was fully aware of my surroundings and under no circumstances did I alter any evidence or purposely leave out any specific conditions. I did my duty for the sole purpose to reason if the above location is indeed haunted.

Device used to capture field of the environment: Newcon Optik Night Vision model number CYCLOP-1

Specs: Night vision that allows user to distinctly and clearly see environment around them under total darkness up to 200 feet away in the color/shades of green and white (WIX operates at about 100 feet). Attachable infrared scope shoots out infrared light that makes night images clearer and more distinct (WIX always uses attachable infrared scope). Batteries: Night Vision Uses: 1 Energizer 9Volt Attachable Infrared Scope Uses: 2AA’s (Duracell NiMH rechargeable)

User: Erik Weiss

Belief in ghosts: Open, I tend to believe what I have seen. Since I have never seen a ghost, I would not say I believe in them; however, if I were to experience a supernatural occurrence, I would not deny it.

Odd lights, dark figures, and/or other anomalous object(s) seen through Night Vision: None

Noted times for odd lights, dark figures, and/or other anomalous object(s): n/a

Noted area for viewing odd lights, dark figures, and/or other anomalous object(s): n/a

Possible explanation for odd lights, dark figures, and/or other anomalous object(s): n/a

Odd problems experienced while operating the Newcon Optik Night Vision: None

Battery power before investigation:

Newcon Optik Night Vision- The 9Volt battery was replaced on site during a previous investigation, so the battery was almost brand new.

Attachable Infrared Scope- This device was using regular Duracell AA batteries that only have been used a few times on prior investigations.

User Statement: Due to the bright lights in the park, it was difficult to use this piece of equipment around the actual gravesite where there could be the greatest possibly of a supernatural presence. I managed to use the device near the outskirts of the site and deeper in the woods where I saw nothing but trees.

Signature: Date: August 14^th, 2005

I hereby agree that I have operated the Newcon Optik Night Vision during the above date for the above investigation to the best of my abilities. During this investigation, I was fully aware of my surroundings and under no circumstances did I alter any evidence or purposely leave out any specific conditions. I did my duty for the sole purpose to reason if the above location is indeed haunted.

(All equipment is properly and orderly used during any investigation with precise sophistication. WIX provides proper instructions for first time users of all equipment. Those who feel uncertain about equipment operation do not use the provided equipment.)

Field of Health-

Rumors of ill-health effects, altered states of consciousness, feelings of being “unwelcome” and/or other states of abnormal mental/physical health at location:

1. “There is a very strong negative feeling there…”

2. “You don’t feel ‘alone’ when you are there.”

3. “Strong, negative feelings.”

4. “Sensing a supernatural presence.”

Source(s):

1.-2. Carlson, Tina and Dave Juliano. “Cedarburg-Founder’s Park.” The Shadowlands: Haunted Places in Wisconsin. 30 July 2005. <http://theshadowlands.net/places/wisconsin.htm>

3.-4. Fisk, Terry and Chad Lewis. “Founder’s Cemetery Park.” Unexplained Research. 30 July 2005. <http://www.unexplainedresearch.com/files_spectrology/cedarburg_founders.html>

Primary Source(s): n/a

Signature(s): n/a Date(s): n/a

I hereby agree that I have heard rumors of ill-health effects, altered states of consciousness, feelings of being “unwelcome” and/or other states of abnormal mental/physical health not characteristic to the area that is beyond the realm of the normal. I have not made up any of these claims to aid the investigation and acknowledge that these are solely rumors unless experienced first hand by credible sources.

Feeling(s) of ill-health effects, altered states of consciousness, feelings of being “unwelcome” and/or other states of abnormal mental/physical health experienced by investigative team on location:

1. A cold, chilling sensation was felt by everyone at AoF 1. on the Outside Map, the same location as the EMF meter fluctuation and the severest temperature fluctuation. This was a feeling of not being cold, but rather getting the “shivers” and a feeling of a chill running throughout the body. I should note that this is the only spot anyone felt this, and the night was somewhat warm, so this was an odd sensation.

Noted times for abnormal feelings:

1. Around 12:08-12:16 a.m.

Noted area for abnormal feelings:

1. AoF 1. on the Outside Map.

Possible explanation for abnormal feelings:

1. This could be explained by a south wind coming in from the entrance where we were all standing. However, when this sensation was felt, we were standing considerably in the wooded area. Also, there were barely any significant amounts of wind during the investigation as noted in the weather reports. In terms of shading by the surrounding trees, this area was not as dense as other areas deeper in the park, and this feeling was not felt there, so I do not believe this was a particularly shaded region to account for the cold feeling.

Signature of those who experienced abnormal feelings: Date(s): August 14^th, 2005

(Kyle Chivers) (Adam Rathsack) (Ahna Grove) (Erik Weiss) (Zachary Keehan)

I hereby agree that I have felt some unknown feeling in either or both mental/physical states while present at this location. In no way is this claim a fallacy to aid in the investigation.

(Note: WIX tries not to inform other members who are present at the location and who are unaware of any rumors of any abnormal feelings to rule out the placebo effect.)

Provided Human Light-

After each flashlight, the user is listed and then their duty in which they used the flashlight for. All flashlights use Duracell NiMH rechargeable batteries. All batteries are fully charged before the investigation.

1. Rebel L.E.D. Flashlight, red-lens, 2AA’s: Kyle Chivers, for guidance and coordination.

2. Rebel L.E.D. Flashlight, red-lens, 2AA’s: n/a

3. Rayovac Bulb Flashlight, red lens, 2AA’s: Zachary Keehan, for use of the EMF meter.

4. Rayovac Bulb Flashlight, red lens, 2AA’s: n/a

5. Garrity Bulb Flashlight, white lens, 2AA’s: n/a

6. Standard Bulb Flashlight, white lens, 1AA: n/a

7. Small Metal Bulb Flashlight, white lens, 2AAA’s: n/a

8. Mini Bulb Flashlight, white lens, 1AAA: Adam Rathsack, for use of the infrared thermometer.

Recorder’s Statement

Recorder: Kyle Chivers

Belief in ghosts: No- I believe they could be out there, yet something abnormal needs to be seen firsthand before he changes his stance.

Comments: I forgot my Casio digital watch at home, so I used Adam’s cell phone. All times were still synchronized with the use of his phone. I used two sheets of notepad paper and also drew a rough sketch of park to the best of my abilities. I have both sheets of paper saved for evidence and retrieval of times of various fluctuations and statements after the investigation from the other investigators.

Recorder’s Signature: Date: July 31^st, 2005

I hereby claim that I have recorded the appropriate times and other associated information for the above investigation at the listed time in a notepad via pen/pencil. In no way did I purposely leave out or include additional information that would question the legitimacy of my written words.

Off Site Analysis

Analysis of Recorded Field of Sight-

Field of Sight device being analyzed: Footage (mini-dvd on Sony-DVD-R(s)) from Sony DVR-DVD 403 Handycam

Program used for analyzing: Playback with PowerDVD DX Version 5.1.0411 and Windows Media Player 10 Version 10.00.00.3646

Analyzer’s Name: Kyle Chivers

Recording Quality: SP Mode (medium)

Number of video clips and corresponding length(s): 1 clip/movie at 30 minutes and 9 seconds

Description of analysis work (date of analysis: July 31^st, 2005): I played the movie/entire clip over at least twice, some parts three or four times. I paused for some areas of interest and compared the footage with some pictures taken in the same location. I thought I found a spot from recording time 6:50 to 7:00 with a possible orb that appeared in the middle of the screen then faded off into two smaller side orbs, but I believe these to be natural lights, possibly from outside houses. After looking over some of the photos from this area, it confirms this notion. I also heard nothing abnormal from the sound on this clip/movie with the Dolby Digital surround sound.

Anomalies found in video clip(s): Nothing substantial

Noted times for video anomalies: n/a

Noted area for video anomalies: n/a

Possible explanation for video anomalies: n/a

Analyzer’s Signature: Date: July 31^st, 2005

I hereby agree that I have properly analyzed the video footage from the Sony DVR-DVD 403 Handycam and I have reported my entire findings. I have not tampered with or deleted any footage that would question any specific details in any way. This footage can be viewed by anyone with access to a DVD player and the disc is archived for this use.

Field of Sight device being analyzed: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 (digital camera)

Program used for analyzing: Sony Picture Package Version 1.8 for transfer to computer, Microsoft Photo Editor Version 3.01 for picture viewing.

Analyzer’s Name: Kyle Chivers

Key for Photo Codes:

Visibility Strength Scale-

1=Very Faint

2=Faint

3=Decent

4=Visible

5=Very Visible

Anomaly Type-

Or=Orb/circle (white/clear)

CO=Colored orb/circle (named color)

M=Unusual fog/mist

P=Some type of plasma

A=Apparition

O=Other with explanation

Location in Picture Chart-

Number of pictures analyzed: 119

Description of analysis work (date of analysis: August 1^st, 2005): I analyzed each picture with Microsoft Photo Editor (zooming in and out specific sections); and if I found some sort of anomaly, I placed the picture in a folder titled: “Abnormal Photos with red circles” otherwise I put the other pictures in the folder titled: “Normal Photos.” The really solid pictures with strong anomalies, I placed in a folder titled: “Good Pictures.” Then, I went through each picture again in the Normal Photos folder, and zoomed in each section to see if I missed any key details. After that, I reviewed the pictures in the “Abnormal Photos with red circles” folder; and with the program, Paint, I circled the anomalies in red; I did the same with the “Good Pictures” folder. On paper, I recorded the visibility strength of the anomaly(ies), the anomaly type, and the section in the picture where the anomaly(ies) was located. Lastly, I looked over and analyzed the “Abnormal Photos with red circles” and “Good Pictures” folders and made conclusions about the anomaly(ies) present.

Anomalies found on digital photographs:

DSC00400-Or,MM,1/Or,MM,1

DSC00404-Or,TL,1

DSC00411-Or,MR,3

DSC00412-Or,TL,2

DSC00413-Or,LM,4

DSC00414-Same picture spot as DSC00413 but without orb

DSC00417-Or,TL,4/Or,TM,3

DSC00422-Or,TR,1

DSC00424-Or,MM,1/Or,MM,1/Or,MM1

DSC00425-Same picture spot as DSC00424 with Or,MR,2

DSC00428-Or,ML,3/Or,TL,2/Or,MM,1/Or,MR,1/Or,MR,2/Or,TR,1/Or,LR,1 (lots of orbs in different sections)

DSC00430-Or,TL,1

DSC00439-Or,TL,1

DSC00441-Or,TL,5/Or,MR,2 (very big and clear orb)

DSC00444-Or,MR,3

DSC00449-Or,TM,2

DSC00450-Or,TL,4/CO (blue),TM,5/Or,MR,2 (blue orb picture with other orbs)

DSC00451-Or,LL,3/Or,MR,2/Or,TR,4/Or,TM,2 (multiple orbs, one by Adam’s head)

DSC00453-Or,TM,1

DSC00460-Or,MM,1/Or,MM,2

DSC00461-Or,TR,3

DSC00462-Or,MM,3/Or,TL,1/Or,TL,1

DSC00463-Or,TM,1

DSC00464-Or,TL,1/Or,TL,1/Or,TL,1/Or,TL,1/Or,TR,2/Or,TR,1

DSC00468-Or,TR,4 (small, bright orb in tree)

DSC00472-Or,Tm,3

DSC00473-Or,TM,1

DSC00479-Or,TR,1/Or,TM,2/Or,TR,2

DSC00493-Or,MM,1/Or,TM,1/Or,MR,3/Or,MM,1

DSC00494-Or,LL,1/Or,LL,2/Or,MM,3/Or,MR,3

DSC00495-Or,MM,1

DSC00496-Or,ML,1/Or,TM,3

DSC00498-Or,TR,1

DSC00499-O,MM,4 (might be an orb, or some kind of light, very small, bright, and distinct in picture)

DSC00501-Or,TM,3

(All bolded pictures are of specific significance. DSC is the type of disk followed by the number in a series that originally started at 001; for this investigation, the number started at 00400 and ended at 00518.)

Noted times for photographic anomalies:

The times were not noted down for the above listed anomalies for a few reasons. Some of the anomalies in the pictures could not be viewed in LCD screen at the time. Also, the time and date feature was not set to be recorded on the bottom right of the picture. However, it is relatively easy to estimate the time and location the pictures where taken, for I took them in groups. This statement is backed up by reviewing the video, or listening to either audio (analog or digital), as it is fairly simple to see the flash and to hear the distinct beep before the picture is taken and the shutter sound the camera makes when a picture is taken. By knowing this, I can estimate the location and time for all of the pictures.

DSC00400-DSC00407: By Sa on the Outside Map around 11:29-11:35 p.m.

DSC004408-DSC00427: By the Actual Marker and Fence (black metal) on the Outside Map-a panning of the entire area, including the pictures of the marker around 11:40-11:45 p.m.

DSC00428-DSC00448: By the area from the path starting at Marker and Fence (black metal) to AoF (3.) on the Outside Map around 11:45-11:50 p.m.

DSC00449-DSC00463: By AoF (3.) and AoF (4.) on the Outside Map around 11:53-11:59 p.m.

DSC00464-DSC00474: By AoF (2.) on the Outside Map around 12:05 a.m.

DSC00475-DSC00491: By AoF (1.) on the Outside Map around 12:08-12:12 a.m.

DSC00492-DSC00502: By AoF (1.) looking out at the Open Field on the Outside Map around 12:12-12:16 a.m.

DSC00503-DSC00509: By AoF (1.) on the Outside Map around 12:16-12:20 a.m.

DSC00510-DSC00517: By Sb and Actual Marker and Fence (black metal) on the Outside Map around 12:20-12:22 a.m.

DSC00518: Picture of main sign on the Outside Map around 12:25 a.m.

Noted area for photographic anomalies: See the above description.

Possible explanation for photographic anomalies:

Most of the orb pictures were in the back part of the park where the vegetation is the greatest and the paths are most ambiguous. It seemed for the orb pictures that I took from the open field that the orbs where easier to see on the LCD because the pictures on the computer only show a few faint orbs. Also, I would like to mention that there were no anomalous pictures taken in AoF (1.) on the Outside Map where there was the greatest fluctuation in temperature and some movements on the EMF meter. For all of the above anomalous pictures except DSC00450 and DSC00499, the orbs or whitish/clear circles of various sizes and visibilities can be explained as the dust picture phenomena. There is nothing paranormal or even really anomalous about these pictures, as the description of this effect and examples are at this web page: http://ghostgadgets.com/_knowledge/orbs.html. These pictures match those as dust orbs with smaller and smaller concentric circles in each orb and little specs in these circled layers. This is especially easy to see on the more clear orb pictures like DSC00441 and DSC00468. Also to support this claim, almost every orb picture is taken in either the upper or middle quadrant (36 orbs top sector, 26 middle, and 5 low). This makes sense because most dust particles are either flying free and drifting around above the ground. Also, with the dust picture phenomena, it is easier for the focus of the camera to capture dust particles in the upper portion of the picture because of the flash and its distance/range. A few of the faint orbs that are hard to determine as dust might be possible water effects from humidity/water in the air. This is supported with the very faint pictures from the open field where there are no trees, and it would have been easier to capture possible condensation in the open air free of the dense vegetation. The humidity for that night was rather low- 60% reported by NOAA and 48% reported by the Weather Channel, so it is not surprising that there were not many if any orb/circle pictures of water vapor in the air. For DSC00450, the colored orb picture (a blue orb), it is odd for a dust orb to be a different color, especially that of a distinct dark blue. Any viewer could easily pick this orb out from any others. However, after examining the orb with a very zoomed-in picture, it does match the distinct design of a dust orb. It carries the trademark of circled layers, with a dense layer in the middle, and minute spots in the layered circles. I am not certain what caused the color. It could be from possible absorption of water, many different colored dust particles, a reflection from the flash from another source, and/or some other explainable but unknown feature. I am fairly certain that this photo is not spiritual. Lastly, DSC00499, the picture with the small, bright anomaly in the center, is probably the most anomalous of all the pictures. It is hard to analyze this photo because the thing is very small; however, it is very bright. Also, most dust orbs are in the top two sectors where this thing/possible orb is very close to the ground. I cannot determine if it has the characteristic trademark of a dust orb. It also could be a flying bug, which is also explained on this website: http://theshadowlands.net/fake.htm, yet it would be rather difficult for the flash to reach that far, especially for a tiny insect. I took many pictures of the field, and it is not a natural light because this anomaly never showed up on previous pictures. I am not certain whether this picture could be spiritual in nature; however, it is not likely to be paranormal in that regards.

Analyzer’s Signature: Date: August 1^st, 2005

I hereby agree that I have properly analyzed the digital photographs from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 and I have reported my entire findings. I have not tampered with or deleted any digital photographs that would question any specific details in any way. This footage can be viewed by anyone with access to a computer with email as the pictures can be viewed via email attachments. Pictures can also be printed on high-quality gloss/photographic paper via a color printer upon request. All pictures are achieved on computer.

Analysis of Recorded Field of Sound-

Field of Sound device being analyzed: Analog tape(s) by Panasonic (60 minutes maximum length) from the Panasonic Microcassette Recorder, model number RN-202 (analog)

Program used for analyzing: None, tape is rewound and played back with the Panasonic Microcassette Recorder at three different speeds, normal (2.4 speed), fast (3.2 speed), slow (1.4 speed)

Analyzer’s Name: Kyle Chivers

Number of recorded tapes: 1 tape with only one side recorded on

Length of recording: 29 minutes and 44 seconds

Description of analysis work (date of analysis: August 1^st, 2005): At first, I listened to the tape at normal speed with my stopwatch next to me to record any times of abnormal noises on the tape. Then I listened to the tape at slow speed; lastly I listened to the tape at fast speed. I only took five-minute breaks from each listening period and did not stop the tape through each listening speed.

Anomalies heard on analog tape(s): None whatsoever.

Noted times for sound anomalies: n/a

Noted area for sound anomalies: n/a

Possible explanation for sound anomalies: n/a

Analyzer’s Signature: Date: August 1^st, 2005

I hereby agree that I have properly analyzed the analog tape(s) from the Panasonic Microcassette Recorder and I have reported my entire findings. I have not tampered with or deleted any tape(s) that would question any specific details in any way. This tape(s) can be heard with any Panasonic Microcassette Recorder and the tape(s) is achieved for this specific use.

Field of Sound device being analyzed: Panasonic RR-US360 Digital Voice Recorder

Program used for analyzing: Voice Editing-Version 1.03 (Professional Edition)

Analyzer’s Name: Kyle Chivers

Length of recording: 1 hour, 2 minutes, and 37 seconds

Description of analysis work (date of analysis: August 2^nd, 2005): I listened through the entire recording without any stopping. I found three particular areas of interest. The first was a tapping sound from 16:00-17:02. I concluded this was just Ahna going through the bushes. The next was a sudden thud around 47:35. I believe Ahna hit the microphone on the analog recorder. Finally, there was a faint hum around 56:00. I believe someone was whistling in the background, possibly Ahna. I also slowed down the playing speed with Voice Editing and found nothing abnormal with the above sections. I slowed down some other quiet periods from 30:00-34:00 and 52:00-54:00 and found nothing abnormal.

Anomalies heard while using Voice Editing: Nothing substantial.

Noted times for sound anomalies: n/a

Noted area for sound anomalies: n/a

Possible explanation for sound anomalies: n/a

Analyzer’s Signature: Date: August 2^nd, 2005

I hereby agree that I have properly analyzed the sound data from the Panasonic RR-US360 Digital Voice Recorder and I have reported my entire findings. I have not tampered with or deleted any data that would question any specific details in any way. This data can be heard from any computer with speakers with Windows Media Player (wav format). This data can be obtained from CD or email and is achieved for this purpose.

Conclusion

Final assessment:

After performing the investigation, analyzing the evidence, researching the alleged haunting, and uncovering the real history, I can say that Founder’s Cemetery Park in Cedarburg, Wisconsin is not haunted. I base most of this conclusion on the evidence that was gathered on July 9^th, 2005. The conditions for that night were almost perfect with no weather conditions to impair or data, and it was also a good time in the lunar circle with some solar activity present. All these conditions support a good paranormal investigation. With the investigation, there was no major evidence in the picture, video, and sound categories, which account for over 75% of our data. Along with that, the night vision and compass experienced nothing unusual, as did any of our equipment like battery shortages and other odd technical problems.

Another piece of evidence that supports this conclusion is we did not truly experience most of the supposed “abnormal” things/experiences that may occur at this location. We saw no crows or any birds. We did not feel a supernatural presence or that we were “not alone.” I did not even feel this and I knew about the location’s supposed effect. None of our group felt any “negative feelings,” sickly feelings, or that we should not be there. Actually, we all pointed out that the area is a peaceful place. If people overlooked the rocks with the plaques on them and the monument marker, most would not even know people are actually buried here.

With the investigation of the history, there really is not a firm basis for this location to be haunted. Like noted before, none of the sources that claim this site to be haunted know exactly why it is haunted. As I researched the history, I cannot find a significant reason to believe why Founder’s Park would be haunted. The mounds are scattered throughout the park, and the spots where we did find some abnormal activity is hard to determine if actual buried people are in the near area. The only stipulation to the findings in history would be that the original markers and tombstones have disappeared and are unaccounted for to this day, and the driver of the truck drowned who would have known where this truck was.

I think the strongest piece of evidence is that Palmer Krueger, who has been living next to the cemetery/park for almost 50 years, has never noticed anything unusual. That is a substantial amount of time to be living anywhere, especially in the same location. I am sure he has walked through and seen the park many, many times-on full moons, dark nights, foggy times etc. His children have played in the park and even built a tree house there; if they knew it was haunted, I am fairly sure that they would not have engaged in this activity. Finally, Krueger himself said that he did not even know the place was considered to be haunted until September, 2004 when the journalist (Christian Williams) interviewed Krueger and told him about the supposed haunting.

There are some gaps in the investigation that are worth some mentioning and have been accounted for in the percent certainty claim. We did document a cold spot, and Founder’s Park is rumored to have cold spots. I understand that it is a dense forest covered with trees and irregular shading; however, with our thermometer, we did find a fluctuating spot (AoF 1. on the Outside Map). This could be accounted for the wind that was blowing in that direction during our investigation; but like mentioned before, it was a bit down the path and there was a very light wind that night. The EMF meter readings are also worth mentioning. Although the fluctuations were minor, it is weird to experience them in two areas and at the park that had no readings for the majority of our investigation. One of the fluctuation spots corresponded in the same location as the cold spot (AoF 1. on the Outside Map). The other EMF spot was deeper in the forest, AoF 4. on the Outside Map. Krueger said that the lights are powered by hanging lines that are hard to see. The EMF meter would have detected this had the lines been closer to the ground or significantly crossed the path(s). I know for certain that the EMF meter did not pick up the fluctuation given off by these power lines; a constant or at least strong reading would have occurred. Lastly, the other abnormal information gathered, the unknown white dot in the picture (DSC00499) and the odd smell, I do not believe these are significant to give a percentage reduction to. The picture, although possibly abnormal, is too small to make out a distinct image. The smell could probably be explained as forest smells that we are not experienced with interpreting, especially from living in the city.

With the above-mentioned oddities/abnormalities, although minor, it does minus some percent from the percent certainty, which means I am not absolutely positive with the conclusion. Still, with an 85% certainty, I am confidently ruling Founder’s Cemetery Park as not haunted. The research and investigation support this claim.

Case Classification: Not Haunted

Percentage of certainty in Case Classification:

100%(Base: assume all places are not haunted)

-2%(markers/tombstones disappear, truck driver drowned)

-5(AoF 4. on the Outside Map, 1^st EMF meter fluctuation)

-8%(corresponding EMF meter and temperature fluctuation-AoF 1. on the Outside Map)

Final Percent Certainty: 85% certain Founder’s Cemetery Park is Not Haunted

Preparer’s Name: Kyle Chivers

Preparer’s Statement:

It did take some time before I started this investigation, but I was busy with other projects. The time-lapse in between the investigation and report did not impair the findings in any way. After I started the investigation, I had to stop and wait for information to come from the city library and the county historical society. Once again, this time lapse and the other time lapses of the user signatures and statements did not negate any of the findings/conclusion etc. I did this investigation as efficiently and as good as I could with the given material and evidence.

Preparer’s Signature: Date: August 13^th, 2005

I hereby claim that I, the preparer, have made a fair and accurate investigation at the above location. I have not added, alerted, or left out any information to leave the investigation in question. I have used an open mind to analyze clearly and rationally all evidence in order to make a case classification and percentage certainty to the best of my abilities.

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Any other source(s) has been formally asked to be a part of this report, and their respective name has been mentioned in the Source(s) column.

WIX appreciates and thanks every source for their support in aiding in this investigation.

A special thanks to Shadowlands for letting WIX include their account of Founder’s Park in their database. Thanks to the Cedarburg Public Library and the Ozaukee County Historical Society for the information supplied on the history. And thanks to Palmer Krueger for his information supplied and his account of living next to Founder’s Park.)