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We wrap up our coverage of MN Paracon 2017, We sit down with Steve Gonzales, Grant Wilson of "Ghost Hunters",Tory Belleci of "MythBusters" Brad & Barry Kling of "Ghost Lab", Tennessee Wrath Chasers Chris & Porter from the hit show "Haunted Towns" and Marc Tetlow of "Ideal Management" & Lindsey Senter of "Senter Stage Events"!

On this addition of after hours am/deeper cuts Joel and Greg are live at Paracon 2017. We had the chance to sit down with Heidi Steffens, Jason Hawes, Johnsdale Paranormal, Kelley Freese.

On a groundbreaking and sensational edition of After Hours AM/America’s Most Haunted Radio — with hosts Joel Sturgis and Eric Olsen — we journey to Peru to examine the infamous mysterious three-fingered mummy bodies with paranormal legends Stephen Mera and Barry Fitzgerald. Steve and Barry join us Hour 2; In Hour 1.Joel and Eric reveal the week’s hottest paranormal news.

For many years there have been countless claims of amazing discoveries, from fairy-like small winged beings, to coastal discoveries of strange washed up creatures, to small mummified alien-looking beings. All have turned out to be hoaxes or cases of mistaken identity. However the recent discoveries of the three fingered beings in Peru has been somewhat challenging…

Before the images of the large body, known as “Maria” exploded across the internet this summer, we first lay sight on her back in April when we received photographs of her in hope of helping with identification. After a careful examination of the photographs, we decided that we would have to become physically involved if we were to find any answers. On July 5th of this year we headed out to Peru via Manchester Airport.

We arrived in Cusco and were immediately met by painfully thin air due to its altitude of 11,000 feet. This was something that was to develop into altitude sickness: a daily dose of lightheadedness, gasping to catch your breath, and early morning vomiting. This was going to be the most challenging investigation we had ever taken.

We first met with Thierry Jamin of the Inkari Institute in Cusco where he revealed quite a fascinating story. We were told that the discoverers of these bodies had simply delivered them to the institute and dumped them on the counter asking them to identify these bodies. Not only did they feel an obligation to try to find out what these things were, but were driven by absolute fascination. They had heard of ancient stories of three fingered beings from the ancestors of the Inca’s and had even come across numerous references and petroglyphs showing drawings of these beings, but never did they ever think they might come face-to-face with one..

We learned that dealing with these discoverers was a tricky business. They were secretive, dangerous even, and attempting to gain monetary value for such discoveries, apparently selling such things on the black market. At this time, we had no idea we were about to be thrown head first into a world of deceit, covert meetings, and a possible discrediting campaigns.

We were told that the bodies were discovered in a tomb in Nazca. Inside were two Sacofocuses, one of which contained around 20 small bodies, all of which around two feet in length, some missing their heads which were later found throughout the interconnecting tunnels. There was even claims of discoverers seeing live entities fleeing down tunnels on arrival. As for Maria and a smaller one that looks to represent a child that has been named ‘Wawita’, they were both found partially buried in the ground that seemed to consist of diatomaceous earth.

In the early hours of July 7th we received a phone call, presumably from the discoverers allowing us to have access to the bodies for a full examination and review of scans and X-rays. This came in the form of being collected by someone from the hotel. We were not allowed to film the driver, nor identify the vehicle and location we were going. It was highly secret due to the Peruvian government on the hunt for the bodies and those who found them. We had heard that there had been several police raids in an attempt to locate these discoveries.

The trip took almost an hour, up and out of Cusco into the mountains. It was becoming harder and harder to breathe as we climbed, the car itself was also struggling for air as the engine spluttered several times. The roads became unnamed dirt paths. Though we managed to get a little footage, we were eventually instructed to turn all cameras off. Ten minutes later we (continued)

Celebrating 25 Years of New Orleans’ Iconic HOUSE OF SHOCK Haunted Attraction on After Hours AM/America’s Most Haunted Radio

Talking with founders Steve Joseph and Jay Gracianette

On a Halloweeny and celebratory episode of After Hours AM/America’s Most Haunted Radio — paranormal talk with hosts Joel Sturgis and Eric Olsen — we chat with Steve Joseph and Jay Gracianette, co-founders of New Orleans’ iconic haunted attraction House of Shock, about their 25 years in the scare biz and what’s in store for their visitors this year. We talk with Steve and Jay at Top of hour 2; Hour 1 Joel and Eric delve into the week’s most intriguing paranormal news from the America’s Most Haunted Twitter feed.

House of Shock 25

New Orleans’ iconic haunted attraction House of Shock is celebrating 25 years of haunts and horrors with more macabre madness than ever. The anniversary exhibit and performances pay tribute to NOLA’s rich, 300-year history of witchcraft, voodoo, ghosts, and mayhem. The horror show and world-class haunted houses open to the public Friday, September 30.

House of Shock has weathered Hurricane Katrina, economic downturns, and even public ire to provide scares for a quarter-century. House of Shock’s lurid longevity is made possible by the dedication of a family of 350+ volunteers who contribute their complementary skill sets to raise the bar on exhibits and performances year-in and year-out. The House of Shock has enjoyed national and international exposure through publications such as Rolling Stone, Maxim, Playboy, BuzzFeed and Yahoo!, and was named Haunted Attraction Magazine’s “Number One Haunted House in the Country” in 2014, and The Travel Channel’s “Most Intense Haunted Attraction” in 2007.

House of Shock Founders.

Steve Joseph and Jay Gracianette — friends for over 30 years — met in the tight-knit New Orleans music community, playing in various bands together. They started the House of Shock with another music-industry friend, Ross Karpelman, as bored guys in their mid-20s in 1993 after a discussion about what Halloween had meant to them as kids. They wanted to bring something unique, exciting, and, of course, real damn scary, to their friends, family and city. Jay still plays music, as well as working professionally in home renovation, building design and construction. Steve J. is a professional pyrotechnics and production manager for artists such as Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, and KISS.

Frights for 2017

The House of Wax – Brand-new exhibit! Paying tribute to the city’s grisly industry and the old Musee Conti wax museum that stood in the French Quarter for 51 years. Rooms dedicated to local horrifying happenings, including the Murderess Madame Delphine Lalaurie, The Legend of the Rougarou, Marie Laveau, and Morgus the Magnificent.

Laff in the Dark 3D – Back by popular demand! An all-out 3D clown assault: a nod to classic funhouses, named after the infamous Pontchartrain Beach Fun House.

The entire exhibition also features floor-to-ceiling 3D paint murals, adding a tinge of kaleidoscopic hallucination to the otherwise depraved clown nightmare.

House of Shock Haunted House – 25,000 terrifying square feet, including The Bunker of Torture chamber room.

House of Shock Lord Belial

New Live Stage Show – All outdoor festivities are free to the public! Hosted by Lord Belial, featuring pyrotechnics, contortionists, sword swallowers, suspension body modifiers, demons and musical acts. Live music schedule can be found here! Full service bar and food stations located nearby.

Opening Night Zombie Prom featuring Meriwether – Sept. 30 – The New Orleans debut of the reunited original members of the Interscope recording artists Meriwether! Come dressed for the Zombie Prom and receive $5 off admission to The House of Shock!

25th Birthday Video Retrospective

The House of Shock Demon Van – Traveling across south Louisiana leading up to Halloween, sharing gifts, prizes and contests deals. Scares come free, too.

On this addition of After Hours AM / Deeper Cuts with Joel & Greg. We talk with Robert W. Sullivan IV about Cinema Symbolism in popular movies. Hour 1 We talk about spooky celebrity ghost sightings. Hour 2 we dive headlong in to symbolisms in cinema with Robert W. Sullivan IV (Author) "Finally! The much anticipated sequel to Cinema Symbolism is here! Cinema Symbolism 2: More Esoteric Imagery in Popular Movies explores the hidden symbolism and esoteric imagery in such movies as Crimson Peak, the Harry Potter Saga, The Chronicles of Narnia, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Suspiria, From Hell, Black Swan, Angel Heart, Fantasia, Eyes Wide Shut, The Lion King, Maleficent, Watchmen, The Shining, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Gangs of New York and many more."

On this episode After Hours AM. We talk with author Shannon Bradley Byers. Shannon is the author of "Paranormal Fakelore, Nevermore: Real Histories of Haunted Locations" We dive deep into the truth behind many famous locations. "There is a fine line between folklore and fakelore. The real history of haunted locations and the people involved is interesting and I find it extremely disrespectful to change the history of the dead. They deserve better than that. Do you want to know the truth?"

On this addition of After Hours AM / Deeper Cuts Hour 1. We talk about our big event coming up at the world famous Palmer House in sauk center mn. We also cover creepy imaginary friends and your kids!! Hour 2. We talk with author Michael J. Worden. Mike, is "The Murder of Richard Jennings: The True Story of New York's First Murder for Hire." More about Mike "Michael Worden is a police sergeant and author who has redefined the genre of true

crime with his new book, The Murder of Richard Jennings, by delving into the case

with a unique, fresh approach. He began researching several true historical crimes in the

fall of 2009, and has demonstrated an almost obsessive need to obtain information.

"These historical crimes are fascinating slices of our history," Worden recently said

about his research. "I want to tell the story of the crime in a way that no one else has.

The whole picture needs to be presented - the back story, the crime, the aftermath, and

even follow the players in the years after they faded from the headlines."

Worden wants to ensure that his books are historically accurate and relevant while also

being entertaining and fun to read. "The books, including the first one (The Murder of

Richard Jennings - now in print) will be thoroughly documented and noted," he said.

He continued, "but I am doing that in a way which is not dry and boring. I don't want

readers falling asleep the first five pages into the book. I don't want them to be able to

put it down!"

Michael also has said that his books are unique because he is seeking out the locations

of crime scenes, execution sites, burial sites, and other locations relevant to the various

crimes, and reexamining the cases from a unique point of view as a police detective. He

is also stubbornly seeking out images and portraits of the people involved."

On a gritty, compassionate episode of After Hours AM/The Criminal Code — with hosts Joel Sturgis, Eric Olsen, and secret weapon, forensic psychologist Dr. Clarissa Cole — we speak with legendary homicide detective Garry McFadden, whose career is the subject of Investigation Discovery’s I AM HOMICIDE, now in its second hit season. We talk with Garry at top of Hour 2; Hour 1, Clarissa leads us through the week’s most noteworthy True Crime news with insight and wit.

Season two of I AM HOMICIDE premiered June 6 and runs on Tuesdays at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery. Charlotte Mecklenburg County detective Garry McFadden is an officer unlike any other. As one of America’s most dedicated detectives, his familiarity with every street corner in town has enabled him to protect and serve the community to which he has devoted his life. He uses his street smarts — and most importantly his relationships within the community — to forge a deep connection that goes beyond the search for the perpetrator. His dedication to the pursuit of justice is equally as important as the lives of the families he has vowed to protect as if they were his own, all the while wearing the best suits in town.

Over his career, McFadden has solved nearly 700 homicide cases with a 90 percent success rate with investigations he pursues. In 10 all-new episodes, viewers witness his most memorable and diabolical cases, from his run-in with a local white supremacist that resulted in a cross-country manhunt, to a harrowing murder in which the only witness was a three-year-old child.

Forthcoming episodes include:

“Murder Becomes Personal”

Tuesday, July 25 at 10/9c

Det. Garry McFadden finds it hard to separate his personal feelings from doing his job when a friend is killed. Murder victim Latisha Robinson’s mother, Vicki, is also friendly with McFadden, and he vows to find her justice. His investigation hits a frustrating dead end, but DNA test results finally give him the answers he needs—answers that, like the crime itself, hit close to home.

“The Long Night”

Tuesday, August 8 at 10/9c

When Det. Garry McFadden agrees to do a favor for a witness in one of his cases, he finds himself involved in a strange murder investigation that plays out over one of the longest nights of his career, leading to an unexpected killer.

“Kross Kountry Kriminal”

Tuesday, August 15 at 10/9c

Det. Garry McFadden must delve into the dark world of white supremacy in order to take down a slippery murder suspect who flees town and leads the investigator on a cross-country manhunt.

“Two Sides of Charlotte”

Tuesday, August 22 at 10/9c

The quiet beauty of Knickerbocker Drive in an “old money” neighborhood of Southeast Charlotte is shattered when an elderly resident is brutally attacked while coming home from church. Mildred Clontz, 92, dies from stab wounds the next day. Det. Garry McFadden’s investigation takes him from one of Charlotte’s nicest neighborhoods into some of its worst, as he tries to learn why Clontz was targeted and how her credit cards came to be used all over the “bad” side of town.

Ont this addition of After Hours AM/Deeper Cuts. With Joel Sturgis & Greg Bakun. Andrea Perron is the oldest child of the Perron family that was featured in last year's surprise hit horror movie, The Conjuring. Ms. Perron has written two books detailing her bizarre encounters and is completing her 3rd installment in the House of Darkness House of Light series that documents the real life experiences she and her family encountered in a disturbingly haunted house. On this first addition of After Hours AM / Deeper Cuts. We cut deep into what makes Andrea tick!

On a spooky but charming episode of After Hours AM/America’s Most Haunted Radio — with hosts Joel Sturgis and Eric Olsen — we talk with Texas paranormal investigator, writer, and media personality Becky Vickers about the ghost hunting life. We speak with Becky at 10pE; at 9pE Joel and Eric plunge into the chilly waters of the week’s most edifying paranormal news.

Becky Vickers is founder of Lake Cities Paranormal Society, and BECKS (Behind Every Cloud is a Kindred Spirit) Ghost Hunters, radio host of Bridging the Paranormal on KCORRADIO.com, author, tour guide, speaker, blogger, and enthusiastic paranormal investigator. With over 35 years of experience, she brings her lighthearted and fun style of investigating and Southern charm to the world’s most haunted locations, including Alcatraz, the Stanley Hotel, the Winchester Mansion, the Mineral Springs Hotel, Rose Hall in Jamaica, and her beloved Goatman’s Bridge in Denton, Texas. Becky’s love for the paranormal makes her eager to help others and continues to push the boundaries for proof of thBecky Vickers Ghostbusterse afterlife.

The Texan lost her grandfather when she was 17 and had a very difficult time getting over it. She loved him so much she didn’t think she could live without him and needed to know she could stiBecky Vickers 2ll communicate with him. She read everything she could get her hands on that had to do with the “afterlife” and that started her love of ghost hunting and the paranormal. It is her way of staying in touch with her grandfather.

“Being a ghost hunter is not always as exciting as it seems on TV,” Becky says. “Many nights I have sat in the dark and not a thing happened. BUT it is those times you DO get that one voice, that one unexplainable picture, or have an experience that sends chills down your back that makes it sooo worth it all! I LOVE this crazy thing called ghost hunting. It