Uninvited Guests & Government Secrets

Sometimes the scariest things are hiding in your house. Other times, they’re shredding documents in the White House. Marie takes us to Barrie, Ontario where one couple's dream home becomes occupied with unexpected company. Then, Nicolina dives into the Iran-Contra affair and what happens when government secrets start coming to light. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Nicolina tells Marie the chilling story of Mariam Soulakiotis, the Greek abbess known as “Mother Rasputin.” Promising spiritual refuge and tuberculosis treatment, her monastery became the centre of a case involving stolen fortunes, abuse, and murder. We explore her rise to power, the investigation that exposed her, and the devotion that endured despite her convictions. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In this Halloween episode of Para(normal), Marie goes solo to explore the Golden State Killer case, tracing the crimes of the Visalia Ransacker, East Area Rapist and Original Night Stalker. She examines how DNA and genetic genealogy finally identified Joseph James DeAngelo after decades of unanswered questions, Michelle McNamara’s work to keep the case in the spotlight, and the lasting impact on survivors and victims’ families. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week on Para(normal), Nicolina explores the Brighton axe murder and the eerie experiences that inspired *Things Heard & Seen*. Then, Marie covers the St. Catharines poltergeist, where police reportedly witnessed moving furniture, a levitating bed, and an unseen force targeting a young boy. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In 1897, Zona Heaster Shue was found dead in her West Virginia home. But when her mother claimed Zona's ghost appeared to reveal the truth about her murder, authorities reopened the case. Join Nicolina and Marie as they explore the chilling true story of the Greenbrier Ghost, where a mother's intuition, a mysterious haunting, and a murder trial collided. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Nicolina and Marie explore the disturbing history of La Luz del Mundo, the powerful religious dynasty behind it, and the rise and fall of leader Naasón Joaquín García. From allegations of abuse and spiritual coercion to the survivors who spoke out and the ongoing federal case, this episode examines what happens when absolute faith and unchecked power collide. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Granger Taylor vanished after claiming he was leaving Earth aboard an alien spacecraft for a 42-month journey. Then, an online yarn business spirals into angry customers, missing orders and an alleged faked death. This week, we’re diving into two bizarre mysteries where the truth may be stranger than fiction. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Flight 401 became infamous for more than its tragic crash when crew members began reporting ghostly sightings aboard other Eastern Airlines planes. Then, we uncover the eerie connection between Cass Elliot and Keith Moon, two music legends who died at 32, four years apart, in the exact same London bedroom. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Nicolina explores the chilling history and hauntings of San Diego’s infamous Whaley House, while Marie investigates 20 times The Simpsons supposedly predicted the future. From ghostly footsteps and tragic family history to Trump, smartwatches, Disney buying Fox and the OceanGate Titan disaster, we’re separating eerie coincidences from predictions that might actually make you wonder. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Two terrifying true crime stories, separated by more than a century. Jennifer Holliday survives a brutal shooting and abduction by outsmarting her attacker, while the unsolved Servant Girl Annihilator murders reveal a forgotten chapter of Austin’s history. Eight people were killed, a city was terrorized, and the identity of the killer remains a mystery more than 140 years later. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/