This is going out to the several paranormal teams that I have spoke with in the last few weeks. How do you get the family your helping the help they need? Honestly, I don't know.
The demonologist sometimes will respond and sometimes they won't. I have the STRONG impression that unless their is a television camera involved, they don't want to be bothered. If you are like CVAPI and collecting the evidence from the location to present to them, it still does not seem to matter.
In the instance of the Maitland case, in all honesty we got lucky. Sarah Maitland has often commended me for not leaving them high and dry. The only thing we could do at that point is reach out to those that could help that family and hope for the best. Dwayne did respond. Was it because he was currently working on his documentary? I don't know, and none of us care. They got the help they needed. We reached out to several well known demonologist and a couple that are popular in "paranormal clergy" to which they never responded.
I do want to stress that the Maitland case is NOT the worst case we have ever had. We have had a few, some in which the families themselves have contacted well known demonologist that were seeking an incredible amount of money to come to Virginia, and yes indeed, they wanted to contact producers first.
In two separate cases we have contacted those "well known" in paranormal clergy. One of them wanted a tremendous amount of money for travel, and "his time". The other wanted to turn it over to his own paranormal team to which they contacted us wanting to know how much the family was willing to pay. I can agree with covering their travel expenses, but not for paying for their time or for them to make a profit.
In one particular case the family had already left the home when they contacted us. (They no longer live at that location.) The fiasco of trying to get them help was a joke to say the least. I still have producers contacting me to this day on that very case. This was a rental property and the owner wants a lot of money for them to even enter the location. This case was "similar" to the Maitland case, but much more severe in paranormal activity. (8 renters in 24 months.)
And yes, I still have families in need of assistance to which we are unable to provide. We do not or have ever proclaimed to clear a location. All we can do is reach out and have them do the same.
You will notice that a lot of these well known's have "call us" or "contact us" on their websites. Well unless you mention $$$$ or producer, good luck with getting them to assist. Even in the Maitland case, I prepared them to be ready to pay for someone's travel. Since they did agree to air their case, Discovery covered all of their expenses.
So what do you do? Listen, and be there for them. Have them reach out to their local clergy. (To which most won't respond.) Keep pushing forward doing what you do best, and hopefully one day someone will step up to assist. (Or in some cases the family will move, in which is not always the answer.)
Negative cases are few and far in between and an actual demonic case is rare. The majority of our cases are seeking confirmation that it is indeed paranormal activity. Our screening process on investigation requests has become much harder. Due to the airing of Demon Exorcist it seems most are reporting demonic haunts. This has left us to sort out who is having actual activity, why do they feel its demonic and to question if they want to be on TV.
In the event a producer does call you on these "negative cases". They will indeed get them the help they need, but be warned there are drawbacks. In one of our cases that was not negative, the family pulled out at 8PM the night prior to filming. The problem? This particular producer also worked on two other well known shows and our contracts did not match. In the Maitland case they twisted their story in a bad way. The family got through that, recognizing they got the help they needed. However, they are still being bashed on the Internet through some "self proclaimed Christians", to which their children read, as if this family has not been through enough.
So to the paranormal teams out there, keep pushing forward, but realize there is so much you can do.
Meanwhile our new website will launch soon and you may continue to contact me at http://www.cvapi.com/
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Website, Forum & Link Exchange
CVAPI's website has been under construction for the last few weeks. The new website should launch in the next few days, offering easier navigation to the site, and supporting all smartphones. Meanwhile there are many links on the site currently that are not functioning. Also, we have run into a problem with our link exchange, loosing many of the links. If you have us linked, or are interested in a link exchange please email me at Jackie@cvapi.com.
CVAPI's forum has varying topics and a lot of heavy traffic. Due to other projects I have indeed let the forum fall by the wayside. We will begin adding new topics and continue to move forward so please feel free to register and join us on our forum.
CVAPI's forum has varying topics and a lot of heavy traffic. Due to other projects I have indeed let the forum fall by the wayside. We will begin adding new topics and continue to move forward so please feel free to register and join us on our forum.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
RIP Critics Credibility
Nine months ago, CVAPI conducted the investigation at the Maitland Family home in Chester, Virginia. Though CVAPI or the Maitland family has not bought this up for weeks, the critics are still screaming.
Exactly who are these critics? This is the question we are asked constantly. From the best that we can tell they are “Paranormal Bashers”. Or in a nutshell, they are nobodies screaming for the publics attention as they are “Know it all’s” in the field of the paranormal, demonology and working with producers.
On NUMEROUS occasions, I have invited them to pick up the phone and speak to me directly, to which none of them will. They seem to see it as MUCH easier to talk crap on the web without validating anything from the “True sources”.
One of the sites that continue to bash Demon Exorcist is Scifake. Fake is correct, from what we have seen everything posted there is on speculation and opinions. If you want to know more about them google Ron Tebo, this will explain the credibility of this character. (Though now he has become a magician http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHEWlji2gD0) Though he has indeed offered a “weak” apology to Sarah Maitland, he did not hesitate to exploit her children. A nice demonstration of how much time and effort they will put into us can be found here: (http://scifake.com/wp-content/forum-media-uploads/jetson/demon-screamers.wmv)
The most recent is Kirby Robinson, from Eyeontheparanormal. What a clown this one is. Kirby has been invited to call me directly; I have offered a recorded interview, and any questions I ask him he has indeed evaded. One of the questions I have asked him is “What is your title”? Meaning what do you do? If Dwayne is a demonologist what do you do? Are you unemployed? Are you a blogger?
This is what we have found to be true. He is indeed a blogger and promotes the affiliates program on his blog. (He makes pennies for each time you click on it.) And more so than anything he is a “Paranormal Basher”. (http://www.psiro.com/index.php/articles/opinion-a-debate/115-a-response-to-kirby-robinson.html)
On March 5, 2011 Kirby himself did a radio show interview promoting his self-published book on some of his bashing. (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/claranormal/2011/03/06/author-kirby-robinson-talks-about-his-new-book-paranormal-reality-investigating-paranormal-state) He begins by stating that he is not there to bash anyone’s personal lives. In this case that is untrue. They have been all over Sarah Maitland about medical records and exploiting her children. Kirby’s defense is that we made this public record by going on TV with her story. In this radio show he speaks of his “Painstaking analysis” and has “Validated” claims by “Confidential sources.” (Who really cares what time the clock on the wall states and what went on behind the scenes on Paranormal State? Are you that nosey?) He also commends Chip Coffee, states that they mistreated Chip Coffee, and he has no issues with the show Psychic Kids. (Funny how his blog bashes all of this.) It appears that there is an issue of keeping his story straight.
So now, lets talk about what we know from first hand experience. “Validating claims by confidential sources.” Some of their “Confidential sources” are ex members of CVAPI. Meaning they are no longer affiliated with us due to lack of professionalism. Those that have been following this saw this on a comment posted on one of my Examiner articles to Sarah Maitland directly, to which my editor removed. These ex members were indeed at the investigation of the Maitland case. They had NO PROBLEMS with screaming it was demonic during evidence review, willingly participated in recruiting a demonologist, and “Claimed” to have bought something home with them, in which was filmed by Firecracker Films. They have no children of their own, do not even like children, and are now “Concerned” about the Maitland family children. Not to mention that they acted “Horrified” that the children were on the program, when they KNEW the camera crew was with them for days. These are some of their “Confidential sources”.
From the radio show we have found what they said about Kirby:
-25 years in the paranormal field
-Performed numberous house blessings and exorcisms
-Spent much of his time helping people with demonic hauntings.
-Claims to be a Buddist.
-Self published a book bashing Paranormal State
So I have to ask….WHO wants to be on television? WHO is keeping this story alive without contacting the REAL sources? And WHO continuously brings up Dwayne going to series, book deals and movie deals?
I am personally glad that we found Dwayne. He stepped up to bat when no one else would. At that time, the Maitland family was ready to walk away from their home permanently. I can honestly say that without Dwayne’s help, they may have.
The transformation that I have personally seen in the entire family is phenomenal, they are all doing well and I will bring you a follow up with them soon. Do we support Dwayne going to series? YES. If he is HELPING families instead of writing crap about them on the web, who cares what television does?????
There are 4 TRUE sources to Demon Exorcists, “The Black Shadow”….FIRECRACKER FILMS, DWAYNE CLAUD, JACKIE TOMLIN and SARAH MAITLAND. We have all moved on….it is a shame these idiots cannot.
Exactly who are these critics? This is the question we are asked constantly. From the best that we can tell they are “Paranormal Bashers”. Or in a nutshell, they are nobodies screaming for the publics attention as they are “Know it all’s” in the field of the paranormal, demonology and working with producers.
On NUMEROUS occasions, I have invited them to pick up the phone and speak to me directly, to which none of them will. They seem to see it as MUCH easier to talk crap on the web without validating anything from the “True sources”.
One of the sites that continue to bash Demon Exorcist is Scifake. Fake is correct, from what we have seen everything posted there is on speculation and opinions. If you want to know more about them google Ron Tebo, this will explain the credibility of this character. (Though now he has become a magician http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHEWlji2gD0) Though he has indeed offered a “weak” apology to Sarah Maitland, he did not hesitate to exploit her children. A nice demonstration of how much time and effort they will put into us can be found here: (http://scifake.com/wp-content/forum-media-uploads/jetson/demon-screamers.wmv)
The most recent is Kirby Robinson, from Eyeontheparanormal. What a clown this one is. Kirby has been invited to call me directly; I have offered a recorded interview, and any questions I ask him he has indeed evaded. One of the questions I have asked him is “What is your title”? Meaning what do you do? If Dwayne is a demonologist what do you do? Are you unemployed? Are you a blogger?
This is what we have found to be true. He is indeed a blogger and promotes the affiliates program on his blog. (He makes pennies for each time you click on it.) And more so than anything he is a “Paranormal Basher”. (http://www.psiro.com/index.php/articles/opinion-a-debate/115-a-response-to-kirby-robinson.html)
On March 5, 2011 Kirby himself did a radio show interview promoting his self-published book on some of his bashing. (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/claranormal/2011/03/06/author-kirby-robinson-talks-about-his-new-book-paranormal-reality-investigating-paranormal-state) He begins by stating that he is not there to bash anyone’s personal lives. In this case that is untrue. They have been all over Sarah Maitland about medical records and exploiting her children. Kirby’s defense is that we made this public record by going on TV with her story. In this radio show he speaks of his “Painstaking analysis” and has “Validated” claims by “Confidential sources.” (Who really cares what time the clock on the wall states and what went on behind the scenes on Paranormal State? Are you that nosey?) He also commends Chip Coffee, states that they mistreated Chip Coffee, and he has no issues with the show Psychic Kids. (Funny how his blog bashes all of this.) It appears that there is an issue of keeping his story straight.
So now, lets talk about what we know from first hand experience. “Validating claims by confidential sources.” Some of their “Confidential sources” are ex members of CVAPI. Meaning they are no longer affiliated with us due to lack of professionalism. Those that have been following this saw this on a comment posted on one of my Examiner articles to Sarah Maitland directly, to which my editor removed. These ex members were indeed at the investigation of the Maitland case. They had NO PROBLEMS with screaming it was demonic during evidence review, willingly participated in recruiting a demonologist, and “Claimed” to have bought something home with them, in which was filmed by Firecracker Films. They have no children of their own, do not even like children, and are now “Concerned” about the Maitland family children. Not to mention that they acted “Horrified” that the children were on the program, when they KNEW the camera crew was with them for days. These are some of their “Confidential sources”.
From the radio show we have found what they said about Kirby:
-25 years in the paranormal field
-Performed numberous house blessings and exorcisms
-Spent much of his time helping people with demonic hauntings.
-Claims to be a Buddist.
-Self published a book bashing Paranormal State
So I have to ask….WHO wants to be on television? WHO is keeping this story alive without contacting the REAL sources? And WHO continuously brings up Dwayne going to series, book deals and movie deals?
I am personally glad that we found Dwayne. He stepped up to bat when no one else would. At that time, the Maitland family was ready to walk away from their home permanently. I can honestly say that without Dwayne’s help, they may have.
The transformation that I have personally seen in the entire family is phenomenal, they are all doing well and I will bring you a follow up with them soon. Do we support Dwayne going to series? YES. If he is HELPING families instead of writing crap about them on the web, who cares what television does?????
There are 4 TRUE sources to Demon Exorcists, “The Black Shadow”….FIRECRACKER FILMS, DWAYNE CLAUD, JACKIE TOMLIN and SARAH MAITLAND. We have all moved on….it is a shame these idiots cannot.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Location Release
You will notice on our website, that there are various locations listed. Some are listed as Private Residence, and the county that they are in. Others may have more description behind them, such as an intersection, subdivision or area they are in. This is the decision of the homeowner and/or business owner.
Part of the paperwork between our clients and CVAPI, is how any information will be released on the web. Though we do not disclose direct addresses, a lot of them are opting to put a little more information up, in hopes that others in their area will come forward as well.
Part of the paperwork between our clients and CVAPI, is how any information will be released on the web. Though we do not disclose direct addresses, a lot of them are opting to put a little more information up, in hopes that others in their area will come forward as well.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Psychics Scamming Paranormal Investigators on Blogtalk
Paranormal Teams, beware. The latest psychic scam has arrived. We have been approached by a psychic with a "featured radio show" on Blogtalk radio. They are asking that you "pay" a fee to be a guest on their show as well as offering advertising on their blogtalk site. First of all, you should never PAY to be on ANY radio show.
To add to thier "hype" they are including some well known names that they say have appeared on their radio show. When browsing through their past shows podcasts, I was unable to find that any of these people ever appeared on their show.
I did indeed approached them as to if they were seeking funds for their personal gain. This is the copy of the response that I recieved:
"No its not financial gain, its to keep the show on the air and this show has helped so many people, we have helped people even as far as stopping them from committing suicide. All of my guest have been more then happy to help the show, as they know how much the show helps people, they get to help when they are on and many listeners go them privately for help! "
Okay, were do I start here...
First of all psychics do not offer medical or legal advice. To proclaim that you have assisted anyone from committing suicide is just wrong. And yes, I agree that many shows are informative and help listeners in many ways. But in reality....if you cannot afford your radio show GET OFF THE AIR, or downgrade to a free show, since you obviously have such a strong following.
To add to thier "hype" they are including some well known names that they say have appeared on their radio show. When browsing through their past shows podcasts, I was unable to find that any of these people ever appeared on their show.
I did indeed approached them as to if they were seeking funds for their personal gain. This is the copy of the response that I recieved:
"No its not financial gain, its to keep the show on the air and this show has helped so many people, we have helped people even as far as stopping them from committing suicide. All of my guest have been more then happy to help the show, as they know how much the show helps people, they get to help when they are on and many listeners go them privately for help! "
Okay, were do I start here...
First of all psychics do not offer medical or legal advice. To proclaim that you have assisted anyone from committing suicide is just wrong. And yes, I agree that many shows are informative and help listeners in many ways. But in reality....if you cannot afford your radio show GET OFF THE AIR, or downgrade to a free show, since you obviously have such a strong following.
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