Police in Florida suggest that a triple murder in Pensacola late last month is connected to witches, Wiccans, and/or Satanists. My new article on why that's almost certainly false, with a discussion of previous crimes police wrongly attributed to Satanists or witches,...
Media Appearances
The Myth of the Joker-Inspired Theater Shooter
When James Holmes shot and killed dozens at a Colorado movie theater in 2012, many people claimed he was inspired by a Batman villain. I was skeptical at the time, and as far as I know I'm the only journalist who closely examined the news media's claims about it. His...
Guest on ‘Paratruth Radio’ Discussing Chupacabra Research
I was recently a guest on the ParaTruth Radio show discussing several of my investigations including my chupacabra research... you can find it HERE.
Chapter 1 of ‘Tracking the Chupacabra’ Read by the Author
An audio recording of me reading the first chapter from my book "Tracking the Chupacabra" is available for free on my web site HERE. Did they edit out my profanity and overheated Shatner-esque delivery? Find out!
Parents’, Kids’ Weight Denial Contributes to Obesity Epidemic
"Fat denial" by parents (and sometimes by kids themselves) is a significant contributor to the prevalence of childhood obesity. A lot of parents don't (or refuse to) recognize that their kids are overweight, and in fact many adults underestimate their own weight; my...
‘Kentucky Fried Rat’ Urban Legend Resurfaces
My new article on KFC urban legends, and how a piece of chicken can look like a fried rat, is up at Discovery News, you can read it HERE. It's an interesting blend of psychology, folklore, and culture...
Mysterious Rain of Lampreys in Alaska
Several foot-long lampreys have apparently fallen out the sky recently in Fairbanks, Alaska. They’ve been found in a shopping center parking lot and on lawns, and residents are unnerved by the creepy, toothed eel-like fish. You can read my analysis about it HERE.
Guest Appearance on the “After Dark Radio Show”
I was a guest on the "After Dark Radio Show" recently, talking about everything from ghost hunting pseudoscience to the 1967 Patterson Bigfoot film to the nature of skepticism. Check it out, you can read it HERE.
A Skeptic’s Brief Conversation With a TV Producer
I've dealt with TV producers for many years, and a lot of the conversations go something like THIS....
The Problem of False Confessions
Arguments in a sensational murder trial wrapped up recently in a New York City courtroom. The victim was 6-year-old Etan Patz, whose 1979 disappearance shocked and riveted the city. A man named Pedro Hernandez is on trial for Patz’s murder, but the prosecution has a...