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7/22/26 - Inside Vortex 29: The Haunted House That Changed Daphne Minks Forever

In this episode of Paranormal Among Us, host Paranormal Paul sits down with Daphne Minks, the founder of Twisted Reels Productions and owner of the infamous Vortex 29, a haunted house in the ghost town of Desert Center, California. Daphne shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, grief, and the supernatural, revealing how she transformed a former swingers' house into a paranormal destination. From her lifelong encounters with the Hat Man to surviving heavy metal poisoning, Daphne offers a raw and empathetic look at the paranormal world, challenging conventional investigation methods and advocating for a more compassionate approach to spirits.
Daphne Minks, a serial entrepreneur and paranormal investigator, discusses her haunted property Vortex 29, which she bought for her production company and later discovered was highly active with spirits. She shares her lifelong connection to a protective entity called the Hat Man, as well as experiences with shadow figures, voices, and a jealous female spirit. Daphne explains that the house exposes people's true selves, revealing her ex-partner's infidelity rather than being the source of abuse. She advocates for an empathetic approach to paranormal investigation, treating spirits with kindness and understanding, and shares her psychic abilities and personal connections with ostracized entities. Daphne also recounts surviving heavy metal poisoning, which led her to Vortex 29, and discusses the importance of integrity in the paranormal community, criticizing faked evidence and AI-generated content. She invites listeners to visit her haunted house and explore her work with Twisted Reels Productions.
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Affordable paranormal camping with past ghost encounters.
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The Hat Man has been a protective presence since childhood.
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The spirits seem attracted to warmth and companionship rather than being inappropriate.
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The house exposes people's true selves.
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Treat spirits with respect, not demands.
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Surviving the dark period helps me appreciate my haunted house.
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AI should never be used for evidence.