Ep 101. Deadwood: Wild Bill's Post
- July 1, 2016
In Ghost Adventures season 15 episode 101, titled "Deadwood: Wild Bill's Post," Zak Bagans and his team travel to the historic town of Deadwood, South Dakota, to investigate the haunted past of Wild Bill Hickok's old stomping grounds.
The episode begins with Zak providing a brief history of the town, which was once a thriving gold-mining community during the late 1800s. However, with the advent of the railroad and decline in gold production, the town lost its luster and fell into disrepair. Despite this, many buildings from the town's heyday still stand tall, including the Franklin Hotel where Wild Bill met his untimely demise.
As the team begins their investigation, they visit some of the other historic sites in the town, including the site of the infamous murder of Wild Bill and the original location of the Gem Theater, where a deadly fire claimed many lives. The team also interviews local historians and residents, who provide insight into the town's haunted history and share firsthand accounts of paranormal activity.
In their investigation of the Franklin Hotel, the team begins by gathering baseline readings of electromagnetic fields (EMF) and temperature fluctuations. They also use a Spirit Box, which scans radio frequencies in real-time and is believed to allow spirits to communicate with the living. Almost immediately, the team begins to experience unexplainable activity, including sudden cold spots and strange noises.
As the investigation continues, Zak and his team attempt to contact spirits through a variety of methods, including the use of trigger objects and communicating through the Spirit Box. They also perform a sensory deprivation experiment in one of the hotel rooms, in which Zak is blindfolded and left alone in complete darkness for several minutes, while the team records any potential activity.
Throughout the investigation, the team encounters several unexplained events, including doors opening and closing on their own, strange voices captured on audio recordings, and unexplainable footsteps. However, it is the team's experience in the hotel's basement that proves to be the most chilling. While investigating a sealed-off area of the basement, the team discovers an old tunnel that leads to a hidden room. Inside the room, they find dozens of spooky dolls hanging from the ceiling and painted symbols on the walls. The team feels an overwhelming sense of dread and fear while in the room and quickly exits.
As the investigation comes to a close, the team shares their findings and experiences with each other and the audience. They conclude that the Franklin Hotel has a dark and haunted history, and is ripe with paranormal activity. In addition, they believe that the town of Deadwood has a long history of ghostly encounters, and is deserving of more investigations in the future.
Overall, Ghost Adventures season 15 episode 101, titled "Deadwood: Wild Bill's Post," is a chilling exploration of one of America's most haunted towns. With historical accuracy, thorough investigation methods, and a commitment to revealing the truth, Zak Bagans and his team provide a fascinating glimpse into the past and a glimpse into the world beyond.
