Uncanny

S4. Case 8: What Lies Beyond

Jun 18, 2024
Experts in paranormal phenomena and forensic death investigation dive into intriguing cases involving mysterious 911 calls and restless spirits at a Kansas funeral home. The podcast explores the challenges faced by emergency responders and the eerie encounters within these haunting locations, offering thought-provoking insights into the mysteries of the afterlife.
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ANECDOTE

Mysterious 911 Calls Save Lives

  • Rebecca, a 911 operator in Maine, received repeated mysterious calls about a fire from a house with no phone line.
  • The calls helped firefighters discover a dangerous smoldering electrical fire that could have been fatal.
INSIGHT

Hearing 'Fire' May Be Pareidolia

  • Audio-paradolia may explain hearing the word 'fire' in the faint, unclear 911 call.
  • A 911 operator's brain is primed to detect danger keywords, influencing what it perceives on faint calls.
INSIGHT

Credibility of Recorded Calls

  • The repeated calls recorded the same mysterious female voice warning of the fire, adding credibility.
  • Rebecca had no personal connection to the caller, reducing chances of grief hallucination.
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