What Lies Beyond
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About Chris
R.I.P. is the brainchild of Chris Matheny, Co-Founder & Chief Investigator for this organization. Chris has been haunted since he was five years old and has discovered his psychic and empathic abilities. These both motivated him to pursue his lifelong quest to find answers to some of the most perplexing phenomenon.
This motivation has evolved into the upcoming webshow, “What Lies Beyond? A Quest for the Truth.” The show’s primary purpose is to research and explore all aspects of the paranormal and supernatural in an effort to finding the truth behind them. This will include topics such as: ghosts/spirits, shadow people, disembodied voices/sounds, EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), aparitions, psychic abilities, past lives, spirit guides/animals, possession, channeling, aports, remote sensing, spiritual cleansing, God, Satan/Devil, angels, demons, Bigfoot/Yeti, Aliens, River Monsters, etc. Watch for updates soon!
Chris’ extensive knowledge in paranormal/spiritual phenomenon, the occult, cults, myths, legends, history & scientific facts give him a great arsenal of tools to utilize during investigations. As a mimic, Chris has trained his “ears” to hear even small variations of sound inflections, which is a major asset while listening to EVPs. His gregarious and entertaining personality combine perfectly with his writing abilities to successfully host the upcoming paranormal show, “What Lies Beyond?” Don’t miss our production updates for “What Lies Beyond?” through Twitter, Facebook & this blog.
In addition to the show, Chris has been prolific in writing great ghost stories in his blog series, “My Haunted Life.” These popular stories are based on true events from his experiences with the spiritual realm. Don’t miss reading these great stories for yourself.
About Kimberly
R.I.P. Co-Founder & Investigator
Producer, Director & Editor for “What Lies Beyond? A Quest for the Truth.”
Kimberly Brouillette, Co-Founder & Investigator for R.I.P., has joined Chris’ quest for researching the unexplained. Her expertise in Biblical studies, geology, earth & environmental sciences & paranormal phenomenon enable Kimberly to look at things logically and with a scientific understanding.
With over 20 years of experience in writing, editing, graphic design, production, web development,
marketing & advertising, she has the skills required to produce and market this quality show. She has even edited over 25 published books, and was contributing editor for “Abram’s Journey: A Quest for the Man in the Stars,” by Pamilla S. Tolen.
If you have visited one of our blog stories, websites, online apparel store, Facebook pages, Twitter profile, Squidoo Lens or other Internet location, then you have seen Kimberly’s work. The blog, with all of its stories, articles, news updates, testimonials, RIP info & links, was her creation. Please let us know what you think about all of our stories, articles and other info. Find us on Facebook to let us know what you think!
In addition to working on the show and creating all of the R.I.P. & W.L.B sites, Kimberly
writes her own popular blog series, “My Life with Chris.” These real life stories are based on the daily events that take place in her unusual life with Chris Matheny. Don’t miss reading these great stories for yourself.
Spirits of pets
I’m not sure if anything’s been posted about this before, and I sort of think there’s an argument for/against an explanation for this but…
When cats know they’re going to die, they sometimes go off somewhere quiet and out-of-sight to die. I understand this, and I’ve seen this. I accept that as “something cats would do”.
Years ago, I had a cat (it’s ok. I’ve got another one now). This was my “baby boy”. He’d always sleep next to me, every night. Then, he just started seeming “sick”. He wasn’t his usual self. Sort of sad looking, slow…but he’d still eat, allow you to pet him – he just seemed like he wasn’t his usual self. Then, one mild winter day, he just walked away. He was an indoor/outdoor kind of cat. It wasn’t out of the normal for him to spend a night or two away. So, at first, I thought nothing of it – that he’d be back.
After a few days’ absence, I was starting to wonder where he was. I started looking around the yard, behind the garage, even felt around under my neighbor’s shed (all I found there was a dead possum), but still no sign of my cat. After about a week of looking for him, calling for him, leaving food out for him, and no sign of him, I sort of resigned myself to the possibility that he’d gone off to die somewhere. Alright, I’ll admit it – I was sad about it. But, as I said before, I understand that sometimes this is what cats do.
A few months later, I was in bed – just drifting off to sleep, and I felt, what seemed like, a cat had lightly hopped up to the foot of my bed, paused briefly, then started walking up along my legs (I would swear I could feel each step this cat was taking as it walked up my bed!) and stop again at my hip. I reached down to touch the cat, and there was nothing there. I turned on the light, and there was no cat.
So, I got out of bed and searched my house – no cat. Checked the door, it was closed and locked. And I didn’t have another cat at the time. I went back to bed, secretly contented to believe that my “baby boy” had come back to me (even as a spirit), almost as a way of showing me that, when he slept next to me, he felt safe and comfortable.
I’ve always had a cat (sometimes 2), where ever I’ve lived. I know they have a great way of “reading people” (this one in particular was VERY good at that!), so I’m ok with believing that my cat had come back to me as a way of showing his appreciation for the care I’d given him. I’ve felt this “mystery cat” on my bed a few times, but it would only come up as close to my hip. I’ve got a cat now, and she sleeps in my bed too. Thankfully, there’s no issue between her and the “mystery cat”. In fact, I haven’t been visited by the “mystery cat” in a few years.
As for the argument “against” this being the spirit of my long, lost “baby boy” (he was named Ralph, as in Ralph Cramden on “The Honeymooners”), I could possibly dismiss this as possibly I was thinking about Ralph when I felt the “mystery cat” on my bed…however, I don’t recall actually thinking about Ralph when this occurred (I can’t be 100% sure, though). I do know that, when I feel this “mystery cat” walking up my bed, I automatically think that it is Ralph, so…that would be a partial argument against this being my cat’s spirit coming for a visit.
Any thoughts?
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Johnstown, PA and the great flood of 1889
Johnstown, PA is a little industrial town in Cambria County. I lived in this community for 4 years while I was in college. Johnstown is known for it’s steel production, the fact that the movie “Slapshot” was filmed there, and it’s great floods.
The worst flood occured May 31st, 1889. Some of the remanents of the flood are still in Johnstown. There is a church in downtown, right on the square, that withstood the force of the wave and has a plaque on the wall marking the location of the water line. I kid you not when I say that this if about 30 feet up the building..
I have visited the site where the dam was, seen what is left of the dam, and even watched the movie that was put together at the museum. But nothing has creeped me out as much as the bridge. Even before I knew the history of the bridge, it disturbed me, every time I drove by it, it sent chills down my spine. I thought that it was just because it was an old bridge. Here is a picture of the present day bridge…..
It was this bridge that created a temporary dam that held the massive wall of water. There was so much debris in the water from the 1600 homes that were destroyed along with the 280 businesses that were lost, it all became trapped in this bridge. Many people who could have survived the watery ride, were trapped at this bridge. The pool turned into a massive whirlpool and the debris caught fire, making a bad situation even worse.
Image of Johnson Bridge flooding and fire
This bridge still stands today and is a very eerie place to visit. If you ever get a chance, visit Johnstown, a very haunted place indeed. 2209 people died in the flood of 1889 and there is a lot of history about it.
Some other places to check out in Johnstown……
The cemetary where the 777 unidentified victims were buried….Grandview Cemetary…..here is an old picture of the cemetary. I have visited this place and it has a very depressing atmosphere.
You can read a thorough history on the flood, just do a search on the internet and tons of stuff will pop up.
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