Haunted Hanging Tree witches ghost spirit investigation by Long Island Paranormal Investigators - Ghost Haunted Demonic Investigation Ghost Hunter New York NY

The legend of Hanging Tree (also called The Hanging Tree) states that in colonial times people accused of witchcraft were hung from this tree. LIPI has not been able to find any historical record to confirm this legend. However, in more modern times at least 2 young people have died by hanging from the tree (whether by murder, suicide or accident it is not clear). An additional theory that has recently been put forth is that activity here is not paranormal in the traditional ghost sense. Rather, the area is inhabited/protected by what Native Americans called "Spirits Of The Forest" that are simply trying to scare people to leave the area. If this is so, why this particular area of land is of interest to the spirits isn't clear.

Observed Activity: Numerous EVPs have been recorded here. Also several unexplained lights and shadows have been seen in this area. During at least one investigation a "lady in white" was spotted when no one else (non-LIPI members) was around. Empaths often get a strong feeling of foreboding. Physical contact has been reported here as equipment has been knocked out of investigator's hands while being used.

Observations and Personal Experiences from Hanging Tree

Date: December 2005
Description: Lead Investigator Moshin Marghoob reported seeing a shadow figure run across the path behind the tree area.
Date: November 2006
Description: While investigating the clearing South of the tree area investigator Tim Hall reported see a woman in white at the edge of the clearing.
Date: November 2006
Description: While investigating the clearing South of the tree area batteries in IR thermometers, flash lights and Geiger counters failed repeatedly in the clearing area, yet seemed to return to normal functionality upon leaving the clearing area. Also, a 35mm camera repeatedly jammed in the clearing area yet functioned properly in all other locations during the investigation.
Date: July 2007
Description: While investigating the area at the tree the sound of heavy foot steps was clearly heard coming through the woods heading towards the group. No one was seen in the woods or surrounding area at the time.

EVPs Recorded at Site
(Note: May require headphones to properly hear and review)

EVP 1 (105kb)

Date: December 2005
Description: This EVP was recorded in the open area before the tree. You can hear a voice saying "Peter" and it repeats two more times quickly at lower levels.

EVP 2 (78kb)

Date: December 2005
Description: Another EVP recording from the same investigation that also contains a voice saying "Peter".

EVP 3 (161kb)

Date: December 2005
Description: This EVP was recording at the tree. LIPI members Tim Hall and Moshin ("Mo") Marghoob thought they had seen a shadow run past us (behind us) the path leading parallel to the water while we were at the tree. In this recording you can first hear Tim speak, then LIPI Lead Investigator Michael Cardinuto say "But there is no people" and immediately as he says it you hear a voice say "I" or "Hi".

EVP 4 (146kb)

Date: December 2005
Description: This EVP was also recording at the tree very shortly after EVP #3 was recorded. LIPI members Tim Hall and Moshin ("Mo") Marghoob thought they had seen a shadow run past us (behind us) the path leading parallel to the water while we were at the tree. In this recording you can first hear Mo speak, then LIPI Lead Investigator Michael Cardinuto exclaim a profanity at this frustration over improper use of equipment. As Mike begins to speak you hear a voice say "Slice" or "Silence". This appears to to the same voice that says "I" or "Hi" in EVP #3!

EVP 5 (294kb)

Date: March 2006
Description: This EVP was recorded at the tree. You will hear the voice of one of our members commenting that we should return to the spot mid-week when there is less chance of kids being there. Then you hear a voice clearly saying "Yes!"

EVP 6 (122kb)
EVP 7 (cleaned) (122kb)

Date: May 2008
Description: This Class B EVP was recorded near the tree. You will hear the voice of one of our members commenting to another investigator to watch their step. As the investigator is talking there is another voice that speaks over his. We are not sure what it is saying.

EVP 8 (510kb)

Date: July 2008
Description: This EVP was recorded at the clearing as you enter the area. You will hear the voice of one of Lead Investigator Jaiem Fleischmann explaining the use of the barometer to a LIPI guest investigator (female). You hear Jaiem mention the name of Brian Fitzpatrick (from Ghost Hunters International) then a voice says "Oh yes!".