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On July 18, 2009, Kentuckiana Paranormal Forensic Investigations (KPFI) traveled to Mansfield, Ohio. KPFI scheduled an investigation at the Historic Mansfield Reformatory. Ohio State Reformatory has a long and legendary history of being haunted. OSR was a functional prison until the early 1990's. Following several lawsuits against the facility for inhumane treatment and unsuitable conditions, the prison doors were closed and the remaining inmates shipped to other facilities. The prison that had opened its doors in 1896 and which housed thousands of inmates now stood empty...or so they thought..jpg)
Many deaths occurred within the enormous castle-like structure. Murders, suicides, and executions were commonplace to the inmates housed within these walls. It is because of this sadness, madness, and tragedy, which many believe the souls of the dead remain trapped inside the prison. The facility (which now serves as a tourist attraction) offers overnight tours to those wanting to experience or capture paranormal activity.
KPFI experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity at OSR. KPFI, which is based in Southern Indiana, made the five hour trip to Mansfield, Ohio for the sole purpose of conducting and overnight paranormal investigation. Upon arriving at the gate, Kenneth Sippel, co-founder of KPFI, described the building as "Dracula's Castle." Sippel told the Examiner that the century old building "just looked haunted." When asked to describe how he felt upon seeing OSR, Sippel found it difficult to put into words and simply stated "anxious." Elizabeth, the founder of KPFI, told Examiner that "It was like looking at misery forged into stone."
Elizabeth and Kenneth were among twenty investigators that paid to stay overnight in OSR. This was a rare treat for KPFI. Normally during an investigation at OSR, there can be over one hundred people in one tour group. KPFI said that numbers of that size can greatly affect the process of evidence collection. The OSR tour guide told KPFI "This never happens...ever!" By one-thirty in the morning, KPFI was two of six people that remained in the facility for investigation purposes. "It was like having the entire prison to ourselves." stated Sippel. KPFI called the investigation "truly incredible" and told the Examiner that they intend to return again soon for a second investigation. When questioned about their evidence and any paranormal activity, KPFI stated that both investigators had personal experiences and had captured several EVP's (Electronic Voice Phenomenon.) They told Examiner that evidence such as photos and video were still under review. KPFI has a Myspace page where they post evidence, information, and upcoming investigations frequently.
KPFI has another investigation scheduled in September. They will be traveling to Villisca, Iowa to investigate the site of the infamous Villisca Axe Murders. This will be another overnight investigation for KPFI and they have the entire house to themselves. Sippel stated "That should be an awesome investigation."
For more information on KPFI, their investigations, or to add them to your friends list, visit their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/kentuckianapfi.
For more information on Ohio State Reformatory visit www.mrps.org.
Photos: Top Right, OSR Main Entrance.
Center Left, The Scofield "X".
Bottom Left, Kenneth Sippel (Co- founder) KPFI.
Photos provided and owned by Kentuckiana Paranormal Forensic Investigations.
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