Why She Refuses to Fake Paranormal Evidence with Katrina Weidman

A scratch appears through two untouched shirts. A prison hallway delivers a crystal-clear insult. A toddler points to an empty corner and calmly says, “ghost.” In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, investigator and creator Katrina Weidman joins us for a candid look at modern paranormal research: where skepticism and curiosity sit side by side. From a haunted childhood to leading a school investigation club and becoming an early face of paranormal television, Katrina shares how the industry evolved, and how the pressure for bigger reactions can sometimes overshadow honest investigation. We dive into the ethics of ghost hunting, staged evidence, and the responsibility investigators carry when grief, history, and belief intersect. Katrina discusses her series Voices from the Grave, along with her YouTube projects Travel the Dead and After the Dead, all focused on transparent fieldwork and haunted history rather than theatrics. Along the way, we explore EMF theories, environmental psychology, archival research, and why the most compelling evidence often comes from patient documentation: not viral clips. If you care about paranormal investigation rooted in integrity, preservation, and real stories, this conversation goes deeper than night vision and jump scares.