Not Afraid
By Sydney Miller
Not AfraidMay 16, 2021
Haunted Minnesota
Tonight I sit down with Jill Shelley. Jill is the owner of a haunted location in SW Minnesota. She has been a paranormal investigator for 12 years. Her team St. Croix Paranormal has traveled all over the US to well known haunted locations in search of answers. They were once featured on the Biography channel My Ghost story for an apparition they caught on film at a local bar. She also produced her own local cable show that ran in Minnesota and is on You tube. It is through her travels that she got the idea of purchasing her own location and allowing others in to investigate. In 2019 she was able to fulfill that dream and purchased the Boyd House. It was built in 1901 and is inhabited by spirits. The deed goes back to 1889 and the land was owned by the railroad. The town was a booming wild west town back in the day and was located on the edge of the Sioux Dakota reservation line. In 1912 The Eckhardt family purchased the home. Fred Eckhardt was a well respected business man in town and a big part of the community. His wife died of a stroke in the house and her funeral was held in the home. Two of the children died in the home, one had choked. Mr. Eckhardt also passed away in the home. Evidence suggests that they are still there to this day. She brought the house back to the 1900's era with Victorian style wallpaper and has many antique furniture and timepieces from that era. They have also added some objects that are said to be haunted. As for the paranormal they have had shadows and apparitions, doors open, footsteps, audible voices, evp's, objects move, piano plays a note, and paranormal equipment interaction.
boydhouse217.com
Victorian Ghosts
Tonight I sit down with lifelong investigator and author, Keith Evans. Keith holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Central Florida. He is a retired forensic scientist who has been communicating with the paranormal his entire life. His hopes are to bring the Guardian Angel Ghosts to the forefront and to teach everyone about the importance of preserving Victorian Homes.
Follow Keith Evans:
Facebook @keithevans Instagram @petcat2006
Purchase Hays House: Ghosts are People too:
https://www.amazon.com/Hays-House-Ghosts-Are-People/dp/1977201059/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2COTDS68WAGZ8&keywords=hays+house%3A+ghosts+are+people+too&qid=1671578803&sprefix=hays+house+ghosts+are+people+too%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1
Intuitive Investigating
Tonight I sit down with Nicole Tatro.
Nicole is an intuitive, paranormal investigator who has been investigating alongside her mom for 10 years. She has investigated a variety of different locations from private homes to many famously haunted places such as the Lizzie Borden house and the S.K Pierce Mansion. She has been featured on the show My Ghost Story for her paranormal work. She has investigated the Conjuring House multiple times over the past year, and is always intrigued to return and learn more. She also runs a home bakery, Colie’s Kitchen, in Dover, NH where she delivers and ships a variety of baked goods. Her website for ordering information is www.colies-kitchen.com. You can follow her paranormal and foodie adventures on TikTok, @spookychick123.
Karentatro.com
The Conjuring House
This past August, my husband and I traveled to Burrillville, Rhode Island to investigate and stay the night at The Conjuring House. This was definitely a bucket list item of mine and it certainly didn’t disappoint. I’m kicking off season 3 with a two-part episode on the notorious Conjuring House. In part 1 I will sit down with the current owner of The Conjuring House and get the inside scoop. In part 2 my husband will join me as we discuss our personal experiences from that night.
Tonight I sit down with Jacqueline Nunez who is the current owner of The Conjuring House.
Since childhood, Jacqueline has had an avid interest in the metaphysical. Her numerous spiritual encounters throughout her adult life have convinced her that “we are conscious beings having a human experience.” Purchasing The Conjuring House enables her to bring her spiritualist beliefs and business skill sets full circle to build a business that enables guests to experience authentic paranormal activity in a myriad of ways.
The Zozo Demon
New Orleans VooDoo
Tonight we sit down with VooDoo Priestess Bloody Mary.
Bloody Mary is an 11th generation Creole whose family came to New Orleans in 1718. She is Voodoo Queen in New Orleans’ Voodoo tradition, Mambo Asogwe in Haitian Voodoo and YaYa in Palo. She is also Mamiissi (a river priestess), Hoodoo teacher and Swamp Witch. As a true mystic, she combines her abilities as Shaman, Mambo, Queen, YaYa and Spiritism Psychic into all aspects of her life.
Those of you that are not familiar with Bloody Mary, she has been featured on Paranormal Lockdown, Buzzfeed Unsolved Haunted History, Ghost Adventures and many more.
Check her out on Social Media @bloodymarynola and online at bloodymaryneworleans.com.
A Haunting in Ashland, Ohio
Tonight, we sit down with Alicia Babcock who was the victim of a haunting in her Ashland rental home.
Alicia Babcock is a Native of Ashland County, Ohio. She was featured on Paranormal Survivor in 2017 where she shared her story of her experience with the paranormal. Today, she is an investigator with Tri-C Ghost Hunters and a volunteer at the Ohio State Reformatory.
Building a Paranormal Team
Today, paranormal teams are prevalent across the country. But have you ever thought about what goes into forming an effective paranormal team? Tonight, we sit down with renowned paranormal investigators Jack Kenna and Carly Hall who will share their personal experiences with us and share insight into how to form that perfect team.
Jack has been on Haunted Case Files, Paranormal Survivor, Haunted Hospitals, A Haunting and My Worst Nightmare. He is a member of SPIRITS of New England and founder of Rensselaer Paranormal Research. Jack is also an accomplished author, paranormal investigator and teacher. He has written SPIRITS – The Forgotten Souls of Bay Path, Hauntings, Ghosts & Demons and Paranormal Research: A Comprehensive Guide To Building A Strong Team. Jack is also the host of Paranormal Q&A with Carly Hall.
Carly is a physic medium and founder of JC Paranormal. She is also a member of SPIRITS of New England. At age 13 Carly experienced a horrific demonic haunting that lasted for 10 years. At 19 she dove headfirst into learning as much about the paranormal as she could. In 2018 she met Jack Kenna and SPIRITS of New England and was featured on Paranormal Survivor (Dark Dreams) about her demonic haunting. Carly is also co-host on Paranormal Q&A with Jack Kenna.
Demonology
Dustin is an Ordained Minister, Demonologist and Paranormal Investigator. He is also President & CEO of Great State Paranormal. He attended Belmont Abbey College (a Roman Catholic college) where he received his Theology degree. Through self-study he became a demonologist and has been a practicing Exorcist for 15 years. Be sure to check out their website, Facebook and Instagram!
Website- https://www.greatstateparanormal.com
Haunted Cemeteries
Tonight we sit down with Tanya Gilroy and Bill Bryan of Empty Casket Paranormal and the Get Haunted Network who specialize in cemetery investigations. Be sure to check them out on Facebook and Etsy (for all of your equipment needs). https://www.facebook.com/groups/209937071268517 https://www.emptycasketparanormal.com/ https://www.emptycasketparanormal.com/etsy-shop
Haitian Vodou
Tonight we sit down with Houngan Sherwin who is a high priest of Haitian Vodou. He is also known as The Conjure Preacher and a Two headed Conjure man. He practices various forms of occult rituals including witchcraft and ceremonial magic. He also teaches online and in person classes.
To connect with Houngan Sherwin please reach out to him on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/sherwin.gibbs
The Warren Foundation
This week I am joined by my new co-host, Jennifer VanBoskerck as we sit down with Kenneth Holden of The Warren Legacy Foundation. Kenneth is the regional director of the midwest for the foundation and has extensive knowledge on Ed and Lorraine Warren as well as the practices of the foundation. Join us as we clarify the many Warren myths and talk about how their legacy lives on.
For more information on the Warren Legacy Foundation, visit their website. https://warrenfiles.com/
Crossing Over Spirits
Tonight I sit down with Emma Hoover to discuss the process of crossing over spirits. Emma has recently discovered her gift and has crossed over a number of spirits with assistance and on her own. She gives an in-depth look at how she discovered her abilities and the process of crossing over spirits.
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The Ghosts of Brownella Cottage
Welcome back to Season 2 of Not Afraid. Tonight I sit down with Barry Moneysmith to talk about the ghosts of Galion, Ohio's Brownella Cottage. In addition to public and private ghost hunts, Brownella Cottage offers daytime tours of the house. For more information or to schedule your hunt/tour please contact the Galion History Center or message them on Facebook!
https://www.galionhistory.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BrownellaCottageParanormalInvestigations
As always, please follow us on Facebook, YouTube and your favorite streaming service.
I Believe in Crystal Healing
For our season finale we sit down with a spiritual mentor from Canada that specializes in energy healing, crystal healing, tarot readings, angel readings/healing as well as mediumship.
You may reach out to Blair at the following sites.
https://www.instagram.com/femivegg/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/readingsbyblair
https://blaircarmen.ca/
I am in the process of moving back to Ohio and starting a new job so things are about to get very busy for me, therefore, I will be taking a short break to readjust. I want to thank all our listeners who have supported us through Season one and all of our guests we have had on so far. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting local experts on the paranormal and I look forward to continuing my research and pursuit to understand the paranormal when I return with a new co-host in the fall of 2021.
Be sure to get caught up on all 9 episodes of season one and don’t forget to like and follow Not Afraid on Facebook and your favorite streaming service so that you can receive important information and the release date for season two. I hope to see you there!!!!
To get a more in-depth look at crystal healing please check out our sources below!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_healing
https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20180116/can-crystals-heal-separating-facets-from-facts
I Don't Mess With Haunted Dolls
If you are a fan of scary stories and haunted dolls, this is the episode for you! If you would like to do more research on the dolls featured in this episode, check out our sources below. As always, please like and share us on Facebook, leave us a review and save us as a favorite on your favorite streaming service! Every listener counts!
https://isladelasmunecas.com/
https://www.discovery.com/exploration/the-island-of-the-dolls-has-a-murky-and-terrifying-history
https://unusualplaces.org/la-isla-de-la-munecas-island-of-the-dolls/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/la-isla-de-las-munecas
https://www.nhregister.com/lifestyle/article/Real-Annabelle-story-shared-by-Lorraine-11382545.php
https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/annabelle/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/annabelle-doll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aBcTvbTWuA
https://thesecurioustimes.net/2019/11/14/a-personal-encounter-with-peggy-the-haunted-doll/
https://www.redbookmag.com/life/news/a21511/warning-this-video-of-a-haunted-doll-may-make-you-sick/
https://oldcityghosts.com/okiku-the-japanese-haunted-doll-that-put-chucky-to-shame/
https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/letta-me-out-cursed-australian-doll/
https://mysteriesrunsolved.com/2020/11/pupa-the-haunted-doll.html
http://www.theparanormalguide.com/blog/pupa-the-haunted-doll
https://warehouse-13-artifact-database.fandom.com/wiki/Pupa_the_Haunted_Doll
https://www.facebook.com/ZakBagansHauntedMuseum/posts/meet-lilly-the-haunted-doll-from-salem-oregon-who-is-now-a-full-time-resident-at/166523913981925/
https://www.quesnelmuseum.ca/node/264
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-story-behind-the-worlds-most-haunted-doll
https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/key-west/robert-the-doll
http://haroldthehaunteddoll.com/
https://amyscrypt.com/letta-me-out-haunted-doll/
Patti Negri Might Know What's Out There
Are you living your best life? What if I told you that just watching this video could change your life! In this episode we sit down with the "Good Witch" and Hollywood Psychic, Patti Negri and talk about her special gifts and how she uses them to help you make YOUR life better. But this is just a glimpse of Patti's secrets. To fully change your life, please purchase her book on Amazon at the link provided. https://www.amazon.com/Old-World-Magick-Modern-Techniques/dp/1733545506/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=patti+negri&qid=1617489342&sr=8-1
Cryptids of the Mid-West Frighten Me
Did you know Detroit, Michigan holds an annual festival to banish the Nain Rouge from the city? This month we explore the Cryptids of the Mid-West PART 1! Stay tuned for PART 2 coming soon!
Email us at notafraidpodcast2020@gmail.com to be featured in an upcoming episode!
Check out our sources below for more information!
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-mythic-child-stealing-thunderbirds-of-illinois
https://cryptozoologycryptids.fandom.com/wiki/Enfield_Horror
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_Monster
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Enfield_Horror
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-borelli-illinois-fantastic-beasts-htmlstory.html
http://www.cryptozoonews.com/ill-ass/
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september012010/thunderbird-sighting-sg.php
http://explorerhinelander.com/what-is-the-hodag/what-does-the-hodag-look-like/
https://nationalcryptidsociety.org/2019/07/06/history-and-sightings-of-the-mysterious-hodag/
http://explorerhinelander.com/what-is-the-hodag/who-discovered-the-hodag/#:~:text=The%20Hodag%20story%20went%20viral,photographic%20evidence%20of%20the%20beast.
https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/elkhorn-wi/attractions/beast-of-bray-road
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/wisconsin/beast-of-bray-road-wi/
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Loveland_Frogmen
https://www.wnewsj.com/opinion/90123/attack-of-the-crosswick-monster
https://indianahistory.org/blog/pukwudgies-and-where-to-find-them/
https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/holidays/halloween/3news-investigates-melon-heads-kirtland/95-31c66168-e6b3-4348-a7c6-7a34127b19eb
http://www.cryptozoonews.com/ill-ass/
Nothing Stays Dead at Living History Museums
Join us this month as we explore the history and hauntings of two small Ohio towns: Zoar and Coshocton. What do they have in common? They both have living history museums with paranormal activity.
If you would like to take a deeper dive into tonight's stories, please check out our sources below.
http://www.canaltavernofzoar.com/about-us
https://www.ohioexploration.com/paranormal/hauntings/tuscarawascounty/
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/ohioeriecanal/zoa.htm
https://www.hauntedhistory.net/explore-zoar-after-dark.html
https://www.dispatch.com/article/20101010/lifestyle/310109684
https://ohioghosttowns.org/top-10-historic-towns/
https://compassohio.com/2019/08/zoar-ghost-tours/
https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/zoar-historic-hotel/
https://www.mytownneo.com/article/20131204/OPINION/312049221
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=737657636833515
http://historiczoarvillage.com/////
http://historiczoarvillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ZoarStarSpring2014.pdf
https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Zoar,_Ohio
The Ghosts of Zoar Ohio Volume I Ann Swain & Betty O’ Neil-Roderick Published by Indian River January 2011
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoar,_Ohio
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/zoar-ohio/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coshocton,_Ohio
https://www.hauntedhocking.com/Haunted_Ohio_Coshocton_County.htm?fbclid=IwAR2eVcSMtkW6DXVJsq1g8lxgdX8FMKX8Kf7YxBCYIgXgmOwL05qfLtgfD8g
https://ghosts.org/legend-of-mary-stockum-west-lafayette-ohio/?fbclid=IwAR23rmN205GIxVxFj9A1NH0zije10EVfB2onor1yMuv3ISLnr8A_Jz-rHmQ
https://www.scaryforkids.com/mary-stockum/?fbclid=IwAR0dY0vECj0vGjjJ0ZuPDd_5VMsT8yUoR61zor1aPK7Elxm128_ev9tIK9g
http://entomy.com/mary-stockum.html?fbclid=IwAR2Of_xFebVkYs2reyinCFa6OlbMzhgHYFmCRtRAQXa0FvJ59qJQ0lJJZcY
https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Henry_Bouquet?fbclid=IwAR2VxsIKEqDMC6JZn9jHsY9WtrjgCnBoAA5ZKrby7X7MSTjcyLAbUSy70og
https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Coshocton,_Ohio?fbclid=IwAR3Y8RNwbFl1HLdIcnYP6h_nmO8FhT3ok4VCNrW8q94ewRB0QsAaeuli7CE
https://coshoctonblog.blogspot.com/2006/06/roscoe-village-and-matilda-wades-ghost.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR3kvha1Xuc7ghOzL5_iWt4EsJW8GxEyb2zleIoyn9OwcelAyr-xnTB5E64
https://www.ohioexploration.com/paranormal/hauntings/coshoctoncounty/?fbclid=IwAR1KWtJ7Xs_PS6BVEVo7qS9CE6HviTzdFDmKg-Uv8ydsbWmFvTmqXq6FiI8
I'm Worried About My Fate
This month we sit down with Alisha Roof of South Carolina Paranormal Research and Investigations to discuss Tarot Cards. Alisha has been reading Tarot for a little over a year now and has lots of valuable insight to offer! She shares why and how she got into Tarot and how you can read Tarot too.
For further questions about Tarot cards or to schedule a reading, please contact Alisha Roof on Facebook or Instagram @AlishaRoof.
If you are looking to purchase sage or for holistic healing, visit the Rustic Raven in Florence, SC.
If you haven't yet, please like and follow us on Facebook, subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you or someone you know has knowledge of the paranormal and would like to be interviewed OR would like for us to advertise your business for free, please message us on Facebook or email us at NotAfraidPodcast2020@gmail.com
Sources: https://www.learnreligions.com/a-brief-history-of-tarot-2562770, https://www.learnreligions.com/tarot-basic-overview-2562790
There's Something Mysterious Going on in Mansfield
There's Something Eerie Going on in Small Town America
If you are interested in reading more about the information we discussed in this episode, check out our sources below!
nces.ed.gov/programs/edge/docs/locale_classifications.pdf
www.census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/guidance/geo-areas/urban-rural/2010-urban-rural.html
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/galioncityohio,US/PST045219
preservinggalionhistory.wordpress.com/gill-house/
galionhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Brownella-Cottage-History.pdf
www.ci.galion.oh.us/365/Historic-Places
www.riversandroutes.com/blog/post/why-alton-is-americas-most-haunted-small-town/
www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/baycitycitymichigan/PST045219#
lostinmichigan.net/hells-half-mile-bay-city/?fbclid=IwAR3o8rllaflVFZ6A4RCk6tPu_AZKrdVttDGAWogj6VPNChWZdijxJj90Vlc. www.altonhauntings.com/
Witches on Halloween Scare Me
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Click here if you would like to dive deeper into the history of Halloween. This is where we got our information for this podcast. The Biblical story we referenced is found in 1 Samuel Chapter 28: 3-25.
Links:
Not Afraid Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NotAfraidParanormalPodcast/
Harmony Harris Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/simplywitch/
Resource - https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain?fbclid=IwAR0eut6KbXOthboTQ2SCBrQqvjwI4sLB7EvSiLolZ_aEeOQhGHDtfP_kybk
Not Afraid Trailer #1
Look for the newest paranormal podcast Not Afraid coming soon to your favorite podcast streaming services and explore the paranormal with amateur ghost hunters Jayce Snyder and Sydney Miller.