Since the early 2000s, paranormal content has exploded in popular culture. It seems we can't get enough of ghosts (and hunting for them). What could be behind this enthusiasm for spooky things. Here, I share a theory...that the paranormal is a clever way for us to be religious...without being religious. This is a BONUS VIDEO and is not a paranormal case. It shares a theory on the paranormal, so skip it if you're not interested in the information below...

Including: - What is the state of belief today?

- Why does the paranormal appeal so much?

- How does the paranormal help us with our fears?

- How has paranormal belief been influenced by religion (demons, cryptozoology etc)?

- Why is there such a strong sense of community in the paranormal world?

Satanic Panic (Episode 2 of 2)

After the mysterious teen Mary brings a series of frightening events to Lockhart, Texas, the action moves north to Childress, when in 1988, another 17-year-old is found death. His name is Tate Rowland. Tate's death would be a catalyst for a disturbing series of events. Yet when yet another body is found, the locals can barely believe who it is, sparking genuine fears that a Satanic Cult was at work in their town. SATANIC PANIC IN TEXAS: The Mysterious Deaths of Tate Rowland and Terrie Trosper.

Special Thanks to Texas Monthly Magazine, for it's brilliantly in-depth article on the case, by Skip Hollandsworth. Read it here:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/possessed-by-the-devil/

A mysterious teenage girl arrives in Lockhart, Texas, in the summer of 1988. Dressed all in black, the local kids think she's a little weird. But soon, they’re scared of her—not only for the frightening and disturbing things she says, but also for the power she seems to tap into during a disturbing session with the Ouija board.

Yet that is only the start, because when an inquisitive fellow teen, follow up her claims, she makes a horrifying discovery in another town to the north.

Prepare yourself for a gripping tale of true crime, the paranormal and claims of devil worship.

I’m Peter Laws…and tonight I give you…

Satanic Panic in Texas: The Mysterious Deaths of Tate Rowland and Terrie Trosper.