Perhaps, I have asked the question in the correct forum this time, as these answers are amongst some of the best I have received so far.
I have a gift for knowing fictional stories from fact. It works most of the time.

There does seem to be something unexplained out there.
I would however need hundreds of replies from dozens of people to put together any sort of study/conclusion.
This is where the problems start, with the crazies stepping in, and making up false stories.
Even sensible people would add a false story, just to get themselves mentioned.
Some books on these subjects also add fictional stories to sell copies, which is a pity.
Exaggeration adds another problem to making a serious study of the subject.

I would look to a 'spooky forum' for answers, but these places seem to attract the loonies. ( Might be a good place for me )