April 2, 2005: Voices of the Dead - Brendan Cook & Barbara McBeath

Can electronic devices actually capture conversations with the deceased? Ghost Investigators Society members Brendan Cook and Barbara McBeath present their most disturbing Electronic Voice Phenomena recordings, including chilling messages from what appear to be spirits trapped in mental hospitals and crime scenes. Their evidence includes the voice of a drowning child saying "I can't breathe," threatening messages like "I will kill you bastards," and conversations that seem to respond directly to questions posed by the living. The team explains their recording techniques, the different types of spirit voices they encounter, and why these communications often occur in locations associated with trauma or violent death. Some EVPs feature multiple distinct voices, including children and adults speaking in different languages or dialects. The researchers discuss the international scope of EVP work, particularly advances in Germany, and the emotional toll of capturing these often disturbing messages from beyond. Their findings suggest consciousness survives bodily death and desperately seeks communication with the living world.