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Following the Evidence of the Unknown - The Paranormal 60

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One ghost sighting shattered a veteran officer's understanding of reality and sent him on a lifelong search for answers. Larry Lawson, (indianriverhauntings.com) joins Dave Schrader to explore haunted locations, paranormal investigations, occult crime cas...

Highlights

In this episode, a veteran law enforcement officer and paranormal investigator shares how a single ghost sighting shattered his understanding of reality and set him on a lifelong quest for answers. He recounts his first encounter with a full-body apparition in a jail, the evolution of acceptance for paranormal talk among police, and the pivotal personal experience that led him to found a paranormal investigation team. The conversation explores the need for standardized protocols in the field, the challenges of evidence sharing, and the compelling cases that have shaped his beliefs.
06:33
He saw a tall figure in uniform on the catwalk.
11:45
No one knows the true nature of these phenomena.
20:33
Half the time there is no logical explanation.
29:50
The field lacks standards for sharing evidence
1:01:46
Coincidences challenge conventional understanding.

Chapters

A Rookie Officer's Shocking Encounter: The Apparition at the Dade County Jail
00:00
From Taboo to Talk: How Law Enforcement's View on the Paranormal Has Changed
09:02
A Lighthouse Experience: The Personal Event That Launched a Paranormal Career
17:41
Why Paranormal Investigation Needs Its Own 'CSI': The Case for Standards and Collaboration
29:50
Ghosts of the Treasure Coast: Stories from 'Haunted Indian River County' and the Search for Belinda
49:19

Transcript

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