Hello,
I am a paranormal researcher and find myself coming to the experts about a particular piece of evidence from a site we are investigating. We typically debunk claims of the paranormal before we assign any "label" of paranormal cause or origin to any particular piece of evidence or story.
A recent case was at a bar/restaurant named "Beermans" and there is a legend of a heart-shaped break in a glass that reputedly was of paranormal origin.
A photograph of the glass (locked in a cabinet we could not open to get better images of) is provided in the link below:
http://paranormal.ghost-rider-investigations.com/mediagallery/mediaobjects/orig/3/3_dsc_0040.jpgI have a number of questions with regard to such evidence:
1. The story relates how a bartender was working and the glass mysteriously fell of it's own accord and then was found with a mysterious heart-shaped break in it. Causes not-withstanding, given the picture provided above, is it possible for a glass to fall and break in this fashion?
2. Can this be done as a hoax (based on characteristics of above photo)?
3. Note the tape on various parts of the glass. Does this indicate the stresses the glass was exposed to in a fall and would these cracks support the notion of a typical fall for such a glass?
I'm not ascribing paranormal causes to this photo. The goal is to establish normal physical processes and what it takes to create such a break as seen in the photo.
I did not see the glass that fell out anywhere near the display, but will find out if that piece still is around.
Appreciate any informed responses about this query.
Thank you,
Jon Almada
Founder - Ghost Rider Investigations
Shingle Springs, California