True Haunting

Edwin F. Becker

Jul 2011 · AuthorHouse

About this ebook

This is the story of a true haunting. It was the first ever filmed and televised by NBC in 1971. A young couple purchases a building that was built and occupied by a single family that refused to relinquish their hold, even after death. Investigated and verified by experts, this residence brought chaos to the lives of those who chose to reside there. Unlike a horror novel, this chronicles what a real ghostly experience would resemble. Long before the laws of disclosure, a young couple winds up in the midst of strange occurrences prior to the term paranormal becoming a common description.

Only a little known organization came to their aid. Author Tom Valentine, brought in a nationally known psychic, Joseph DeLouise, who then asked assistance of an exorcist from England, Reverend William Derl-Davis. Together, they gave their best effort at exorcising the multiple spirits inhabiting the building and disrupting the lives of the living. Events were filmed by NBC, who sent their most prominent Chicago journalist, Carole Simpson, to cover the event.

Follow a young couple with a newborn as they attempt to cope with inexplicable events, experience denial, plead for help from their Church, and step into the world of the paranormal. Understand why ghosts cannot be exorcised and a true example of their strong sense of domain, even after death. Learn what experts and gifted people did in a failed attempt to assist this desperate couple.

Learn many of the various manifestations that can be common in haunting. Ghosts can be seen and heard. They can propel objects and interrupt utilities. They can affect your moods and feed off of your emotions. They can appear as solid as you and me. They can react and become hostile if threatened or violated. There are certain subtle occurrences you may find the most frightening, because you just might relate and recognize them. If so, guess what? You may have a ghost!

Ratings and reviews

Edwin Becker and his wife Marsha purchased a two story house in 1971. It was so cold in the summer he did not need AC. The stove burner in the basement always smelled like burned logs. The cat would hiss and the dog growl at night when nothing was there. This is the best true horror story I have ever read! Ed was a computer programmer and back in 1971 computers were not high tech as they are today but he made a good living. Before he purchased the house he wanted to do some touch up but the owners did not allow that. If they did Ed would not have purchased it. Can you imagine not one ghost but up to four or five and one of them dangerous? A Catholic priest came out to bless the house and the holy water container made of metal exploded into little pieces. The priest ran out of the house and never came back? Two of the former tenants went insane and one was Eds sister who dabbled in the occult. Can you imagine furniture moving, doors opening and closing, the phone constantly being pulled off the holder, gas and water valves shutting off, hearing voices arguing, having the bath stopper always coming off and wrapped around the handle, feeling cold breezes when no windows are open, and blenders floating in mid air and crashing to the floor? Oh - and leaving and returning home to see the window open 10 inches and the cat 20 feet below on the ground unhurt but shaken. Then having the cat and two dogs running fast and with fear from the house and never coming back? Can you imagine having paranormal researchers and physics come out to banish the ghosts away and it not working? Can you imagine meeting your normal neighbor and having some shots of whiskey in his home and him telling you the whole history of the family that lived and died in this house before? And comparing their physical appearances to what you've just seen in that house? Can you imagine one of the ghosts being crazy when alive, his brother being a pervert, and the mother who was broken hearted because one son wouldn't talk to her for two years before her death and he walked by this hours everyday? She would sit and look out the window calling to him. Also, someone was murdeded in the laundry room. There were four or five deaths in that one house. This is a must book and is the best of the best true ghost horrific horror and paranormal story Ever! Keep the light on and your dog or cat with you at all times!! I read it in two days. Ed - you've one brave dude man! Also - After you read it please write a review. Share Ed and Marsha's story with others. Thank you. A True Believer and Ed and Marsha's biggest fan!!

This is a newly (2011) revealed genuine True Haunting. Multiple witnesses, news footage, and about as much corroborating evidence ever gathered for one case. Mr Becker is a great guy listen to some interviews on YouTube or watch the episode of Paranormal Witness named The Tenants to get an induction to this amazing book that's impossible to put down. There is also a second edition or companion book True Haunting 2 that is just as thrilling.

Loved it. I would hope if I had to deal with the unknown I could keep my level head in much the same way this young couple did. No blood curdling gory scenarios but enough terrifying incidents to keep the reader page turning. Great account in all respects.

About the author

Edwin F. Becker is 64 years old. Born in Chicago’s inner city, he was the child of a broken home due to an abusive, alcoholic father. He spent years in a Catholic Home for abused and neglected children as a ward of the state. Besides flourishing and achieving high academic standards, he learned Latin as an altar boy. With the sudden death of his father, he became a professional musician in his mid-teens, helping to support his mother and younger brother and sister. Touring the country, he met his wife of 44 years traveling through Tulsa, Oklahoma. Giving up this lucrative and exciting profession, he attended evening college and entered the early years of the computer industry initially as a programmer technician. As technology exploded in growth, he rose through the ranks into management and eventually a Corporate Vice president for a national health-care manufacturer. After suffering a near fatal heart attack, he relocated to Missouri, where for a few years he and his wife ran an antique and collectible shop. He now enjoys the year around entertainment making Branson his home. His interests are numerous and varied, as his 64 years have allowed him to participate in everything from basketball to martial arts. His hobbies, besides writing and playing with his guitar collection, range from ballistics to bible history. His crown jewels are his two daughters and his four grandchildren. He shares the special interest of his youngest daughter [28] who fosters abused children and runs a animal rescue group. He has a son-in-law in Law Enforcement.