The San Pedro Haunting

The San Pedro Haunting terrorized Jackie Hernandez and her children for years, featuring violent poltergeist activity, apparitions, and phenomena captured on film.

The Beginning

According to documented accounts:

In 1989, Jackie Hernandez moved into a small bungalow in San Pedro with her children:

• Strange events began almost immediately
• Objects moved on their own
• Apparitions appeared
• The activity grew increasingly violent

Phenomena

Witnesses reported:

• A glowing light appearing in the house
• An apparition of an old man
• Objects flying across rooms
• Physical attacks on residents
• Strange odors
• Blood-like substances appearing
• Camera equipment malfunctioning

The Investigation

Paranormal investigators Jeff Wheatcraft, Barry Conrad, and Dr. Barry Taff investigated:

• They witnessed phenomena firsthand
• A photographer was attacked
• Equipment captured anomalies
• The investigation lasted years

Notable Incidents

The Hanging: Investigator Jeff Wheatcraft was allegedly lifted and found hanging by a clothesline cord in the attic.

The Light: A bright orb of light was photographed and filmed.

Physical Attacks: Multiple people reported being pushed, scratched, or choked.

The Apparition: The ghost of an old man was seen by multiple witnesses.

The Documentary

The case was filmed and became:

• “An Unknown Encounter” (1995 documentary)
• Featured on “Sightings” TV series
• One of the most documented cases of the era

Theories

Genuine Haunting: Investigators believed the activity was real and unexplained.

Connection to Jackie: Activity seemed tied to Jackie, suggesting poltergeist phenomena.

Historical Connection: Some claimed a sailor had died on the property.

Outcome

The haunting:

• Continued even after Jackie moved
• Activity followed her to new locations
• Eventually subsided
• Remains one of California’s most famous cases

Sources

• The San Pedro Haunting documentary “An Unknown Encounter”
• Various paranormal research publications