Harvey More, a 23-year-old former electrician, now works as a paranormal investigator, claiming he can smell ghosts and has witnessed unexplained phenomena. His journey began during lockdown when he fell into a TikTok rabbit hole about ghosts, which led him to realize he was closer to the spirit world than he thought.
First spiritual experience
Long before investigating haunted locations, Harvey says he repeatedly saw a mysterious figure on the upstairs landing of his parents' West Midlands home. “When I went upstairs onto the upstairs landing, I would see a man dressed all in black, walking from one bedroom door to another. It happened a few times, and I could hear unexplained footsteps outside my bedroom,” he recalls. When he told his parents, they said vicars used to live at the address, and it was likely their spirits.
“I thought, there is definitely another world out there that we don’t know about,” Harvey says. “That experience was just crazy. From there I have believed there is something out there, that there’s an afterlife.”
Investigating the paranormal
After watching paranormal live streams on TikTok during lockdown, Harvey immersed himself in learning about crystals, spiritualism, and alternative realities. Today, as a podcaster, videographer, and content creator, he investigates believed-haunted locations, searching for evidence of spirits. He says he has seen apparitions, from white mists to black figures, and experienced random smells and scents out of nowhere.
When filming, he often notices noises on edits that he didn't hear originally. “You often hear taps and bangs, that you didn’t hear at the time. You might hear a lady humming or a droning sound,” says Harvey. “Once I heard a girl laughing when none of the team heard it. But when I edited I picked it up again.”
Notable investigation
One location that draws him back is a former 17th-century burial ground near his home, now a public park. Using a paranormal voice box, he picked up words related to crime, justice, water, and pipes. Research linked the words to Richard Jesson, a well-known attorney buried there and a founder of South Staffs Waters. “I couldn’t believe it. I always go to a location with an empty head with no background. Any information I get I then go back and research it. Nearly every time it links to historical records,” says Harvey.
Frightening experiences
His most frightening experience was at Cannock Chase, where his car unlocked itself while he was investigating. “I saw a light in the corner of my eye. And I saw my car unlocked itself. That frightened me. I thought, it’s messing with the car. If it wants your attention it can go to your property,” says Harvey. He has also investigated with Yvette Fielding and Karl Beattie from Most Haunted.
Comfort in the afterlife
Despite unsettling moments, Harvey says paranormal investigation brings him comfort, especially after the death of a close friend. “Paranormal investigation brings me so much peace. It’s not all scary and spooky. I have been able to contact spirits who have left a legacy. Being able to connect with roots of where I am from is comforting,” he says. “Five years ago, a close friend who was like an uncle to me passed away. I find it comforting to know that there is an afterlife where people are at peace, even if they were suffering in this world.”
