Ep 3. Samaritan Cult House

In the third episode of season 14 of Ghost Adventures, the team travels to Velisca, Iowa, to investigate the Samaritan Cult House. The house was once the site of a gruesome murder-suicide committed by the members of the controversial religious group known as The Children of God. The incident took place in 1912 when eight people were brutally murdered with an axe. This horrifying event is considered one of the most significant unsolved crimes in Iowa's history.

The team starts their investigation by reviewing the history of the house and the cult. They meet with a local historian who tells them about the cult's beliefs and practices, which included incest and child abuse. The cult was notorious for performing sex rituals and believed that they were doing God's work by spreading their message across the country.

As the night falls, the team starts their investigation inside the house. They split up into different parts of the house, and each member carries a unique piece of equipment tailored to their specific expertise. Zak leads the investigation with Aaron, Billy, and Jay by assigning each member a particular area in the house to investigate.

As the team commences their investigation, they detect various anomalous readings and evidence of the paranormal. Jay, the tech expert, captures a significant amount of EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena), which is a type of audio recording where paranormal voices or sounds can be heard. Billy, who's responsible for detecting electromagnetic fields, experiences a sudden spike in EMF readings, indicating that there's a strong electromagnetic field present in the area.

Zak, the lead investigator, focuses his attention on the basement, where he's been advised to be extra cautious. The basement is believed to be the epicenter of most of the paranormal activities reported in the house. Zak starts his investigation by conducting a solo session where he tries to communicate with the spirits present in the basement. During the session, he hears the sound of footsteps and voices coming from the other side of the basement, which he believes isn't from any of his team members.

Moreover, Zak performs a sensory deprivation experiment by wearing a blindfold and noise-canceling headphones, which heightens his other senses, and he attempts to communicate with the spirits in a more intimate setting. Meanwhile, Aaron, who's responsible for documenting the investigation, sets up cameras and tries to capture any evidence of the paranormal on video.

As the night progresses, the team experiences many different paranormal events, including shadow figures and disembodied voices. Aaron captures some fascinating footage on his camera that shows an unexplained white figure lurking in the background, which they believe is a ghost. Lastly, the team comes to the conclusion that the house indeed has many spirits still roaming around, which explains the many paranormal activities documented throughout the night.

In conclusion, the third episode of season 14 of Ghost Adventures named Samaritan Cult House is the perfect example of why the show has become so popular among paranormal enthusiasts. The team handles its investigation with a high level of professionalism and thoroughness, and the evidence presented in the episode is nothing short of fascinating. For Ghost Adventures fans or anyone interested in the paranormal, this episode is a must-watch.