UNEXPLAINED MYSTERIES: PARANORMAL AMERICA
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Eight places of interests were highlighted:
Brookdale Lodge, Northern California - "The Brook Room", where a brook runs through the room, was the center of investigations done by Sylvia Browne and Christopher Chacon separately. Apparantly, a woman drowned there and it was speculated that it wasn't accidental. Doors would be torn off their hinges and planks would fly off of the walls.
Full Circle Cafe, Georgetown, CO - Lights would turn on and off and things wouldn't work such as plumbing and water heater. At times, events would be violent in regards to pushing people. Psychic Peter James investigated and found that an entity named Edward Bainbridge haunted the establishment. The cafe used to be the Nickel Saloon. Edward lost a game of poker and shot his opponent, Martin. A mob took Edward and hung him, only to return to the saloon and found Martin still alive.
Union Cemetary, CT - The "White Lady" is seen there on numerous occassions. Passer-bys would get feelings of overwhelming sadness. The Warrens investigated the cemetary and their team obtained some interesting photographs that were shown in this episode. Lorraine Warren named this phenomena of feeling the feelings of entities as radiotelethesis.
Stuart Indian School, Carson, NV - Native Indian children were taken from their families, stripped of their heritage and forced to learn the ways of the "white man" at this school, which has now been closed for more than 70 years. Psychic Jorianne De'Fray investigated and had felt many entities. Many have died on this land, needlessly.
Pacheco Pass Hwy aka "Blood Alley" - In 1797, the Indians of the area were taken prisoner by the Spaniards. The Indians rebelled and were subsequently wiped out. Between 1860-1880, two local famous bandits used the pass as a hideout and attacked travelers and settlers, mostly ending in murder. Larry Beck and Sylvia Browne have investigated this stretch of road. Many motorists feel terror, dread and sadness when they pass through.
The Spirit of Oregon, a refurbished passenger train - Originally the Southern Pacific 689, this train crashed as it passed over a bridge that collasped. In modern times, as the train is being used for passenger travel, many events are experienced such as glass breaking, beating on walls, dishes flying, and the occassional apparition being seen. A photograph was taken and developed and even after a year, the photograph continues to develop on it's own....an apparition becomes clearer and clearer, that of a man with the last name of Walker, apparently one of the engineers, judging by his clothing.
The Excalibur Club in Chicago was highlighted again. The exact same footage from the first episode was used.
Bobby Macky Music World Tavern in Wilder, KY - Originally this building was used as an animal slaughter warehouse. At nights, when the place was closed, satanic worshippers would use the building and the animal blood in their rituals. in 1896, Pearl Bryant was beheaded by two men. She was 5 months pregnant and the father was one of those men. At their trial, they said they would not reveal the location of the head because they would not want to face Satan's wrath. Another lady died there, a suicide...she was 5 months pregnant. And Mr. Macky's wife was pushed violently by a spirit and went into early labor...at 5 months pregnant. Psychic investigator, Echo Bodine, felt a strong presence in the basement.
September 28, 2003 Episode
5 psychics were highlighted, naming them the best and most accurate psychics in the United States. They are used to help solve crimes where the police have seemed to hit dead ends. When seasoned police officers have exhausted every lead, they are willing to use psychics as long as they do not interfer with the investigations. Even if they were skeptic, after a few minutes with a psychic giving information they could not have known otherwise, officers believe in the abilities.
Noreen Renier - until a client of hers sensed her abilities, she did not know she was psychic. Thus, in her 30's, she began to help police solve crimes. Her strong point is reading objects.
Greta Alexander - a freak accident (lightening strike) as a child gave her second sight. Greta believes everyone has psychic abilities to some degree. She no longer works murder cases because everything is too vivid for her. She actually feels herself as the victim, experiencing everything the victim goes through.
Kathlyn Rhea - has worked 100's of cases involving murders and missing victims. Her visions are "impressionistic" where one needs to decypher to understand.
Nancy Kyer - on a trip overseas as a girl, Nancy was suddenly able to hear what people are thinking, regardless of the language. Her visions are painful and power experiences, where color is extremely vivid for her.
Dorothy Allison - she only works on cases if she is called upon by the police. She has worked on some of the most high profile cases: Wayne Williams, Son of Sam and John Wayne Gacy.
"A Spirit Writes" - Los Angeles, California
At the home of John Huckert, a spirit leaves warm, friendly messages via polaroid film. Psychic Peter James spent some time at this location and pointed out two spots of interest. The first was out in the yard where a crypt-like object was found. The second was in the living room, by the TV set. A body is said to be buried under the floor there. All ghost hunting equipment went active when near the TV set. Then, for no apparent reason, for two years there was no activity from the Spirit, named Wright. When John's friend, Noel Palamara came by for a visit, that changed. Noel asked for his picture to be taken to see what would happen. The messages began again. Noel asked the spirit if he was a Guardian Angel. Wright replied with "God's Light". Everyone feels Wright is supportive and friendly. Noel believes the messages guide him in a spiritual way.
Note: The program didn't seem to research whom the identity of the body was or if the body was even unearthed to begin with. The program did note that apparitions commonly appear on polaroid film.
"The Allegash River Abduction" - North of Boston, Massachusettes
Four men - twins Jack and Jim Weiner, Chuck Rack, and Charles False - were on a camping trip and went on the river in a canoe. After about 15 - 20 minutes in the water, a bright, pulsating beam of light began to follow them. It began from about 200 yards away but became progressively closer to their boat. When the light was finally upon the four men, they evidently lost time because the next thing they knew, they were back on the bank of the river and they saw that the campfire has burnt down significantly. To the men, it had only been 20 minutes. Nothing of significance happened to the men until about 12 years later when the twins began to have nightmares about being examined. Alien Abductee Researcher, Dr. Ray Fowler, researched this event and put the men under hypnosis and through a polygraph test. All four men passed the polygraph test. All the men, under hypnosis, recalled anal probes, wands, pressure, heat, and the feeling of their bodies being ripped apart. Jack Weiner feels they are "tagged" and the aliens will continue to come back to them.
"Paranormal Policeman" - New York City, New York
Detective George Brejack has been on the police force for over 30 years now. He has come to use his psychic abilities to find criminals and solve murder cases. He taps into his ability by focusing on his childhood memories of his father abusing his mother due to his father being stressed about the lack of jobs in the 1950's. Two notable cases where George's ability was prominent was featured. In both instances, his ability caused him to feel ill and would draw him to either where the missing body was or to whom the killer was. George Brejack's talent is well known in the community and everyone believes it's a blessing.
"Second City Haunt" - Chicago, Illinois
The Excalibur, a club that draws the occult scene underground, is the former site of the Chicago Historical Society. In 1871, the famous Great Chicago Fire occurred. Then, on July 24, 1915, the Eastland, an excursion boat carrying about 2500 passengers, capsized in the local river. All aboard died. The Historical Society was made into a temporary morgue. The fire and the boating accident seen to be the sources of the hauntings at the Excalibur. Psychic Investigators Peter Moscow and Jorianne De'Foray researched the club. What they saw and felt corraborated what staff members have experienced. One of the more prominent sightings was of a man in a white tuxedo and reddish hair whom seems to always be behind the bar. While investigating, a camera went off by itself which resulted in a photo of solid orange ectos and vortexs. The EMF reader was also very active when pointed at the bar. Some staff members sometimes are overcomed by the extremely strong stench akinned to rotting bodies. De'Fory feels the spirits are lost souls and are not evil, who want to be remembered.
"The Ghosts of Alcatraz" - San Francisco Bay, California
'The Rock' was the home to some of the most violent and dangerous criminals of the 20th century. In 1863, it was a military prison, where prisoners were beatened, chained, and forced to do back breaking labor. In 1930, it became a Federal Penitentary for gangsters. Finally, in 1963, Alcatraz was shut down. From 1934 to 1963, about 1,576 prisoners were imprisoned there. Psychic Peter James spent the night there. He heard hundreds of voices in his head. He feels there are at least 100 entities looking for a way out. Peter was able to make contact with a few notable prisoners, especially Joseph Kretzer (sp) who tried to escape and killed security guards.but was eventually gunned down by military guards.