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What started as a routine paranormal investigation in Oxford, MA turned into one of the most intense and deeply personal experiences in ECPS history. A 1700s home. A forbidden love story. A murdered man named Thomas. And an investigator who felt every moment of his death. This is the case that changed everything.

Are Ouija boards dangerous? ECPS Co-Founder and Psychic Medium Chris O'Connor breaks down the history, the fears, and the proper protocol for spirit board communication.

What to expect from a medium reading? Learn why expectations can affect your experience and how messages often differ from what you anticipate.

Do I have ghosts? Learn the real explanations behind common paranormal experiences like footsteps, shadows, cold spots, and unexplained noises.

A real-life encounter exploring the meaning of “right place, right time,” where timing, intuition, and a message from a deceased loved one converged in an unexpected moment.

Paranormal investigating tips for beginners focused on preparation, attire, equipment, and field behavior to reduce contamination and improve the quality of an investigation.

Strange superstitions from around the world reveal how different cultures interpret luck, spirits, and everyday behavior through long-standing beliefs that continue to shape how we understand the unknown.

A childhood experience in Edinburgh’s underground vaults sparked a lifelong journey into paranormal investigation and scientific inquiry.

Learn the meaning behind common headstone symbols, from skulls and hourglasses to cherubs and lambs, and what they reveal about life, death, and remembrance.

Exorcism has been practiced across cultures for thousands of years, yet modern discussions are often shaped by Hollywood portrayals and religious assumptions. This article explores the history of exorcism, competing theories about demons, and the overlap between alleged possession and psychological or medical conditions, examining whether exorcism is fact, fiction, or something in between.

In 1954, a traveler arriving at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport presented a passport from a country that didn’t exist: Taured. The strange case of the Man from Taured has fueled decades of speculation, with theories ranging from parallel universes to elaborate hoaxes. Was it a misunderstood traveler, a psychological episode, or one of the most bizarre mysteries ever reported?

For decades, drivers along Archer Avenue in Chicago have reported encounters with a mysterious blonde woman in a white dress asking for a ride home. Known as Resurrection Mary, this vanishing hitchhiker is one of the city’s most famous ghost legends, with sightings dating back to the 1930s and a mystery that remains unsolved today.

A multi-part account of psychic profiling used in a murder investigation, revealing clues, alleged corruption, and an unsolved case.

The psychology of the paranormal explains how perception, bias, and pattern recognition influence paranormal experiences and investigations.

The disappearance of Ben McDaniel remains one of the most baffling mysteries in the diving world. In 2010, the experienced diver entered the Vortex Spring cave system in Florida and was never seen again.

Research is one of the most important tools a paranormal investigator can use. Learn how paranormal investigation research helps investigators verify claims, study property history, and gather meaningful evidence before entering a case.

A detailed examination of the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a calculated 2006 killing inspired by horror film obsession and a quest for notoriety.

Explore common angel signs and spiritual messages from loved ones, including coins, cardinals, fragrances, music, butterflies, and feathers.

Learn how to run a structured EVP session using professional questioning techniques, proper equipment setup, and contamination control to improve your chances of capturing meaningful paranormal evidence.

An educational overview exploring the history of Spiritualism, the rise of séances, and how early spiritualist practices connect to modern paranormal investigation methods.