Haunted Headlines: April 20-27, 2018

Phew! Another week, another load of Haunted Headlines to share with you.

Once again they came from all over the globe and encompass just about every facet of the paranormal you might expect –and even some you wouldn’t.

Enjoy.

P.S.

Did you hear our news? There’s a new way to experience Haunted Headlines: watching them!

We don’t share them all, but we do recap some of our favorite headlines.

We’ve done the last two weeks so far. You can find them under our videos on our Facebook page or under the Haunted Headlines section of our YouTube channel.

Friday, April 20, 2018

7 Of The Spookiest Ever Places In India – Source: MissMalini.com

All of us have different beliefs. Some of us believe in ghosts and some don’t. Whatever your choice, there are some places that undeniably give out a spooky vibe. What makes them all the scarier is the history of it. Today, we explore 7 such places in India that are sure to give you the shivers. With spine-chilling accounts and even scarier stories from the locals, these places are every ghost hunters dream.

Art Bell’s death puts Mel’s Hole in spotlight – Source: Daily Record-News

The death of radio talk show host Art Bell has put the legend of Mel’s Hole near Ellensburg back in the spotlight….

In a 1997 broadcast, a man who said his name was Mel Waters told the story of a mythical hole near Ellensburg which had paranormal properties.

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Paranormal society investigates Southington’s Barnes Museum – Source: Meriden Record-Journal

A New England based paranormal activity society investigated the Barnes Museum last week and presented their findings to the public.

The Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society was founded in 2016 by psychic medium Chris O’Connor and David Bray, lead investigator. The group gives presentations all over New England.

Conference brings experts, enthusiasts in all things paranormal to Tyler – Source: KLTV

Ghost stories and haunted houses have long been a popular past time, but just how much truth is there to the legends?

“As Shakespeare said there are more things in heaven and earth then are in your books,” says Big Foot Expert Jeff Hurley. “There are things we don’t understand.”

At the April 21 Paranormal Conference, experts in the subject came together to further explore their theories.

Bigfoot and the paranormal: Harlan has successful first “Crypto Con” – Source: WYMT News

People from all across Harlan County along with many from out of state came out the first “Crypto Con” in downtown Harlan. The event featured several speakers who spoke about a wide range of topics in the unknown and supernatural.

Video+Gallery+Story: History, Ghosts Inspire Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society – Source: El Paso Herald Post

How does one write about the dead? While they don’t give interviews, they certainly make themselves heard. Or seen.

The Mystery Of The Bridge That Causes Dogs To Commit Suicide – Source: LADbible

There are some pretty strange unsolved mysteries out there, but very few are as singularly bizarre as that of Overtoun Bridge.

SCIENTISTS FROM THE BEAMS PROVED THE EXISTENCE OF UFOS IN ENGLAND – Source: The Siver Telegram

All researchers of the UFO society unites the BEAMS, which studies paranormal phenomena in Britain. The Director of this society, Hilary porter, spoke about the large number of observations made and the research behind the alien ship in 2017. At the end of last year, the organization had two strong evidence of the existence of aliens and their visit to Britain.

Conspiracy theorist supposedly abducted by aliens claims extraterrestrials live underwater – Source: International Business Times

Conspiracy theory channel ‘Paranormal Elite’ has released a new video, showing a self-proclaimed alien abductee sharing his experiences of meeting extraterrestrial life forms. The man whose name has been kept under the wraps assures that he was abducted by aliens, was inside a UFO spaceship face-to-face with extraterrestrial entities. He also made it clear that aliens are living with us, but most of the time, they will be hidden in the depths of oceans.

Sunday, April 22, 2018

UWG Announces 1st Ingo Swann Research Fellowship – Source: The Haunted Librarian

Formal advanced college degrees in Parapsychology ended years ago; however, there are a few colleges offering courses in Parapsychology. One of those schools is the University of West Georgia (UWG). Dr. William G. Roll, renowned poltergeist researcher, and psychic Ingo Swann were associated with the university. Last month, UWG announced its inaugural Ingo Swann Research Fellowship to be awarded in 2018.

Derek Acorah to bring the paranormal to Theatre Royal – Source: St Helens Star

FOLLOWING his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, which saw a run to the final, TV medium Derek Acorah will be heading to St Helens Theatre Royal on Wednesday, April 25.

The ‘Most Haunted’ stars’ ‘Love, Life, Laughter Tour’ will be heading to the Corporation Street venue from 7.30pm for a show of paranormal and spiritual matters.

After 15 Years, ‘Most Haunted’ Team Finally Catch Ghost On Camera – Source: LADbible

The makers of the paranormal reality TV show Most Haunted claim to have finally caught a ghost on camera. And it’s only taken them 15 years of airtime!

Cornwall’s 25 most haunted places you don’t want to visit on your own – Source: Cornwall Live

They include roads, pubs and spooky woods.

Ranking All of the Seasons of Ghost Adventures – Source: TVOvermind

Ghost Adventures is a series that airs on the Travel Channel. Over the years, it’s seen more than its fair share of controversy, but it still has a number of fans. Find each season of the show ranked below, complete with YouTube clips for each season. What’s your favorite season or episode?

Monday, April 23, 2018

Kiwi artist Jen Bowmast inspired by the paranormal – Source: Stuff.co.nz

Artist Jen Bowmast has been making bronze and ceramic objects over the past two years that she says have materialised from “learning to walk in the dark”.

It is a credible declaration.  Her research has comprised ongoing interviews with psychics, clairvoyants, soothsayers and oracle, whose responses have “offered fruitful ground for art-making”.

GHOST TRAIL: Local author pens “The Haunted Heart of America” – Source: Red Dirt Report

Approximately 10 minutes before paranormal author and investigator Logan Corelli stopped by the offices of Red Dirt Report, to talk about his new book The Haunted Heart of America, this reporter was in the conference room when the bells on our front door – a signal to let us know when someone has entered the office – jingled ever-so lightly.

Zombies are about to return to this infamous former prison in Somerset – Source: Somerset Live

The undead are set to return to an infamous prison in Somerset.

Shepton Mallet Prison which was Britain’s oldest working jail before its closure in 2013 was the site of several executions and also housed the Kray twins during their imprisonment in the 1950s.

With its dark past and foreboding atmosphere, the prison will now become the set for a new zombie film.

Paranormal investigator wanted – but are you brave enough to take on the paid role? – Source: Gazette Live

If you’re interested in the paranormal and are brave enough to investigate some of the most haunted places, this job is for you.

Spirit Seekers – a group of ghost hunters – are looking for a paranormal investigator to join their team.

Former Ohio prison offers ghost hunts and tours – Source: Tribune-Review

Visitors can experience the building’s macabre history through paranormal programming that includes a Ghost Hunt Challenge, Intermediate/Advanced Ghost Hunts, Private Paranormal Investigations, Ghost Walks, Ghost Hunt Classes and Special Paranormal Events.

Celebrate spring at the Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum – Source: InsideOttawaValley.com

This spring, the Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum has several exciting events for visitors….

May 4: The Paranormal Show

Take a trip down the rabbit hole and into a world of the supernatural. Witness the Wunderkammer, a 17th century Cabinet of Wonders that will bend and warp reality, giving you a glimpse into a world where anything is possible.

Chicago Hauntings to begin leading Naperville ghost tours – Source: Chicago Tribune

Chicago Hauntings Tours is taking over the Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville.

Tours of haunted Naperville sites will be led by the organization headed by Ursula Bielski. Bielski is a “historian, author and parapsychology enthusiast” who has written several books on haunted sites in the Chicago area, according to the Chicago Hauntings Tours website.

7 famous ghost stories that turned out to be total BS – Source: Insider

Unfortunately for all of us who want ghosts to be real, there’s often a logical and non-supernatural explanation for many of the experiences that are attributed to ghosts. Some of the most famous ghost stories in the world even fall victim to being debunked. Not to burst your bubble, but here are seven of those debunked stories.

Did You Know This True Crime Fact About ‘The Exorcist’ Movie? – Source: Haunt Jaunts

Today I was going through my email and read an article in The Lineup digest that hit my inbox on April 20 that fits all three: “Paul Bateson: The Real-Life Killer Who Appeared in The Exorcist.”

Finding a Muse in the Supernatural – Source: Atlas Obscura

Francesca Berrini and Lindsey Rickert were inspired by Nevada’s “unknown” on days three and four of “The Fellowship of Highway 95.”

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

What Else Comes With Haunted Stateroom B340 (Besides Ghosts)? – Source: Haunt Jaunts

In addition to standard hotel room amenities, B340 will supply a chest with unique items available for guests to amplify their overnight haunt experience, including a Ouija board, tarot cards, and a crystal ball.

Is this real? The Most Haunted team are convinced they’ve finally caught a ghost on camera as the figure of a man appears on screen – Source: The Sun

After 15 years of the show, Yvette Fielding and the team finally managed to capture a ghost on camera – but the sighting on raised more questions.

Jane’s Walk returns for a second year in Oshawa – Source: The Oshawa Express

The made-in-Canada Jane’s Walk initiative, created in 2006 in honour of the late Jane Jacobs, an author and journalist world-renowned for her work in urban studies, returns to Oshawa the first weekend in May.

In Oshawa, the walks begin on May 4 with a Haunted Oshawa tour, which will take residents to some of the city’s supposed haunted locations. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. outside the Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch. A similar walk will also run on May 6 starting at 3 p.m.

John Grindrod: Paranormal moments for one who’s never been normal – Source: Lima Ohio

Despite all my quirky times where my whimsy is on full display, I’ve never been one to add to my eccentricities by telling anyone I’ve seen Big Foot lumbering through my back yard or claiming to have witnessed paranormal activity, that is, until recently.

CRANKDAT EXPLORES THE PARANORMAL SIDE OF VIRTUAL REALITY WITH ‘NEED SOMEBODY’ VIDEO – Source: EDM.com

In this virtual dance battle the stakes are nothing short of life and death.

Crankdat’s first solo bass record, “Need Somebody”, showcases a deadly last dance in its new paranormal inspired music video. Directed by Dakota Laden of the Travel Channel’s GhostAdventures series, the video pits characters against each other in a quick cut battle of interpretative styles and stamina. Deriving inspiration from his extensive work in the field, Laden ushers viewers into an eerily haunting universe as captivating as its story.

Spirit Speaks: An afternoon with Dorothy Turk – Source: Queens County Advance

Psychic medium, author and spirit photographer Dorothy Turk from Hastings, Ont., will be at the Museum of Justice in Liverpool on May 6 showing photographs and explanations of pictures she has captured with her camera of spirit as well as giving gallery readings, as a fundraiser for the Queens County Museum.

BRITISH TV CREW MANAGED TO SHOOT THE GHOST – Source: The Siver Times

The video was a sensation. British broadcasters argue that they have managed to capture on video “the first real Ghost”. According to the creators of the popular British paranormal reality show Most Haunted, this record is undeniable proof of the afterlife. British experts on ghosts, collaborating with the TV show, saying that the video is not fake, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to fakty.ua.

Is this real? The Most Haunted team are convinced they’ve finally caught a ghost on camera as the figure of a man appears on screen – Source: The Scottish Sun

After 15 years of the show, Yvette Fielding and the team finally managed to capture a ghost on camera – but the sighting on raised more questions.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Family claim they were photobombed by a ghost on holiday – can you spot it? – Source: The Sun

This creepy photo was taken on the same day a woman’s body was discovered in the reservoir just outside Manchester.

Family tell how ghost photobombed their holiday photo on day body was discovered at spot – can you see it? – Source: Mirror.co.uk

Rhynnice Trelfa, 28, said she knew nobody was behind them and when she first saw the ghost, she was ‘terrified, had goosebumps all over and was crying’.

No One Knew There Were Dozens of Human Bodies Buried Under This Hotel Pool for Centuries – Source: Travel+Leisure

Developers at the former Newington Hotel on Mount Vale Drive in York, England got quite the surprise this week while renovating the property’s old pool.

Paranormal TV show airing Grant Twp. episode Sunday – Source: Port Huron Times Herald

A paranormal show on the Travel Channel is set to air an episode featuring eerie stories surrounding one Grant Township home this Sunday.

Crews for “The Dead Files” visited Rene and Edward Seymour’s home on Metcalf Road last August. The couple has said they’ve experienced a variety of regular haunting occurrences — from appearances of a “shadow man” to a presence that harmed their animals.

Homicide detective, award-winning filmmaker to present at Kent Paranormal Weekend – Source: Record-Courier

It’s been 40 years since Kent State University student Judy Martins left her friend’s dorm and was never seen again.

Homicide detective Greg Lawson and firefighter paramedic Aislinn Charlton will revisit her case in a “Mysterious Disappearances” presentation during Kent Paranormal Weekend on Saturday at the Kent Stage.

Complex ‘Ghost Stories’ balances horror, intrigue and humor – Source: San Francisco Chronicle

“Why is it always the last key that unlocks everything?”

Martin Freeman says the words, with a mysterious arrogance, in the second half of “Ghost Stories” — a thoughtful and rewarding horror film by writer-director Andy Nyman and co-director Jeremy Dyson.

Former Cop Accused of Being ‘Golden State Killer’ – Source: Coast to Coast AM

A former policeman has been arrested in connection with an infamous series of murders which occurred throughout California in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Can you spot ghost photobombing this family holiday snap? – Source: Yahoo7 Be

A mum believes she has captured the eerie moment a ghost hand appeared to creep into her group photograph in a setting that holds onto a sinister past.

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Haunted places in the Illawarra and South Coast: part two – Source: Illawara Mercury

Click through the gallery above to see places across the Illawarra and South Coast rumoured to be home to ghosts in part two of our spooky series. Read below for more details.

Alien Day 2018: 5 of the most believable alien and UFO stories in the UK – Source: Metro

Anyone who has ever noticed odd lights in the sky, heard synth-like chords wavering in the air or wiped green goo off their car roof will know the feeling.

That creeping feeling…. that something non-human is out there.

Today is Alien Day 2018, and probably the best day to ask the question: could extraterrestrial life exist? Lots of people (including Danny Dyer) think it likely.

There was an important detail True Horror cut from its Ghost in the Wall story – Source: Radio Times

Hidden figures lurking in shadowy corridors, bruises surfacing with no reasonable cause and a screaming child dragged inside a solid wall: True Horror’s tale of the Ghost in the Wall was petrifying.

This week’s goosebump-inducing episode on Channel 4 followed the Bennettses, a family who believed their home was haunted by a ghost attempting to break through the walls.

Ghost Stories Will Send a Tingle Down Your Spine – Source: Washington City Paper

First-time theatrical feature directors Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman lean on a lot of classic horror tropes, in both earned and unearned ways.

Haunted Haskell – Source: The Indian Leader

The ghosts of Haskell Indian Nations University are sacred. The spirits of students and alumni alike have been sighted in various places on campus….

Moreover, ghosts are people too. The university does not allow paranormal investigation of the campus because of the deep respect for the souls of people who have passed to the spirit world.

Friday, April 27, 2018

Camp Crystal Lake Tours, Exclusive Souvenir Auction And Cookies – Source: Haunt Jaunts

I’m always curious what kind of info the Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco newsletter will contain. (Like us, they don’t send them often. Usually around Friday the 13th or having something to do with one.)

I know when one hits my inbox, something good will be inside, though.

I just received their most recent one, but before I continue, let me pause here…

Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery for spring explorers and the curious. – Source: Patch.com

It is that time of year again, when Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery becomes a free location for paranormal explorers and those who are curious.