Some people believe the Men in Black are demonic entities due to their unusual appearance, the immediate negative impact they have on those who encounter them, and the demonic-like symptoms such as fear and sickness experienced. The belief is that these entities are trying to cover up UFO encounters and protect their satanic agendas.
The Reed family's claims of alien abduction are supported by corresponding UFO reports from area residents, unexplained spikes in radiation and magnetic readings around the time of each occurrence, and Thomas Reed's polygraph test, which indicated he was truthful about the 1966 incident.
Weeping statues are almost always proven to be hoaxes because they are usually made of materials that can absorb moisture or be altered to produce the effect of weeping. The Vatican has debunked almost all such claims, and DNA tests have shown that purported tears are often from human or animal sources.
Leonarda Cianciulli turned to human sacrifice to protect her son after a Romani fortune teller predicted a grim future for him, and she believed that only by performing these sacrifices could she ward off the curse and ensure his safety.
The black creatures terrorizing a family on the Isle of Wight were described as varying in size, always appearing from the bathroom, and causing physical injuries to the family members. The family believed these creatures to be malevolent and sought an exorcism to stop the haunting.
The Los Angeles Police Department refused to believe Christine Collins when she said the boy was not her son because they were under tremendous pressure to close the case and declare it a happy ending, despite her providing clear evidence such as dental records and witness testimony.
A stampede occurred on the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883 due to a rumor that the bridge was about to collapse. This panic led to 12 deaths and over 35 injuries as people rushed to escape, trampling each other in the process. The incident highlighted the public's nervousness about the new and unproven technology of the bridge.
According to a new study, a message from extraterrestrial intelligence could pose risks such as misinformation causing panic, embedded viruses or malware, and self-destructive behavior. The study suggests that messages should be vetted and decontaminated, or approached with analog methods to avoid digital threats.
The haunted ambulance had a reputation for strange occurrences, including doors opening on their own, interior and emergency lights turning on without reason, and paramedics hearing whispers. One incident involved a young girl appearing on a bench in the back of the ambulance, which left visible signs but no physical evidence.
The police had different theories about who shot Thomas 'Tonce' Joy because the initial witnesses, Muldoon and Farrell, gave conflicting accounts, and the later confession by James Welton was also seen as potentially covering for the others. The police believed that Farrell and Muldoon were involved in a card game where a dispute led to Joy's murder.
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream)Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV)IN THIS EPISODE: The mysterious Men in Black… are they government agents? Time travelers? One man who experienced them first-hand has a different theory. And we’ll look over a few separate incidents of people experiencing the Men in Black. (The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil) *** In spring of 2015, the Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum formally inducted the infamous Reed case of alien encounters. But is the Reed family alien abduction a valid historical fact - or UFO fan fiction? (Reed Family Alien Abduction) *** Weeping statues are nothing new, and believers claim they are miracles without much investigation. However, the Vatican proves them to be hoaxes almost 100% of the time. The latest is the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico. Will this be the one that finally convinces the Vatican of a true miracle? (Weeping Statue) *** Had Leonarda Cianciulli's life not been so muddled by superstition, curses, and Romani fortune tellers, she may never have murdered at all. (She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes) *** A family keep seeing black creatures in their home with no explanation of where they came from – or where they go. (Black Creatures on the Isle of White) *** On May 30, 1883, a stampede took place on New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing 12 people -- all because of a bizarre rumor! But the bridge has always had a strange history. (Death On The Brooklyn Bridge) *** If humanity were to receive a message from an extraterrestrial civilization right now, it would be the single greatest event in the history of civilization. But according to a new study, such a message could also pose a serious risk to humanity. (If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?) *** With as many people that pass on while being treated by EMTs, it should probably be no surprise that phantoms might be encountered in an ambulance. (Haunted Ambulance) *** There was no doubt that Thomas Joy was murdered by gunshot – but the witnesses all had different stories, as did the police. What really happened? (Who Shot “Tonce” Joy?) *** If you believe your house is haunted, it’s best not to try and confirm it by using a Ouija board. Nothing good can come from that. (Ouija Halloween) *** In 1928, a young boy mysteriously disappears after his mother gives him a dime to spend on admission to the local theater. But that is just the beginning of this very twisted true story. (The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:00:49.945 = Show Intro00:04:30.108 = MIB, I Knew They Were Evil00:17:35.581 = Reed Family Abduction00:27:05.607 = Weeping Statue00:31:05.826 = She Turned Her Victims Into Soap And Teacakes00:38:04.543 = Black Creatures on the Isle of White00:45:28.913 = The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins00:50:25.504 = Death on the Brooklyn Bridge00:56:11.856 = If We Receive A Message From Aliens, Should We Delete It Without Reading?01:06:45.723 = Haunted Ambulance01:10:41.939 = Who Shot “Tonce” Joy?01:17:23.032 = Ouija Halloween01:21:23.765 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Weeping Statue” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2M23zFw)“The Reed Family Alien Abduction” from the Alien UFO Sightings website: http://bit.ly/2xYaRln)“The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil”: Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe http://bit.ly/2XUzTS3) and Jacob Geers for Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2XUAJyb)“She Turned Her Victims Into Soap and Teacakes” by Katie Serena for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2ZaaGiM)“Black Creatures on the Isle of White” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2YlqHWk)“Death On The Brooklyn Bridge” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LvphCl)“If We Receive A Message From Aliens Should We Delete It Without Reading?” from Alien UFO Sightings: http://bit.ly/2Yb7hTT)“Haunted Ambulance” by an unknown author: (link no longer available)“The Very Strange Case of Christine and Walter Collins” from CoolInterestingStuff.com: http://bit.ly/30J7dIx)“Who Shot ‘Tonce’ Joy?” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2JOSjK2)“Ouija Halloween” by Blake Lacy from MyHauntedLifeToo.com: http://bit.ly/2O0pEXx)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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