Ghostbuster arrested for firing gun at an apparition
Paranormal investigator Christian J. Devaux of Tolland, Connecticut called 911 to report an intruder in his home. While on the phone with the 911 operator, Devaux fired two shots at the intruder. Police finally arrived but found no evidence of a home invader. Devaux claimed it could have been a ghost. From the Journal Inquirer:Devaux was "charged with illegal discharge of a firearm, making a false statement to police, second-degree reckless endangerment, misusing an emergency call, and disorderly conduct." Apparently he had made a similar call in 2011 and police turned up no sign of an intruder then either.Troopers also found problems with Devauxs sworn statement, where he described firing the two bullets as warning shots that he intentionally aimed over the intruders head. Investigators found that scenario unlikely, however, after a ballistic analysis showed that the two bullets had punctured a wall in Devauxs home less than three feet off the floor.
After state police uncovered even more inconsistencies including shell casings discovered in front of Devauxs supposed firing location Devaux told troopers that there are some things he just cant explain, like seeing ghosts.
Devaux then told state police that he has been a paranormal investigator for five or six years and most recently encountered an apparition at the former Mansfield Training School and Hospital, investigators said. Devaux said that while he did not want to be considered insane, he had to allow for the possibility that the intruder was of supernatural origin.
"Man charged with firing gun at ghost" (Journal Inquirer)
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