# Paranormal Prison investigations at Ohio State Reformatory

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paranormal-prison-investigations-at-ohio-state-reformatory
> Updated: 2026-10-23T17:08:34.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

During the 2026 Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, the television series ‘Paranormal Prison’ conducted investigations at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio.

In the season four premiere, members of the band Motionless In White, including guitarist Ricky Olson and drummer Vinny Mauro, joined hosts Josh Bernstein and Katrina Weidman. Using specialized equipment like a spirit box, the team recorded various phrases, such as ‘relationship’, ‘stay in the next room’, and ‘Oh, they’re coming’. While Mauro expressed skepticism, he appeared unsettled by the results. Olson noted he has frequently used spirit boxes in his own private investigations.

In the second episode, members of the band The Used, specifically Bert McCracken and Jepha Howard, participated in the investigation. The team utilized advanced equipment and a ‘dead bell’ to attempt communication with spirits, receiving a response to inquiries regarding whether any present spirits had previously served as guards. McCracken and Howard also shared personal accounts of past paranormal experiences.

In the fifth episode, members of the band Starset—including Ron DeChant, Brock Richards, Adam Gilbert, Siobhán Richards, Zuzana Engererova, and Cory Juba—joined the hosts to investigate the prison’s sub-basement. During this session, a dead bell reportedly dinged once in response to a question regarding the band’s presence at a Papa Roach performance.

## Claims

- Starset participated in the fifth episode of Season 4 of Paranormal Prison. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The investigation was filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The filming took place during the 2026 Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Josh Bernstein and Katrina Weidman are hosts of Paranormal Prison. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A dead bell dinged once during the investigation. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Starset participates in Paranormal Prison investigation

The band Starset joined hosts Josh Bernstein and Katrina Weidman for a paranormal investigation at the Ohio State Reformatory during the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/starset-participates-in-paranormal-prison-investigation

### 2026-10-02: The Used participate in paranormal investigation at Ohio State Reformatory

The band The Used joined hosts Josh Bernstein and Katrina Weidman for a paranormal investigation at the Ohio State Reformatory for season 4 of ‘Paranormal Prison’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-used-participate-in-paranormal-investigation-at-ohio-state-reformatory

### 2026-09-25: Motionless In White members investigate Ohio State Reformatory

Motionless In White members Ricky Olson and Vinny Mauro joined the ‘Paranormal Prison’ team to investigate the Ohio State Reformatory, capturing various vocal phrases during the season four premiere.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/motionless-in-white-members-investigate-ohio-state-reformatory

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