 THE EXISTENCE OF ALIENS
THE EXISTENCE OF SOME "MYTHICAL" CREATURES
MATTRESS COMPANIES AND MONEY LAUNDERING
THERE IS A GROUP OF POWERFUL PEOPLE |
| I think it is delusional to look past the possibility of a group of really powerful people who make decisions that impact us all in a very powerful way individually. Politicians, heirs to fortunes, and big-brained people in general could be making decisions we are not involved in. Some people think this is as far as worshiping evil beings and influencing things supernaturally. I won't go that far, but will say that money and power speaks louder than most people think it does. |  |
TIME TRAVEL
 | Time travel is a popular sci-fi concept, but what if it already exists? There have been photos and videos taken at different points which show people with objects that had yet been invented. There is little way to really explain that. It give me hope for the future, though, and the advance of technology! |
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 | Today, I wanted to talk about some of the most well-made crime documentaries on Netflix right now. I am posting this is Spooktober, but I wanted to make sure that I made clear that these are all true crime documentaries that impacted and continue to impact real families and people. |
This post is a review and not meant for entertainment. Documentaries are a great way to understand the minds of criminals and understand some of the real issues that happen in our society.
All opinions are my own and actual charges and accusations should be tried in a court of law.
All opinions are my own and actual charges and accusations should be tried in a court of law.
1. AMERICAN MURDER: THE FAMILY NEXT DOOR
| This documentary follows the case of Chris Watts, a man who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters. It is believed that Watts did this in order to be with his girlfriend, Nikki, but he is now in prison for the rest of his life. I loved the way the makers of this documentary just let the evidence speak for itself. It contained no interviews as a normal documentary would. Instead, it just presented all of the evidence, such as text messages, videos taken by the victim, and police interrogations. |  |
I think more documentaries should follow this kind of format, because it leaves no room for the watcher to be persuaded a certain way by a family member or friend talking about this or that.
2. ROLL RED ROLL
 | Thankfully, no one was killed in this case. However, the life a young woman was ruined after she was raped at a party. It really shines a light on the issue women still face in more southern communities. It shows that many small southern towns would rather protect their sports teams rather than protect their daughters from predators. Many of the people involved, including the victim, were underage. There was a ton of police interrogation footage and, interestingly enough, the case got a lot of attention thanks to a blogger in the area! |
3. ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT
| I heard this story for the first time on Anthony Padilla's channel on YouTube. He has a series where he spends a day with ______. He spent a day with abduction survivors, and Jan Broberg was on this episode. Basically, this goes back to 1974 when a family friend who was a master manipulator convinced Jan's parents to allow him to take her on a trip alone. He drugged her and convinced her they had to have a child and were being held by aliens. This guy managed to have some sort of sexual interaction with both of Jan's parents. It is interesting to see how the story evolves. |  |
4. THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MADELEINE MCCANN
 | This docuseries is so in depth that it makes you question every possibility of where Madeleine could be or if she is even alive. I really liked how they put together all of the pieces and explored all of the possibilities. This got brought back up in my mind because a YouTube family I watch is vlogging in the area where she was taken, and showed a part of the area on their vlog. Very well done! It is a story the world has and continues to talk about. |
5. AUDRIE AND DAISY
| This documentary covers the death of Audrie, who killed herself following public shaming after a party. During the party, she was drawn on after passing out. They drew all over her body, including her private parts. The shame she experienced at school drove her to end her own life. It also covers Daisy, who was a part of the interview. She was a freshman cheerleader who went to go hang out with some older boys. She got drunk and forgot what happened the rest of the night but a friend, who had also been sexually assaulted that night, realized she was laying on a bed in the same room she was assaulted in. |  |
Daisy's mom found her laying in the yard, where her hair has frozen to the ground. When she was undressing her to get her in warmer clothes, she noticed parts of her body were really red, so she took her to the hospital.
They added animation over the testimony of the underaged people or people who wanted their identity protected, which I've never seen before. Overall, a great expose of the two extreme outcomes of extreme situations.
They added animation over the testimony of the underaged people or people who wanted their identity protected, which I've never seen before. Overall, a great expose of the two extreme outcomes of extreme situations.
I can't tell you how many people, in the wake of the awful tragedies that have occurred in the last month, have taken the media to the hot seat about how it is reporting news. Because of this, I wanted to share some facts and myths about the media, as a person with a degree in Mass Communication who worked as a daily reported in the highest-crime city in the state of North Carolina.
MYTH: THE MEDIA IS NOT BIAS
 | The media is one of the most bias groups out there. When in journalism school, we are taught to report the facts, but in real world applications, your editor will want you to put a spin on something. There are a number of reasons for that, but it is typically because the editor or publisher is more left-leaning or more right-leaning. The media can report the facts however they want to. In fact, they can leave out important facts to intentionally mislead their readers. |
FACT: THE MEDIA IS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY
| When technology use soared, the newspapers just weren't ready. The news had to become something that grabbed the attention of its viewers. I remember when "clickbait" used to be a popular thing on YouTube. Newspapers are the original clickbait. You would see a juicy headline and click it and be prompted to pay for the news service. Additionally, news sites have partnered with a ton of agencies to place adds on their sites, which collect revenue for them! They are a business, not always a reliable source. |  |
MYTH: THE MEDIA IS ALWAYS TAKEN TO COURT WHEN REPORTING MISINFORMATION
 | Media can freely post just about anything about celebrities and politicians without facing too much backlash. There are some exceptions, but not too many. Individuals can't always afford to take a media outlet to court, as court fees are super expensive. In some cases, like libel (false published information that hurts someone's reputation), damage is done and fees can be collected, but the media gets away with libel more than many think. A retraction is usually posted instead of any legal matters taken to court. |
FACT: THE MEDIA CAN CHOOSE WHAT IT COVERS
| As a true crime enthusiast, and an ex-reporter myself, I can tell you that the media can help keep pressure on cops to investigate different disappearances and crimes. However, the media can choose to ignore these pleas from worried families and choose not to cover them. Additionally, the media can choose a one-sided approach that fits its narrative, or they can choose to avoid coverage of an event entirely. |  |
MYTH: COMPLAINING ABOUT NEWS COVERAGE WILL SOLVE THE ISSUES AT HAND
 | Complaining about the way media covered something will do nothing. They are not held accountable by anyone. In fact, the justice system always has to request that certain information isn't published so that investigations can be completed properly. Complaining about what the media has and has not done will not solve anything until we have a larger pool of true, fact-checked media sources that are not out to push their own agendas. Right now, I can find one article about how awful Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old who killed two people during a riot, is. On another site, I can see him being called a patriot. |
HOW TO SPOT GENUINE REPORTING
- Look out for editorial words, or words that offer an opinion, in articles that are supposed to be presenting the facts. This could include "mighty warrior" instead of "veteran." If these words are used, they should be used by someone being quoted, or by someone writing a review or editorial.
- Look for even reporting. If someone says something positive and you know there is a negative opinion, a good reporter would provide that information, too. This allows you as the reader to make your own decision based on the facts presented.
- Look for reputable sources. If you're reading a story about a crime, you should see an officer or sheriff quoted on the facts, not Joe from down the street who wasn't even there.
- Look for messy websites. Most reputable media sources will not be housed on a messy website with a ton of pop-ups, questionable ads, etc.
Happy Friday the 13th, everyone. For some people, seeing this day on the calendar is always scary. But I personally never stopped to ask myself why. Movies have been made detailing gruesome (fictional) events that have happened on the day featuring slasher Jason Voorhees. Scary things tend to happen to people on this day.
I wanted to know why this day in particular is so unlucky. So, it's time to search for the truth about Friday the 13th and its origins and history.
I wanted to know why this day in particular is so unlucky. So, it's time to search for the truth about Friday the 13th and its origins and history.
THE HISTORY OF 13 AS AN UNLUCKY NUMBER
 | According to The History Channel, the legend of 13 as an unlucky number dates back thousands of years. Of course, we couldn't know for sure if the number was designed to be unlucky, but The History Channel poses many reasons why the number is considered so. One is from the biblical days of Jesus. At the Last Super, there were 13 people in attendance. Many Christians believe that the number 12 is the number of divine rule. After all, there were 12 disciples, 12 tribes of Israel, and so on. Adding or taking away a number that has divine meaning linked to God is something that often becomes associated with bad luck or even the devil. Take, for instance, the number 7. Many Christians view this number as the number of completion and wholeness. It has a significance in nearly every religion. We all know that the number 6 repeated three times is often associated with the devil or devil worship. The same goes for this number! It has evil associations! |
There are more historical things sited to associate the number with evil. As we all know, a lot of taller buildings (at least in the U.S.) omit the 13th floor from those listed.
| This may be because the Code of Hammurabi, a legal code written between 1792 to 1750 B.C., omitted the 13th law that was written. According to The History Channel, this could have simply been an issue in record-keeping, but that omission set the tone for generations and generations to come. |  |
WHY ARE ONLY FRIDAY THE 13THS BAD LUCK?
 | Again, this goes back to Biblical roots. The Last Supper was held on what we now call Maundy Thursday. The next day, when Jesus was believed to be crucified, was on Good Friday. Experts have also said that Friday would have been the day that Eve gave Adam the apple from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and is said to be the day that Cain killed Abel. |
UNLUCKY THINGS THAT HAPPENED ON FRIDAY THE 13TH
- The death of Tupac Shakur (Sept. 1996), which happened 23 years ago today.
- The bombing of the Buckingham Palace (Sept. 1940).
- The executions of the Nights Templar (Oct. 1307).
- The "Black Friday" fires which killed 36 people in Australia's Victoria province (Jan. 1939)
- Turning point in the Cold War (June 1952).
- Murder of Kitty Genovese, a bar manager who was stabbed with more than 38 people witnessing the attack, none of which reported her murder or tried to stop it (March 1964).
There are so many more that could be mentioned, but I'll leave it at that. Now it is up to what you believe. Do you think that Friday the 13th is a cursed day? Or, do you believe people just take advantage of the fear we've instilled in ourselves?
Welcome to part two of the Ret. FBI Special Agent David Alford blog posts. In part one, I discussed the details of the Unabomber case. In part 2, you will learn the details of the Polly Klaas kidnapping and murder.
ABOUT THE CASE
| Oct. 1, 1993, started out like any normal pre-teen slumber party. Polly invited her friends Kate and Gillian to her home in Petaluma, California. They were playing games for sure, but were also likely braiding each other’s hair and talking about boys. |  |
 | Unbeknownst to the girls, a man was loitering outside of their home for an our and a half, waiting for the perfect time to strike. Around 10:30 p.m., he entered the home, found the girls, and abducted Polly at knife point. Before leaving, he tied up Kate and Gillian and told them to count to 1,000. |
Before leaving, he grabbed some of Polly’s things and escaped the house with her. Police later found that the abductor and murderer was Richard Allen Davis.
After Kate and Gillian were sure he had left, they ran to the room where Polly Klaas’ mother was sleeping. The groggy mother called in the abduction to the police.
Not more than an hour later, a resident called Sonoma County sheriff’s office to report that there was a strange and suspicious man standing by a Ford Pinto which was lodged in a ditch. The deputies came by, searched his car, checked him for outstanding warrants, and let him go. On Oct. 19, Davis was stopped, arrested, and booked with drunk driving. No one connected that he was the one who abducted Polly. He was released that same day.
After Kate and Gillian were sure he had left, they ran to the room where Polly Klaas’ mother was sleeping. The groggy mother called in the abduction to the police.
Not more than an hour later, a resident called Sonoma County sheriff’s office to report that there was a strange and suspicious man standing by a Ford Pinto which was lodged in a ditch. The deputies came by, searched his car, checked him for outstanding warrants, and let him go. On Oct. 19, Davis was stopped, arrested, and booked with drunk driving. No one connected that he was the one who abducted Polly. He was released that same day.
| There wasn’t another break in the case until Nov. 28, almost two months after Polly went missing. The same woman who reported the suspicious man called up the police to report that pieces of white cloth were scattered on her land. The white cloth was accompanied by empty condom rappers, red panty hose, and a black sweatshirt. |  |
The red panty hose were taken from Polly’s room, and the white cloths looked similar to the binding that the girls were wrapped in on the night of the abduction. This connected the evidence to the case.
FBI agents, according to Alford, found a partial palm print from the bedroom. Alford said that pulling palm prints wasn’t as common at this point, but they were able to pick up the print using special lifting paper. Davis’ print matched the palm print, and he confessed to strangling Polly to death. He took investigators to her burial spot.
FBI agents, according to Alford, found a partial palm print from the bedroom. Alford said that pulling palm prints wasn’t as common at this point, but they were able to pick up the print using special lifting paper. Davis’ print matched the palm print, and he confessed to strangling Polly to death. He took investigators to her burial spot.
INTERESTING FACTS
- Winona Ryder, who is from Petaluma, California, offered a $200,000 reward if Polly was returned safely. After it was revealed that Polly died, Ryder dedicated her role in Little Women to Polly, as it was her favorite book. You probably know Ryder from popular movies like The Heathers or Beetlejuice.
- Davis is on death row at San Quentin State Prison. He’s been attacked by multiple prisoners and even attempted a drug overdose. Despite this, he still works with his attorneys to appeal the decisions made by the court systems.
- Klaas wasn’t his first abduction. He abducted a woman in 1976 and only served 5 years for his stunt. He had periods of delusion where he heard his dead girlfriend talking to him. This was all reported by his psychiatrist.
- Klaas’ father, Marc, established the KlaasKids Foundation, which works to prevent crimes against children, assist in finding missing children, and more.
- Although investigators found condoms at the scene where they found evidence that linked to Richard Allen Davis, he swears to this day that he never sexually assaulted her.
- Polly’s head was almost completely separated, showing the force Davis put on her.
- Polly’s community was small and generally had low crime rates. Because of this, the community really came together to try to find Polly when she went missing.
- Polly’s case led to the “three strikes” law, which gives a criminal a mandatory sentence of 25 to life if they commit three felonies, no matter how minor.
- I was born on this exact day on this exact year.
Welcome to part one of the Ret. FBI Special Agent David Alford blog posts. In part one, I will discuss the details of the Unabomber case. In part 2, coming on Feb. 25, I will discuss the details of the Polly Klaas kidnapping and murder.
“I remember seeing him the day we arrested him,” recalled Ret. FBI Special Agent David Alford. “He was filthy. His jeans had holes, and they weren’t because he bought them that way.”
 | This is how Alford remembers April 3, 1996, the day he and his team finally caught Theodore John Kaczynski after more than 20 years of searching. Kaczynski was known by the general public as the Unabomber. I found out from Alford that Unabomber is actually short for university and airline bomber, pulling its name from two of Kaczynski’s favorite targets. |
ABOUT KACZYNSKI
| The most disheartening thing that I learned from Alford about the Unabomber is that he was a very smart man, practically a genius. When Kaczynski was only 25, he became the youngest assistant professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley. He had so many promising things ahead of him, but Kaczynski decided to go for a change of pace and move to a remote area in Montana where he built his own cabin. The cabin, which was an integral part of the FBI investigation, had no utilities like running water or electricity. |  |
According to Alford, while Kaczynski was relaxing in the country side, he became increasingly angry at technologic advances as well as companies that did some damage to the local environment.
It was around this time, in 1975, that Kaczynski became to break in and vandalize local companies that harmed the environment that he became so accustomed to appreciating.
It was around this time, in 1975, that Kaczynski became to break in and vandalize local companies that harmed the environment that he became so accustomed to appreciating.
THE BOMBS
The first bomb was sent to the University of Illinois in 1978. Kaczynski attempted to make it seem as though the bomb was sent to the university from a professor at North Western University in Evanston. A guard opened the package and it injured his hand, but the man lived.
Another bomb was sent to the university and a graduate student opened it. He received minor cuts and burns, but did not have any serious injuries.
Another bomb was sent to the university and a graduate student opened it. He received minor cuts and burns, but did not have any serious injuries.
 | Kaczynski’s third bomb had the potential to kill a ton of people. He put a bomb in the cargo hold of a plane. The bomb was supposed to be triggered by a change in altitude, but it simply began to smoke. The pilots of the plane were able to land with only a few people suffering from minor smoke inhalation. |
It wasn’t until nearly 10 years later when Kaczynski killed his first victim on Dec. 11, 1985. He took a bomb to an appliance store in Sacramento. It was his 11th bomb. It was found by the store owner, Hugh Scrutton, who opened it to have the shrapnel tear through his organs and heart.
| In Kaczynski’s attempt to continue to hurt others, he messed up. A woman in Salt Lake City witnessed Kaczynski leaving the package. A sketch was made, which helped to identify him later. His last killing was during an attack in Sacramento in April of 1995 when a bomb killed timber industry lobbyist Gilbert Murray. He sent his manifesto, which was published in Sept. 1995, to members of the media. He promised not to bomb any more if they published his essay, “Industrial Society and Its Future.” His brother, David, was able to identify his brother through the writings. He told the FBI about his suspicions and shared letters he had gotten from Theodore throughout the years. They compared the typing and language and determined it was probably written by the same person. |  |
According to Alford, a local park ranger helped them coax Kaczynski from his cabin without any issue. He said that the park ranger told Kaczynski they had to do some property evaluations. He then came out and was arrested immediately on April 3, 1996.
THE MOTIVATION
 | Alford said that it seemed clear that the Unabomber wanted his victims to die. He was trying to make a point. All of the people he attempted to attack were engaging in some form of technological advancement that he was very unhappy with. |
He targeted universities because that is where many young minds were being molded to embrace technological advancement. One of Kaczynski’s targets was actually a geneticist. The airline bombs were partially motivated by the fact that he couldn’t escape airplanes flying over his small cabin.
This was said to be his motivation. I found this interesting because, although Kaczynski’s bombs were rather archaic, they were somewhat advanced. It made me wonder why Kaczynski himself wasn’t having an internal crisis.
This was said to be his motivation. I found this interesting because, although Kaczynski’s bombs were rather archaic, they were somewhat advanced. It made me wonder why Kaczynski himself wasn’t having an internal crisis.
INTERESTING FACTS
- Kaczynski had an FBI fingerprint manual in his cabin. He was very paranoid about police and the FBI identifying him by his fingerprints. He actually treated stamps and other things he touched with salt water and different substances that would blur or remove his prints.
- He actually attached soles from a smaller shoe to the bottom of his shoes in an effort to evade police identification.
- Everyone in town loved Kaczynski’s carrots, but he didn’t have any water or anything to keep them up with. He actually used his own bodily waste to fertilize his carrots. Let’s hope those people in town washed their veggies before digging in!
- Members of the armed forces were called to check out the cabin for obvious bombs before FBI investigators went in. They found nothing. However, an investigator almost opened a box containing a bomb in a deeper investigation of the cabin. Luckily, he was stopped by another investigator. Kaczynski could have killed them all if they weren’t more careful.
- Kaczynski categorized things in his cabin by how suspicious they were. He also categorized them by how they could be disposed of.
- All of Kaczynski’s bombs had an FC on them, which stood for freedom club, of which he was the only member.
- Kaczynski’s cabin was taken to Newseum, a museum in Washington, D.C.
- According to Alford, Man of None one of the worse documentary programs about the Unabomber, because many things were wrong or left out entirely.
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Roy McCaleb was a 51-year-old foreman for Brown & Root, a construction company in Houston, Texas. He lived with his wife, Carolyn Sue Krizan-Wilson, 43, and her younger son and his significant other.
McCaleb met his new wife following his divorce from a 22-year marriage that only ended after the death of one of his daughters. Eager to find love, Roy, also a Korean War Veteran, met Carolyn.
They were married for two years until he was shot to death while he slept in their North Shore home.
McCaleb met his new wife following his divorce from a 22-year marriage that only ended after the death of one of his daughters. Eager to find love, Roy, also a Korean War Veteran, met Carolyn.
They were married for two years until he was shot to death while he slept in their North Shore home.
WHAT POLICE, FAMILY, AND REPORTERS WERE TOLD
Krizan-Wilson was in the home with her husband, younger son, and his significant other when Roy was shot to death. According to Krizan-Wilson, a man who had assaulted her only 10 days earlier was responsible for her husband's murder.
 | A barefoot man had carjacked and raped Krizan-Wilson several days prior to the murder. She, however, didn't alert her husband or authorities. From my research, I understood that Krizan-Wilson didn't tell her husband because he was heavily sedated after having back surgery. |
Reports also state that McCaleb had also recently suffered a heart attack and he was recovering from that, also. She said she didn't want to disrupt his healing to cause any further problems.
According to Krizan-Wilson, this barefoot man had found where she lived and came in through the unlocked door where he again held her at knife point and assaulted her. He then found that Krizan-Wilson had a .38 caliber revolver under her pillow. He grabbed that gun, went to where Roy was sleeping, and shot him to death.
After hearing the shot, Krizan-Wilson came toward where the barefoot man was, bumping in to him and causing him to drop the gun. She then says that she picked up the gun and fired two shots at him as he fled.
According to Krizan-Wilson, this barefoot man had found where she lived and came in through the unlocked door where he again held her at knife point and assaulted her. He then found that Krizan-Wilson had a .38 caliber revolver under her pillow. He grabbed that gun, went to where Roy was sleeping, and shot him to death.
After hearing the shot, Krizan-Wilson came toward where the barefoot man was, bumping in to him and causing him to drop the gun. She then says that she picked up the gun and fired two shots at him as he fled.
| Krizan-Wilson's friends and family members say she came out of the house and told them very calmly about what happened. "She just sat in a chair and just started talking about it as calmly as I am to you," Margaret McCaleb, a family member of Roy's, said. "She went home and took a shower. That set off alarms with me." |  NOT THE MURDER WEAPON, example photo of a .38 caliber revolver |
Police say her nightgown had Roy's blood on it as well. Days without a lead turned into months and then years. Pam Nalley, Roy's daughter, called the DA assigned to the case at least once a year for updates. In 2008, a new perspective lead to the arrest of Carolyn Sue Krizan.
SUSPICIONS THAT LEAD TO HER ARREST
 Houston Police Department | Aside from her demeanor mentioned in the previous section, several other factors led investigators to question Krizan-Wilson's innocence. To begin, she had taken out two life insurance policies on Roy. Together, they totaled $198,000. When Roy died, she was set to get this money, so that could have been a motive for killing him. Another strange thing about Krizan-Wilson was that she had been married to six men and then married again after Roy's death. One of her marriages actually overlapped with her marriage to Roy. |
She was charged with bigamy because of this. She divorced the husband she married after Roy in 1990.
The suspicious regarding the life insurance money being her motive for murder was further feud by a former husband who said she was money hungry.
"The first night I talked to her in that bar, she was so sweet and innocent and lovable," said Melvin Laxon, who married Krizan-Wilson in 1976. "But after me and her and the boys got together, she was a living hell."
The suspicious regarding the life insurance money being her motive for murder was further feud by a former husband who said she was money hungry.
"The first night I talked to her in that bar, she was so sweet and innocent and lovable," said Melvin Laxon, who married Krizan-Wilson in 1976. "But after me and her and the boys got together, she was a living hell."
| It is important to note that Krizan-Wilson tried to collect the life insurance benefits after Roy died, but his children took issue with it. A prosecutor on the case notified the insurance company that Roy's death was a murder and they were currently investigating. |  |
However, after more than two years in court proceedings, the insurance company paid out $48,000 of the policy splitting it between Krizan-Wilson ($19,000) and Roy's children ($21,000). Some money was also sent to pay the cemetery and funeral home. In the end, Krizan-Wilson did get some money following her husband's death.
The last red flag was that Krizan-Wilson's son was in the home when she was allegedly assaulted by the barefoot man and when Roy was killed, but he claimed that he didn't hear anything. Sure, he could be covering for his mom, but it seems as though his partner didn't react to help her during this altercation. Police also found no evidence of forced entry, so this became suspect as well.
The last red flag was that Krizan-Wilson's son was in the home when she was allegedly assaulted by the barefoot man and when Roy was killed, but he claimed that he didn't hear anything. Sure, he could be covering for his mom, but it seems as though his partner didn't react to help her during this altercation. Police also found no evidence of forced entry, so this became suspect as well.
KRIZAN-WILSON'S CONFESSION
 | In 2013, Krizan-Wilson plead guilty to murdering Roy in exchange for only six months in prison and 10 years of "deferred adjudication." If she successfully completed those ten years, she would leave with no conviction on her record. But, while she plead guilty, she still maintained her innocence in prison. |
"I don't understand the system. I'll never have faith in it again. I would never hurt Roy. I would never hurt my children like this," she said from the Harris County Jail.
According to James Stafford, Krizan-Wilson's attorney, she confessed to put the case behind her. She apparently suffered from a host of health issues including dementia and was just getting tired.
Krizan-Wilson has the support of her friend of 30 years, Mary LeBlanc. She said "I just can't visualize Carolyn doing that. I don't think she would hurt anybody, much less kill her husband...I think they must have made a mistake, or something somewhere is not showing up."
Krizan-Wilson didn't have to start serving her sentence until Dec. 26, giving her time to celebrate Christmas, something Roy's daughter Pam took issue with, asking "how many holidays has she taken from us?"
However, most family members were just happy to have the confession. So, at the age of 71, Krizan-Wilson headed to jail after admitting to the murder of her husband, Roy, more almost 30 years later.
Krizan-Wilson has the support of her friend of 30 years, Mary LeBlanc. She said "I just can't visualize Carolyn doing that. I don't think she would hurt anybody, much less kill her husband...I think they must have made a mistake, or something somewhere is not showing up."
Krizan-Wilson didn't have to start serving her sentence until Dec. 26, giving her time to celebrate Christmas, something Roy's daughter Pam took issue with, asking "how many holidays has she taken from us?"
However, most family members were just happy to have the confession. So, at the age of 71, Krizan-Wilson headed to jail after admitting to the murder of her husband, Roy, more almost 30 years later.
3 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE CASE
- Krizan-Wilson served as a civilian employee at the Houston Police Department, where two of her sons were officers.
- District Judge Kevin Fine dismissed the case against Krizan-Wilson in 2008 after her attorneys argued it had been too long to indict her on the charge. The dismissal, of course, was reversed and re-tried in 2013 when she admitted to killing him.
- No motive was actually revealed, since Krizan-Wilson continues to maintain her innocence.
- District Judge Kevin Fine dismissed the case against Krizan-Wilson in 2008 after her attorneys argued it had been too long to indict her on the charge. The dismissal, of course, was reversed and re-tried in 2013 when she admitted to killing him.
- No motive was actually revealed, since Krizan-Wilson continues to maintain her innocence.
MY THEORIES
If you just came to read about the case, great! That's all for today's post. If you want to know some of my theories, keep reading!
I. KRIZAN-WILSON MURDERED ROY
My No. 1 theory is that Krizan-Wilson did murder her husband Roy for the insurance money. Not to seem harsh, but something has to be wrong when you've been married more than two or three times, no matter if you are a man or a woman.
Krizan-Wilson had been married seven times by the time she admitted to the murder. She had only been with Roy for two years at this point. I do think it is possible that the life insurance money could have been taken out following Roy's heart attack and back surgery because Krizan-Wilson was worried he may die from his many health problems. However, her stories don't seem to add up.
If the barefoot man had attacked her, why wouldn't she have screamed to alert her son (who was possibly one of the police officers), his partner, or Roy know something was happening? Roy was sedated, but you get what I mean. Why was there no sign of forced entry? Why would the barefoot man go looking for Roy if he was only there for her?
I also thought her civilian employment status at the police department was fishy. Was she supporting her sons or was she just trying to keep tabs on her husband's case?
Krizan-Wilson had been married seven times by the time she admitted to the murder. She had only been with Roy for two years at this point. I do think it is possible that the life insurance money could have been taken out following Roy's heart attack and back surgery because Krizan-Wilson was worried he may die from his many health problems. However, her stories don't seem to add up.
If the barefoot man had attacked her, why wouldn't she have screamed to alert her son (who was possibly one of the police officers), his partner, or Roy know something was happening? Roy was sedated, but you get what I mean. Why was there no sign of forced entry? Why would the barefoot man go looking for Roy if he was only there for her?
I also thought her civilian employment status at the police department was fishy. Was she supporting her sons or was she just trying to keep tabs on her husband's case?
II. ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER COMMITTED THE MURDER
I don't want to point fingers anywhere, but there were other people in the house who received insurance money following Roy's death. It is possible that someone else who was in the home or had access to it came in and committed the murder.
It is possible that Krizan-Wilson is covering for this family member to keep this person safe from jail time.
It is possible that Krizan-Wilson is covering for this family member to keep this person safe from jail time.
III. A DISORDER MADE HER SHOW DISINTEREST
Lastly, I think it is possible that Krizan-Wilson may have had some sort of mental disorder that would cause her to show little-to-no emotion when it came to her husband's death. No matter if she had a hand in it or not, a disorder like psychopathy or sociopathy could have clouded her emotions so she didn't seem interested or didn't seem like she cared.
Evidence for this comes from her numerous relationships and from what her former husband described her as. She seemed to be one person, but then she turned into someone else. She also didn't show any care when he did die, according to friends and reports.
Evidence for this comes from her numerous relationships and from what her former husband described her as. She seemed to be one person, but then she turned into someone else. She also didn't show any care when he did die, according to friends and reports.
VOTE!
Thank you for taking the time to read this post today. I want to know what you think. Was it Krizan-Wilson, a family member, or someone else? Have an opinion you'd like to share? Leave it below!
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What better way to end blogtober than with a Terrifying Tuesday post on Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial killer who was actually never identified.
So, since there is a ton of information to cover, let’s dive right in to today’s post:
So, since there is a ton of information to cover, let’s dive right in to today’s post:
JACK THE RIPPER’S TIMELINE
 | The Ripper murders began officially on August 31, 1888. A London prostitute by the name of Mary Ann Nichols was found dead in the early hours of the morning on Buck’s Row in Whitechapel. Of course, police began to investigate, asking local prostitutes if they had any information on who could have committed Nichols’ murder. |
During their investigation, police learned that someone the local prostitutes called “Leather Apron” had been extorting money from the prostitutes for the past year. One of England’s first pimps, perhaps?
On Sept. 8 of the same year, another victim, Annie Chapman, was found on Hanbury Street. Only a few days prior, The Star newspaper wrote about “Leather Apron.” Meanwhile, George Lusk and other businessmen founded the Mile End Vigilance Committee to help police solve the murderers. On Sept. 10, John Pizer, who police believed to be “Leather Apron,” was arrested, but he had a solid alibi for the murders.
On Sept. 8 of the same year, another victim, Annie Chapman, was found on Hanbury Street. Only a few days prior, The Star newspaper wrote about “Leather Apron.” Meanwhile, George Lusk and other businessmen founded the Mile End Vigilance Committee to help police solve the murderers. On Sept. 10, John Pizer, who police believed to be “Leather Apron,” was arrested, but he had a solid alibi for the murders.
| On Sept. 27 of the same year, a letter arrived to the Central News Agency that was addressed to “Dear Boss.” It was the murderer who created the name that the world continues to know him by today: Jack the Ripper. On Sept. 30, two bodies were found. The body of Elizabeth Stride was found along with the body of Catherine Eddowes. Both were found in different places. |  |
In October, the press made Jack the Ripper’s first letter public. They soon received another letter that told the press not to make his letters public. A little later, Lusk, the leader of the committee that was trying to help police, received a letter marked “From Hell” which contained half a kidney. Most believe this kidney belonged to Catherine Eddowes.
Many people believe that Mary Kelly was the Ripper’s last victim in November of 1888. However, murders continued to happen, including the murders of Rose Mylett, Alice McKenzie, and, Frances Coles.
Many people believe that Mary Kelly was the Ripper’s last victim in November of 1888. However, murders continued to happen, including the murders of Rose Mylett, Alice McKenzie, and, Frances Coles.
JACK THE RIPPER SUSPECT THEORIES
There are several theories surrounding that of the identity of Jack the Ripper. But, as previously mentioned, none of the 100 suspects were ever found guilty of being the butcher of Whitechapel.
The first theory is that the Ripper was someone with anatomical knowledge. This is because the killings showed an extraordinary depth of knowledge of the human anatomy. This is displayed through the kidney removed from Eddowes and send in a package to Lusk. Many speculate that this means Jack the Ripper was a doctor or perhaps a butcher.
The first theory is that the Ripper was someone with anatomical knowledge. This is because the killings showed an extraordinary depth of knowledge of the human anatomy. This is displayed through the kidney removed from Eddowes and send in a package to Lusk. Many speculate that this means Jack the Ripper was a doctor or perhaps a butcher.
Another theory, which I didn’t actually find but it came to mind, is that Jack the Ripper could have been a religious person who was trying to rid the streets of prostitutes. This was back in a time where prostitution was legal so long as it didn’t disrupt daily lives. It is possible that someone got sick of seeing people living in sexual sin and decided to resort to murder to stop them. This makes sense to me because many likely would have turned away from a life of prostitution if they knew that a killer was on the loose and was after prostitute in particular.
Those are all the theories I’ll go in to, but I’m sure you can find more by searching.
Those are all the theories I’ll go in to, but I’m sure you can find more by searching.
FACTS ABOUT THE CASES
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- The Jack the Ripper attacks fueled antisemitism as many suspected that Jewish immigrants were to blame for the killings. The area where they happened was on a not-so-great side of town where many of the immigrants settled.
- The last Jack the Ripper murder was the most brutal, but no other murders in the area were linked to him, and it seemed as though he vanished. No one knows if he died, ran away, or simply stopped committing the murders.
- Prior killings in the area may have been perpetrated by Jack the Ripper, but the ones mentioned were those commonly believed to be carried out by Ripper.
- Of the hundreds of suspects who were questioned, three remained the biggest suspects: Aaron Kosminski (a Polish immigrant), Montague John Druitt ( a barrister or lawyer), and Michael Ostrog (a Russian doctor). All three were “known to be maniacs and hated prostitutes.” Of the three, I would say I believe Ostrog is the one, given the anatomical knowledge.
THE SAD SIDE OF THE JACK THE RIPPER MURDERS
| While many people did advocate for police action in the investigation of the murders, some simply didn’t care. Some prostitutes had no family apart from their fellow prostitutes or house mates. Many regarded their lifestyles as disgusting, causing less concern when someone of that profession was murdered. On top of that, prostitutes were often attacked and occasionally murdered, even before Jack the Ripper. |  |
The last sad side of these murders is, of course, that the killer was never found. That means that people went to their graves not knowing who killed their family member or friend. Worse, that means that someone got away with killing at least five women without facing any sort of punishment. Who knows what happened to the murderer. If the Ripper fled to another area, they could have easily started murdering again. No one will ever know and, since the case is so old, and no forensic evidence could be tested, it is unlikely that a sure-fire killer will be identified anytime soon.
CONCLUSION AND MY GUESS
My guess is that it was this doctor, Ostrog. He was a doctor, which means he had ample knowledge of the body. He was also crazy and hated prostitutes. He would have been in high demand during the day, so he had only time in the early morning or on the weekends to carry out his kills.
What is your theory? Let me know in the comments below. I’m sure this has left you significantly freaked out. But take comfort in knowing that the Ripper must be dead.
What is your theory? Let me know in the comments below. I’m sure this has left you significantly freaked out. But take comfort in knowing that the Ripper must be dead.
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Thank you for joining me for another "Terrifying Tuesday" post here on my blog. I wanted to take some time before we really dive in to the story of Anneliese Michel to throw out some disclaimers:
1) I may say a few things in this blog post that you don't agree with. I hope you will still think of my viewpoints with an open mind. I mean no disrespect to the people involved, but I'm simply trying to juxtapose my theories and opinions into the case to help you make sense of it.
2) Demonic possession is a very serious matter. Part of the reason I do these "Investigating the Mysterious" posts is to educate you (and myself) on the facts and some of the theories surrounding a case. While it may be entertaining to read, demonic possession is documented.
3) Listen at your own risk. I've heard the audio clips that I will share with you below, and they are creepy. If you get creeped out by that, please don't listen. I don't want to give anyone any anxiety or problems.
Now that those are out of the way, let's dive in to the story of Anneliese Michel and the six demons that supposedly made her body their home:
1) I may say a few things in this blog post that you don't agree with. I hope you will still think of my viewpoints with an open mind. I mean no disrespect to the people involved, but I'm simply trying to juxtapose my theories and opinions into the case to help you make sense of it.
2) Demonic possession is a very serious matter. Part of the reason I do these "Investigating the Mysterious" posts is to educate you (and myself) on the facts and some of the theories surrounding a case. While it may be entertaining to read, demonic possession is documented.
3) Listen at your own risk. I've heard the audio clips that I will share with you below, and they are creepy. If you get creeped out by that, please don't listen. I don't want to give anyone any anxiety or problems.
Now that those are out of the way, let's dive in to the story of Anneliese Michel and the six demons that supposedly made her body their home:
THE LIFE OF ANNELIESE MICHEL
Anneliese was a pretty normal teenager from West Germany. She was a devout Catholic who showed great respect for tradition and to people of the faith. She also had a steadfast boyfriend named Peter, and a loving family.
Anneliese was so devout in her faith that she would practice penance for others. She even slept on hard wooden floors in freezing cold conditions to atone for the sings of drug addicts who had lost their faith.
It wasn't until 1969 that Anneliese experienced something she never had before: seizures. She was diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy, a condition that can lead to hallucinations, mood changes, and loss of awareness. These were only a few side-effects on a laundry list of possibilities.
Anneliese was so devout in her faith that she would practice penance for others. She even slept on hard wooden floors in freezing cold conditions to atone for the sings of drug addicts who had lost their faith.
It wasn't until 1969 that Anneliese experienced something she never had before: seizures. She was diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy, a condition that can lead to hallucinations, mood changes, and loss of awareness. These were only a few side-effects on a laundry list of possibilities.
During her time in the hospital, she chose to spend her days furthering her relationship with God. She would likely read the Bible, pray, and do other Catholic traditions as she underwent treatment. Luckily, the treatment seemed to work well and Anneliese found herself back in school with all of the other local children.
It wasn't long, however, until Anneliese started to witness demonic faces in the walls of her family home. She would have trouble standing on her own and would even have bouts of depression and suicidal thoughts. If you know anything about the Catholic faith, suicide is regarded as an unforgivable sin, so this was big for such a devout believer as Anneliese.
Her mother, Anna, said that she once witnessed Anneliese's at the dinner table with very large hands. Anneliese herself would tell those who asked that she knew demons had taken ahold of her.
It wasn't long, however, until Anneliese started to witness demonic faces in the walls of her family home. She would have trouble standing on her own and would even have bouts of depression and suicidal thoughts. If you know anything about the Catholic faith, suicide is regarded as an unforgivable sin, so this was big for such a devout believer as Anneliese.
Her mother, Anna, said that she once witnessed Anneliese's at the dinner table with very large hands. Anneliese herself would tell those who asked that she knew demons had taken ahold of her.
 | Doctors put her on anti-psychotic drugs, but they didn't really help her. Anneliese's mother Anna decided to reach out for help and came in contact with Father Renz. Convinced that her daughter was telling the truth, Anna told Father Renz that an exorcism was in order. However, exorcisms don't just happen like they do in the movies. Father Renz needed to make a case. |
In order to get approval for the exorcism, Father Renz had to rule out any "earthly" cause for Anneliese's behavior. So, he began sending her to doctors, who all suggested that she had "something like" epilepsy. Psychiatrists were also brought in to look at Anneliese, but they insisted they couldn't help her with medication, with some apparently telling the father that an exorcism was truly in order.
This made sense because Anneliese was acting completely strange. She would eat bugs, pee on the floor and lick it up, eat coal, and do all sorts of other strange and inexplicable activities.
This made sense because Anneliese was acting completely strange. She would eat bugs, pee on the floor and lick it up, eat coal, and do all sorts of other strange and inexplicable activities.
| One day while she was experiencing these traumas, Anneliese and her boyfriend Peter went on a walk. During this walk, Anneliese said that she came across Mother Mary. Mother Mary told Anneliese that she could either be freed of the torment from the demons, or she could suffer for the sins of others so they wouldn't go to hell. |  |
Supposedly, Anneliese was able to walk with no problem when she encountered Mother Mary. Mother Mary also supposedly took away the demons for three days while Anneliese made her choice.
Anna begged Anneliese not to take the deal but Anneliese decided that she couldn't let so many people suffer because of her, so she decided to choose to live through the suffering so that others wouldn't be sent to hell.
Anna begged Anneliese not to take the deal but Anneliese decided that she couldn't let so many people suffer because of her, so she decided to choose to live through the suffering so that others wouldn't be sent to hell.
After exhausting medical personnel to look at Anneliese, Father Renz decided to do a test on her to see if she was supernaturally possessed. In his head, he told the demons to flee from Anneliese. After he said this, Anneliese became violent and snatched and broke his rosary. He knew then that he needed to perform an exorcism.
During the exorcisms, which happened twice a week for nearly a year, Anneliese claimed to be possessed by six demons called Judus Iscariot, Lucifer, Hitler, Fallen Priest Fleischmann, Nero, and Cain, many of whom are found in the Bible. I want to give you the opportunity now to listen to the tapes. If this stuff gives you the creeps, I have linked the transcript here so you can read it rather than listen to it.
During the exorcisms, which happened twice a week for nearly a year, Anneliese claimed to be possessed by six demons called Judus Iscariot, Lucifer, Hitler, Fallen Priest Fleischmann, Nero, and Cain, many of whom are found in the Bible. I want to give you the opportunity now to listen to the tapes. If this stuff gives you the creeps, I have linked the transcript here so you can read it rather than listen to it.
In 1976, Anneliese died at the age of 26 from starvation and dehydration. She had stopped eating and drinking in the last few months of her life. However, it was clear that anyone who hadn't witnessed the things that happened with Anneliese would think she was abused. She weighed close to 60 lbs (27 Kilos) and was covered in bruises and markings.
Because of this, two of the fathers and Anneliese's parents were charged with negligent homicide. They were originally sentenced to six months in prison, but they had their sentences downgraded to three months of probation.
Later, the movie "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" was made. Anna wanted nothing to do with the movie. She claims that mysterious hauntings and paranormal activity continued after Anneliese died.
Because of this, two of the fathers and Anneliese's parents were charged with negligent homicide. They were originally sentenced to six months in prison, but they had their sentences downgraded to three months of probation.
Later, the movie "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" was made. Anna wanted nothing to do with the movie. She claims that mysterious hauntings and paranormal activity continued after Anneliese died.
MY THEORIES AND OPINIONS
Now comes my opinions and theories behind this case. I have no doubt in my mind that this was probably a case of demonic possession. I do believe that these things can happen. I believe that there is evil in the world. However, I take serious issue with this case because it continually says that Anneliese was a devout believer in God.
 | As a Christian, I am under the impression that you cannot be demonically possessed if you have Jesus in your heart. I'm not saying that Anneliese wasn't devout in prayer or studies, but I'm just saying that perhaps she didn't accept that Jesus died for her. I believe that if you truly have God and Jesus in your heart and life, evil cannot touch you or take over your life. |
THEORY ONE: MOTHER MARY WAS A DEMON
The Bible that I read clearly states that those who long to be forgiven by God with pure intentions are forgiven. It doesn't say that we must bear one another's sins, but rather that we bear one another's burdens. For Mother Mary to come and say that Anneliese had to "bear the sins" of the world in order to keep others out of hell, I just can't agree that this was some holy figure she happened upon during her walk.
It seems obvious that the demons that were inside of Anneliese could torture her or choose to remain silent when they wanted to. I feel that the appearance of Mother Mary was a sick trick by the demons to try to trick Anneliese into giving them her soul...and it worked. I don't think that the real Mother Mary would ask someone to die for the sins of others. It is apparent at the cross that Mary was very disturbed and distraught about her son's wrongful death, but she understood who her son was and what was happening. To will that on to a human wouldn't be a righteous thing to do.
So, long story short, I believe that the demons stopped torturing Anneliese for three days to convince her to save the world and then, when she decided to follow their advice under the guise of Mother Mary, they ramped up their possession.
It seems obvious that the demons that were inside of Anneliese could torture her or choose to remain silent when they wanted to. I feel that the appearance of Mother Mary was a sick trick by the demons to try to trick Anneliese into giving them her soul...and it worked. I don't think that the real Mother Mary would ask someone to die for the sins of others. It is apparent at the cross that Mary was very disturbed and distraught about her son's wrongful death, but she understood who her son was and what was happening. To will that on to a human wouldn't be a righteous thing to do.
So, long story short, I believe that the demons stopped torturing Anneliese for three days to convince her to save the world and then, when she decided to follow their advice under the guise of Mother Mary, they ramped up their possession.
THEORY TWO: ANNELIESE HAD SCHIZOPHRENIA
I think that it is quite possible that Anneliese had schizophrenia. There has always been a negative stigma toward mental health in the Christian community. I believe it is possible that Anneliese's biblical knowledge combined with her hope to save others and her mental illness could have led many to believe that she was possessed instead of in need of serious health rehabilitation.
THEORY THREE: THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
I don't really believe this theory just because there is so much evidence from what I've learned that the church fathers did a lot to seek out physical and psychological health experts to rule out problems Anneliese could have been experiencing, but it is possible that the Catholic Church was using Annliese's unique situation to instill fear in to others.
Think about it: if you read about a young woman who was doing great but all of a sudden fell sick and began seeing demons, you'd be scared and you'd want to know that the church was there to help you. The only evidence I can find that this could be a possibility is that a medical doctor was asked by the priest if they could give Anneliese any medication to keep her painless and they supposedly said "there is no injection to cure the devil."
Later, medical personnel denied saying this in court, so it could be that the Catholic Church played up Annliese's situation to manipulate the masses.
Think about it: if you read about a young woman who was doing great but all of a sudden fell sick and began seeing demons, you'd be scared and you'd want to know that the church was there to help you. The only evidence I can find that this could be a possibility is that a medical doctor was asked by the priest if they could give Anneliese any medication to keep her painless and they supposedly said "there is no injection to cure the devil."
Later, medical personnel denied saying this in court, so it could be that the Catholic Church played up Annliese's situation to manipulate the masses.
CONCLUSION
So, what do you think happened to Anneliese Michel? Was she possessed, faking it, suffering for a mental illness, or was she a pawn for the Catholic Church? Let me know in the comments below.
Several months ago, a movie on Netflix called “Veronica” made news. Headlines claimed that the movie was so scary that many people couldn’t even get through it.
That sounded like a challenge to me. Not unsurprisingly, I didn’t find the movie that scary. However, I do think that the movie was well done. I was intrigued further by the small-screen hit when I found out that Veronica was an actual person who actually experienced these events.
So, I thought for today’s Terrifying Tuesday post, it would be a great time to talk about the true story behind this Netflix hit.
That sounded like a challenge to me. Not unsurprisingly, I didn’t find the movie that scary. However, I do think that the movie was well done. I was intrigued further by the small-screen hit when I found out that Veronica was an actual person who actually experienced these events.
So, I thought for today’s Terrifying Tuesday post, it would be a great time to talk about the true story behind this Netflix hit.
THE STORY
| Back in 1991, Estefania Gutierrez Lazaro was just a care-free 15-year-old with her whole life ahead of her. But, on one faithful day, that all quickly changed. Lazaro and some of her friends decided that they were going to use a Ouija board to try to contact one of the girls’ boyfriend who had passed away following a terrible motorcycle accident. Lazaro’s parents said that their daughter had been showing interest in the occult prior to this séance |  |
session. It is important to note, however, that “interest in the occult” is subjective. Some people may say you have an interest in the occult just because you clicked on this blog post out of interest. Others, however, will say that people interested in the occult are those who regularly try to communicate with those who have already passed.
During their séance, which the girls performed in a seemingly remote location at their catholic school, the girls were interrupted by a teacher (a nun) who ended up breaking the board in half. We will get in to why that is so bad a little bit later. The girls with Lazaro claimed that they saw smoke going in and out of Estefania’s mouth.
Following this experience, Lazaro began to experience seizures and rapid mood changes. She claimed to see shadow figures in her house and in her room. When her parents became worried, they took her to several doctors, but none of them could find anything wrong with Lazaro.
During their séance, which the girls performed in a seemingly remote location at their catholic school, the girls were interrupted by a teacher (a nun) who ended up breaking the board in half. We will get in to why that is so bad a little bit later. The girls with Lazaro claimed that they saw smoke going in and out of Estefania’s mouth.
Following this experience, Lazaro began to experience seizures and rapid mood changes. She claimed to see shadow figures in her house and in her room. When her parents became worried, they took her to several doctors, but none of them could find anything wrong with Lazaro.
 | However, if anyone asked Lazaro why she wasn’t doing well, she would admit that she was sure it all had to do with her experience on the Ouija board. Almost six months after the Ouija encounter, Lazaro was found dead in her bedroom. Medical examiners couldn’t find an explanation for her death. Unfortunately for her family, the paranormal activity didn’t stop even a year after Lazaro’s death. |
The family experienced whispering, shadows, electric malfunctions, and slamming doors. They eventually called the police to report the problem.
When the police investigators arrived, they too experienced paranormal activity. The Lazaro case became the first case to list paranormal activity in the police report. Here is what police inspector Jose Pedro Negri said about his experience in the house:
When the police investigators arrived, they too experienced paranormal activity. The Lazaro case became the first case to list paranormal activity in the police report. Here is what police inspector Jose Pedro Negri said about his experience in the house:
“When I’d first entered the room, I noticed they had a large wooden crucifix on the wall and hanging off it was a smaller pearly crucifix like the one children get at their first holy communions. There was also a poster. [But a few moments later,] the crucifix had been turned upside down, the little crucifix was on the floor and the poster and the door had three or four deep scratches in them as if someone had clawed through the poster and deep into the door."
Some inspectors had to leave due to feelings of sickness while inside the house. The inspectors also witnessed Estefania’s photo catching on fire in its frame. The family decided to move. Luckily, the entities that were haunting them didn’t follow.
OUIJA BOARDS
While I am a fan of investigating paranormal claims and understanding the afterlife and entities like angels and demons, I’ve never been fond of the idea of a Ouija board. Just the thought of it working and being responsible for unleashing unspeakable evil into the world is plenty to keep me away from it.
Plus, as someone who has a strong relationship with God and firm foundations in my religion, I don’t feel the need to do anything like that. I say all of that to let you know that I had to do some research on proper Ouija board etiquette to understand what happened to Estefania.
Plus, as someone who has a strong relationship with God and firm foundations in my religion, I don’t feel the need to do anything like that. I say all of that to let you know that I had to do some research on proper Ouija board etiquette to understand what happened to Estefania.
According to the research I’ve found, breaking the Ouija board in half was where everything turned south in this situation. The nun was understandably angry that the girls were playing with what could be evil forces on school grounds (or at all), so she broke it.
People who use a Ouija board must say goodbye to the spirits they’ve contacted. If they don’t, the spirits are free to “escape” the board. Some say that breaking the board in half can unleash all of the spirits who were contacted using that board.
I want to be clear that I don’t think anyone should use a Ouija board. I am simply bringing up this “rule” for using one because it is obvious that this could have been what caused the problems with Estefania.
People who use a Ouija board must say goodbye to the spirits they’ve contacted. If they don’t, the spirits are free to “escape” the board. Some say that breaking the board in half can unleash all of the spirits who were contacted using that board.
I want to be clear that I don’t think anyone should use a Ouija board. I am simply bringing up this “rule” for using one because it is obvious that this could have been what caused the problems with Estefania.
MY THEORIES
My first theory is possession. As a Christian, I believe in good and evil. I believe that bad entities walk the Earth, or they are looking for a way to get into our world. This thought, for some reason, is widely avoided in many churches. Church people think that if you talk about this stuff, you must want to participate in it. However, for me, I just think it is wise to be educated on good and evil and the lengths bad things will go to in order to wiggle themselves into your lives.
From what I’ve learned from my research, it does seem to add up. The strange happenings only became a problem after the incident at school.
My next theory is that Estefania may have been suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. People with paranoid schizophrenia tend to hear and see things that aren’t actually there. They also have a strong delusion that something is out to get them and hurt them. The seizures could be a different medical condition that just made everything worse.
My last theory is a combination of the two first ones. From what I learned in my research, Estefania’s family didn’t experience much until after Estefania died. I think it could be possible that Estefania had some serious mental issues and, after she died, she stuck around to haunt her family.
What are your theories?
From what I’ve learned from my research, it does seem to add up. The strange happenings only became a problem after the incident at school.
My next theory is that Estefania may have been suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. People with paranoid schizophrenia tend to hear and see things that aren’t actually there. They also have a strong delusion that something is out to get them and hurt them. The seizures could be a different medical condition that just made everything worse.
My last theory is a combination of the two first ones. From what I learned in my research, Estefania’s family didn’t experience much until after Estefania died. I think it could be possible that Estefania had some serious mental issues and, after she died, she stuck around to haunt her family.
What are your theories?
CONCLUSION
So, that is all for today’s Terrifying Tuesday. I hope you are considerably spooked (just as I am as I type this). I pray that you will stay away from objects that promise to connect you to those who have passed or to demons and other bad entities.
Stay safe this Halloween and just stay in and eat some candy!
Stay safe this Halloween and just stay in and eat some candy!
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