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Imagine waking up to the sounds of rats gnawing at your bedposts, bed covers whisked off, and pillows thrown around by invisible forces. The Bell children lived this horror, night after night. As if this wasn't enough, the entity developed a voice, delivering hymns, biblical verses, and engaging in insightful dialogues, even quoting two simultaneous sermons happening thirteen miles apart.

Shane, Josh, and Ray talk about the Bell Witch Haunting on this episode, the effect this haunting has so many years later, and how generational curses can have a lasting impact on a family. They also have a special message at the end of this podcast that you don't want to miss!

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Join the Searchers as they return to the Gothic Jail in Deridder, Louisiana. Investigate this haunted jail with them September 1 & 2! Get tickets here: www.searchersbelieve.com/shop

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In the depths of Norway's Ice Valley, a smoldering secret waited to be discovered. On November 29, 1970, what began as a leisurely family hike in Isdalen turned into a chilling discovery of a woman's charred remains and a labyrinth of unsolved mysteries. Was this woman a spy, a criminal mastermind, or something more sinister?

In this podcast, Shane, Josh, and Ray dissect the story of the Isdal Woman, a figure whose life was as shadowy as her untimely death.  Listen as the boys dive into this gripping saga, unearthing clues and conjectures in a quest to decode one of the most puzzling mysteries of the Cold War era.

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Mysterious killer? Psychosis? Poltergeist? Or something even more sinister? Tune in as the Searchers - Shane, Josh, and Ray dissect one of the most perplexing unsolved mysteries that has inspired countless cultural references, lawsuits, and a Netflix docuseries. 

Join the guys in this haunting journey as they seek to piece together the life and puzzling demise of Elisa Lam. 

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Radar glitches, puzzling satellite data, and the bewildering absence of wreckage, oh my! 

Brace yourselves for the jaw-dropping account of the most perplexing aviation mystery in modern history—the inexplicable vanishing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. In this mind-bending episode, Shane, Josh, and Ray delve deep into the rabbit hole of conspiracies, cover-ups, and mind-boggling theories that surround this haunting disappearance.

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How do 115 English settlers vanish without a trace?

Follow The Searchers: Shane, Josh, and Ray, on a captivating exploration of the Roanoke Island, off the mystical shores of present-day North Carolina, where this ambitious colony was destined to thrive. The boys delve into the vivid accounts of their arrival, their struggles, and their desperate efforts to create a new home in uncharted territory.

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A massive asteroid? Explosion? Aliens? What caused a cataclysmic explosion that flattened millions of trees across vast Siberian forests on the fateful morning of June 30, 1908? 

Shane, Josh, and Ray delve into the mystery surrounding the Tunguska incident, where a massive explosion rocked the Earth without leaving an impact crater. Could a stony asteroid have detonated high in the atmosphere, obliterating everything in its path, or was it something else altogether? 

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Lori Vallow, better known as the "Doomsday Mom", led authorities on a wild goose chase as they searched for her missing children.  The Searchers: Shane, Josh, and Ray, come together to dissect the twisted events surrounding Lori Vallow's life and the shocking disappearance of her children.

The guys talk about the similarities between this case and religious cult cases such as the Jim Jones incident, Heaven's Gate, and many others. 

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Demonic possession? Mass Hysteria? Seizures brought on by ingesting a deadly mold? Or was it the hand of God? In 1518 in the town of Strasbourg, France, a strange and deadly curse appeared to grip the town as the inhabitants began to dance uncontrollably, not just for a night, but for weeks on end, beyond the edge of sanity and self-harm, people literally danced themselves to death!

The Searchers, Ray Causey, Shane Pittman and Josh Purvis tie up their dancing shoes to enter this mosh pit from hell to deconstruct the story and discuss the theories surrounding the Dancing Plague of 1815.  

Shane opens up about the similarities to an event in his life that he was an active participant in, taking the discussion in an interesting direction. 

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In 1924 miners in Washington State were viciously attacked by a group of Ape-man like creatures at the base of Mt. Saint Helens volcano.  A location with a very long history of monster encounters.

The Searchers, Shane Pittman, Ray Causey and Josh (#TheBigPurv) Purvis return to yesteryear to face the Bigfoot like creatures and the stories of their attacks.  Is there a logical explanation?  Or is it possible these men had hell rain down upon them from a pack of Sasquatch?

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Bigfoot, El Chupacabra, Mothman...Gef the Talking Mongoose? In the world of Cryptozoology there are many unusual and bizarre tales of monsters of every size and shape...but a talking Mongoose named Gef?

In the 1930s this case captured the hearts and imagination of the world when a family from the Isle of Man shared their unique friend with the world.People came from all around to witness this startling creature and many claimed to have heard him speak. 
Gef even caught the attention of famed paranormal investigator, Harry Price.Would Harry have an answer to this baffling mystery?  The answer may surprise you.
Shane, Ray and Josh break this story down and weigh in on the controversy surrounding this furry fella while discussing the powers of belief.

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