Vampires have haunted human imagination for centuries, appearing in ancient folklore, Gothic literature, and modern paranormal accounts. Tonight, Ronald Murphy, renowned researcher and author, takes us deep into the shadowy history of vampires and their connection to paranormal phenomena.

From the blood-drinking spirits of early European legends to their evolution into the sophisticated vampires of fiction, Murphy examines how these creatures reflect humanity’s deepest fears about death, immortality, and the supernatural. He also discusses the vampire’s link to ghost stories, shapeshifters, and otherworldly entities, showing how folklore and paranormal reports often overlap.

Why do vampire myths exist in nearly every culture? What explains the enduring obsession with the undead? And could some vampire legends be rooted in real paranormal encounters?