Into the Shadows: Macomb Paranormal Investigations

Into the Shadows: Macomb Paranormal Investigations

Video Podcast
di Don Alter, Paranormal Investigator, Producer, Writer and Editor of Macomb Paranormal Investigations
ScienzaSocietà e cultura
Stagione 4
Did Something Follow You Home? What to Do When an Investigation Turns Dark
You return home from a paranormal investigation at 2:00 AM in the morning. The house is quiet—until a hallway light turns on by itself and three slow knocks come from inside the wall. Did something follow you home, or has fear changed the way you are interpreting what is happening around you? In this episode of Into the Shadows, Don Alter examines one of the most disturbing questions in paranormal investigation: What should you do when activity turns dark and you believe a possible malevolent entity has followed you home? Drawing on his experience as a retired police officer and founder and senior investigator of Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research, Don separates frightening activity from claims of demonic activity. He discusses why investigators should avoid confrontation, provocation and improvised rituals—and why personal safety must always come before collecting paranormal evidence. Learn what to do during those first frightening moments, how to protect your family, when to leave the home, whom to contact, and how qualified clergy, medical professionals and other specialists may become involved. Don also introduces an upcoming book that will examine paranormal investigation, demonology and possible malevolent activity in greater depth. Questions or suggestions for the future book can be submitted at DonAlter.com. Follow the evidence. Protect the living. Respect the unknown. Then decide what you believe.
S4 · E5
1 set 2026
20:20
A Scientist Dies—Then He Logs Back In: The Mystery of The N-9 Protocol
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Start the Detective Mara Calehart series and receive the first three chapters free: https://donalter.com/start-the-detective-mara-calehart-series A scientist dies alone inside a secure laboratory. The doors were locked, the systems were monitored, and the evidence appeared contained. Then his credentials logged back in after his death. In this special video episode of Into the Shadows, author and investigator Don Alter takes you inside the mystery at the heart of The N-9 Protocol—the first novel in the Detective Mara Calehart Paranormal Murder Mysteries. Detective Mara Calehart is an evidence-driven investigator confronting a case in which artificial intelligence, concealed human motives, and the possibility of consciousness beyond death collide. TRACE, an advanced artificial intelligence system, may hold the answers—but can the evidence it provides be trusted? Drawing on 25 years as a Detroit police officer and his experience as the founder and senior investigator of Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research, Don explores the real investigative thinking behind Mara, TRACE, and a mystery designed to leave one unsettling question unanswered: Is someone manipulating the technology—or did something impossible find a way back in? Follow the evidence, enter Mara Calehart’s world, and decide for yourself what you believe. Explore The N-9 Protocol and the complete Detective Mara Calehart series at https://donalter.com. Into the Shadows—the case is waiting.
S4 · E4
27 ago 2026
9:39
The Smurl Family Haunting live Podcast.... Myself and Jake
The Smurl family haunting became one of America’s most disturbing and controversial paranormal cases. The family claimed their Pennsylvania home was plagued by unexplained noises, terrible odors, shadowy figures, violent attacks, and an increasingly powerful presence they believed was demonic. Join Don and Jake from Macomb Paranormal Investigations for a special live edition of Into the Shadows. They will discuss the Smurl family case, examine its most frightening claims, and share their thoughts about the earlier podcast episode released last night. Was the family truly terrorized by something supernatural, or could another explanation be hiding behind the haunting? Watch live, join the conversation, and decide what you believe. Until next time, always look into the shadows—and Happy Hauntings!
S4 · E3
18 ago 2026
52:38
The Smurl Family Haunting
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Step inside one of America’s most frightening and controversial paranormal cases—the haunting of the Smurl family. After moving into a duplex in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, Jack and Janet Smurl claimed their family was terrorized by unexplained pounding, foul odors, moving objects, shadow figures, violent attacks, and a dark presence that appeared to grow stronger with time. Their desperate search for help eventually attracted paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, members of the Catholic clergy, skeptical researchers, and national media attention. Was the Smurl family trapped inside a house with something demonic? Could the terrifying activity have been caused by structural problems, sleep paralysis, medical issues, stress, or growing fear? Or did something intelligent enter the home—and possibly follow the family after they left? Join me for this suspenseful examination of the reported Smurl family haunting, the evidence, the skeptical explanations, and the disturbing questions that remain unanswered. Jake and I will also be presenting a live video podcast about this case soon. We’ll discuss the haunting in greater detail, examine what investigators did—and did not—properly debunk, and share what Macomb Paranormal would have investigated inside the Chase Street duplex. Follow Macomb Paranormal: Into the Shadows so you don’t miss the upcoming live video podcast. Until next time, always look into the shadows—and happy hauntings!
S4 · E2
18 ago 2026
24:24
Welcome Back... We Have Returned For Another Season...
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Welcome back to Into the Shadows with Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research! After taking a short break, Don Alter and the Macomb Paranormal team are returning for an exciting new season filled with chilling true paranormal stories, haunted locations, unexplained encounters, historical mysteries, and evidence from actual investigations. This season will also feature live podcast discussions with Don and Lead Investigator Jake as they examine famous haunting cases, question the reported evidence, consider possible natural explanations, and discuss what might remain unexplained. More episodes are coming soon, along with new investigations, special guests, and stories that will take us deeper into the unknown. Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Until next time, always look into the shadows—and happy hauntings!
S4 · E1
18 ago 2026
13:55
Stagione 3
Haunted Ursuline Convent, Toledo, Ohio
Podcast Description: In this episode of Into The Shadows, we explore the dark history and haunted legends of the old Ursuline Convent in Toledo, Ohio, now known as the Collingwood Arts Center. Once a place of faith, education, prayer, and discipline, this massive Gothic-style building has stood for generations. It served as home to the Ursuline Sisters, St. Ursula Academy, and Mary Manse College before becoming an arts center. But many believe the building’s past never fully left. Reports of shadow figures, unexplained footsteps, cold spots, disembodied voices, and the ghostly figure of a nun have made this location one of Toledo’s most talked-about haunted sites. Is it simply the atmosphere of an old historic building, or does something still walk those long, quiet halls? Join us as we look into the history, the paranormal claims, and the mystery surrounding the haunted Ursuline Convent. Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research will be investigating this location in August, so be sure to watch for the full investigation on our YouTube channel, Macomb Paranormal Investigations. Subscribe to Into The Shadows for more haunted history, paranormal stories, and investigations into what may remain after death.
S3 · E1
5 giu 2026
26:37
Stagione 2
Paranormal EMF: Real Spirit Communication or Interference?
Step into the world of paranormal investigation as takes a hard look at one of the most debated tools in ghost hunting — the EMF meter. Are investigators truly detecting spirits trying to communicate, or are they simply picking up hidden electrical interference from wiring, appliances, power lines, and environmental contamination? In this episode of Into The Shadows, retired police officer and lead investigator Don Alter breaks down the science behind electromagnetic fields and explains why conducting a detailed baseline EMF sweep is one of the most important steps before labeling anything as paranormal. From faulty wiring and cell phones to natural electromagnetic fluctuations, many things can trigger an EMF spike — but sometimes investigators encounter readings that remain difficult to explain. This episode explores: How EMF meters actually work Common causes of false paranormal readings Why baseline testing is critical during investigations The difference between environmental contamination and unexplained activity Real investigative techniques used by MPIR Can spirits manipulate energy, or are investigators fooling themselves? Whether you are a skeptic, believer, or experienced paranormal investigator, this episode takes a balanced and evidence-based approach to one of the paranormal field’s most controversial subjects. Are ghost hunters communicating with the dead… or simply reading bad wiring? Turn down the lights, grab your EMF meter, and let’s dive into the shadows. “Always look into the shadows… and Happy Hauntings.”
S2 · E15
21 mag 2026
21:38
The Raisin River Battlefield: Where the Spirits of Soldiers Still Roam.
At Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research, we want to make it clear that we did not conduct a paranormal investigation at River Raisin National Battlefield Park. Paranormal investigations, ghost hunting, ghost tours, or similar activities are not permitted within National Park Battlefield areas, and we fully respect those rules. We also recognize that this land carries deep historical, cultural, and spiritual importance, including connections to Native American history and heritage. Out of respect for the law, the National Park Service, the Native American communities connected to this land, the descendants of those involved, and the memory of everyone who suffered and died there, Macomb Paranormal did not investigate this location. Any paranormal information discussed in this episode is strictly based on reported claims, folklore, visitor accounts, and previously shared experiences from others. Any references to investigations are based only on reports from outside groups, including accounts said to have taken place on privately owned land or outside restricted National Park areas. At Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research, we respect all cultures, all heritage, sacred ground, historic sites, and the law. In January of 1813, the peaceful settlement of Frenchtown became the scene of brutal winter combat, desperate retreat, wounded prisoners, and the horrifying aftermath that became known as the River Raisin Massacre. From this tragedy came the famous battle cry, “Remember the Raisin,” a phrase born from grief, anger, and loss. But does something still linger on the battlefield today? This episode explores the documented history of River Raisin, the soldiers who died there, the suffering that followed, and the paranormal reports connected to the site. Visitors and investigators have reported shadow figures, ghostly soldiers, unexplained voices, EVPs, strange lights, footsteps, cries, and the heavy feeling of being watched. Is River Raisin simply a battlefield preserved by history, or is it also haunted by the echoes of 1813? Join us as we step into the shadows of one of Michigan’s most tragic and mysterious locations. Until next time, always look into the shadows, and Happy Hauntings.
S2 · E14
16 mag 2026
32:51
Mortuary Manor Part 2: History and Our Investigation
On May 8th, 2026, Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research investigated Mortuary Manor, and what we found was more than what we expected.
S2 · E13
14 mag 2026
14:08
Mt. Shasta: The Mountain That Changes Reality
Deep in Northern California stands Mount Shasta — a massive volcanic mountain surrounded by stories of UFO sightings, missing time, strange lights, unexplained voices, paranormal encounters, and one of the strangest psychological mysteries of all… the Mandela Effect. Why do so many people claim Mt. Shasta feels “different”? Why do witnesses report reality itself seeming distorted on the mountain? Could powerful electromagnetic fields, volcanic gases, and natural frequencies affect human perception… or is something far stranger happening beneath the mountain? In this episode of Into The Shadows: Macomb Paranormal Investigations and Research, Don Alter dives deep into the terrifying legends surrounding Mt. Shasta — from hidden underground civilizations and interdimensional theories to altered memories, paranormal activity, mysterious disappearances, and claims that the mountain may act as a doorway between realities. Is Mt. Shasta simply a natural wonder… or could it be one of the most paranormal locations in America? Enter the shadows and decide for yourself.
S2 · E12
8 mag 2026
18:30
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