CHILLS AND SPILLS IN ATCHISON’S MOST HAUNTED LOCATION
It’s been almost a year since my first visit to Sallie House. Other than meeting some very nice (and enthusiastic) people, nothing paranormal or supernatural happened… which is exactly what I was expecting. While I love all things creepy and spooky, I am an avowed skeptic. If the ghost of a zombie alien Bigfoot walked up and introduced himself, I’m gonna take a little bit of convincing before I say that I believe in zombie alien Bigfoot ghosts. Anyway… the house and the history is so compelling that I decided it warranted another trip to Kansas’ most famous haunt. This time, my cousin (and new Mule scribe), Kasey, was along for the ride. Rather than exploring the home with a couple of other tour groups, it was just the two of us and… well, things were not as quiet as my first visit, as Kasey will explain below. I’m still skeptical, but am intrigued enough by what took place that I plan on going back for an overnight investigation. Stay tuned!
Visiting the Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas, was an experience that surpassed all expectations of a haunted location. The adventure began with a curious and unexpected moment: As Darren made a light-hearted joke, the EMF reader displayed the word “Smile.” This eerie coincidence set the tone for the visit, hinting at the unusual and possibly supernatural phenomena that were to come. Known for its chilling history and paranormal activity, the Sallie House truly lived up to its eerie reputation. Equipped with an EMF reader and recording devices, we set out to document any unusual occurrences. From the moment we entered, the atmosphere felt palpably heavy and oppressive. The EMF reader immediately detected spikes in electromagnetic activity, particularly in areas known to be the most haunted, such as the nursery. In the nursery, the EMF reader showed sharp increases in electromagnetic fields, which coincided with a sudden drop in temperature despite it being a warm summer day. Reviewing the footage later revealed faint whispers and unexplained noises that seemed to respond directly to our questions.
While discussing the most well-known previous tenant, Tony, and his reported experience of being pushed into the railing upstairs, the EMF reader began to spike dramatically. The intensity of the spikes was so pronounced that it felt almost tangible, and chills rolled down my back as the EMF reader displayed words correlating to the story, such as “Push” and “Fall.” This unsettling response added a significant layer of credibility to the story and intensified the eerie atmosphere.
While I was downstairs, Darren saw a dark figure in the hallway upstairs. This sighting added a chilling layer to the experience, heightening the sense of the supernatural presence in the house. After this unsettling sighting, I went back upstairs to move a ball that had rolled into the hallway, intending to return it to the nursery. As I navigated the stairs, I was tripped up, and the EMF reader simultaneously displayed the word “Race.” This incident added a startling dimension to the visit, amplifying the sense of being interacted with by something otherworldly. Standing near the basement, we also experienced an overwhelming sense of eerie presence. The atmosphere around the basement was unsettling, creating a feeling of unease even though we didn’t descend into it.
Overall, the visit to the Sallie House was both thrilling and unnerving. The evidence of paranormal activity, from the spikes in electromagnetic fields to the intriguing audio anomalies and Darren’s sighting of a dark figure, suggests that the supernatural presence reported by others is indeed real. For any paranormal enthusiast, the Sallie House is a must-visit destination.