| University Chapel Auburn, AL. |
History of University Chapel
The Majority of the research and information gathered on this case came from Auburn Graduate and investigator/researcher
for A.P.R.T. Michelle Smith and Auburn Historical "GuRu" and investigator John Mark Poe. While much of the information and
history about University Chapel is based around the fact that it was a hospital during the civil war. John Mark had also
informed us that he building just across the street from University Chapel, "Sandford Hall" was the location where the bodies
were kept from the hospital. The building itself is huge and has many "Masonic" images built into it to include a green man. I
have a feeling this location may have it's fare share of activity and we'll be looking into it. Also Investigator Michelle Smith and
Auburn University graduate reports the legend of University Chapel's ghost Sydney Grimmett. His ghost allegedly haunts the
chapel which was once his final resting place. Sydney was a confederate solider probably from one of the old Texas units
that were common in the Auburn area during the civil war. It's also said that the ghost of Sydney Grimmett may have left the
chapel some time ago and followed a group of theatres students to another location on the campus.
Research and information provided by John Mark Poe and Michelle Smith
The Majority of the research and information gathered on this case came from Auburn Graduate and investigator/researcher
for A.P.R.T. Michelle Smith and Auburn Historical "GuRu" and investigator John Mark Poe. While much of the information and
history about University Chapel is based around the fact that it was a hospital during the civil war. John Mark had also
informed us that he building just across the street from University Chapel, "Sandford Hall" was the location where the bodies
were kept from the hospital. The building itself is huge and has many "Masonic" images built into it to include a green man. I
have a feeling this location may have it's fare share of activity and we'll be looking into it. Also Investigator Michelle Smith and
Auburn University graduate reports the legend of University Chapel's ghost Sydney Grimmett. His ghost allegedly haunts the
chapel which was once his final resting place. Sydney was a confederate solider probably from one of the old Texas units
that were common in the Auburn area during the civil war. It's also said that the ghost of Sydney Grimmett may have left the
chapel some time ago and followed a group of theatres students to another location on the campus.
Research and information provided by John Mark Poe and Michelle Smith
Investigation of University Chapel
Members on this investigation: Faith Serafin, Cassie Clark, Shane Clark, John Mark Poe, Michelle Smith
As for the paranormal activity associated with University Chapel, the night was fairly quite. Most activity found inside the
building was associated with a high EMF field that seemed to gain strength through out the night. There where numerous
different fields inside the building as our meters picked up on natural, and man made electro magnetic fields. So having to
throw out EMF made for a difficult night in narrowing down the activity. Also a lot of dust and debris made it difficult to find
anything on our DVR. However when we started to wrap up at the end of our investigation we did have an experience that
was not explainable. As we looked over the growing EMF field one more time, to try and find the source of multiple fields.
We heard the sound of water in the bathroom being turned on and then turned off. As I went into the bathroom to find the
source of the water sounds. I found the water in the sink dripping as if someone had turned the water off in a hurry. There
where also a few EVP's captured on this investigation. Some could be heard by ear but others where not found until
evidence was reviewed.
While I have officially listed University Chapel as inconclusive, I can not rule out factors that may make it "appear" to be
haunted. As for ladies bathroom, I have no explanation for why the water was turned on and while there was a high EMF field
that seemed to grow (non-associated with the breaker boxes) in this building it's highly unlikely that more then one
investigator would hear the water turning on and actually see the dripping/running water in the bathroom due to hallucination
from high EMF. Hopefully A.P.R.T. Will have another opportunity to investigate University Chapel in the future to see if we can
find the ghost of Sydney Grimmett
Members on this investigation: Faith Serafin, Cassie Clark, Shane Clark, John Mark Poe, Michelle Smith
As for the paranormal activity associated with University Chapel, the night was fairly quite. Most activity found inside the
building was associated with a high EMF field that seemed to gain strength through out the night. There where numerous
different fields inside the building as our meters picked up on natural, and man made electro magnetic fields. So having to
throw out EMF made for a difficult night in narrowing down the activity. Also a lot of dust and debris made it difficult to find
anything on our DVR. However when we started to wrap up at the end of our investigation we did have an experience that
was not explainable. As we looked over the growing EMF field one more time, to try and find the source of multiple fields.
We heard the sound of water in the bathroom being turned on and then turned off. As I went into the bathroom to find the
source of the water sounds. I found the water in the sink dripping as if someone had turned the water off in a hurry. There
where also a few EVP's captured on this investigation. Some could be heard by ear but others where not found until
evidence was reviewed.
While I have officially listed University Chapel as inconclusive, I can not rule out factors that may make it "appear" to be
haunted. As for ladies bathroom, I have no explanation for why the water was turned on and while there was a high EMF field
that seemed to grow (non-associated with the breaker boxes) in this building it's highly unlikely that more then one
investigator would hear the water turning on and actually see the dripping/running water in the bathroom due to hallucination
from high EMF. Hopefully A.P.R.T. Will have another opportunity to investigate University Chapel in the future to see if we can
find the ghost of Sydney Grimmett
Audio Evidence
One EVP was captured in the main area of the Chapel. In the sitting area of the Chapel investigator Michelle Smith received
an answer to a question she asked.
One EVP was captured in the main area of the Chapel. In the sitting area of the Chapel investigator Michelle Smith received
an answer to a question she asked.
 | Investigator Michelle Smith ask " | |
| Are you the one who made it so cold in here?" A Whisper replys "no" |
Photo and Video Evidence
None at this time.
None at this time.
Non Paranormal Photo's and Information
Samford Hall located just across the street from University Chapel is also with some ghost storied and some gruesome
history of it's own. It's reported that the ghost of Sydney tends to roam and has been seen in Samford Hall. Also the site was
piled high with bodies of soldiers from the Civil War. Limbs and bodies of the dead were piled up so high in some points
that you could barely see over the top of them.
Samford Hall located just across the street from University Chapel is also with some ghost storied and some gruesome
history of it's own. It's reported that the ghost of Sydney tends to roam and has been seen in Samford Hall. Also the site was
piled high with bodies of soldiers from the Civil War. Limbs and bodies of the dead were piled up so high in some points
that you could barely see over the top of them.
