Bigfoot tree knock in 3...2...1

I have a couple of reports to share. They do not contain a lot of detail but one of them is a local area and an area that I have been in many times. The other is from Tennessee and not too far way from me. The activity described in the reports are thought by most researchers, to be normal behavior for Bigfoot.

Here is the TN

 - Start Report -
Name: Eric *******
Email Address: on file
State: Tennessee
County: blount
Date of Sighting: jan. 2014
Time of Day: 3:00pm
Nearest Town: Maryville
Length of Sighting: about five  to six seconds
How many Witnesses: one
Any Photos/Videos: no
Describe sighting in detail: Heard three distinct wood knocks about one hundred yards away while solo hiking out of the rabbit creek trail back to Abram's ranger station.
Map:  General map of area.
- End Report -
If anyone else has experienced possible Bigfoot activity in the Rabbit Creek trail area, then please contact us. 


Here is the Kentucky report. It comes from a friend of mine and from Bell County.

- Start Report -
Name: Burt (Not his real name)
State: Kentucky
County: Bell
Nearest Town: Pineville
Describe sighting in detail: We was cooking out at a Shelter at pine Mountain State Park at Around Dark. There was a Strange smell at first and then a rock hit the trees over From us.  And we heard breaking branches. We Loaded up and left. That's the truth, I've never told anyone.

That was 5 years ago, I won't go back up there and cook out after dark.  Man, it was Crazy. I never smelled that smell in my life or had a rock thrown at me While cooking out. I may be crazy but the woman  that was with me heard it too. It smelled kind of like a wet dog.

Map: General map of area

- End Report -

The one from KY is a place I go pretty often and a place where I have found some possible tree breaks and arches. This is also the general area where the now misplaced by the Smithsonian, bones were found. There were enough bones to construct about 4 or 5 skeletons. I featured some of this in my documentary film Bigfoot: The Evidence files. It's an interesting story that I know really happened.

If anyone has experienced Bigfoot type activity while in the Pine Mountain Park area, then please contact me.


Thanks
~Tom~





This post by Thomas Marcum, Thomas is the founder/leader of the cryptozoology and paranormal research organization known as The Crypto Crew. Over 20 years experience with research and investigation of unexplained activity, working with video and websites. A trained wild land firefighter and a published photographer, and poet.



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a talkin' dog?

By reading the title of this post many people will quickly think about the numerous youtube videos where a dog is made to talk. But for me and maybe others around my age group, I quickly think about an episode of  The Andy Griffith Show titled "A man's best friend". In the episode Opie and his friend place a small walkie talkie under a dogs collar and "make it talk" to Goober. In the course of the show they or I should say the "Dog" makes Goober do silly things. It's a funny episode but not all stories about talking dogs are funny. In fact some are very serious and down right scary.

I'm sure almost everyone has heard of The Son of Sam murders. If not, here is a short over view.

 

David Richard Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam and the.44 Caliber Killer. He killed 6 people and wounded seven others. His murder spree started in July of 1976. He eluded the police and taunted them by leaving notes at the crime scenes promising more murders. One note read "I am a monster, I am the Son of Sam." Berkowitz was a pudgy overweight 24 year old postal worker who mostly targeted young attractive women with long dark hair for his victims.




Berkowitz was arrested in August of  1977, this is when things really got weird. He told fantastic tales of demons and get this, a talking dog. The dog was a black Labrador retriever named Harvey. According to Berkowitz, he had been commanded by Harvey (the dog) to commit murder. At this point it would be really easy just to say "the guy is a nut" and let it go, but Berkowitz had more to add to the talking dog story.

Berkowitz confessed as being the "Son of Sam" killer and offered a bizarre tale for his motivations.
He stated that "Sam" was an ancient demon that had possessed his neighbor Sam Carr. That Sam (Carr) was really a man who lived 6,000 years ago and that his dog (Harvey) had told him all of this and instructed him to kill. The dog also told him that Sam (Carr) was the Devil. 

Oddly enough, Berowitz refereed to himself as "Beelzebub" in a note left for the police, a name which most associate with The Devil. Berowitz, in prison, told stories of involvement with Satanic worship and the occult.

While some may just dismiss Berowitz's tales of Satanic cults, Demon possession and talking dogs. It should be noted that the movie The Exorcist was inspired by the actual 1949 exorcism case of Ronald Doe. Of course, this is not the boys real name but the case is well documented by Raymond Bishop, the attending priest.

Berowitz who remains in prison, was denied parole in 2014 but questions remain about his tales.
Was he, his neighbor and the dog all under or possessed by some evil, demonic spirit or did Berowitz just make it all up. The police did find Satanic writing on the walls of Berowitz apartment, but later in 1979, Berowitz, said it was all a hoax and he made it up. It seems some of his occult claims were made after the hoax confession.

Do you believe in Demonic possession?

As of 1987,Berowitz claims to be a born again christian. He is back up for parole in 2016 but like the other parole hearings, Berowitz, will most likely not attend. He does not want to be paroled and states he deserves to be in prison.

On  a side note, there is a book out that claims Hitler had or was trying to create a army of talking dogs, that could also read and write. The book is Amazing Dogs: A Cabinet of Canine Curiosities by Dr. Jan Bondeson

So there is your cup of weird for today, enjoy.

Thanks
~Tom~



This post by Thomas Marcum, Thomas is the founder/leader of the cryptozoology and paranormal research organization known as The Crypto Crew. Over 20 years experience with research and investigation of unexplained activity, working with video and websites. A trained wild land firefighter and a published photographer, and poet.


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Feed The Gods is an adventure/ horror film directed by Braden Croft.The film centers around two brothers who go searching for their biological parents after their guardian suffers a stroke and passes away. The two brothers are alerted to the possible whereabouts of their actual parents via a video tape. 

It just so happens the little town in which the bothers parents where living in has a history of Sasquatch sightings and activity. Once the brothers and a girlfriend arrive in the town they discover that the town is almost a ghost town. The town folks, what few of them there are, are really strange and weird acting.

This film was shot in Canada and as we all know, Canada has beautiful wilderness and a history of Bigfoot sightings. 

So far, it's sounding pretty good ...right? Well, the plotline is decent enough, the acting is decent enough, the location is spot on, the Sasquatch figure looks fair (Once you see it), but this movie just turns out to be a disappointment.

Once, again the Sasquatch are portrayed as murderous monsters but in this sleepy town they really have a lot of help. The movie is dark and rather slow moving but if you can stay interested to about half way the pieces start to fall together. It's still not enough to save the film but at least you get the bigger picture.

For Bigfoot fans, the film just does not focus on the Bigfoot element enough and you just do not get to see the Bigfoot until the movie is almost over. Even once you see the creature, it is very brief or blurred on purpose.

So with all that said, I just can not recommend this movie unless you are just really in a mood to watch a bad horror movie. I say, "Let the Gods go hungry."

Rating: 1 out of 5 Stars



Feed The Gods Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Horror Movie HD 

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~Tom~



This post by Thomas Marcum, Thomas is the founder/leader of the cryptozoology and paranormal research organization known as The Crypto Crew. Over 20 years experience with research and investigation of unexplained activity, working with video and websites. A trained wild land firefighter and a published photographer, and poet.






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Exists is a Bigfoot movie directed by Eduardo Sanchez. Some of you may remember Sanchez from the film The Blair Witch Project. I was not a big fan of The Blair Witch Project but do appreciate it for the marketing strategy. I ran a video store at the time Blair Witch came out and the marketing used portrayed the film as being real and it really hooked people.

Sanchez also directed one of my favorite movies, Altered. Altered was a rednecks find an alien film that was just fantastic in my eyes. I may do an in depth review of it as some point, but for now lets get back to the new film. 

With Exists the filming is very similar to Sanchez's earlier work in The Blair Witch Project. There are a lot of hand held video shots, shaky camera scenes and heavy use of GoPro cameras. But, the camera work is very effective in this film. Don't let the idea of the the shaky hand held shots put you off, this movie is filmed very well and this type of filming is a corner stone for Sanchez.

The plotline in Exists is pretty straight forward. A camping trip to an uncles cabin becomes a nightmare of terror from an unknown creature in the woods. Of course, this creature is none other than our beloved Bigfoot.

Some may be put off at the idea of a Bigfoot being a murderous monster, but there is a revenge element to the film. I will not get into this, as it would contain some spoilers and I don't want to ruin it for anyone.

The Bigfoot suit used in this film is top notch and may be one of the best in recent memory. There are a few scenes where I can see some clever trickster ripping it from the film and posting it to youtube as a personal sighting, so beware.

The film does an excellent job of building terror and suspense. There are a few "jumpy" parts that might make your heart skip a beat. That's always fun.

One thing, of the few, that I didn't like about the film was the Bigfoot howls. I don't think they represented the recordings I have heard or what others have described. But this is just a minor issue and most people will not even notice or think about it.  There is also some rock throwing that was pretty good and it made me think of the numerous reports and accounts I have heard and read about that included this Bigfoot behavior.

So in closing, I can recommend the film for anyone who has an interest in Bigfoot or just likes a good scary movie. Hats off to Sanchez for doing a fine job and beating my expectations. Also the DVD version I purchased has some great extra content, like deleted scenes and stuff, that I recommend you also watch.

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars 



Exists - Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Eduardo Sánchez Horror Movie HD       
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~Tom~




This post by Thomas Marcum, Thomas is the founder/leader of the cryptozoology and paranormal research organization known as The Crypto Crew. Over 20 years experience with research and investigation of unexplained activity, working with video and websites. A trained wild land firefighter and a published photographer, and poet.



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I just finished up reading Vacationing with Ghost by Sharon Day. I think, I read this book faster than I have any other book in recent memory, which is a testimony to the author for keeping me interested.

Day writes about her childhood days in her family's summer home. The local folks in the area are an interesting lot and Day does a good job capturing their appearances and personalities.

While reading the book, you get the feeling you are there, feeling the sand on the bottom of your feet, smelling the water or maybe the sounds of an approaching storm. Day does an excellent job at detailing the landscape and describing her feelings.

While this book is essentially a glance into Sharon Day's brushes with the spirit world as a youth growing up, it is also much more. It is a glimpse into her personal and family life that will bring back memories of the readers childhood.  Remember, before the Internet, how kids used their on imaginations and made up games to play. I for one, remember growing up and playing "Cops and Robbers". We would use our bikes and chase each other for hours. Kids don't seem to play like this nowadays, maybe they still should.

Vacationing with Ghost is filled with everything from creepy things to adventure to interesting people to pirate tales and more. Where the book really nails it down though, is the ending. I will not give it way but I can't think of any better way for this book to have ended.

I should also note a couple other things about the book that some might find interesting. Firstly, the book has quite a few pictures which really lends to the story and Secondly, there are some actual home cooking recipes after the ending. If you're like me, the recipes will come in handy.

So in closing, I can say I truly enjoyed the book and enjoyed learning more about Sharon Day and her family. I recommend you give the book a read, especially if you are interested in ghost and have a sense of adventure.

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars


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~Tom~



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Image from old Ghost Hunters Episode

Ghost Hunting With Infrared Technology
 
Replace Fear Of The Unknown With Curiosity

Ghosts have been of significant interest to the human race for centuries. Cultures all around the world believe in spirits that survive death to live in another realm.  They are actually the most widely believed of all paranormal phenomena.  The search for proof of afterlife based paranormal activity has become more popular in recent years, due in part because of cable TV's hit series like “Ghost Hunters.”

Ghost hunting can often however be a deceptively complex exercise.  Fortunately technological advancements have allowed the development of increasingly effective methods and tools that allow paranormal investigators help explain these paranormal phenomena. 

Diagnostic instruments based on infrared technology have been used extensively over the years in the search for ghosts.  As these devices have become more affordable they are now widely used by both professional and amateur ghost hunters alike.  The reason for their popularity is because they can detect one of the key indicators of the presence of paranormal activity. Temperature!
  

It’s All About The Surface

In considering the purchase of either of these infrared devices, it is important to understand that they are only able to measure the surface temperature of objects and not the ambient air temperature.  Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to see less reputable sources and sellers of these products suggesting that these devices will be able to measure fluctuations in ambient air temperature.  This is simply not the case.   

This would perhaps leave many people wondering why anyone would consider adding one of these devices to their ghost hunting kit?  The reason these instruments play such an important role in ghost hunting centers on the important task of eliminating non-paranormal explanations of evidence that might otherwise suggest a ghostly presence. 

Ghostly activity is often associated with sudden and dramatic drops in localized temperature which are known as ‘cold spots.’  The presence of a cold spot is not automatically definitive proof of paranormal activity however when there may be environmental or other explanations for decreases in temperature.  An infrared thermometer or thermal imaging camera can however quickly eliminate many of these other possible explanations, such as air ingress from windows or vents.  Being able to disqualify false indicators of paranormal activity is a critical task for any ghost hunter and these instruments are able to do this extremely quickly and effectively.


Recommended Equipment

Infrared Thermometer

As with many items of technology there are a wide variety of models available with a range of different features.  A basic infrared thermometer will enable ghost hunters to measure the surface temperatures of common objects like walls and other non-reflective materials reliably and efficiently.  High quality models for these tasks can be purchased for between $20.00 and $50.00. 

There are some more advanced models which come with the ability to measure not only surface temperature, but ambient air temperature as well courtesy of a K-type slot for a thermocouple.  These models would be ideal for those who do not have a separate device to measure air temperature and will enable them to be able to detect both forms of temperature from the same device at the same time. 

Thermal Imaging Camera

Thermal cameras are becoming increasingly popular, especially as their price continues to come down while their quality and features improve.  That said, budgetary considerations are likely to play a role in the decision-making process as to which model most consumers will look to buy.

The benefits of a thermal camera cannot however be overstated.  They are able to quickly scan a large surface area or multiple objects very quickly.  The ability to clearly view temperature hot and cold spots via the thermal image displayed on the screen allows users to assess whether there may be natural sources for any temperature fluctuations.  Many models also come with dual thermal and digital cameras, which eliminate the need for carrying additional equipment on the job. 

More advanced models come with greater resolution of the thermal detector for clearer imaging and video recording capabilities, but also come with a greater price tag.  Realistically, it is not likely that these features are required for ghost hunting purposes and a more affordable model will perform just as admirably.


Feared By Ghosts, Loved By Hunters

Compared to yesteryear, the ability to prove or disprove the presence of ghosts and other paranormal phenomena is greatly enhanced with the use of infrared technology.  It is an exciting prospect for ghost hunters that these instruments are more widely available and in the future will come with even more advanced features.  They have multiple applications which can be used to save money and which will offset the initial cost of purchase. 

In the realm of ghost hunting the ability to quickly and definitively rule out other explanations for indicators of paranormal phenomena is of critical importance.  The time to turn the tables has arrived.  Good luck haunting the ghosts!



 
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Hooks,TX

I got in this report of a strange smell and odd behavior from some dogs. Nothing was actually seen, so I guess this will just remain as an unknown for now.

Here is the report.

-Start Report-
Name: William ****
Email Address: on file
State: Texas
County: Bowie
Date of Sighting: 2/4/15
Time of Day: 7:30 PM
Nearest Town: Hooks Tx,
Length of Sighting: about 30 min.
How many Witnesses: 1 just me
Any Photos/Videos: no
Describe sighting in detail:
I'm not shore if this is a sighting or what it was. I was in my back yard working on my boat and I got a very strong odor of something.
It almost smelled like very strong human body odor and wet dog mixed. I have three dogs two small and one big, they barked at it and ran in to the woods with it. They quit barking and started playing, they would run in and out of the woods kind of like they had just found a long lost friend.
Like I stated I don't know what it was I never seen it. I just smelled it and the closest it could have been was maybe 20 yards. I have never smelled any one that could smell that bad and have a dog that smelled that bad as well.
Will bigfoot make friends with dogs are would he eat them? I kept looking in the woods with my light and I could not see any thing.

-End Report-

Thanks for the report, William. As for your question about dogs and Bigfoot. I have heard it said both ways. That Bigfoot get along fine with dogs and others who say they do not. I can only go by my personal experience, I had 2 hunting dogs around a Bigfoot once and they  were terrified. They would "booger" bark it and had their tails between their legs. I hope to tell this full story someday.

I'm interested to hear what others have to say about Bigfoot and dogs, please feel free to let us know what your experience with Bigfoot and dogs has been.

Thanks
~Tom~   



This post by Thomas Marcum, Thomas is the founder/leader of the cryptozoology and paranormal research organization known as The Crypto Crew. Over 20 years experience with research and investigation of unexplained activity, working with video and websites. A trained wild land firefighter and a published photographer, and poet.





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Remains of something

I was zooming around the internet and ran across this story of some remains being found in Chile. The story basically says that these remains are from a couple young Chupacabras, also known as Goat suckers. The remains were found by a farmer. They where found on top of some stacks of hay.

Some people at first thought the almost mummified remains were of bats but upon closer inspection this was ruled out.

No size was given of the creatures but they appear to be rather small to me. They have sharp looking teeth and claws and I'm guessing that is why they assumed this could be what was left of a couple young Chupacabaras.

Here is a close up of the skull of one of the creatures.

Skull of unknown creature.

So what to you think it could be? I personally, as someone else mentioned, think it might be baby kittens that where abandoned by their mother and just died. The heat from being in a barn or other enclosure caused them to dry out and become mummified.


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~Tom~




This post by Thomas Marcum, Thomas is the founder/leader of the cryptozoology and paranormal research organization known as The Crypto Crew. Over 20 years experience with research and investigation of unexplained activity, working with video and websites. A trained wild land firefighter and a published photographer, and poet.


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