Paranormal Field Notes · Official Case File

PFN-2026-001

The Trenton Masonic Temple Investigation

OPEN / UNDER REVIEW
Location: Wayne County, Michigan
Case Type: Residential
Opened: May 30, 2026
Lead: John Muntz
Access: Private / Permission Granted
Review: Active

01 — Case Summary

Residents reported footsteps from an unoccupied second floor, recurring cold spots near the east hallway, small objects found displaced overnight, and two sightings of a shadow crossing the upstairs landing. The purpose of the investigation was to document the environment and attempt to correlate reported events with recorded data.

02 — Location History

Residents reported footsteps from an unoccupied second floor, recurring cold spots near the east hallway, small objects found displaced overnight, and two sightings of a shadow crossing the upstairs landing. The purpose of the investigation was to document the environment and attempt to correlate reported events with recorded data.

03 — Reported Activity

  • Heavy footsteps between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m.
  • Localized temperature drop near the east stairwell.
  • Interior door found open after being secured.
  • Two witnesses reported a shadow crossing the upstairs landing.

04 — Environmental Data

TimeLocationTemp.EMFNote
20:18East Hall70.1°F0.3 mGBaseline
23:42Stairwell68.9°F0.4 mGImpact heard
01:08East Hall65.7°F2.5 mGShort fluctuation

05 — Investigation Timeline

20:00 — Walkthrough, safety inspection, and baseline readings.

21:15 — Cameras, audio recorders, and sensor clocks synchronized.

23:42 — Audible impact heard near stairwell; no visual source located.

01:08 — EMF fluctuation recorded near east hallway.

02:30 — Final sweep and equipment shutdown.

06 — Evidence Exhibits

EXHIBIT A
HALLWAY CAMERA STILL
23:42:11
EXHIBIT B
AUDIO WAVEFORM
STAIRWELL IMPACT
EXHIBIT C
EMF / TEMPERATURE LOG
EAST HALLWAY
EXHIBIT A
HALLWAY CAMERA STILL
23:42:11

07 — Analysis Notes

No definitive conclusion has been reached. The stairwell impact remains unidentified in the available recordings. The EMF fluctuation may have an electrical source and requires a return visit with circuit isolation testing. Additional environmental monitoring is recommended before assigning paranormal significance.

08 — Preliminary Findings

No definitive conclusion has been reached. The stairwell impact remains unidentified in the available recordings. The EMF fluctuation may have an electrical source and requires a return visit with circuit isolation testing. Additional environmental monitoring is recommended before assigning paranormal significance.

09 — Attachments

Witness statements · floor plan · raw audio index · video log · sensor CSV files · investigator notes.

10 — Equipment Log

4K fixed camera · infrared camera · stereo field recorder · EMF meter · temperature logger · motion sensor · investigator body camera.