Q&A Margaret Ehrlich, Inspired Ghost Tracking

As a medium on Inspired Ghost Tracking, I had a Q&A with our group's founder, Margaret Ehrlich.

 Q:- What is Inspired Ghost Tracking and how did you get involved in the paranormal?

Since I was a child and lived in a haunted house, I have had questions about whether the paranormal and ghosts were real. As a girl I lived with my family in an old yellow house that made me very curious about what was out there. (You can read about that experience in Chapter 2 of the book “Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking” by Rob Gutro.)

.Years later, after my youngest daughter left for college, I found myself alone and wanting to do something about my interests in the paranormal. So, I decided to form a paranormal group. That is how Inspired Ghost Tracking or IGT got started. Since I started the group in 2008 as a beginner in the field, I have learned much throughout the years. In my opinion and experiences, ghosts do exists and sometimes they need our help to cross them over.

(Photo: Core group of Inspired Ghost Tracking investigators in Dec. 2023.Credit: M.E.)

 Q: What do you learn from each paranormal investigation?

Each investigation is different and on each one we learned something from the ghosts with whom we communicated.

 Most importantly, IGT members were able to determine why some people who passed chose to stay behind as earthbound ghosts. Upon learning those reasons, we were able to cross them over and bring them the long-awaited peace they longed for, and we brought peace to the living people where the ghosts had dwelled and disrupted their lives. Those families that once dealt with paranormal problems were finally able to live in ghost-free environments and enjoy their homes.

(Photo: Ronda Dixon, IGT historian and medium/author Rob Gutro. Credit: R.G.)

Q: At one time, Inspired Ghost Tracking Led Ghost Tours at a Maryland Mansion and also in Federal Hill. Tell us about Federal Hill.

After a Halloween open house at Scarborough Fair B&B a couple of years ago, I met owner Barry Werner and, along with other guests like medium Rob Gutro, we shared our experiences. A few months later, Barry and I began ghost tours with the help of Rob and Ronda Dixon, IGT historian. 

 It was a walking tour through the ages around Federal Hill delving into the past with tales of murder, mystery and legend. Inspired Ghost Tracking revealed the techniques and science behind ghost hunting through the historic streets of the neighborhood just two blocks from the Inner Harbor, with owners of the local taverns, shops, and restaurants as they discuss the legends and spirits connected with the area. You can take the tour on your own by reading the Chapter of Haunted Federal Hill - in the book "Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking" by Rob Gutro

(Photo: IGT Mediums Troy Cline and Rob Gutro. Credit: R.G.) 

Q: With interest in the paranormal increasingly popular, how often do you conduct public and private investigations?

Our core group does private investigations whenever we are contacted. This could be two or three per month or maybe just one every couple of months. We've also done public site investigations like Patapsco Female Institute, Fort McHenry, Dr. Mudd’s house, or Westminster Burial Ground. Private would be someone calling us about their home or business. 

Q:- If you had to pick one, what is the spookiest place to visit in Baltimore?

I think it would be hard to pick just one as Baltimore has lots of places to visit that are haunted or spooky, including Poe's grave, Westminster Catacombs, Fort McHenry, USS Constellation, Federal Hill, and Fell’s Point. If I had to pick just one I think I would pick Westminster Catacombs as I had a personal experience there hearing the organ playing one night when nobody was in the church.

(Photo: the Patapsco Female Institute. Credit: M.E.) 

Q:- What are some of the most bizarre things you’ve seen in your years of investigating?

We went to Patapsco Female Institute and I got a picture of an apparition that others saw on my camera. When getting home the apparition was gone. Some of the voice recordings that we get are very bizarre, as is knowing that they can answer us. But I think the biggest one is a picture Ronda caught of an apparition at Dr. Mudd’s house.

 Q: How can Maryland visitors get involved and explore Baltimore’s haunted heritage?

There are many ways for them to get involved and explore Baltimore’s haunted heritage through some of the ghost tours around, getting involved in a ghost group, or just exploring on their own.

Q: How Can People Learn about Paranormal investigations and haunted places in Maryland?

Read about our investigations in the book "Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking" by Rob Gutro

 

 Q: Are there a couple of cases in the book "Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking" that you find the most interesting?

Considering the book is about our case files, it is hard to pick just one they are all interesting enough for us to add them to a book.