Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigator who inspired ‘The Conjuring,’ dies at 92
Warren, a paranormal investigator and demonologist, inspired franchises like “The Conjuring” and “The Amityville Horror.” LINK
The top three scientific explanations for ghost sightings
From ghosts to ghouls, witches to wizards, Halloween is the one time of the year when people come together to celebrate everything supernatural. But beyond the fancy dress and trick or treating, belief in ghosts is actually relatively common – with 38% of people classifying themselves as believers and a similar number having actually reported seeing one. LINK
‘Portals to Hell’: Doylestown’s Katrina Weidman is the person to call when ghosts need busting on TV
Depending how you feel about a good night’s sleep, you might or might not want Katrina Weidman to plan your next vacation.
In Friday’s premiere of the Doylestown native’s Travel Channel show, Portals to Hell, she and cohost Jack Osbourne check in to the Alaskan Hotel in Juneau to investigate reports ranging from possible demon sightings to women guests occasionally being groped by what some believe to be a man who drowned in a hot tub there. LINK
What We Think Of As “Paranormal” May Be Something Else Entirely
When you think about the word “paranormal,” what comes to mind?
Probably poltergeists, ghost hunters, or little gray aliens. Or perhaps you imagine movies like The Blair Witch Project or Ghostbusters. The idea of the paranormal has remained a constant focus of thriller and sci-fi movies, often taking the audience on a wild, but very speculative ride. Talking about the word paranormal in any context other than the entertainment industry usually results in raised brows and smirks. But isn’t everything in science paranormal until we eventually perceive it as normal? LINK
Science history: The man attempting to merge physics and the paranormal
Nobel laureate Brian Josephson is a controversial figure in quantum circles. Jeff Glorfeld reports. LINK
Susan Hiller, Conjurer of Paranormal Activity Through Conceptual Art, Has Died at 78
Susan Hiller, whose mysterious, discomfiting, and alluring works attempt to commune with supernatural beings and make visible invisible forces, has died at age 78, according to Lisson Gallery, which represents the artist. A representative for the gallery said she died of a “short illness.” LINK
San Antonio paranormal society is looking for volunteers
The group, which offers its services free of charge, said it is looking for “open-minded…real team players” to join. LINK
Warrens brought paranormal ‘skeleton’ out of CT closet
MONROE — Ed and Lorraine Warren weren’t the first people interested in or aware of supernatural events such as hauntings and possessions.
But the Monroe couple were among the first people to speak openly about these occurrences, said Roxie Zwicker, owner and founder New England Curiosities, a Portsmouth, N.H.-based business that offers ghost tours, and other haunted events. LINK
I’m Not 100% Sure Ghosts Aren’t Real
Let me start by saying I’ve seen Paranormal Activity.
No, that doesn’t mean I’m any kind of expert, but that movie definitely left a mark on me. It was the first thing that really got me thinking … I dunno, maaaybe ghosts are a thing?
I’m not gonna sit here and say, “Yo, ghosts are real!!” Then everybody is going to be like, Hey, there goes Timmy, the ghost guy! LINK