About Susan

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When my daughter and I opened After Dark Investigations, my guests always asked me what got me into this type of work. I'm not the typical "ghost hunter", mid 20's to 40, male. So, I told them why a middle aged woman would be so interested in what goes bump in the night.

 

I grew up an "Army brat" and lived many different places with my family. My father was a company commander and part of his job was to entertain all the other officers and their wives frequently. I was the youngest of four and I found these parties very intimidating and scary. The old officer quarters were large with very large bedrooms and we all had our own. Being three years old, my room felt like it had a life of its own and I hated being in it. My grandmother "nanny" helped me get through the parties and would stay with me while the grown ups would have fun in the house.

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The procedure was when the guests would arrive we were told to be polite and to say hello and then disappear to our rooms. It was a time where children were seen and not heard which was really hard on all of us. I was lucky because my nanny would take me to my room and hold me until I fell asleep.

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One day nanny became ill and died soon after which was devastating for me in many ways. I also knew it was only a matter of time before I would have to face being alone at night during the upcoming events. As per protocol, the parties continued a few weeks after she passed. We again were sent to our rooms and it was that night that I saw my first spirit that I still see so vividly.

 

I was crying on my bed and feeling very much alone in the world and I suddenly felt a familiar presence and immediately felt safe. I saw my Nanny from the corner of my eye. Quickly turning, I found no one to be there but I felt her warmth and I fell asleep. I never saw her again but I know she has been with me my entire life. 

 

This is why I started After Dark Investigations. I don't believe this small company would have been a success unless I had that firm belief in the afterlife. I cannot believe it's been 12 years since opening and doing my first investigation, which was a disaster by the way. With the help of my daughters, Sarah and Jess we finally created what our customers wanted to experience. I have a great staff now which took a long time to find and so many repeat customers. I am so grateful and blessed for it all. Thank you Nanny for loving me and guiding me through this experience and ultimately my entire life. I will see you soon - but not too soon.