Originally patented in 1891 as a harmless parlor game, the Ouija board quickly became something far more controversial. Sold by companies like Parker Brothers and later Hasbro, it was marketed as entertainment—but behind the cardboard and planchette lies a history filled with unsettling experiences, psychological phenomena, and claims of real paranormal contact.

From a scientific standpoint, movements of the planchette are often explained by the ideomotor effect—a subconscious response in which your mind influences movement without you realizing it. But if that’s true… why do so many users report messages they couldn’t have known? Why do sessions sometimes spiral into fear, obsession, and unexplained disturbances?

Paranormal investigators and religious scholars warn that the board may act as a trigger—not just psychologically, but spiritually—opening doors to unknown entities. Some believe darker forces can manipulate users, disguising themselves as harmless spirits… until it’s too late.

So the question remains: Is the Ouija Board just a reflection of the human mind… or a doorway to something waiting on the other side?

Dare to find out.

Voodoo, often misunderstood and sensationalized, traces its origins to West African spiritual systems brought to the Americas through the brutal transatlantic slave trade. Enslaved people carried with them sacred rituals, ancestral reverence, and a deep connection to the spirit world. In places like Haiti, these traditions evolved into Vodou—a structured religion honoring spirits known as lwa, guided by priests and priestesses who serve as intermediaries between the physical and spiritual realms.

When these beliefs reached Louisiana, they merged with Catholicism, Indigenous practices, and local folklore, forming what became known as Louisiana Voodoo. At its heart lies a blend of ritual, healing, protection, and spiritual communication—not the dark magic often portrayed in pop culture.

One of the most iconic figures in history is Marie Laveau, the legendary Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. A powerful spiritual leader in the 19th century, she was said to command immense influence, offering guidance, rituals, and protection to those who sought her help. Even today, her tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 draws visitors hoping to connect with her lingering spirit.

But Voodoo is not confined to one city or one form. Across the globe, similar traditions exist—Vodun in Benin and Togo, Santería in Cuba, and Candomblé in Brazil—all sharing threads of ancestor worship, spirit possession, and ritual ceremony. These practices are living religions, evolving yet deeply rooted in cultural identity and spiritual resilience.

Despite centuries of fear, misrepresentation, and stigma, Voodoo remains a profound expression of faith. It is a system of balance—between life and death, seen and unseen, the living and the ancestors.

Behind the candles, the chants, and the veiled rituals lies a deeper truth: Voodoo is not about darkness… It’s about connection—to spirit, to history, and to a world beyond what we can see.

In the mist-covered hills of Ireland, an ancient legend still echoes through the darkness—the blood-curdling scream of the Banshee. Said to appear before death itself, her wail is not just a sound… It’s a warning.

In this episode of Macomb Paranormal Investigations, we dive deep into the origins of the Banshee, tracing her roots through centuries of Celtic folklore, eyewitness accounts, and chilling modern encounters. Is she a spirit bound to certain families? A harbinger of doom? Or something far more sinister crossing into our world?

Join us as we explore the stories, the science, and the unexplained terror behind one of Ireland’s most feared entities. Because if you hear her scream… it may already be too late.

A small device. A simple antenna. And when something gets close… it lights up.

But here’s the question—what is it detecting?

On this episode of Macomb Paranormal, we break down the REM-Pod—how it works, why investigators trust it, and whether it’s truly detecting unseen entities… or just reacting to natural electromagnetic interference.

We’ve all seen it go off in the dark… Intelligent responses. Timed interactions. Moments that feel impossible to fake.

But is it communication from the other side… or are we being misled by the very tools we rely on?

Tonight, we put the REM-Pod under the microscope. Please be sure to watch our corresponding YouTube Video and hit the subscribe button. It means a great deal to us and encourages us to go on to make more podcasts and videos like this.

What if the spirits we investigate… aren’t just lost souls—but people caught between lives?

On this episode of Macomb Paranormal, we dive into the chilling connection between reincarnation and the paranormal. From children who remember past lives… to spirits that may never have fully crossed over… we explore whether hauntings are more than just residual energy—whether they’re echoes of lives trying to begin again.

Are ghosts trapped in a loop? Can a soul exist in two places at once? And what happens when reincarnation goes wrong?

This isn’t just theory… this is the line between life, death… and something in between. You can also watch the corresponding video on the Macomb Paranormal Investigations YouTube Channel.

Join us LIVE on Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research as we sit down with Jake, our lead investigator, to uncover his firsthand experiences tracking the Michigan Dogman deep within the Manistee National Forest. From chilling encounters to unexplained sounds in the darkness, this is the evidence, the stories, and the moments that changed everything.

Tonight… we go beyond the legend

Join us as we explore the terrifying world of the supernatural, where a simple doll can become a vessel for something truly unsettling. This short, scary video draws inspiration from real events and delves into the chilling lore of the Conjuring universe. Experience pure horror as we confront what lies within the occult museum. In this episode, we break down the real case investigated by Ed Warren and Lorraine Warren, revealing the chilling truth: the entity behind Annabelle was never a child’s spirit… but something pretending to be one

In this episode, Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research explores the biggest question in cryptozoology: why does the evidence never hold up? From misidentification and hoaxes to theories of undiscovered species and something far more unexplained, we investigate what’s really behind the mystery.

In this introductory episode, we pull back the curtain on who we are, what we do, and how we investigate the unexplained. From documented hauntings to cryptid encounters and everything in between, our team approaches each case with a balance of skepticism, experience, and a relentless pursuit of truth.

Your host, Don Alter—producer, editor, writer, and senior investigator—is a retired police officer and seasoned investigator with a background in criminology, behavioral medicine, and ongoing doctoral work in metaphysics and parapsychology. His investigative mindset brings a structured, evidence-based approach to a field often clouded by speculation.

This podcast also brings a new dimension to our work: select investigations originally featured on our YouTube channel have been adapted into immersive audio experiences. Whether you’ve watched the footage or are hearing these cases for the first time, you’ll now be able to experience our investigations anytime, anywhere.

This is more than storytelling. This is documentation. This is investigation.

Welcome to Macomb Paranormal Investigations & Research.

The question is… are you ready to hear what we’ve found?