The autumn of 1973 saw a wave of UFO sightings across the country, but especially in the south. While many of those sightings were mere lights in the sky, some were much more. One in particular stands out among the rest. On a warm October evening in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker were fishing on the Pascagoula River when they were interrupted by a strange light. At first, they thought the police had come to chase them off the run-down property. What followed would come to be known as the Pascagoula Incident and stands as one of the most widely publicized alien abduction stories since the Barney and Betty Hill story came out less than a decade before. Since then, several witnesses have come forward to corroborate Charlie and Calvin’s story including a local sheriff who secretly recorded the men and their tale.

Great UFO Wave of 1973 – Nashville Scene

Coyne Incident Over Charles Mill Lake – Ashland Source

The Case of Ohio’s Best Documented UFO – Ohio Mag

Pascagoula 73: The Ballad of Charlie Hickson’s Abduction – Available on Amazon

Hynek’s Close Encounters Scale

The Secret Tape Recorded by Pascagoula Sherriff’s Office

Book: UFO Contact at Pascagoula by Charles Hickson and William Mendez

Book: Pascagoula – The Closest Encounter: My Story by Calvin Parker

Alien Contact: The Pascagoula Story (2020)

Netflix - Files of the Unexplained: Pascagoula Alien Abduction

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In this wild episode, Heaven surprises Jonathan with a special guest: our friend Corey from the Good Chat with CW podcast. We’ve been on Corey’s podcast a few times, so it’s way past due that Corey come on Ope, A Ghost and tell us about his experiences at some of New England’s most famous haunted locations. Stay tuned for Paranormal News, and Heaven takes us on a visit to the Bull’s Head Inn in Cobleskill, New York where poltergeist activity abounds. Some say it’s the ghost of Mrs. Grace Steacy who was a staunch teetotaler. That might explain why most every bartender has a story to tell.

Bull's Head Inn – Haunted Houses

Haunting History | Bull's Head Inn in Cobleskill, NY

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The Midwest hides its darkness well — tucked between cornfields, covered bridges, and quiet main streets. But if you know where to look, the past refuses to stay buried. In this week's episode, we venture deep into the heart of America to investigate two locations where history and horror walk hand in hand.

Our first stop is Billie Creek Village, a living history museum just outside Rockville, Indiana — home to over 30 historic buildings, three covered bridges, and more than a century's worth of untold stories. By day, it's a charming step back into 19th-century rural life. But when the lights go out and the tour groups leave, visitors and staff have reported flickering shadows, disembodied voices, and the unsettling feeling that the residents of Billie Creek never quite left. Then, we’ll head to Detroit to visit, and maybe dine, at the David Whitney House, simply known as The Whitney, a mansion-turned-restaurant. After we have a drink in the Ghost Bar, we’ll be on the lookout for the mysterious woman in the bathroom. The second floor is haunted by the ghosts of children who can be heard laughing and playing. No visit to the Whiteny would be complete without a visit to the carriage house where a table has been set up in deference to one of the Whitney daughters, Grace. On the rare occasion that Grace’s tea set has been relocated, the haunted activity increases. It’s best to leave Grace’s table alone.

Billie Creek Village

Billie Creek Wikipedia Article

Billie Creek Owl Article

The Ghoul Guide – Civil War Farmhouse

Wandering Wagners – Billie Creek

Middle Aged Bald Guy – Billie Creek

Haunted US – Billie Creek

Project Fear – Billie Creek Village

History — The Whitney - Iconic Detroit Restaurant

Ghost Files from the Mitten - The Whitney

Haunted Whitney Restaurant | America's Haunted Roadtrip

Ghost hunting at The Whitney and the Orson Starr House, 3-D Invisibles| Full Episode

Haunted Detroit: The Whitney and The Orson Starr House - Detroit PBS

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