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.
