• Traditional or Intelligent
• Demonic
• Portal Hauntings
• Residual

This type of haunting is what most people think of when they hear the word ghost. Unfortunately, these types of hauntings are very rare. An intelligent or traditional ghost is kind of like Casper in the sense that they interact with people. The most common belief is that the ghost is connected to the site or people in some way.

Some reasons the ghost may be tied to the site or people:

• Died as a result of a traumatic event, murder, car accident, etc.
• Due to unfinished business.
• The spirit may have died suddenly and not realized he/she died.
• The living loved ones are so emotionally distraught they can’t let go.
• The spirit is emotionally connected to their loved ones.
• They cannot rest due to an injustice done to them.
• Fear of the other side or judgment

These ghosts are generally associated with physical activity like slamming, opening, closing, unlocking doors and windows, voices, and sounds. A strong presence, a scent, or a touch may be experienced. People may even see a manifestation of the ghost in the form of an apparition or mist.