Report # 08-1505-0001

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Summary of On-site Investigation
Case Number : 08-1505
Fort Zumwalt Ruins
O’Fallon City Park
O’Fallon MO 63366
Directions to Site
Interstate 70 to Highway K *(Veteran’s Memorial Drive)
O’Fallon Service Road to Park
Watch for Signs
Report Number: 08-1505 -0001
26 Apr 08
Start time: 12:30
End Time: 15:00
Reported: February 2008 (or earlier)
Investigation currently at Level 4
Team Lead: Dr. Michael A. Henry
Current Status: Inconclusive

Investigators Present
Michael Henry – Team Lead
Barbra Shapiro - Investigator
Elena Smith - Investigator
Jen Missner - Investigator
Gary Shapiro - Investigator
Ron Turner - Investigator
Mark Bartlett – Investigator

Weather
Clear Skies – Hazy bright
Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Air Temperature:
66F
Relative Humidity:
25%

Map of Location

Equipment List
Still Cameras
Canon EOS Chrome
(used to record normal light images at every point on exterior of grid)
Canon EOS Black
(used to record Infrared images at every point on exterior of grid)
HP Photosmart
Minolta
Fuji
Nikon
Video Cameras
Hitachi
Panasonic
Kodak Easy Share C300
EMF Detectors
Gauss Master (Grey)
Gauss Master (Black)
Extech EMF/ELF Meter (External probe)

EVP Log:
EMF readings off baseline inside of fireplace, on east side
	Time Index: 1320	Off Baseline: 0:34
	Time Index: 1323	Off Baseline: 0:37
	Time Index: 1329	Off Baseline: 0:38
	Time Index: 1330	Off Baseline: 0:00

Equipment Positions
Equipment used at points on the grid as recorded.

Case Report
Summary of Observations and Anomalies

Team assembled on site at Approximately 12:30p. Equipment was unloaded and a grid was established using standard procedures. Baseline for grid was set to 5 Ft (60 Inches) running in a convenient pattern to align with the ruins. Lake (man made) is just to the west and downhill from the site – Approximately 100 yards away. The Heald House,(park offices and such), built in 1790, is located 50-75 yards to the north.

There are markers near the Heald house for Jacob and Queti Zumwalt, but evidence suggests these are simply markers – no bodies. It is believed that Jacob, Qutei and perhaps as many as 6 of their children are buried somewhere on the site. The actual location of these graves have been lost, but one account reports that Queti died on the property in July of 1799 and “was buried near the log house.”

At one point, the batteries in the Nikon and the Fuji failed. No natural explanation.

EMF readings that were off the baseline were recorded inside of fireplace, on east side. See EMF summary above for details.

Chimney remaining at ruins must have had some repairs in the past. Inside seems to have been cleaned and tuck pointed. Iron work that remains may not be original. Mold and Lichen on noth side as to be expected in an exposed structure.

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