Sylvia Browne was a prominent American author and self-proclaimed medium who gained widespread fame through frequent appearances on television and radio. Over her career, she published dozens of books on paranormal topics and founded a Gnostic Christian church, though she faced significant legal issues, including a conviction for investment fraud. She is frequently remembered for her high-profile false predictions, particularly regarding the fate of missing children such as Shawn Hornbeck and Amanda Berry. Consequently, she was a major target for scientific skeptics like James Randi, who challenged the legitimacy of her supposed supernatural abilities. Despite intense criticism and public debunking of her claims, Browne maintained a large ...