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Investigating some of the "reportedly" most haunted locations in America...



Pennhurst Asylum -- Spring City, Pa.

Black Raven Paranormal Feature Investigation -- September 2015

Background History

Pennhurst Asylum, originally known as the Eastern Pennsylvania State Institution for the Feeble-Minded
and Epileptic was an institution for mentally and physically disabled individuals of Southeastern
Pennsylvania.   Opened in 1908 and covering an area of 120 acres, it was one of the largest
institutions of its kind in the state of Pennsylvania.

Over 10,000 patients crossed through the doors into Pennhurst, residing in one of the many buildings in the
school's network.   Overwhelmed parents dropped off their children who were mentally retarded or autistic,
hoping the school would provide for them.   Sadly, many of these children were abandoned to become wards
of the state.   While some patients could care for themselves, many more suffered from severe disabilities.
As patients flowed in, the staff became overwhelmed.   The result was rampant abuse,
neglect and horrific conditions.

After almost 80 years in operation Pennhurst was finally shut down.   Do the spirits of the patients and
abusive employees still roam the halls of the asylum today?

For a complete historical overview of Pennhurst Asylum , please visit their website below.

   Pennhurst Asylum Website   

Pennhurst Hauntings

Pennhurst is noted for an abundance of unusual and unexplainable events.   Many insist the buildings and
grounds to be extremely haunted.   Apparitions of young children and a woman in a older nurse's uniform
have been spotted often.   Disembodied voices, objects that are moved or manipulated, doors that open
and close are frequent events documented.   Many report being touched or even having objects thrown at them.

It is little wonder to the occurrence of such events given the history and trama associated with Pennhurst Asylum.

Black Raven Paranormal investigates Pennhurst Asylum (September 2015)



Investigating America's Most Haunted Locations..


We would like to thank Timothy Smith and his staff for a fantastic investigation.   They were professional,
knowledgeable and organized.   Certainly a very enjoyable investigation!

Investigation Data and Evidence

Investigation 09/05/2015 (7pm - 3am) Investigators -- #8
Weather -- Cloudy, Temperature 79.0 , Humidity 36%,
Winds 9.2 MPH ESE / Moon (Lunar Phase -- Last Quarter 50.79% Full )

Evidence -- Audio -- EVPS / Spirit Box Clips (Click Here)

Investigation Videos   Click Here    Photographs of Interest   -- None

   Pennhurst Asylum Photo Album            The Black Raven Paranormal Team   

Personal Experiences -- symptoms of nausea experienced by a few..

Data recorded on investigation -- Audio, Video, Photographs, EMF, Temperature, Personal Experiences

The many horrors of Pennhurst Asylum