Spectral Evidence

Spectral evidence refers to testimony based on visual or sensory experiences of seeing or perceiving a spirit or ghost, rather than physical proof. In historical legal contexts, such as the Salem witch trials, it involved accusers claiming they saw or sensed the accused's spirit performing harmful acts. Courts considered this kind of evidence controversial because it relied on subjective experiences rather than tangible evidence, making it difficult to verify. Today, spectral evidence is generally viewed as unreliable, as it hinges on perceptions that cannot be objectively confirmed.