Ep 3. Franklin Castle

Paranormal Lockdown is a television series that takes an in-depth look at some of the most haunted locations in the world. In season one, episode three, the team investigates the notorious Franklin Castle in Cleveland, Ohio.

Built in the late 1800s by the Tiedemann family, Franklin Castle has a dark and mysterious history. The Tiedemanns were struck with tragedy after tragedy, including the deaths of four children and a wife. Some believe that the family was cursed or that there was foul play involved in their deaths.

The castle has changed hands many times over the years, and each owner has reported strange and unexplainable occurrences within its walls. The most common sightings are of a woman in black who appears on the castle's stairway.

Nick Groff and Katrina Weidman, the hosts of the show, begin their investigation by locking themselves into the castle for 72 hours. They set up cameras and audio equipment in hopes of capturing some evidence of paranormal activity.

Right from the start, the pair feel a heavy energy in the castle. They begin to hear disembodied voices and footsteps throughout the night. One of the most eerie moments they experience is when they hear a woman crying, but they can't pinpoint where the sound is coming from.

As they continue their investigation, they explore the various rooms of the castle. In one room, they discover a pile of ashes on the ground. Nick believes that it may be related to a practice called "smudging," which is used to cleanse a space of negative energy.

The team also uses a variety of paranormal investigation tools, such as a spirit box and a K-II meter. These devices allow them to communicate with any spirits that may be present in the castle. They receive several responses from the spirit box that seem to be directly related to the castle's history.

Throughout the 72 hours, Nick and Katrina experience a number of scary and unexplainable events. They capture several pieces of evidence, including EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) and shadow figures on camera.

One of the most frightening moments of the investigation comes when they conduct a séance in the Tiedemann's former dining room. As they attempt to contact any spirits in the room, they feel a powerful energy and hear unexplained noises.

Despite the fear, Nick and Katrina remain dedicated to their investigation, spending hours in complete darkness in hopes of capturing evidence of paranormal activity.

Overall, the episode offers a fascinating and chilling look at one of America's most notorious haunted locations. It presents a compelling case for the existence of ghosts and leaves viewers wondering what other mysteries may be hidden within the walls of Franklin Castle.