October 18, 2003: Sounds of Ghosts - Brendan Cook & Barbara McBeath
The Art Bell Archive · Arthur William Bell III
June 21, 20252h 50m
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Show Notes
Art Bell welcomes Brendan Cook and Barbara McBeath of the Ghost Investigators Society to present a collection of electronic voice phenomena recordings captured at two locations: a funeral director's home and the historic Rawlins prison in Wyoming. The investigators use both analog tape recorders and digital devices with external microphones to document voices they believe belong to the dead.
Among the most striking recordings is a woman's voice saying "come enjoy the light," a child responding "I'm three" before being asked his age, and a male voice declaring "not alive" in response to the question "is anyone in here?" At the Rawlins prison, a young woman's voice repeats Brendan's name in an intimate tone, and another voice identifies prisoners as the ones subjected to whipping at the old frontier facility. The investigators also discuss the disturbing history of inmate Andrew Pixley, whose execution cell reportedly produced children's voices.
Art examines what these recordings suggest about consciousness after death, including whether spirits retain personality, humor, and emotional bonds. The investigators share their theory that many ghosts have not yet reached a final destination and may not fully realize they have died.
Among the most striking recordings is a woman's voice saying "come enjoy the light," a child responding "I'm three" before being asked his age, and a male voice declaring "not alive" in response to the question "is anyone in here?" At the Rawlins prison, a young woman's voice repeats Brendan's name in an intimate tone, and another voice identifies prisoners as the ones subjected to whipping at the old frontier facility. The investigators also discuss the disturbing history of inmate Andrew Pixley, whose execution cell reportedly produced children's voices.
Art examines what these recordings suggest about consciousness after death, including whether spirits retain personality, humor, and emotional bonds. The investigators share their theory that many ghosts have not yet reached a final destination and may not fully realize they have died.