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Investigations, Education & Case Files

Direct from the TAPS team — case breakdowns, field notes, and the science behind the investigation.

Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Louisville Kentucky
InvestigationsFeatured

Inside the Waverly Hills Investigation: What the Cameras Didn't Show

The live Halloween special gave viewers six hours. What it didn't show was the 14-hour setup, the methodical debunking process, and the three pieces of evidence we ultimately couldn't explain.

Jason Hawes8 min readMarch 28, 2026
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Education

EMF Meters: What They Actually Measure (And What They Don't)

The most misunderstood tool in paranormal investigation. Here's a straightforward breakdown of electromagnetic field detectors — the science, the limitations, and how TAPS actually uses them in the field.

Steve Gonsalves6 min read
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Old New England farmhouse
Case Studies

A Family in New England: How We Found the Source of Their 'Ghost'

Names changed for privacy. This case is a good example of why we debunk first. What a family had lived with for three years had a completely rational — and fixable — cause.

TAPS Case Team5 min read
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Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
Investigations

Return to Eastern State Penitentiary: 20 Years Later

We first investigated Eastern State in 2004. Twenty years and thousands of cases later, we went back. The location hadn't changed. Our equipment had. Here's what we found.

Jason Hawes10 min read
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Education

The Psychology of Paranormal Experience: What Science Actually Says

Infrasound, sleep paralysis, pareidolia, carbon monoxide — there are documented physiological and psychological explanations for a significant portion of reported paranormal activity. Understanding them makes us better investigators.

Dave Tango7 min read
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News

TAPS Family Expands to Three New Countries in 2026

We're proud to welcome vetted teams from Australia, Germany, and India into the TAPS Family network. Here's what that expansion means for clients worldwide.

TAPS Family Management3 min read
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TAPS investigator greeting a family at their front door
Education

Why TAPS Investigations Are Always Free — And Always Will Be

Charging people who are frightened in their own homes has never made sense to us. Here's where that principle came from, how we sustain the work, and what it means for you.

Jason Hawes4 min read
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TAPS investigator setting up equipment in a dark corridor
Education

What Happens During a TAPS Investigation: A Complete Walkthrough

From the moment our team arrives to the debrief a week later — a step-by-step look at exactly what a TAPS investigation involves, and what you can expect throughout.

Jason Hawes7 min read
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Education

How to Request a Free Paranormal Investigation from TAPS

A step-by-step walkthrough of the TAPS case request process — what information we need, what happens after you submit, and what to expect from first contact to investigation.

TAPS Case Team4 min read
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