Para(normal)

Nicolina tells Marie the chilling story of Mariam Soulakiotis, the Greek abbess known as “Mother Rasputin.” Promising spiritual refuge and tuberculosis treatment, her monastery became the centre of a case involving stolen fortunes, abuse, and murder. We explore her rise to power, the investigation that exposed her, and the devotion that endured despite her convictions. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In this Halloween episode of Para(normal), Marie goes solo to explore the Golden State Killer case, tracing the crimes of the Visalia Ransacker, East Area Rapist and Original Night Stalker. She examines how DNA and genetic genealogy finally identified Joseph James DeAngelo after decades of unanswered questions, Michelle McNamara’s work to keep the case in the spotlight, and the lasting impact on survivors and victims’ families. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week on Para(normal), Nicolina explores the Brighton axe murder and the eerie experiences that inspired *Things Heard & Seen*. Then, Marie covers the St. Catharines poltergeist, where police reportedly witnessed moving furniture, a levitating bed, and an unseen force targeting a young boy. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In 1897, Zona Heaster Shue was found dead in her West Virginia home. But when her mother claimed Zona's ghost appeared to reveal the truth about her murder, authorities reopened the case. Join Nicolina and Marie as they explore the chilling true story of the Greenbrier Ghost, where a mother's intuition, a mysterious haunting, and a murder trial collided. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Nicolina and Marie explore the disturbing history of La Luz del Mundo, the powerful religious dynasty behind it, and the rise and fall of leader Naasón Joaquín García. From allegations of abuse and spiritual coercion to the survivors who spoke out and the ongoing federal case, this episode examines what happens when absolute faith and unchecked power collide. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/