Real estate appraiser deals in ghosts, murder and disaster

Homeowner Dan Ionescu, left, and real estate appraiser Randall Bell talk about stories of mob hits and ghosts at Ionescu’s mansion in Las Vegas.  (Isaac Brekken / For The Times)

A workman repairs the garage at Dan Ionescu’s Las Vegas mansion.  (Isaac Brekken / For The Times)

Dan Ionescu’s home is being remodeled after the home was featured on “Ghost Adventures” and later vandalized.  (Isaac Brekken / For The Times)

Dan Ionescu’s Las Vegas mansion is being remodeled after the home was featured on “Ghost Adventures” and later vandalized.  (Isaac Brekken / For The Times)

Randall Bell, left, realtor Kelly Jones and homeowner Dan Ionescu talk about rumors of mob hits and ghosts at Ionescu’s mansion in Las Vegas.  (Isaac Brekken / For The Times)