Oliver Lodge was born in 1851 at Penkhull in what is now Stoke-on-Trent, and educated at Adams' Grammar School, Newport, Shropshire. He was the …
Oliver Lodge was born in 1851 at Penkhull in what is now Stoke-on-Trent, and educated at Adams' Grammar School, Newport, Shropshire. He was the …
From 1850 to 1854 he filled the position of assistant in the college, and soon embarked upon original work, not in organic chemistry where the …
Prince was a friend to Harry Houdini and Hereward Carrington and they all had exposed the tricks of fraudulent mediums, however, unlike Houdini both…
Although this paper applies to religious experiences, it can also be applied in a context to paranormal experiences. There is some very interesting …
The first printed account of the La Placita Restaurant being haunted was recorded in the Albuquerque Tribune on May 27th, 1977. It was written by …
However some of the content that used to be in our site is also listed in our founder's website so have a look. https://www.CodyPolston.com
The Southwest Ghost Hunter's Association (SGHA) was created by five people. Two were very skeptical; two were hardcore believers and somewhere in …
I have always been interested in the older ghost investigations as they provide an interesting insight, especially when compared to ghost …
Today I thought that I would share the slides that I used to show when presenting the history of ghost hunting. It covers the beginning and eventual…
Over the years I have been to the St. James Hotel at least two dozen times investigating the paranormal claims there. These are photos taken during …
Harry Price was a British psychic researcher and author, in the early 1900s who gained public prominence for his investigations into psychical …
Bob, Bruce and myself discuss various memories about the media we have done over the past 35 years. the original video was aired on SGHA's YouTube …
In 2009, I was approached by Joey who wanted to scare his co-star Stevo on the Halloween episode of URock Albuquerque. I was doing a fundraiser for …
Eight couples who had never experienced any ‘haunting’ activity in their houses and had no reason to expect they would experience ‘ghosts’ were …
First of all, and most importantly, T.J. Wright did not die at the St. James Hotel as the legends have suggested. While the 1880 census does show …
In the spring of 2020, the authors, Bob and Cody, started having conversations about updating their 2008 book "The Complete Ghost Hunter: Basic …
From the back cover; Written by a believer and a skeptic with over 30 years of experience, the Conscientious Ghost Hunter's Compendium reveals …
The audio from 96.3 KKOB's ghost hunt of the Little Albuquerque Theater in Albuquerque, NM. the ghost hunts that i do for radio are for …
I appeared on KQRE talking about an event for Halloween.
Cody Polston's new book is out. It is a good read if you are serious about ghost hunting. For decades ghostly tales have been told across the…
A investigative standard for ghost investigations developed from the historical contributions of the early psychical researchers. This video …
Rumors and folklore claim that the Covered Wagon shop, formerly known as the Manual Springer house, was once used as a speakeasy and brothel during …
Rumors and folklore claim that the Covered Wagon shop, formerly known as the Manual Springer house, was once used as a speakeasy and brothel during …
We wanted to share and example of the kind of analysis we do here at SGHA. We just purchased a recordable Model 2 Trifield meter for some electric …
One of the most famous ghost stories in New Mexico is the ghost of Room 18 at the St. James Hotel in Cimarron. According to the story a man named …
In this video, Cody talks about the three most important things a ghost hunter must have.
There are numerous reports of paranormal activity associated with this 400 year old building. There are numerous reports of ghosts haunting the …
We are back with part two discussing this very important issue!
The biggest mistake ghost hunters make is repeating the same mistakes made by those who came before them. If you cannot learn from your mistakes, …
So why do ghost hunters investigate in the dark? Does it really make sense?
When it comes to "residual hauntings" there are many ideas out there. Starting in 1890, four different concepts of this idea have been put forth in …
The biggest mistake ghost hunters make is repeating the same mistakes made by those who came before them. If you cannot learn from your mistakes, …
In 2015 we had our 30th anniversary and we received allot of questions on our Facebook page. These are the answers to the ones about 94 Rock. …
A short news piece about the ghost tour in Old Town when I was doing tours. Sorry about the quality of the video, it is very years old.
Channel 7 news interviews me about the haunting at the Albuquerque Press Club. the segment was aired in October of 2004.
The story of the Hatchet Lady as told, in part, by me. Yes it is an urban legend but a fun story!
Ghost stories in Old Town Albuquerque as featured on the Travel Channel. I am one of the story tellers. The show aired in 2006. Part One Part Two
In this video I answer several questions that are often called "ghost stumpers".
Here is some practical advice for people who are new to ghost hunting.
The majority of what people think ghosts are is actually based on superstition and folklore. There has been some serious scientific work done and …
Signal to noise ratio is a major consideration when analyzing audio. Are you really hearing a voice or is it actually the lower frequencies of …
SGHA is still very active, however the blogging is going to be slow for awhile. In the meantime, Hitman (Cody) has been posting material …
Anyone can turn on a audio recorder and ask questions into thin air. Anyone can listen to that recording and think they are getting responses from …
Hobbies are practiced for interest and enjoyment, rather than financial reward. Engaging in a hobby can lead to acquiring substantial skill, …
Sometimes realistic events can shape and change legends. A good example of this is the story of Rebecca Potter who, according to legend, haunts the …
The expression anecdotal evidence refers to evidence from anecdotes. In cases where small numbers of anecdotes are presented, there is a larger …
During performances a man in a cream-colored double breasted suit has been known to have appeared on the stage. The spirit seems to be …
Cody sits down with Renee to discuss the ins and outs of ghost hunting in this interview with The Weekly Alibi. Click the image below to enlarge …
For several years the employees working at the Socorro Youth Center have experienced unusual phenomenon. The Youth Center occupies the former site …
This video briefly covers the operational aspects of the Southwest Ghost Hunter's Association.
For several years the employees working at the Socorro Youth Center have experienced unusual phenomenon. The Youth Center occupies the former site …
"Solving a Haunting" lecture was given for the City of Albuquerque Open Space Summer Series, 2015.
How many times have we heard stories that begin with "Then out of the corner of my eye I saw"? Or, "I saw movement out of the corner …
In this video we discuss various psychological factors that are involved in ghost hunting. True believer syndrome, the Fear Factor, psychosomatic …
Elliott O'Donnell (February 27, 1872 - May 8, 1965) was an author known primarily for his books about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost, …
This may be a long read...so please bear with me...it DOES have a moral and purpose. Recently, I purchased a small, used 2014 KIA Rio for the gas…
Eight couples who had never experienced any ‘haunting’ activity in their houses and had no reason to expect they would experience …
The founders of the Southwest Ghost Hunter's Association answer the question "What were the most challenging things you had to deal with to keep a …
Three of the founders of the Southwest Ghost Hunter's Association discuss various media projects that we have participated in over the past 30 …
The founders of the Southwest Ghost Hunter’s Association answer the question “What were the most challenging things you had to deal with to keep a …
Three of the founders of the Southwest Ghost Hunter's Association discuss various media projects that we have participated in over the past 30 …
The expression anecdotal evidence refers to evidence from anecdotes. In cases where small numbers of anecdotes are …
The following is from an article written by Winston Wu in 2011. The article, "Debunking Pseudo-skeptical Arguments of Paranormal …
SGHA is seeking five new members. Become apart of one of the most experienced paranormal investigation team in New Mexico! If you are …
Cody discusses Infrared thermometers, why they do not detect cold spots. The use of this instrument in ghost hunting is so flawed that it can …
In this video, Cody explains the flaws of using EMF meters in ghost hunting and paranormal investigations. They simply do not do what paranormal …
While cleaning my hard drive, I came across several photos from 2006 when we were shooting a TV pilot with Chris Fleming. RCR (the production …
While cleaning my hard drive, I came across several photos from 2006 when we were shooting a TV pilot with Chris Fleming. RCR (the production …
The term veridical hallucination is indebted to the Latin adjective veridicus, which means truthful or speaking the truth. It has two broad sets …
’Quantitative investigation of a reported haunting using several investigation techniques.’, Journal of the American Society M. C. Maher, & G. P. …
Some researchers believe that many of the experiences reported in allegedly haunted locations have a psychological explanation. Work assessing this …
When SGHA was formed in 1985, its membership was soon composed primarily of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This gave us an unique opportunity …
I have started editing videos for SGHA's 30th anniversary and the experience of finishing the first couple of them has left me feeling nostalgic …
This tutorial covers techniques for image analysis that are helpful in determining whether or not a photo has been edited / tampered in any way. …
The celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we are creating a series of videos about various memories and events that have happened over the past three …
This tutorial covers techniques for image analysis that are helpful in determining whether or not a photo has been edited / tampered in any way. …
Members of SGHA discuss how the history of "haunted" locations can affect the bias of ghost hunters investigating them. What is your …
Electronic voice phenomena (EVP) are electronically generated noises that resemble speech, but are not the result of intentional voice recordings or…
SGHA investigates the paranormal claims of ghosts at the Palace Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Is Miss Kitty really haunting this historic hotel …
This Old West hotel and casino has been featured on the History Channel. It is said that Miss Kitty, the wife of hotel owner Dr. Chambers, passed …
Mayor Richard J. Berry and the City of Albuquerque’s Parks & Recreation Department, …
This year we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! Is there a question about us that you would like to have …
So, we decided to try our hand at filming our investigations. This is our first attempt and it has been quite a learning process.
A investigative standard for ghost investigations developed from the historical contributions of the early psychical researchers. This video …
A documentary on the haunting occurring at the St. James Hotel in Cimarron New Mexico, produced in 2003. Interviews with SGHA's founder Cody …
Paranormal phenomena, events that cannot be explained by existing science, are regularly reported in medicine. Surveys have shown that a majority of…
One of the most appalling things about the "field" of modern day ghost hunting (paranormal investigation/research) is the obvious …
One of the most appalling things about the "field" of modern day ghost hunting (paranormal investigation/research) is the obvious disregard of its …
Prince was a friend to Harry Houdini and Hereward Carrington and they all had exposed the tricks of fraudulent mediums, however, unlike Houdini both…
Yet another explainable photo. http://krqe.com/2014/10/27/supernatural-figure-captured-in-el-kookooee-photo/ This is a lens flare (reflection) of …
Yet another explainable photo. http://krqe.com/2014/10/27/supernatural-figure-captured-in-el-kookooee-photo/ This is a lens flare …
From 1850 to 1854 he filled the position of assistant in the college, and soon embarked upon original work, not in organic chemistry where the …
Surveillance video recently taken at the Espanola Police Station is believed to have a image of a "ghost" moving across the screen. …
Oliver Lodge was born in 1851 at Penkhull in what is now Stoke-on-Trent, and educated at Adams' Grammar School, Newport, Shropshire. He was the …
"Solving a Haunting" lecture was given for the City of Albuquerque Open Space Summer Series, 2014.
This article discusses the factors that need to be analyzed to determine the credibility of a witness of a paranormal event. …
The ghost of the Plaza hotel starts out as two unusual (but explainable) incidents that occur to two women in room 316 and room 310. As time …
Have you taken the ghost tour in Old Town Albuquerque? Were you taken into the small chapel there and told the story of the "Lady in …
While we normally do not cross post thing from Ecto Radio we are this time because we were involved with it. Can there be an honest peer review …
SGHA has conducted eight investigations of Old Main from 2002 to 2010. Here is the updated and condensed report from everything that we have …
Some of you may have been wondering about the XMic research project that has shown up at a couple of the ghost hunts over the last year or so. This …
We have a new page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/southwestghosthunters There are allot of photos and other information in there that …
The ever-present video camera is creating a new form of “paranormal” news. Anytime anything even slightly strange occurs on a video surveillance …
So class, today I want you all to go read the following article. It's okay, I'll wait for you to get back. G'wan now, git! Don't come back till …
Cody's latest book is now available for preorder. Old Town Plaza has been the center of Albuquerque community life since the city was founded …
Full-spectrum photography is a subset of full spectral imaging, defined currently among photography enthusiasts as imaging with …
As Inigo Montoya (of The Princess Bride, for you non-movie-geeks) might say, "Full Spectrum? You keep using that word. I do not think it means what …
The concept of Battery Drain phenomena comes from a belief that is based solely in anecdotal statements by investigators in the paranormal …
1. You cannot use the paranormal to prove the paranormal. Simply put this is a circular argument that violates Scientific method and gives your …
Byron T. Mills, the hotel’s former owner is believed that his to haunt Room 310 of the Plaza Hotel. A photograph of the ghost is supposedly …
We have had allot of requests for shirts and the like with our mascot Grim on it. So we have set up a store that has all kinds of goodies. …
Our site was down yesterday. It should be fixed now. Some hackers in Russia managed to force a 404 redirect from dreamhost sites to their site in …
It has been ten years since the 94 Rock morning show contacted SGHA to help do their annual Halloween show. To commemorate this we have a special …
There have been several sighting of "shadow-like" figures and apparitions near the ruins of the mine and near the church. Also strange …
All of our reports are going through some format changes. For those of you who are familiar with our site, we file reports on every ghost hunt and …
This question recently popped up on a friend’s Facebook, so I’m going to add my 2 cents. First of all, this is a sore issue…
The majority of paranormal investigators would readily agree that ghosts must be some form of energy. As such, it is important to understand many of…
For the story, check out the video below. After reading several comments about this myth on YouTube, I decided to write a…
Rusty O'Neil's Mysterious & Unexplained (Click here to listen) If the player fails to load you can click on the player's download button to go …
Last night Ecto Radio did a show on the Valverde battlefield using audio clips from our 2005 trip there with 94 Rock. The audio is supplemented with…
Our Texas and new Mexico Charters are seeking Team Members. If you are interested in becoming apart of SGHA check out this link for more info and …
The documentary was shot in 2003 and really sums up the hauntings at the hotel at that time. SGHA's President is interviewed as well, giving his…
The majority of paranormal investigators would readily agree that ghosts must be some form of energy. As such, it is important to understand many of…
The most important thing for a scientific ghost hunter to know is the science behind what he or she is doing. Anyone who has studied physics knows …
The most important thing for a scientific ghost hunter to know is the science behind what he or she is doing. Anyone who has studied …
Simply put, the Law of Extrema states that all natural processes act to extremize (maximize or minimize) a physical quantity. An especially …
In this special edition podcast we talk about one of our hypotheses concerning ghosts. If they actually exist, what would they be? just one of many …
The Histogram dialog gives you everything you want to know, and then some. First, you should convert the image to grayscale. This can …
The Principle of Universality says that all laws of nature must work the same way everywhere. That is, the laws are objective; it …
The concept of entropy is still being actively debated by philosophers of science and is difficult to convey, so what follows is my own …
Generally speaking, conservation means that in an isolated system a given physical quantity does not change with time. An especially …
A digital image can be treated as a data set to extract information. Each pixel's intensity value is a measure of how much energy was used to …
The following is an excert from "The Complete Ghost Hunter" by C. Polston and B. Carter Some ghostly phenomena may have a …
THE GHOST PROPHECIES - COMPLETE EPISODE from Chad Calek on Vimeo.
The building that houses the Red Garter has been standing for more than a century serving as a saloon, a bordello, a rooming house, a general store,…
Photographs from our ghost hunts and investigations at Old Main can be found at the link below; Photographs of the New Mexico Penitentiary …
One of the most famous haunts in Albuquerque is the KiMo Theater. A young boy named Bobby Darnall died when a boiler exploded in 1951. The cast and …
Have you ever wondered if the ghost shows on television will ever get serious and actually try to do something more tangible? Well that was the hope…
In 2009, Cody finally talked 94 Rock into leaving New Mexico and going to Tombstone, AZ. This is the last installment from Big Nose Kate's saloon. …
In 2009, Cody finally talked 94 Rock into leaving New Mexico and going to Tombstone, AZ. This is the first installment from Big nose Kate's saloon. …
In 2009, Cody finally talked 94 Rock into leaving New Mexico and going to Tombstone, AZ. This is the installment from the O.K. Corral. [cpm-player …
In 2009, Cody finally talked 94 Rock into leaving New Mexico and going to Tombstone, AZ. This is the second installment from the Birdcage Theater. …
In 2009, Cody finally talked 94 Rock into leaving New Mexico and going to Tombstone, AZ. This is the first installment from the Birdcage Theater. …
This historic theater in Albuquerque is believed to be haunted by several ghosts. The first is a little boy named Bobby who was killed when the hot …
Lake Fort Phantom Hill is haunted by a ghost known as the "Lady of the Lake".Like most ghost stories, the details change through the …
According to several sources, the hotel is haunted by several different apparitions. One is believed to be Judge Slough who is …
One of the most famous legends of the southwest. According to the myth, the ghosts of children are supposed to push your car out of harms way, …
The scientific method is the best way yet discovered for separating the truth from lies and delusion. The simple version looks something like this: …
An old tradition claims that in Spanish times Santa Fe had a single hotel, La Fonda ("The Inn"), at the same location as the present-day …
This a a video of pictures that were taken during an event that I participated in at the Lodge at Cloudcroft in 2007. Chris Fleming was a speaker as…
I was interviewed for a short story on ghosts in New Mexico. I was asked to provide the top 5 places in the state that may have a chance at actually…
I was interviewed by the Albuquerque Journal for this article, although I'm misquoted in places and some of Bob's dialog is incorrectly attributed …
1. Abstract This multiphase study was performed to discover if the information presented or reported by ghost hunters and paranormal investigators …
104.7 The Edge's Buck, Dex, and Dilbert take a tour of the haunted old New Mexico State Prison. This prison is home of the dedliest prison riot …
Gail Porter and Chris Fleming comb New Mexico, searching for the spirit of the wild west outlaw Billy the Kid. They visit the courthouse where he …
Supposedly one of the most haunted locations in the state of Texas! Paranormal activity that has been reported in the hotel centers around …
This old house, now the Covered Wagon shop, is rumored to be a former brothel. where a prostitute named Scarlet was murdered. According to legend, …
Late at night the sounds of footsteps and voices can be heard throughout the building. Some claim that the ghost of Big Nose Kate haunts the saloon …
Many people have sighted a female apparition which they believe is the ghost of Morgan Earp's wife, who is searching for her deceased husband …
Cody talks with the Weekly Alibi about ghost hunting. Click the image below to enlarge.
Cody talks with the Weekly Alibi about ghost hunting. Click the image below to enlarge.
"Night of the Dead" Halloween fundraiser for Civitan in Old Town Albuquerque
The reported phenomenon consists of an apparition that wears a long gray coat riding on horseback. The sounds of the phantom horse are reported to …
Built in 1965, it was called the "Bridge to Nowhere," as there was not enough funding to continue the road from the other side. At 650 …
Abstract A multiphase study was performed to find an effective method to evaluate electromagnetic field (EMF) sensitivity of people that have …
This hotel certainly has a variety of ghosts, all stubbornly refusing to check out. You can also have a great time listening to live music in …
I was interviewed by the Albuquerque Journal about the ghost tours in Old Town, Albuquerque. It gives a good description of the tour as well as some…
Like Abó and Las Humanas, red walled Quarai was a thriving pueblo when Oñate first approached it in 1598 to "accept" its …
Abo State Monument. Ruins left by former tompiros division of the Pito Indians, on Arroyo Empedradillo. First mentioned in 1598 by Juan de Onate. …
Because of one woman's dream that future generations might understand and study the frugal and pioneer beginnings of the West, the Museum known …
A short news piece on the Southwest Ghost Hunter's Association and the haunting of the Albuquerque Press Club.
Employees and patrons at this quaint restaurant have reported the presence of spirits dating back from the frontier days. The playful ghosts are …
The railroad and gold were often the beginnings of these towns. 1899 was Ancho's year of birth due to railroad and gold in the Jicarilla …
According to the stories, an unidentified ghost of a man in a black suit haunts the backstage area and a certain table in this historic building. …
The article by Kathy Sanders that ran in the Abilene Reporter-News on October 30, 1985 is one of the sources of the paranormal claims at the …
About twenty miles from Las Vegas the highway dips into a beautiful and lush valley where trees abound. This is Watrous, New Mexico. The town is …
Previous ghost hunts or investigations at this location: Six investigations have been performed at Buie Park. The first was in 1998, with follow-up …
The cemetery of an old silver boomtown is haunted by the ghosts of miners killed in two tragic cave-ins. Do the miners killed in several accidents …
The ghost of a woman in a white evening gown dripping with water has terrorized residents here for many years. She appears as a hitch-hiker along …
Many people have reported feeling strange cold spots near certain graves on otherwise very hot days. These cold spots and other strange stories of …
North of checkpoint 1, the light appears as a steady light. The car headlights are viewed almost directly in the center. The lights are brighter, …
This was an investigation to determine if paranormal activity does indeed exist at the cemetery near Anson, Texas. The conclusion of two previous …
Eighteen miles southeast of Hamlin, at the junction of US-180, sits Anson, named in honor of Dr. Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of …
A mysterious figure has often been seen seated in the chapel, weeping profusely for some unknown tragic loss. The ghost is dressed in a long black …
The Weeping Lady of Colfax is the apparition of a woman who appears in the back row of the combination church and schoolhouse here. Her …
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