On June 30, 2018, Christopher Tillman and Sarah Chelten, along with guests Devon Beach, Shelly Smothers, and Josh Gavin, return to the infamous Bone House in south Toledo for a special one-night only investigation. This raw footage was shot for immediate release to fans and followers of the Haunted Toledo Facebook page.
Ohio’s most chilling ghost story, a tale of murder and supernatural unrest, unexpectedly unfolded in the suburban heart of Sylvania’s downtown district. Five distinct locations in this serene setting claim connections to haunting phenomena, attributed to the spirits of a murdered wife and her assailant. The eerie narrative dates back to 1857, when Return Ward,…
In this video we take you to the old chapel on the third floor! We had the great privilege to be allowed access to the building over a two-day period to film. This footage was shot on May 16, 2018 as we scouted the building in preparation for filming. This raw footage was shot for…
Return Jonathan Meigs Ward was born in Milan, Ohio in 1815. His father, Jared, a successful farmer and one of the area’s first settlers, was a well-known and highly regarded man in the community. Tragedy struck early in Return’s life; his mother passed away when he was two-years-old. Despite his tender age, the loss likely…
Haunted Toledo had the opportunity to explore the claims of paranormal activity taking place inside one of Lucas County’s most historic churches. Among the claims inside this church are mysterious sounds of movement that are sometimes heard coming from the catwalks hidden high above the church’s arched ceilings. Join Haunted Toledo investigator, Ryan Osenbaugh, on…
In October of 2017, the Haunted Toledo crew had the outstanding privilege to investigate the paranormal claims surrounding the Commodore Perry building in downtown Toledo, Ohio. In this installment of Tea Time with Chelten, Sarah talks about her experiences and impressions while investigating the abandoned floors of this very historic building.
Amazingly, there are quite a lot of ghosthunters who believe paranormal investigation is a relatively new thing, inspired by the glut of supernatural reality shows and websites that have popped up since the 1990s. It’s not. The quest for answers in the paranormal has actually been a “thing” for almost 150 years at the time…
The paranormal has a captivating charm that sparks our imaginations, giving us glimpses into the mysterious and unexplained. This is a field of study that brings with it an incredible array of challenges that make it extremely difficult to document credible evidence of the paranormal. These frustrations can cause researchers and investigators to build their…
Haunted Toledo had the pleasure of exploring the history and legends found inside the Toledo Police Museum in March of 2018. This footage was shot on March 10, 2018. This raw footage was shot for immediate release to fans and followers of the Haunted Toledo Facebook page.
Exploring the realm of ghost stories brings forth a crucial ethical consideration – the use of real people’s names, particularly those linked to historical events or tragedies. My personal investigations at locations like the Toledo Repertoire Theatre and Villisca have enlightened me to the fine line between historical fact and the exploitation of tragedy for…