After dark at AW Goodson Ranch

Some stories don't rest.

When the ranch work is done for the day, a different kind of work begins. We are part of El Dorado County Paranormal, a local team investigating the unexplained in homes, businesses, and historic places across Gold Country.

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From the case files

The stories stay with you.

Field reportEl Dorado County, location withheldHaunted Beyond BeliefEMF readings, spirit-box responses, and a music box that started playing on its own. Allan recounts a night in the field he will not forget.Read the investigator's account Reported casePollock PinesThe Highway 50 PhantomA roadside sighting, a hidden wreck, and a rescue. A local account examined with care for the family behind it.Open the case file Local historyPlacervilleStan of the Cary HouseThe stories surrounding one of Main Street's historic Gold Rush hotels, and the guest some say never checked out.Read the story

How we investigate

Open minds. A critical eye.

EMF meters, audio recorders, spirit-box sessions, and long hours reviewing what the microphones caught. We report what we observed, what we ruled out, and what still has no explanation.

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We listen first

Every investigation starts with your story. We ask questions without judgment and take what you have noticed seriously.

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We rule things out

We research the history and look hard for ordinary explanations: drafts, wiring, plumbing, and old houses settling.

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We respect the property

Visits are arranged with permission, identifying details stay private, and nothing is published without your consent.

Explore El Dorado County Paranormal

History has a long shadow.

Old stage roads, Gold Rush hotels, pioneer cemeteries. The Gold Rush began here, and some of its stories never ended.

  • Placerville
  • Coloma
  • Georgetown
  • Pollock Pines
  • South Lake Tahoe
Haunted El Dorado The county's legends, from Gold Rush hotels to pioneer cemeteries.Case files Our investigations, written up night by night.The evidence room Audio, photographs, and observations from the field.Paranormal map Follow the reported hot spots across Gold Country.

Something you can't explain? Let's investigate.

Residential investigations are free and every inquiry is confidential. Tell us what is happening and we will start with a private conversation.

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