Posts by Derrick Smith
Doss House – Investigation
Doss House Investigation August 22, 2026 Loretto, PA Investigation Nestled in the historic mountain community of Loretto, Pennsylvania, the Doss House is a property where history and paranormal folklore have become deeply intertwined. At first glance, the house appears to be another remarkably preserved piece of early Pennsylvania history. But more than…
Read MoreFairfield County Infirmary – Return Investigation
Fairfield County Infirmary Investigation June 20, 2026 Lancaster, OH Investigation Just south of Columbus in Lancaster, Ohio sits the Fairfield County Infirmary, an aging brick structure long associated with hardship, death, and neglect. Once a county poor farm meant to shelter the displaced, it evolved into an overcrowded, underfunded facility where mental illness,…
Read MoreThe Doss House
The Doss House 278 St Mary St Loretto, PA 15940 Nestled within the quiet mountain town of Loretto, The Doss House stands as one of the community’s oldest surviving structures and among its most intriguing. Surrounded by the deep religious history, historic architecture, and rolling landscapes of Cambria County, the house appears at first…
Read MoreCrush Bar Nail Salon – Investigation
Crush Bar Nail Salon Investigation February 20, 2026 Ambridge, PA Investigation The investigation at Crush Nail Salon was conducted following direct communication with the business owner regarding ongoing but non-aggressive unexplained activity within the establishment. The request was not made out of alarm, but rather from a desire for clarity, documentation, and an…
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Crush Bar Nail Salon 830 Merchant Street Ambridge, Pennsylvania Tucked along Merchant Street in the historic borough of Ambridge, Crush Nail Salon sits among a row of older commercial buildings that have served the community in various ways for more than a century. Storefronts line the street, many with long histories of changing ownership,…
Read MoreUNX Magazine – Jan/Feb 2026
The Other Side of the Bridge – Podcast Episode 3
Blennerhassett Island – Case Study (4 Investigations)
Blennerhassett Island Case File Parkersburg, WV Introduction & Historical Overview Blennerhassett Island is more than a scenic landmark in the Ohio River. It is a crossroads of history, mystery, and human ambition. Located between Parkersburg, West Virginia and Belpre, Ohio, the island is named for Harman Blennerhassett, an Irish aristocrat whose life…
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