It isn't uncommon in the paranormal realm for spirits to attach themselves to children. Quite often the spirits of young ones are drawn to the presence of children living in the area they inhabit or "haunt."

Big Nose Kate’s Saloon in Tombstone, Arizona was originally opened as the Grand Hotel in September of 1880. Two years later, the building was destroyed in a devastating fire. Today, the renovated building is known as Big Nose Kate's Saloon. A variety of paranormal activity has been reported.

Most small towns have an urban legend or two attached to their history; and, Mark Twain's hometown of Hannibal, Missouri is no different. Anyone growing up there during the late 1950's, 60's and 70's has heard the tale about Screaming Johnny's.

People have always loved their “stuff.” Is it possible that some of us are even reluctant to leave behind certain beloved items when it is our time to pass on from this plane of existence?

Many tragedies have occurred along the track of the present day Highway 50 near Warrensburg, Missouri. It isn’t surprising, therefore, that occurrences of paranormal activity are often reported from the area.

Hannibal, Missouri, boyhood home of Mark Twain, has many haunted historical buildings - especially in the downtown area. Recently, I discovered an entire block on Broadway has been lively with paranormal activity since the new owner started renovation work a couple of years ago.

Java Jive located at 211 N. Main in downtown Hannibal, Missouri, boyhood home of Mark Twain, is a favorite gathering spot for locals to talk about topics ranging from politics to the paranormal. Many of the customers might not be aware that there could be a ghost sitting at the table with them.

A few years ago, I wrote about paranormal event that actress Shirley Jones experienced at a vacation home in New York, in 1968. In 2014, Shirley returned to the old house with Psychic Medium Kim Russo to get some answers about the ghosts and why they wanted to hurt her years ago.

Finn’s Food and Spirits at 214 North Main in historic downtown Hannibal. Missouri, is known by staff and guests to contain a multitude of spirits of many varieties.

The first time I can recall hearing the term sin-eating,” was from an old episode of Night Gallery. I was very young and didn’t give the episode further thought. It wasn’t one of my favorite episodes. Recently, I came across the term once again and decided it warranted further research.