On the 30th of June, 1986 the Snedeker family moved into their new home in Southington, Connecticut. Soon after they moved in, strange and frightening things started happening. Even though a 2009 movie based on the events that took place was produced, most of the occurrences in the movie were purely fictional and changed by hollywood. Because of this, many people wonder what really happened on 208 Meriden Avenue, how much of it was real? Throughout the following paragraphs we will discuss and analyze what really happened during the haunting in connecticut. Skeptics believe that the Snedekers entire story was fictional and a hoax due to the families history involving drug abuse. Many also believe that the family made up their stories …show more content…
Though it is justifiable to doubt the truthfulness of the Snedekers claims, there is enough physical and historical evidence that can prove their case. With all supernatural occurrences though, this case can be equally disproved. The only way to really come to a conclusion is to look at every aspect of the situation to be sure the right decision is made. Knowing who the Snedekers were before and after their “demonic interaction” could help piece together who is telling the truth and who isn’t. The Snedekers don’t have the best background, with both parents having had multiple drug abuse charges and a history of lying in business situations. Carmen Snedeker, the mother of the family, has been married once before and had two children with her late husband. She remarried to Allen Snedeker sometime in the 1970s and later had a daughter together. With her son's recent diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Carmen decided that the family needed move closer to a hospital and found the house in Southington, Connecticut. Allen Snedeker conveniently appeared right after Carmen's divorce with her previous husband, according to family member gossip Allen and Carmen were having an affair
Many legends of hauntings in Mankato, Minnesota have been told time after time. Though many people tell these stories, it is unknown to whether or not they are true. In this research paper, I will discuss several different legends that have been told throughout time in Mankato. The legends I will further examine are: the legend of Sibley Park, the Memorial Library on campus, the Carnegie Art Center, and the Witch’s Grave. Being that I am from Mankato, Minnesota, I thought it would be very interesting to research more about these legends and the experiences had in these places. Though I, myself, have not experienced anything completely unusual in these places, many people in the town have another experience. Memorates, or accounts of first hand
People have collected most of the evidence and created stories of how JonBenet could have been
This evidence was called spectral evidence, spectral evidence is evidence from an invisible world that is not existing. This type of evidence was caused by people saying they saw them in their rooms in the shape of an animal most of the evidence was used. Real evidence was usually throw out, since it would disrupt the case and then they would also be accused of being a witch.
By proving the statement to be false, the evidence proves the myth is a misconception and
Many individuals ponder whether paranormal activity in fact does exist, or whether it is just a hallucination of the mind. Although, this may be a controversial topic, countless individuals can swear that they have witnessed a spirit with their own eyes, as others couldn’t disagree more. In the book, The Hauntings of Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown, the author uses personal encounters of witnesses to justify the presence of a spirit in a historical location. The tales the author includes pertains to people from all different classes and statuses such as, slaves, soldiers, lost-lovers, and even the prosperous individuals of Virginia. Meanwhile, the author also provides historical information, by stating the establishment of towns and informing the reader about the effects of wars, such as the Revolutionary and Civil War.
Explain how people believe it is not true and the logical explanations for the occurrences.
Something evil lurks in the charming town of Jenkins Cove. When Sophie Caldwell devotes a room in her B&B to communicate with spirits, dangerous secrets rise to the surface, and the lives of three couples will never be the same.
This New York Times article by Adam Higginbotham revolves around the well-known skeptic, James Randi, who previously held a million-dollar reward for those who could successfully prove existence of the paranormal. Higginbotham explores the life of Randi and the origins of the prize, including brief accounts of contenders for the million dollars. Throughout his life, Randi has worked to ensure that paranormal belief is not a product of misinformation and as such, he considers himself to be a scientific investigator rather than a debunker. This presents the argument that he hopes that the contenders for his prize will provide genuine evidence, but this is combated by the fact that everyone who has applied for it has failed the test. This could
The Kessler family consists of Dad (Reed), Mom (Kristina), Elle, who is six and brother, Gus, who is four. Since my visit, they have had a new baby, a girl, Sadie! I completed this HOME inventory on Elle. Reed Kessler is a fourth generation grocery store owner in Aberdeen, SD. He currently owns, Kessler’s, a grocery store that was started back in 1940. Kristina is primarily a stay at home mom, but also does some personal training.
The Fox family, John, Margaret and two of their daughters Kate and Margaret[ta], moved to the small New York State hamlet of Hydesville on December 11, 1847. The house reportedly had seen it’s fair share of tenants even though it had a reputation for being “haunted” and bore the nickname of “spook house”. The previous tenant, a Mr. Michael Weakman, had moved from the home because of inexplicable disturbances, a common complaint among many of the previous tenants.
“You didn’t have to convince people the place was haunted. Because as we all know the house has been rumored to be haunted for years,” I explained. “You just had to stir things up and add to the existing fears.”
For example, King James 1 of Scotland was murdered after reporting being approached by a strange sighting, fitting the banshee. In 2006, a lady in Toronto was awoken by a loud eerie wailing noise. Following the noise, she looked outside and across the street, saw the saddest face she had ever seen, of a woman with very long hair, wailing the saddest noice she had ever heard. She was there for about a good ten minutes until she dissapeared, and two weeks later, the witness’s brother had
The search for evidence to either prove or disprove this conspiracy has been one of the hardest searches I have ever had to do. I searched countless sites and countless books to find at least one negative or positive piece of evidence other than just speculation and one side arguing against another on the true author.
The people says that this legend is not real because enough is tricky understand whether it is real or not this legend.
The date was October 13th. Friday the Thirteenth. Abbey did not believe in paranormal activity. She believed all the stories were just a made up, and used to work people up. To prove her theory, Abbey and her best friend, Hailey, planned to go to the, presumably, haunted mansion on Ashton Street. This abandon beast of a building was claimed to be home of many sinister activities. Old Man Gregory was brutally murdered ten years ago from this exact day. After years of investigation, no one ever discovered the cause of Gregory’s death. Abbey’s theory was an intruder killed Gregory while looking for his hidden safe. This was a common theory, but no evidence, including the hidden safe or its hiding spot, was ever discovered.