Articles written by Jill Stefko
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DA John Morganelli Ends George Hitcho's Murder Trial Prosecution
Morganelli rested his case on May 15, 2012 after a forensic specialist and a firearms expert testified on the second day of the capital murder trial.
May 16, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Zoo Chimpanzee Santino Created Complex Tactics to Attack People
Santino devised escalating intricate assaults toward visitors, which involved advanced planning. Is this an example of anpsi, animal psychic phenomena?
May 11, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Cop Killer George Hitcho Jr. Goes to Trial
Jury selection for George Hitcho Jr's. murder trial began on May 7th. He's the male accused of fatally shooting Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso.
May 8, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Woman Claimed to be Robbed While Under Hypnosis: Fact or Fiction?
The Chinese woman, who only spoke Cantonese, claimed she was approached by three Asian women, who, according to the victim, hypnotized and robbed her.
May 7, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Roanoke's Lost Colony: New Clues Found with Virginea Pars Map
Researchers discovered a probable fort symbol beneath a paper patch on a 1500 CE's map. Will this help solve the mystery of Roanoke, NC's lost colony?
May 6, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Martin Appel's D-Day Bank Massacre: A Travesty of Justice
On June 6, 1986, the 42nd anniversary of the WWII D-Day Normandy invasion, Martin Appel, with malice, robbed a bank, killing and wounding five victims.
May 5, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Esbat Celebrations: Pagan Full Moons have Unique Names
Full Moons of every month have names that differ according to customs and societies. The Goddess and the Moon are honored at Esbats. This is one version.
May 3, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Supermoon 2012 Will Appear on May Fifth
The largest full moon of 2012 will occur on Saturday, May 5th. An astrologer said the last one caused natural disasters. Scientists debunked it.
May 2, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Vrykolaka AKA Vrykolakas: A Greek Vampire
The Vrykolaka doesn't drink blood. Instead, it creates plagues. The entity has been blamed for poltergeist activity and causing sleep paralysis.
May 1, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Robert F. Kennedy's Assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, Makes an Appeal
RFK was assassinated in the Ambassador Hotel's kitchen pantry on June 5, 1968, by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. Recently, a witness revealed suppressed evidence.
May 1, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Celtic Astrology: Rowan Moon Sign – January 21 to February 17
Celtic astrology is a lunar based system, with thirteen signs that are represented by trees and other symbols. The Rowan is the second sign.
Apr 30, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Bank Robber Cowboy Bob's Last Ride
The outlaw, disguised as a man, in reality, was Peggy Jo Tallas, a caring lady. Dubbed Cowboy Bob, it seemed she made one fatal mistake. Her crime's unique.
Apr 28, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Celtic Astrology: Birch Sign – December 24 to January 20
Celtic astrology is a lunar based system, with 13 signs, represented by trees and other symbols. Birch, beth, is the first sign, ruled by Sul, the Sun.
Apr 27, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Beware of Hackers and Crackers!
Hackers, generally, mean no harm, while crackers, a new term, access computers with malicious intent, although people usually refer to both as hackers.
Apr 24, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Beltane: A Time for Celebration and Feasting
Commemorate Beltane by remembering the old traditions and dining on a feast, with provided recipes.
Apr 23, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Police Officer Killed: George Hitcho Jr. Alleged Shooter
August 11, 2011: Police officer Robert Lasso was killed in the line of duty. Hitcho shot him, in cold blood, in front of witnesses. Death penalty sought.
Apr 21, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Landlord Sued over Haunted New Jersey House!
A week after a couple and her two children moved into their new home, they fled in terror, claiming that paranormal activity drove them out of the house.
Apr 20, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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The Ghosts of the "Unsinkable" Titanic
April 15, 2012 was the 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic's sinking. The history of the ship has been popular. Recently, ghostly accounts have emerged.
Apr 17, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Egnimatic Georgia Guidestones: Ten Mysterious Messages
No one knows who had paid for these guidestones in Georgia, built in 1979. Some believe that the messages were made to support a new world order.
Apr 6, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Was a Sea Monster Found on a South Carolina Beach?
A weird creature's body washed up on Folly Beach, creating speculation on the Internet that a dead sea monster may have been discovered. Was it cryptid?
Mar 30, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Anomalies: Mysterious Noises and Quaking in Wisconsin Town
Something enigmatic is happening in Clintonville. There have been inexplicable noises and objects shaking beginning in Sunday's wee hours.
Mar 20, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Celtic Astrology: A Synopsis
Celtic astrology is a lunar based system. with trees as the signs. Read about how it differs from Western astrology. Discover your Moon sign and qualities.
Mar 20, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Wren: Pagan Symbol of Spirit, Creativity and Song
The songbird, wren, teaches people to live life to the fullest, represents vibrancy and light-heartedness and symbolizes music, poetry and art.
Mar 19, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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The Curse of the German Battleship Scharnhorst
Adolf Hitler was very proud of the Scharnhorst, a war ship carefully built to defeat Allied navies. Something was wrong with the vessel - she was cursed.
Mar 18, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Celtic Astrology: The Thirteen Lunar Signs
There are two systems of Celtic astrology, which is based on the moon not the sun, as most traditional ones are. Discover what your moon sign is.
Mar 17, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Warrior Thiess of Livonia and Werewolf Trials
During the 1600s, there were 18 trials when 31 people were accused of being werewolves in Livonia, now part of Estonia, in Baltic Europe.
Mar 15, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Irish Cryptid: Lough Ree Water Monster
The Lough Ree Monster has been sighted and investigated. This cryptid and others have made Ireland their home, as well as the Cait Sith of legend.
Mar 14, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Irish Vampire Legends: Dearg-due and Leanan Sidhe and Abhartach
Vampire legends are nearly universal, although the word is usually associated with the Transylvanian Dracula. Irish breeds date back to pre-Celtic times.
Mar 13, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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A Host of Haunted Irish Castles
Ireland has an interesting history and an abundance of legends and medieval castles, some of which are haunted. Read about eight of their ghosts.
Mar 13, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Lycanthropy! Beware the Werewolf: Lore and Reality
Could it be that werewolves do exist? Science evidences that lycanthropy is a real affliction in which people believe they are lupine beasts.
Mar 8, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Peter Stubbe: First Recorded European Werewolf and Kin
Stubbe was the first man to be executed as a werewolf in Germany. Accounts of the lycanthrope French Gandillon family and Beast of Gevaudan would follow.
Mar 7, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Journals Provide New Insight into Lizzie Borden's Murder Trial
Journals kept by lawyer Andrew J. Jennings, who represented Borden in her 1893 controversial murder trial, reveal new information about the case.
Mar 6, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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The Alnwick Castle Vampire
A prominent priest with a credible reputation told William of Newburgh about the case of the Alnwick Castle vampire that had plagued his Diocese.
Mar 6, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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The Buckinghamshire Vampire
This English vampire case was recorded by William of Newburgh from an oral account told to him by Stephen, Archdeacon of Buckinghamshire Diocese.
Mar 5, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Celebrate Pagan Ostara with Joyfulness and Feasting
Ostara, the Spring Equinox, is the day when light begins to overcome darkness. Welcome the season of fertility with joy. Dine on food with provided recipes.
Mar 2, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Werewolves! Paranormal Gandillon Family
The Gandillon family, in 16th century France, suffered from lycanthropy, the delusion they were werewolves. One family member was accused of witchcraft.
Feb 29, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Cryptid Wooly Mammoth Videotape: A Paranormal Hoax
The video was an Internet sensation, making international headlines. Some people hoped it proved that Unknown Mysterious Animals exist. Was it a prank?
Feb 14, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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The Ghostly Phantom Carriage of Waterworks Valley
The ringing spectral bells warn people the phantom carriage and ghostly procession is going to arrive in Waterworks Valley. Those who stay will see a bride.
Feb 6, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Eclectic Gaggle of Ghosts: A Haunting Memorable Miscellany
Actors, singers, musicians, writers, a Civil War general and a magician/escape artist are included in this illustrious ghostly group. Where do they haunt?
Feb 5, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Ghosts: US Revolutionary War Heroes, Presidents and a Black Cat
Discover who these patriotic ghosts are and the places that are their earthly stomping grounds, in addition to the most haunted US Presidential Mansion.
Jan 28, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Six Notorious Ghosts: Outlaws and Gangsters
Ghosts include two outlaws from Wild West in the 1800s, a duo on a 1930's crime spree and two gangsters from the 1900s. Who are they? Where do they haunt?
Jan 26, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Pagan Imbolc: Welcome the Harbinger of Spring on February Second
Imbolc is the first of three spring Sabbats and the Festival of Brighit, the Maiden. Celebrate with joy and a feast made from recipes provided.
Jan 25, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Hornet Spook Light: Legends, Theories and Investigations
The Hornet Spook Light, an enigma since 1866, is surrounded by legends and theories. Investigators found no adequate scientific answer to fully explain it.
Jan 23, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Ghosts of Five Celebrated Hollywood Actors
Orson Welles, Clifton Webb, Lon Chaney Sr., Montgomery Clift and Rudolph Valentino, celebrated actors, are on planet Earth as ghosts. Where do they haunt?
Jan 23, 2012
- Jill Stefko
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Ghosts of Six Celebrated Hollywood Actresses
Celebrity actresses Thelma Todd, Jean Harlow, Carole Lombard, Marilyn Monroe, Joan Crawford and Lucille Ball have something in common. They became ghosts.
Dec 19, 2011
- Jill Stefko
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Unexplained Apples Fell from the Sky: An Anomaly
Over 100 apples fell from the sky in the UK, covering a 20 yard area. This isn't the only anomalous incident of objects falling from the heavens.
Dec 17, 2011
- Jill Stefko
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Reindeer: Symbolism, Pagan Rituals, Facts and Santa
Many people associate reindeer with Santa Claus. There are fascinating facts, Pagan ceremonies and symbolism about this member of the deer family.
Dec 15, 2011
- Jill Stefko
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Psychic Spy Pat Price, Alleged Double Agent, Used Remote Viewing
Remote viewing, RV, is gathering information by using psychic abilities that inform, about a distant site. Psychic spy Pat Price employed this ability.
Dec 11, 2011
- Jill Stefko
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Celebrate a Pennsylvania Dutch Pagan Yule
Yule is December 22, 2011. Celebrate the day - Pennsylvania Dutch style. Enjoy our camaraderie and unique ways. Dine on hearty food from featured recipes.
Dec 4, 2011
- Jill Stefko
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Giraffe Symbolism: Farsightedness, Flexibility and Intuition
Giraffes are tall, graceful animals who symbolize many positive qualities, teach lessons, bestow beneficial gifts to people and have a charming myth.
Dec 1, 2011
- Jill Stefko
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