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Tear Jerker / Ghost Adventures

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  • It was revealed by Aaron that after investigating Bobby Mackey's Music World, ghosts had followed the three of them home, and even led to the end of Aaron's marriage. The ghosts tormented his wife so much that even though they were best friends, they had to call it off. Goes with Kick the Dog on their third trip to Bobby Mackey's, the EVPs revealing the ghosts taunting Aaron.
  • At Gettysburg, they got an EVP of a young woman saying 'I'm pregnant.' The team believes it to be the spirit of Jennie Wade, the only civilian casualty of the battle. It adds another layer of tragedy to an already tragic event.
  • Zak's grandmother died while they were investigating the Winchester Mystery House. Made even worse in the ending with it highlighting a photo of Zak that he gave to his grandmother (Who never missed an episode of her grandson's show, mind you.).
  • When investigating Gary Galka's House, it's supposed to be a true tearjerker, including Gary and his wife crying through the interviews. (Though to be fair, it is about their deceased daughter that they are trying to find closure for)
  • During the "Aftershocks" episode about the Yorktown Hospital its revealed that Spirit (the donkey that scared the crap out of Zak when the GAC visited) was killed. What makes it worse is that Spirit's owner believes the killer is a living person and not a spirit; according to the owner there are people in town who feel he is taking advantage of the spirits in the hospital.
  • Nick's departure from the show. While many fans are happy for Nick to continue his own show, it gives a rather saddening vibe that Nick may not speak to Aaron or Zak anymore. It's even more uncomfortable when Zak didn't give Nick his regards for his departure and his new plans until hours later of his announcement. It also doesn't help that despite fan's theories of Nick's departure being because of his family, Nick confirmed through his Facebook that wasn't the case. More speculation came out when it was revealed Nick was fired due to doing his own shows behind the GAC's back (more in the fact that it wasn't a branch of the show to say the least) and breaking a contract. It hasn't helped that Zak's shown very big hostility towards Nick ever since, and even said in a now deleted tweet that just because one has a good work partnership doesn't mean they have a good friendship.
  • Both Mark and Debby's death is this due to being extremely influential in the paranormal community. Alongside laments from the Ghost Adventures Crew, other paranormal investigators that shared their sorrow for her death include Amy Bruni, Dave Schrader, and many others, including former GAC member Nick Groff.
    Aaron Goodwin on Facebook: "I'm so sad this happened. I don't even know what to say. I'm still in shock over it. Breaks my heart"
    Zak Bagans on Twitter: "a very tragic dark day. RIP @TheConstantinos"
    Billy Tolley on Twitter: "@TheConstantinos Heart broken right now. In shock."
    Jay Wasley on Twitter: "Life is precious & time is the most valuable thing we have. Hard to comprehend what happened today. Too sad to believe it... Love to u all."
    Dave Schrader on Twitter: "Sadly EVP specialists Mark & Debi Constantino are dead after Mark ended their lives... Stop hurting each other. Just stop... Please."
    Amy Bruni on Twitter via Twit Longer: "Horrified and saddened to hear the news about Mark and Debby Constantino. I have known them for years and worked with them often when I was still living in California. I can't begin to imagine what led up to this point, but my heart goes out to their families and friends... Debby, you were nothing but wonderful to me. I hate to think of you and your gifts snuffed out like this. xoxoxoxo"
    Nick Groff on Twitter: "This is such a terrible tragedy @TheConstantinos I'm deeply sadden."
    • During the 2018 return to the Washoe Club investigation, they identify an EVP with Debby’s voice. They are clearly shaken by this, hearing a friend on the other side.
    • Also during their 2021 return to the Goldfield Hotel, they identify an EVP with Mark's voice, which shakes them up worse than catching Debby's voice due to the nature of their deaths.
  • The Crisis in Oakdale episode is arguably this for the crew and the interviewees, since a mother lost her kid to suicide, and said son happened to be a huge fan of Ghost Adventures. Even though the details on his suicide note which was read throughout the episode are not revealed, its clearly enough to make the crew tear up, and even get Chris Fleming to be unnerved at the situation. And then, her son actually comes through on the spirit box...
    Michael's Spirit: "Say Something"
    • Not to mention his mother requesting that he grab's Zak's ass just to show that he is present, which does happen in the episode immediately after the above voice.

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