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What started as research for a movie resulted in these recordings. This is the life story of Bob Cooley, a man who accomplished the impossible by decapitating Al Capone's syndicate. In the 1970’s Bob Cooley was a young cop who decided to became a lawyer, and ultimately found himself being an insider for the Chicago syndicate. The mob controlled the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois. This multipart conversation details the inner workings of the notorious Chicago crime syndicate called ...
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This is part 2 with my conversation with Toni Shapiro. Toni tells her story of her her she moved into in the Palm Springs area after her mother passed away. Toni talks about the pandemic, cemeteries, and so much more. Toni has lived a very terrifying and yet eventful life. It's always my pleasure to hear from Toni and her facinating stories. Toni S…
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Toni Shapiro is a retuning guest. It's always a thrill to have Toni on to share her terrifying but true stories. This is the first of a two part series. You can catch Toni on the haunted attic. Link below. The Haunted Attic https://thehauntedattic.uk/ Toni Shapiro https://www.facebook.com/p/Toni-Shapiro-61555263808703/?locale=nl_NL Spencer's Ghosts…
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It's very important that you close out your sessions on Ouija Boards and when conducting a Seance to avoid leaving a portal open. If you've had any bad experiences with either, I'd love to hear from you. contact cooley54@gmail.com Subject Seance or Oiuja Board Please leave a 5 star review on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghosts-in-the…
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Kathleen Rydel Tedsen is a published author on the paranormal and the unexplained, an investigator, and historical researcher. In 2006 Kat started her journey into the paranormal. History plays a vital role in Kathleen's investigastions. On her website, Kat has a place called "The Secret Room" I encourage you to check out. Please explore the many b…
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Haley Staack is an Earth Witch, Paranormal Investigator, Photographer, and Collector of the haunted. Haley and her partner Megan investigate the unknown looking for answers. This is part 2 of my facinating interview with Haley. Haley's links: Haley Staack website: https://www.haleystaack.com/ Haley Stack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photosb…
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Haley Stack is a Medium, Photographer, Investigator, Haunted Collector plius so much more. This is part one. The rest of my conversation with Haley is will be next episode, 150. Please check out Haley's links below: Facebook Haley Staack https://www.facebook.com/p/Haley-Staack-SRS-100075589641558/?paipv=0&eav=AfZCpkRvySX71PBhvHupyfjH51klvqmko3fxr9H…
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Mandy Metzger Cummings is a Medium and is the lead investigator with The Ghost Sisters Paranormal. Mandy has also appeared on The Discovery Channel and The Travel Channel. Links: Ghost Sisters Paranormal Team https://www.facebook.com/GhostSistersofmarionohio/ tik tok https://www.tiktok.com/@ghost..sistersss Intuitive Medium Mandy https://www.facebo…
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Cousin Dani Nickolas shares her haunted experiences that have followed her since she was 4 years old. Almost every house Dani has moved to has been haunted including the house she lives in now. Do you have a haunted story to share? Contact Al Cooley at cooley54@gmail.com Please go to apple podcast and rate and review Ghosts In The Valley Podcast: h…
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Canyon Diablo is said to have been one of the most feared western towns in the United States. To this day the most haunted town in Arizona. This is a true chilling story of an outlaw, John Shaw, shot, killed, and buried in Canyon Diablo. Within 24 hours his body was dug up, propped up against a fence and given his last shot of Rot Gut whiskey that …
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Toni Shapiro survived a horrific paranormal encounter at the tender age of four. Toni wrote a blog that was featured in The American Paranormal Press Magazine titled, "My Paranormal Encounter." This wasn't her only encounter she's faced in her lifetime. Toni says that every house she's lived in has been haunted. I look forward having Toni Shapiro b…
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Welcome to the show Beca and Del. Beca Lewis is a returning guest. I recorded this episode at Stone Bridge Grill and Tavern in Niles Ohio. I will be stepping outside the studio a few times this year for face to face meetings and different vibe. Beca Lewis is an astablished Author, Speaker, Teacher, Dance Instructor, Financial Advisor with many othe…
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Nathaniel Elwell is a Paranormal Investigator and Researcher. Nathaniel has been on numerous podcasts and appeared at many Paracons. Nate started out investigating with The South Eastern Ghost Research Association out of Alabama and currently the founder member of The Newport Paranormal Society in New Hampshire. Nathaniel Elwell's links: https://ww…
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Nomar Slevik is the author of UFOs Over Maine, Granite Skies and We Only Come Out At Night. Nomar is also the host of I Want To Believe Podcast. Nomar Slevik's Links: If you would like to donate to Nomar's !0th anniversary edition of "UFOs Over Maine" at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/c9wjnv-ufos-over-maine-10th-anniversary-book-fundraiser Links To No…
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Cheryl Heath did the artwork for my documentary I released in 1998 titled, "Ghosts In The Valley." I used the same artwork for my podcast of the same name. Cheryl has also sent me numerous sketches for ideas for my book cover. Not once wouldCheryl accept any money from me for her work. Cheryl has also sent me numerous stories on the paranormal. She…
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Bobbie Rezneck Calkins (Rez) and Kristina Bloom are the co-hosts of Red Road Paranormal Podcast available on You Tube. Rez is with CAPS Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society. Kristina Bloom is the author of: Intuitive You: https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-You-Psychic-Personal-Development/dp/173427980X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G3UFBNY48DFV&keyword…
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Eric Benedict shares a couple stories that haunts him to this day and he way of overcoming that fear. Thank you Sherri Granato for referring Eric to me. If you have a paranormal story you would like to share or know someone: cooley54@gmail.com www.cooley54.wixsite.com/ghostsinthevalley Executive Producer, Editer, and Creator: Al Cooley Music By: En…
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Bishop James Long is a Demonologist that shares his experience in Demonology. This is a replay of his 2022 interview Ihad with him. If you would like to visit any of Bishop Long's prayer groups or donate to his causes, plaease go to: https://bishopjameslong.com/ If you have a paranormal story to share, know someone who does, or would like to appear…
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A many thanks to all of my wonderful guests this past year. 2024 looks to be another great season. PLEASE GO BACK AND CHECK out these fantastic episodes. If you could, please leave me a 5 star rating on Apple and some kind words at the link below. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghosts-in-the-valley/id1468748177 If you have aninteresting para…
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Betsey Kulakowski is a best selling paranormal/thriller author. Her best selling series, "The Veritas Codex books are available on Amazon and most places you order your books. Betsey is a mother, wife, band parent, scientist, author, and so much more. Please check out Betsey Kulakowski's books below: Betsey's website: https://www.authorbetseykulako…
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Eve Lestrange who is a Witch and a Horror/Occult Author. Eve has been interested in the occult and witchcraft since a very young age. She would hide under her covers with a flashlight and read horror books. Eve said she could put a curse on someone if she wanted to but would rather place them as a character in one of her stories and have them die a…
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Leslie Fear is a Paranormal Romance Author and host of "Because I Wanna Know..." Podcast. Leslie is also a Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Leslie Fear started writing when she was a stay at home mom. Leslie Fear's books and podcast links are below. Because I Wanna Know ... Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/because-i-wanna-know/id15239215…
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Gwen Luckett is an Author, Paranormal Investigator and so much more. Gwen also served as a Police Officer,Medical Examiner, Emergency Medical Technition, Fire Fighter and a paranormal investigator with Beyond Perception Investigators (BPI). Gwen is also the author of "Embracing My Strange\New Discoveries." Gwen knew she was different from the other…
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Beca Lewis is a diversified lady. She's been a dancer, dance instructor, teacher, stockbroker, financial advisor, waitress, web designer, diamond broker, a mother of 3, stepmother of 5, grandmother of 5, a wife, and an author of many books. After having 3 children, Beca got her degree at UCLA and ended up working 20 years in the largest financial f…
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Dr. Heather Leigh is a Researcher, Author, and Speaker. A member of Explorations Paranornal, International Bureau of Paranornal Investigation and Research, Witches Paranormal Society, and Para Nexus Anomalous Research Association. Heather holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Metaphysical Humanistic Science. Specializing in Paranormal Science. Heather is…
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Barry D. Gilmer/Barry White Crow is an experimental Creator and Tuitive Member of Michigan Area Paranormal Investigative Team out of Traverse City Michigan. Barry retired after 32 years as a telephone lineman. One of his many tools was his unique capibilities of using the dowsing rods. These rods were used to locate underground water and power line…
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Jesse Peak is a cerified MUFON field investigator. Investigator for the SCU (Science Coalition for UAP studies). Certifications in Astrology, Space Exploration, Space Advocacy, Mental Health, Case Management, Introduction in computer Technology, Basics of Digital Imaging, Google Analytics, Power Point, Public Speaking, Disposition into Investigatio…
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Cyn Shrader Hill is a paranormal investigator and the author of "Whispers In The Dark/True Ghost Stories And Eerie Tales", "Web Of Terror/A Short Story Collection", "They're Speaking, Are You Listening/My Most Compelling EVPs", and her latest book, "It's Not Goodbye/Signs From Beyond" Cyn is the founder of Elk Valley Paranormal in Tennessee. She is…
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Mark Drotos is the author of "The Haunting Of Crimshaw Manor." Mark is also a Detective. This is Mark Drotos's first novel and you can find it in the links below. Amazon book link for Kindle, Paperback, Hard Cover, and Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/Haunting-Crimshaw-Manor-Mark-Drotos/dp/1643972464/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687194…
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Wendigo Vs Skin-Walker. The most talked about folklore in the Navajo Nation. A Ghosts In The Valley Bonus Episode. Please rate and review Ghosts In The Valley on Apple. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghosts-in-the-valley/id1468748177 Contact: cooley54@gmail.com www.cooley54.wixsite.com/ghostsinthevalley Artwork: Cheryl Heath Music: Energetic…
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Author E.E. Holmes is the author of The Gateway Series, The Gateway Trackers Series, and the Rift Magic Saga series. We talk about two of Emily's new books in the Gateway Trackers, "Rise Of The Coven" and "City Of The Forgotten" Emily gave Ghosts In The Valley the exclusive on a spinoff of the Trackers series that will be released later this year. …
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Melanie Vincent is a researcher, historian, lead investigator, and founding member of the paranormal group, R.I.P. (Researchers Investigating the Paranormal). Melanie is also a witch. Melanie Vincent is also from my hometown, Warren Ohio. Links to Melanie Vincent: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.vincent.96/ Contact Al Cooley if you have …
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Amy Bizzarri is a Chicago-based writer who lives in a 122-year-old home built in 1900. If Amy isn't home baking, you'll find her traveling the world. Amy has come face to face with gorillas, helped build a school in Mali, and has traveled the complete route of Route 66 that begins out of Chicago. Amy is an author who has written many books and has …
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B.B. Griffith has written numerous books. We talk about his Tournament Series, The Gordon Pope Series, and the Vanished Series. His newest book, "The Wind Thief" is B.B. Griffith's latest book that belongs in "The Vanished Series". I personally own "The Vanished Series" and "The Gordon Pope Series". They are excellent reads. B.B. Griffith's Links: …
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Eleanor Wagner is a Podcast Host, Author of many books including her newly released book, "Sissex County Hauntings-Part 3. Eleanor is also a paranormal investigator and educator. Eleanor Wagner's Book: https://authoreleanorwagner.com/books Eleanor Wagner's new book, "Sussex County Hauntings Book 3 https://authoreleanorwagner.com/sussex-county-haunt…
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Stan Gordon is an Author,UFO and Cryptid Researcher. Stan has also worked in TV, Movies, Radio,and has appeared on numerous national shows. Since 1969, Stan Gordon has been tracking down UFOs and Cryptids. Also in 1969, Stan set up s UFO Hotline that was very successful. I met Stan in Kecksburg Pennsylvania last year for the Kecksburg UFO Festival.…
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T.A.T. is an all women paranormal Investigation team out of Ohio. These women go into place most men wouldn't enter. Tammy, Angel. Amanda, and Tara, has dealt with bats, spirits, and creepy crawly things. It is always my pleasure having these girls on my show. You can watch a few of their investigations on Facebook. You can also contact T.A.T. at t…
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Dave Hodrien is the chairman of BUFOG, Birmingham UFO Group from Birmungham England. The Birmingham UFO group is one of the most active groups in the U.K. Dave has investigated hundred of UFO sightings. Dave Hodrien has also been involved in over 100 contact cases from around the world. Dave is also a regular columnist for UFO Truth Magizine. Dave …
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Dave Hodrien is the chairman and investigator for BUFOG, from the U.K. Dave has investigated hundreds of sightings. Dave has also been involved in over 100 contact cases around the world. The Birmingham Group is one of the most active UFO groups in the U.K. Dave has spoken at numerous conferences and has appeared on television and radio. Dave Hodri…
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Dave Hodrien is the Chairman and Investigator for BUFOG, (Birmingham UFO Group) from the U.K. Dave has investigated hundreds of UFO sightings. Dave has also been involved in over one hundred contact cases around the world. The Birmingham group is one of the most active UFO groups in the U.K. Dave has spoken at numerous conferences and has appeared …
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Pat Marcy is indicted on corruption charges, his co-defendant is Aldermen Roti. Bob is the first witness to testify but things go sideways immediately. This conversation details the end of Pat Marcy and Fred Roti as well as a detailed dive into a circus ticket scheme rigged off the back of disadvantaged Chicago kids. Questions? Comments? Find Neal …
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Bob has to leave Chicago for good as the FBI fans across the city with subpoenas and indict a cadre of politicians and organized crime members. Also in this conversation Bob details wearing a wire on Fred Roti and how he escaped a death test that Pat Marcy attempted to snare him in. There’s also the story about how he set-up John D’Arco Jr into nea…
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Patrick Meechan is the author of "Nightmare In Holmes County" and "220 Fifth Street." Both of these books are available on Amazon. The links are below. Author Meechan has had the unique experience of survivng two consequtive yet unrelated haunted houses. Through these experiences, Patrick has learned how to engage in spiritual warfare using Biblica…
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Growing frustrated Bob begins to build his own cases against the 1st Ward and the Chicago outfit. He wears a wire on Pat Marcy and hatches a plan to bring down Johnny D'Arco Junior by passing legislation for a bribe. There's also a sting operation that goes sideways in Wisconsin when Bob and the FBI set up some mobsters with the opportunity to rob …
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After departing the Crime Task Force office, Bob carries with him the weight of a life-altering moment. In the days that follow, the FBI unexpectedly arrives at his office, driven by a mission to validate his claims, urging him to don a wire. In a familiar pattern, the unfolding events hurtle toward a perilous conclusion, with lives hanging in the …
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At seven years old, Stephanie Cowan, had the ability to see, hear, and feel spirit. Stephanie really didn't knowthe magnitude of her abilities until she was 21. After being diagnosed with some health issues, Stephanie decided to visit a Psychic Medium for some advice. It was during this session, Stephanie was told she was given the gifts of connect…
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At the behest of Pat Marcy Bob defends a man accused of assaulting a female cop. Bob's encounter with Marcy after the trial is the spark that sends him to visit the Organized Crime Strike Force and turn on the 1st Ward. We also touch upon gambling operations at the local horse racing tracks in the Chicagoland area. Questions? Comments? Find Neal on…
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For the past two decades, Dr. Shelley Kaehr, has worked with thousands of people around the world helping them achieve their greater peace and happiness in their lives . Dr. Shelley's methods of combining energy with hypnosis has been endorsed by numerous leaders in the field. Shelley has a new book just released, "Past Lives In Ancient And Other W…
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Bob is introduced to members of Chinese organized crime by Chicago Alderman Fred Roti. A few members of the Ghost Shadows are pinned for a murder and need Bob's help. This begins a new chapter in Bob's life that takes him to the east coast and an underworld of Chinese mobsters stretching from Manhattan to Boston. Questions? Comments? Find Neal on T…
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