Ep 11. Shattered Spirit

In season 1 episode 11 of Ghost Hunters, titled "Shattered Spirit," the team heads to Hammond Castle in Massachusetts to investigate reports of paranormal activity. The castle was built in the late 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. and is rumored to be haunted by his spirit.

The team arrives at the castle and meets with the curator, who gives them a tour and shares some of the reported ghostly encounters. They hear stories of unexplained footsteps, doors opening and closing on their own, and apparitions appearing in the halls.

The investigation begins with the team splitting up into smaller groups to cover more ground. They set up cameras and audio recording equipment throughout the castle and start their initial sweeps.

One team is investigating the Great Hall when they hear a loud bang coming from the adjacent room. They rush over to investigate but find no explanation for the noise.

Meanwhile, another team is in the Oubliette, a small room beneath the castle where prisoners were kept. They hear strange noises and feel sudden drops in temperature, but again, find no explanation for the activity.

As the night continues, the teams regroup and review their findings. They notice several anomalies caught on camera, including strange mist formations and orbs of light. They also review audio recordings and hear several unexplained voices and noises.

The most compelling evidence comes from the EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) recordings. The team captures several voices, including what appears to be the voice of John Hays Hammond Jr. himself. The voice speaks clearly and distinctly, but its origin cannot be explained.

The team concludes their investigation with a final sweep of the castle and a debriefing with the curator. While they cannot definitively confirm the presence of ghosts, they do believe there is something unexplained happening at Hammond Castle.

Overall, "Shattered Spirit" is a compelling episode that showcases the Ghost Hunters team's investigative skills and their ability to capture compelling evidence of the paranormal. It also highlights the rich history and haunting beauty of Hammond Castle, making for an interesting and spooky watch.