The paranormal reports that come out of Ford’s Theater have typical characteristics similar to that of a residual type haunting.
In a residual haunting, the apparitions involved or phenomenon that can be heard are somewhat similar to a past event, and they play over and over again like a recording of that tragic moment.
The theory behind a residual haunting is that certain building materials capture and record the energy of a tragic event or at the time of heightened emotions.
It is still not known what triggers the release of this recording to be replayed, yet researchers in the paranormal field are still trying to answer that question.
It is not certain if it is the right weather conditions, the witness’s energy or level of sensitivity, or some other type of energy release.
Listen to these reports that come out of the theater and make your own determination if you feel that this could be a residual type haunting.
Many say the theater is haunted not only by Lincoln's ghost, but Mary Todd Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth's ghosts as well.
Several witnesses have seen and heard the entire tragic event played out even to this day.
The sounds of disembodied footsteps walking to the balcony box can be heard, followed by a loud gunshot and screams.
Some have seen Mary Todd Lincoln's apparition shortly afterwards leaning over the railing, pointing towards the stage and yelling "He killed the president".
Abraham Lincoln's apparition has been seen by some in various places of the theater especially in the booth where he was shot.
Others have reported seeing the ghost of Booth and feeling that he is haunting one particular part of the stage.
Actors that have stood on the left center of the stage have reported a cold spot, becoming nauseous, and having uncontrollable tremors causing them to shake and mess up their lines.
Booth's ghost has also been seen running across the stage on numerous occasions, perhaps the exact area that he ran to make his escape.
The tragic events that took place in this theater on April 14, 1865 were definitely traumatic and had such a huge swing in emotions that could have been imprinted into the building itself.
At the exact time of the shooting, the audience was laughing at one of the lines from the play, and most of the people that were in attendance, barely laughed again for the rest of their lives.
Could this be a residual haunting that will forever continue to be replayed over and over? It has now for over 150 years.
Just remember to stop by the Ford’s Theater if you are in Washington D.C. and see if you witness these occurrences yourself.
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