Ghost Hunters 2.17: "12 Apr 2006"

Case #1: Leonard House
Case #2: Valentown Museum

Of all the things I appreciate about Jason and Grant, it’s how they react to a possible threat against a child. It could be the least haunted spot on the planet, but if a child seems to be in peril, they will do what they can to help. Contrast that to the less reputable “ghost hunting” groups out there, who would nickel and dime a family like that and care less about the welfare of the toddler.

It’s something I’m not sure Steve or Brian can fully appreciate (though I suspect that confrontation was largely staged). Jason will bend over backwards to find the evidence necessary to calm the fears of a parent. I think it has everything to do with the fact that he’s got a brood of his own and can relate directly. I’m not particularly fond of children in a general sense, but if I see a little kid getting into trouble, my parental instincts definitely kick in and I’ll make damn sure something is done about it.

The episode wasn’t the most exciting; if anything, it focused on equipment issues that can derail an investigation. What surprised me was the fact that I finally agreed with Brian on something, since I usually don’t like his attitude. I still don’t, but I did notice that Jason and Grant were a lot less critical of Kristyn after she killed an entire night of wireless audio than they were of Brian for less substantial offenses. I can see their point of view, in terms of personal history, but I was a little surprised. (And once again, I admit that it could have been a case of manufactured drama.)

Anyway, first case:

Frankly, I’m not surprised at how many incidents were chalked up to the condition of the house and utilities. That house reminded me of a place I lived in right after college. I would have been more concerned about the state of the electrical wires and plumbing than possible ghosts, but TAPS did everything possible under the circumstances. And that was one damn cute kid!

Second case:

Again, I don’t think that the conditions of the building were amenable to a strong investigation, and the loss of so much evidence certainly didn’t help. There were a few personal experiences, but they were easy enough to debunk or dismiss. I was actually surprised that they made so much of the railing. I caught that very quickly. I have the feeling that this was something that was exaggerated slightly for purposes of the drama.

Chill Factor: 4/10