The Black Tapes Episode 107 - Cabin Fever
Aug 4, 2015
Dr. Richard Strand, founder of the Strand Institute and a critical voice on paranormal phenomena, joins the discussion. The conversation dives into the mysterious case of the missing boy, Sebastian Torres, as Alex teams up with psychic Tanis Braun. They explore a remote cabin linked to Sebastian's disappearance, uncovering ominous symbols and dark energies. Dr. Strand reveals chilling connections to demonic elements and ritualistic geometry in the cabin, raising questions about the nature of the forces at play.
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Mysterious Disappearance At School
- Sebastian Torres disappeared from his school and vanished without camera evidence, prompting an Amber Alert and police search. Alex and Dr. Richard Strand were questioned because of recent contact with Sebastian before his disappearance.
Bilocation Test Yields High Accuracy
- Tanis Braun performed a controlled bilocation-style test and correctly identified wheel colors at Berkeley. The experiment produced unusually high accuracy, claiming 88% success over 20 minutes.
Skepticism About Psychic Methods
- Dr. Richard Strand calls Tanis Braun a fraud and attributes performances to misdirection and later internet-era detective work. Strand argues Braun's missing-person successes coincided with the explosion of accessible personal data online.
