I wrote an in-depth review and analysis of the Discovery show "Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives," (airing June 1) in which a tongue-hungry Yeti is accused of killing 9 Russian skiers in 1959. You can read the piece exclusively on Doubtful News!
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Slenderman Urban Legend Character Cited in Girls’ Stabbing Assault
My new article on a creepy Slenderman-inspired attempted murder by two 12-year-old girls is now up on Discovery News, you can read it HERE.
Facebook Post Leads to Witch Hunt, Tragedy in Brazil
My article on a modern-day witch hunt that killed a woman in Brazil lats month is on Yahoo News; you can read it HERE. A woman suspected of being a witch was beaten by a mob and died last week in Guarujá, Brazil, near the country's largest city, São Paulo. The attack...
Demonology: A Study of What Is Not
An interesting article in Skeptical Inquirer magazine about demonology... I've met several self-described demonologists, and this rings pretty true to me. You can read it HERE.
Target of Weather Conspiracy Theories Powers Down
A scientific research program based in Alaska is shutting down, much to the relief of many conspiracy theorists who believe it has been used as a global super-weapon. You can read my article on Discovery News HERE.
Globsters: Mysterious Marine Monster Masses
What monsters may lurk deep in our oceans? We feel fairly safe on dry, familiar land, where dangerous animals can usually be seen and avoided. But since men first took to sea thousands of years ago, legends and stories have been told of fearsome marine monsters that...
Do You Need an Exorcism? Take the Quiz!
Many religions claim that humans can be possessed by demonic spirits, and offer remedies to address this inconvenience. The Bible recounts six instances of Jesus casting out demons, while voodoo and Catholicism proscribe elaborate rituals and cleansings to remove...
What’s Behind Reports of Supernatural Sex?
Last year it was pop superstar Kesha; now it’s actress Natasha Blasick — star of “Paranormal Activity 2″ — coming forward to talk about her sexual experiences. What's behind reports of supernatural sex? You can read more HERE.
The Riddle of Twin Telepathy
Do twins really share a psychic connection? It's a common claim, but there may be more (and less) to it than meets the eye. You can read my new article on it HERE.
Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theorists Target Newtown School Board
Sandy Hook conspiracy theorists shut down by school board--and other conspiracy folks who taunt and harass tragedy victims. "Hounding a pioneering astronaut is one thing, but it takes a particularly callous conspiracy theorist to look the parent of a murdered child in...