Save Your Money on Paranormal Conventions & Events

By Chris Baricko

As I am sure many of have noticed we have been getting flooded in the paranormal world with conventions and events. I will point out a few things. Firstly, the economy sucks, most of the people are either unemployed or underpaid. They are paycheck to paycheck yet the money they charge is outrageous. Here is why I do not think they are worth over $20.00. Now remember they say they are on TV and you're paying for there time. Really. Then should you not get what you pay for?

Let's start with Amy Bruni from Ghost Hunters. She stated in an interview that either Ghost Hunters or people in general started investigating the paranormal in 1848. (I am not sure what one she meant.) But either way she is wrong. TAPS started in 1990, (142 years later) or when the first people started in England in 1880's. 32 years later. In the nineteenth century. (Not the eighteenth century). Really? And you're paying to learn from her? I would save my money.  (Read below)

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Then we have Adam Berry from Ghost Hunters who (cough cough ) won the TAPS academy. I am sure it had nothing to do with the fact he was a performer in acting and theater before they chose him. Even though in my opinion Vera was way better. Remember when Adam suggested were they have base camp and Vera was the leader? Then when she did not say Adam suggested it he went to Jay and Grant and said was not fair was his Idea. So now remember he claimed to be a team player. But I guess that means throwing others under the bus to get ahead.  So tell me that show was not a set up for ratings and who they knew they were going to pick? The actor. (Read below)

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Events. They charge from $125.00 to $245.00 for 7 hours depending on the event. So at $125.00 that's about $18.00 an hour you're paying. At $245.00 you're paying $35.00 a hour are you kidding me? So what you're paying for is to walk in and say hi. Maybe get a photo and an autograph. Then investigate with 50 to 60 other people at the same location. Right at the bottom of the page it states in big letters NO REFUNDS. So I will offer my advice as someone who has been in the field for over 25 years. Ask questions before paying and make sure you get the answers in writing.

1 - How many people are going to be at the event?

2 - Ask how will the groups investigating be broken up?

3 - How many people will be in each group? If over 3-5 forget about doing any EVP's as they will be so contaminated you won't be able to tell what is and is not a person whispering. Photos. You can get some of the location but again forget convincing anyone it's paranormal when so many others there that can cause it.

I also wrote to a few of the paranormal celebrities to ask if they would be willing to donate their time or sign something for a little girl here in Connecticut who was in ICU because her school bus crashed into a tree. The only ones who showed any support and replied to me within a day are: John Zaffis, Brian Cano, Chris Fleming, and Shannon Sylvia. Of course Amy never answered but makes sure she lets you know she is selling her tee shirts. And a few others are just as bad. Their true colors showed. Now why support them when they don't support others? 

Now I do not want to hear the excuses they can't reply to every email or message they get. That's a load of crap. If they have the time to Tweet and post they have time to answer the fans. Remember--without the fans there are no shows. No shows mean they have to live in the real world. Maybe that would open their eyes and show the fans the respect they deserve. They make sure to post when they're going to be at an event to sell something. Tell them to answer your messages first. Again NO FANS MEANS NO MONEY.   

Don't let the event promoters strong arm you or tell you what you want to hear. Remember they are there to make money. Why do you think they put NO REFUNDS as part of the terms? That's basically saying if you have a emergency you can go pound sand.

I personally have never went to an event for the simple reason I've been around long enough to know I do not want to be cramped up with a large group of people trying to see if I can get any evidence or findings when I know full well it is just about impossible. And I also refuse to work my ass off to give my money to people who don't give a crap about us, only that we pay.

Are the events worth it? In my opinion not if it is anything over $20.00. Do the math. The event is say $245.00 now add in your travel and lodging and let's not forget food. You're around $500.00 for only 7 hours.

For that kind of money you can rent a cabin in the woods for a week, Go to a theme park for the day. Have a great family night out. For most people that is a week's pay. For them, I'm sure they are making much more than that for only 7 hours. Think about it…

Issue 140 – The Holy Grail is a Living Person!

By Kirby Robinson

TONIGHT ~ The Eye on the Paranormal Radio Show

More Bad Psychics & Their Absurdities Exposed! on tonight's radio show. Tune in from 10 to 12:00 EST / 7 to 9:00 [PST] to listen to the show. Callers welcome!

http://www.goddiscussion.net/2013/11/10/more-bad-psychics-and-their-absurdities-exposed-wednesday-november-13-2013/

In this week's issue, we learn that the Holy Grail is a living person! New show Church Rescue means more bad reality TV, and the Worst Paranormal Awards ever …

The Holy Grail & Last Descendant of Jesus Christ is the Best Psychic Ever!

If you've read my blogs and heard my show you know about my disdain for psychics, especially those who make overblown claims.

The field isn't regulated by anyone. Claims go unchecked, and the public is cheated out of their money and cheated out of the truth.

I often visit the website Doubtful News. http://doubtfulnews.com

I may not agree with their stance on demons and exorcisms. But we can respectfully disagree on certain matters. However, I agree with their efforts to expose false psychic claims. A long running story concerns the Marks trial. Ms. Marks and her gypsy clan members had milked clients out of $25 million over several years. They were finally caught, charged, put on trail and found guilty. While most of the major news outlets backed out of the story, Doubtful News didn't and gave it the coverage it deserved.

But what they didn't see coming was this:

http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/11/not-only-a-questionable-claim-but-an-absurd-one-our-dmca-complaint/

The complaint was filed by a person known as Psychic Medium Rose

Her website is one of those old-fashioned scrolling pages that hasn't changed much since 2006. It has lots of claims, statements, and bizarre theories and terms on it. Some will find it disturbing; others will laugh at it. Here's the link: http://www.psychicrose.com/

We found this quote quite interesting:

"Certified & Tested by the Grand Master Hermit.

of The Tarot Association. Known all over the world."

We checked into the claims of copyright and found this information in public records

http://www.trademarkia.com/psychic-rose-78475252.html

Naturally, we have some questions!

1 How can someone be open to do readings 24/7/365? When a customer pays the fee, do they really get psychic medium Rose on the phone 24 hours a day?

2 If a person is the Holy Grail [does that make me the holy moley?]! Wouldn't it be a good idea for the media and the church to recognize her? Maybe set her up in her own apartment in the Vatican? Give her lots of news coverage?

3 Where is the proof that this person is from Jesus' bloodline? The Da Vinci Code is a novel. Amazon labels it as contemporary fiction, along with mystery, thriller and suspense. So, this book isn't nonfiction. If psychic medium Rose has actual evidence of her proud lineage, she needs to produce it.

4 Who determined that psychic medium Rose is the best psychic in the world?

This site just leaves me shaking my head. Will this type of stuff ever end?

Haunted Entertainment Awards ~ Only the Desperate & Delusional Need Apply

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Haunted-Entertainment-Awards-2014/226822014109621

What is the point of an award for those in the paranormal field? Do you have a ghost of a chance of winning? Awards in the paranormal field are like grains of sand and are worth about as much. I stumbled onto this site and discovered some of the many categories that you can vote for.

- Favorite demonologist! Some featured on this list I used to send clients to but will never again do that.

- Favorite Male Investigator [sexist as no female investigator category is mentioned]

- Most influential Paranormal Investigator [kidding, right?]

- Favorite Ghost Hunting Location

- Favorite Horror/Paranormal Model

- Favorite Psychic-Medium

- Favorite Ghost Hunting Tool Maker [how 'bout we delete the last word in this category and declare it all a tie!]

We noticed that Shannon Sylvia was listed in the Favorite Horror/Paranormal Model category. I contacted her and she claimed they did contact her about inclusion but she never responded and was never informed of this. Haunted Entertainment, the group behind this silliness is a small talent agency trying to break into the entertainment world.

Shannon asked to have her name removed from the group, and rightfully so. Those featured resemble Sunset Blvd. strippers. One model poses with a bottle of Jack Daniels—ghost hunters drinking spirits end up seeing 'em?  

Here's a list of nominations they should have:

1 Demonologist whose pants fall down in every investigation

2 Radio show host who lies the most

3 Paranormal investigator's best sex performance with a client

I think the above three categories would spice up something that is both boring and downright silly.

'Church Rescue' -- Sending an SOS to God

National Geographic Channel got a good response for its Snake Salvation show. Oxygen network is doing well with L.A. Preachers. Now, National Geographic Channel is coming back with Church Rescue. The program is in the pattern of Fox's Kitchen Nightmares or Food Network's Restaurant Impossible or Spike's Bar Rescue. A team of three pastors goes into a church each week to see why it's not doing well. A new coat of paint, new flooring, and a new message is  expected to be spoken about each week.

Did we ever see such things in bible times? What's next for Christian reality TV?

~ Let's All Hang from the Cross!

~ So You Think You're Paul…or Saul?

~ Can You Beat My Weekly Collections?

~ Late for Church – How Fast Can You Drive?

The church lived for 2,500 or so years without TV it can live 2,500 more without it.

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Robbie Rascale's Rebuttal to the Bob Hunnicutt Case

By Robbie Rascale

We at the Eye on the Paranormal seek to be the leader in exposing paranormal fakery and deception, teachers of the word of God, open to allowing others spiritual point of views and allowing dissenting opinions a chance to be read.

The other day we were contacted concerning our investigation into BOB HUNNICUTT and his conviction of child abuse. We offered the person, Robbie Rascale, a chance to speak his mind on this matter, and he accepted. His letter is being posted as is – there has been no editing.

Kirby Robinson

Mr. Robinson,
It has long be said you are a man of wisdom, fairness and a true love for the word of God. Having been brought up in a devout Christian home myself, it disturbs me to think why you would report a story without either having all the facts and/or both sides of the story.

I've known Robert Hunnicutt for over 35 years, he was a paramedic while I was going through firefighters training outside of Macon Georgia. Many of us are very much aware of the accusations and subsequent conviction but those of us who know his character and true heart are far more open to seeing the entire truth. On one occasion while working as a paramedic I have seen the man in action first hand around children of all ages and no one in my career has ever given better care and been affected by the serious injuries or death of a infant or small child.

True, Robert was accused and convicted of child molestation, there is adequate documentation on that but what you don't see is a lot of the incidents that lead to that conviction. First of all, these accusations originally began as a part of a very dirty and destructive divorce case when Robert's ex-wife made the accusation in an attempt to remove his visitations rights. It is documented in court documents in Bibb County Juvenile Court that the judge not only found him innocent but pointed out how his ex-wife and her new husband had made false statements to several authorities in an attempt to remove his visitation and chided her as saying she had attempted to poison the childrens minds. He concluded by saying if she ever attempted anything like it again in Bibb County would likely cause her to lose her custody to Robert.

Three years later another accusation was made by a day care worker who stated Robert's youngest daughter stated her daddy bit her who called the Department of Family and Children's Services and whose case worker could never get the child to repeat the alledged statement. The child was removed from the home and placed in temporary foster care, but there were no physical evidence whatsoever that any biting had taken place. In fact, the child never repeated the alledged statement to anyone ever again if in fact she ever made it at all. Robert's wife lost custody because she defended him without hestiation and was therefore punished for not admitting it was possible.

The trial was nothing more than a state sanctioned mud slinging fight where there was no physical evidence of any kind, no repeating on alledged statements by the child and the only evidence given was heresay which the judge allowed which was later the cause of an appeal and subsequent awarding a new trial.

Now you must know that Robert had already spent 2 years at the county jail and never been released to the state prison system by order of the sheriff who allowed him (Robert) to stay pending his appeal. During this entire time, Robert was never treated like as a convicted child molester and had freedom to move around the courthouse, town and even helped to transport county vehicles to the mechanic's garage and back. He worked as dispatcher when there were open shifts. When he was awarded a new trial, Robert and his family discussed the options available to them and what would be better for them. The appeal attorney's fee was over $10,000 and for the past 2 years, his wife was the sole wage earner and had already been forced to file bankruptcy because of financial hardships. Against his better judgement and at the request of his family, Robert opted for a plea bargain so he would be able to return home and help his wife recover from financial ruin and get on with their lives for the sake of the daughters life.

In the past 20+ years, there have been no further accusations or legal issues of any kind whatsoever and Robert's family recovered and flourished over the next 2 decades. He and his daughter have never been closer.

Point of interest and fact Mr. Robinson, we both know true sexual predators and pedophiles are never cured and their perverted lust is never satisfied despite treatment with medications or therapy. If Robert had been a child molester, there would have surely been new accusations and/or charges, but that is not the case. The main reason this has become an issue again is the handy work of individuals with an axe to grind and to cause severe damage to Robert's character and life. If you knew this man the way I and many others do, if you spoke with the man yourself you would clearly see the only negative thing about him is the treatment he has received as a result of certain peoples obvious agenda, notably Shannon Sylvia.

If you've never spoken to him about this you may want to as he has officially removed himself from the paranormal community because of the harm being done to those who have supported him over the years.

[We informed Robbie how we conducted our investigation without revealing any names as we always protect our sources' identities.]

Shannon Sylvia took an attack position after Robert worked an event with Mike Roberts who apparently was at odds with each other. Up until that time Robert considered her a friend and told me he still has correspondance from her where they both were very jovial and friendly with one another. No doubt the well know convention holder was Keith Age and I was with Robert last year when he told Keith over the phone that he was pulling out of the event because Sylvia was to be in attendance. All I'm asking is to look at all the info in both court and individuals who genuinely know this man who is not only tenderhearted but values the safety and protection of life. There have been times when I teased Robert because he won't even kill insects in his home, instead he captures them and sets them free. Of all the people in this world I know, Robert is one of only 5 that I would trust with my life and the lifes of my family. Despite what is out there and currently being said, he's an honorable man who if I'm not mistaken took offense to the statements and comments of Chip Coffey and Michelle Griffin (who was another who began publicly attacking him over this because of comments he made to an event promoter who promptly told Griffin of his comments) he spoke of you a couple of years ago when doing that incredibly silly internet radio show with the Divas or something to that effect. 

I'm curious about a couple of issues, first when you state you conducted a full investigation and spoke with police/court officials, whom did you speak with. Did you find out that the sheriff often set Robert with the warrant officer (who was also the sheriff's elderly father) to help him drive to and picking up or delivering other prisoners to jails in Georgia and Florida? Or that the sheriff was a huge supporter of the local boy scouts and each year had a food stand at the state fair each year and that Robert worked there with other employees and their families? I seriously doubt any law enforcement officer would allow anyone believed to be a predator of any type to take free part in these activities and many others. I'm also curious what woman complained at what conference, haven't heard about this before now. I know for a fact Robert always kept lots of people around him for obvious reasons and that many of them were women affliated with the event.

Please understand sir, for too many years I've seen this man hurt and insulted by an ordeal that took place over 20 years ago that had no physical evidence, no medical evidence and only hearsay evidence used to throw enough mud on this man to make him appear guilty. His health continues to fail, cardiac and circulatory disease as well as an aortic aneursym and for lack of a better word has given up on yet another dream of his. It's truly sad to see a man that would never turn his back on anyone or anything, see everyone turn their collective backs on him.

Thank you for your honesty and fairness. 

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