Ep 5. Stardust Ranch

In the fifth episode of season 16 of Ghost Adventures, the team explores the unsettling mysteries of Stardust Ranch, located in Arizona. The ranch gained notoriety after the new owners reported strange and terrifying experiences involving aliens and demonic entities. The team meets with the owners, John and Joyce Edmonds, who recount their harrowing experiences and claim that these supernatural forces have caused them physical harm.

Upon arriving at the ranch, the team does a walkthrough of the property and notes the many security measures in place, including surveillance cameras and fences. They also discover that the previous owners of the ranch had experienced similar paranormal activity, including reported sightings of extraterrestrial beings.

The investigation begins with the team exploring the main house. They notice strange symbols etched into the walls and ceilings and believe they could be related to some form of occult activity. Zak Bagans, the lead investigator, also experiences a strange sensation and a feeling of being pushed by an unseen force.

They then move to the barn on the property, where the owners claimed to have seen a large, shadowy figure. The team hears unexplained noises and voices and uses various paranormal investigation tools, such as an EVP recorder and thermal imaging camera, to capture evidence. They also use a special device to communicate with any entity that may be present in the barn.

As the night wears on, the team splits up with Aaron Goodwin and Jay Wasley investigating the ranch's front yard, while Bagans and Billy Tolley investigate the back. Both teams encounter disturbing occurrences, such as unexplained flashes of light, strange sounds, and a sudden drop in temperature.

The investigation reaches its climax when the team decides to conduct a ritual designed to banish any demonic entities that may be present in the ranch. During this ritual, they use a variety of tools, including a salt circle and sage smudge sticks, to protect themselves and clear the area of negative energy.

In the end, the team believes they have captured compelling evidence to support the claims of the owners. They also recommend that the current owners continue to take measures to protect themselves from any negative entities that may be present. The episode ends with the team reflecting on the disturbing nature of their investigation and the importance of remaining vigilant when dealing with paranormal activity.

Overall, the episode offers a spine-tingling exploration of some of the more unsettling aspects of paranormal investigation and a cautionary tale for those brave enough to investigate places such as Stardust Ranch.