Paranormal Claims

Sep 19, 202210 min read

Interview with Frank Zindler, Author of "The Amityville Horror: An Inquest into Paranormal Claims"

Hear from world-renowned investigator, Frank Zindler, about his new book, The Amityville Horror: An Inquest into Paranormal Claims.

Feb 11, 20225 min read

Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part VI): A Presumption of Truthtelling?

Should critical investigators possess a “presumption of truthtelling” with regards to a claimant’s credibility until proven otherwise?

Feb 10, 20228 min read

Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part V): Other Potential Memory Distortions

There are numerous other psychological and cognitive variables that distort people's memories of the paranormal.

Feb 9, 20224 min read

Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part IV): Eyewitness Accuracy and Biased Memories

Investigators first need to consider the potential for memory bias when attempting to corroborate paranormal claims.

Feb 8, 20222 min read

Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part III): Eyewitness Suitability

Ascertain “witness suitability” by examining whether eyewitnesses were even capable of accurately perceiving the event in the first place.

Feb 7, 202214 min read

Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part II): A Person's Credibility

To avoid an uncritical acceptance of paranormal claims, one ought to possess the character traits shared by highly effective investigators.

Feb 6, 20226 min read

Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part I): An Introduction to Methodology and Definitions

The purpose of this blog series is to expose paranormal investigators to the potential variables that could discredit a claimant’s story.