For over 35 years, TAPS has provided free, confidential paranormal investigations to homes and businesses across the world. Founded by Jason Hawes. As seen on Ghost Hunters.
Est. 1990 · Warwick, Rhode IslandYou’ve Seen Us Investigate the World’s Most Haunted Places.Now We’re Ready to Investigate Yours.The Atlantic Paranormal Society has provided free, confidential paranormal investigations since 1990 — judgment-free, always.As Seen on Ghost Hunters35+ YearsNon-ProfitAlways FreeRequest a Free InvestigationHow It WorksGhost HuntersSyfy · A&E · Travel · Discovery+16 Seasons230+ Episodes Aired201K Subscribers@JasonHawes · YouTubeNon-ProfitFree · Always““What makes us so unique is when TAPS comes in, we try to disprove a haunting. But whether paranormal or not — you need to help these people.”Jason HawesFounder, TAPS · Ghost HuntersYou’re Not AloneYou Deserve Answers, Not SkepticismMost people wait months — or years — before reaching out. They worry about being dismissed, ridiculed, or written off. We understand. That fear is real.At TAPS, every case is treated with the same professionalism and compassion we’ve maintained for over three decades. Whether the cause is paranormal, environmental, or psychological — we help you find the truth. No judgment. Ever.100% Free of ChargeCompletely ConfidentialJudgment-Free ProcessScience-First ApproachBy the Numbers35 Years of Evidence. Zero Compromises.0+Years ActiveFounded 19900+InvestigationsAnd counting0TV SeasonsGhost Hunters0+CountriesTAPS Family NetworkHow It WorksFrom First Contact to Full InvestigationWe’ve refined this process over 35 years. Every case is handled with the same structure, discretion, and care — whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, or caretaker of a historic site.Start Your RequestSTEP 01Submit Your Case RequestFill out our confidential case request form. It takes about 10 minutes and helps us understand your situation fully — location, activity type, timeline, and any evidence you may already have.STEP 02A Case Manager Contacts YouWithin a few days, a TAPS case manager will reach out via your preferred method to discuss your case, ask any follow-up questions, and begin the intake process.STEP 03Your Team is AssignedBased on your location, a vetted TAPS or TAPS Family team is matched to your case. All investigators are background-checked and trained in our methodology.STEP 04Full Investigation & FindingsThe team conducts a thorough overnight investigation using professional equipment. All findings — paranormal or otherwise — are shared with you privately. No cameras, no publicity, unless you consent.Our LegacyThe Organization That Defined the FieldIn 1990, Jason Hawes founded a small Rhode Island investigation group driven by personal experience and a belief that unexplained phenomena deserved serious study. What began as weekend investigations grew into one of the most recognized paranormal organizations in the world.Ghost Hunters — airing on Syfy, A&E, Discovery+, and Travel Channel over 16 seasons — brought TAPS into living rooms across the globe. But the TV show was never the mission. Helping people always was.Our Full StoryMeet the TeamJason HawesFounder · 35+ Years ExperiencePioneer in paranormal investigation methodology. Creator of the debunker-first approach that TAPS uses on every case — ruling out natural causes before declaring anything paranormal.As Seen Ondiscovery+Notable InvestigationsEastern State PenitentiaryWaverly Hills SanatoriumThe Stanley HotelRMS Queen MaryWinchester Mystery HouseUSS YorktownCase FilesSome of Our Most Notable InvestigationsFrom century-old prisons to historic ocean liners — 35 years of cases, all approached with the same science-first rigor.ActiveSeason 1Eastern State PenitentiaryPhiladelphia, PATAPS documented a moving anomaly through Cellblock 12 — six consecutive frames of a mist-like form moving down a locked hallway. Unable to debunk. Declared active. Footage released publicly for review.ActiveLive Halloween SpecialThe Stanley HotelEstes Park, COThe real-world inspiration for Stephen King's The Shining. A landmark live 6-hour broadcast. Multiple unexplained audio events and equipment anomalies documented overnight.ActiveAnnual Halloween SpecialWaverly Hills SanatoriumLouisville, KYOnce a tuberculosis hospital where thousands died. TAPS documented shadow figures, disembodied voices, and temperature drops in sealed sections. One of their most compelling investigations.ActiveSeason 4RMS Queen MaryLong Beach, CAAboard the retired ocean liner, the team documented a watertight door opening without explanation in a sealed section, and captured audio anomalies in the engine room and pool area.InconclusiveSeason 6Winchester Mystery HouseSan Jose, CAReports of temperature changes, phantom organ music, and a figure in coveralls near the boiler. TAPS documented unexplained EMF spikes in the Daisy Bedroom and ballroom.ActiveSeasons 2 & 5St. Augustine LighthouseSt. Augustine, FLOne of only two locations TAPS returned to investigate twice. Both visits produced compelling audio evidence and visual anomalies — considered a landmark case in the series.These are public cases. We’ve help...