Blood and Gold
Well as a kid, all I dreamed about was being a cowboy, and I was lucky enough at the age of seven to got to the game farm in upstate New York which had a western town called Carson city. It looked just like a real life Wild West town. It was great; they reenacted a stagecoach robbery and you got to meet the cowboys afterward. Back then it was the world to me. And as I drove into Virginia City for this investigation it took me right back to the age of seven, it looked like I went back in time 125 years, I loved it. The people in town couldn’t have been nicer; they were sincere and amazing to chat with.
However, the Story County Sherriff’s office that patrols the area couldn’t have been worse. I think they are despicable and should learn the word discretion and courtesy. Our director received a summons for going over the speed limit by 5 miles as he was filming a scene of the town right by the Mackey Mansion where we were filming. It’s a tourist town and I’m pretty sure they didn’t need the revenue from a 5-mile an hour speed infraction. I was embarrassed to say the least, to say that I was a law enforcement officer for over twenty years (in a real city by the way) after seeing the display of a no nonsense attitude towards a film crew that had been filming there over a week. The town had less than 900 people living there, so to say the cops didn’t know what we were doing there is a joke. All I want to say, and I know I’m ranting, is, that the law enforcement in Story County Nevada, need a lesson in common sense, discretion and just regular street no how, in dealing with people who aren’t the BAD guys. I’m really disgusted by this and it makes me angry to even write about it. I’m sad for the people who have to live there with that type of law enforcement personnel that make all real cops look bad. Well, enough about that, sorry, but it just makes angry!
Onto the Mackay Mansion and their problems, this was one of the cases that show both extremes when it came to the paranormal. From a sweet little playful girl, to a very menacing and sometimes traumatizing entity that enjoyed frightening people. The history here was so compelling and really had to make you think about what men and woman endured during the gold rush days: the men worked in the mines in unimaginable conditions, and the woman prostitutes serviced those men and did volunteer work, to boot. This case has elements that only a town like this could have – the tragedy of mining disasters, and a notorious homicide resulting in a hanging. The Mackay Mansion investigation was very interesting to say the least. So please tune and give me your opinion. Till next time, stay safe. Oh yeah, and don’t drive a mile over the speed limit in Story County Nevada!
Love the show~keep up the great work! Too bad the Story County Sheriff's office were jerks, but I think you said it best: "…that type of law enforcement personnel that make all REAL cops look bad." Look forward to next weeks show and the one after that…and the one after that…and the one after that!
I have never written a blog comment before, so here goes. I absolutely love this show, I may be naive but you two have convinced me. That said, I had to comment on the local "law," I once worked a short time at a small town police department as a dispatcher, It certainly opened my eyes, I think they want outsiders to know who they are. I do know that this isn't always the case though and you do meet some who are in law enforcement for the right reasons. But once again I really love this show. thanks !
Interesting about the law enforcement there. Sounds like they have nothing more substantial going on in such a small town, and moreover, have that we-don't-take-kindly-to-strangers mentality.
I enjoyed this episode, mostly because of my own experience with Virginia City. I was seven when my parents and I took a vacation up north to the Reno area, and stopped at Virginia City for the day. I remember my father suggesting we stay for the night, but my mom was very reluctant. She kept saying how much she didn't like the town, and many years afterwards she mentioned how uncomfortable she was while we were there. She has always been sensitive to paranormal activity and has the gift to see spirits as well. Maybe I will have to ask her if she saw the shadow man!
Thanks for the blog post, Steve. Also–I'd really like to hear thoughts about the Cedar Park, Texas episode from you and Amy. That was, for me, by far the creepiest episode in the show's run. That place seemed heavily drenched in suppressive energy, and I'd really like to hear more about it. I certainly hope that Annie and Joel have moved out–they were in danger.
I love The Dead Files! it runs number one with The Decrypters on NCGHD on my Recorder Favorites. As always, a grand show, but some questions, insights, and answers were left afar.
Amy may not have seen the details of the little girl's face, but was able to describe her hair and eye color, the shape of her face and an age estimate. With the round face, coloring, (and the mean disposition of the little girl ) first choice is the Mackey adopted daughter. What happened to her? At what age did she die and where? Perhaps she aged and never left home?
And what of "sweet" Mrs. Mackey? Did she die in country or in Paris? What was she to her daughter? Did she and Mr. Mackey divorce? Was there any connection or time-line between the Mackeys and the murdered prostitute?
Next. No bother with the creepy man outside? Why was it not mentioned during the final review that the big bad dark mass of a man with angry glowing eyes was coming closer to the house? Still Ok to ignore it? Safe to tell him to take his glow lights and go home?
Final. What about all the poor miners whose souls are caught in their tragic death modes? Can we not do something for them? Can Amy do something? Or at least provide recommendations and a follow-up to ease your viewers consciences.
Please do not leave one of your most avid viewers wanting! Give more details! Many thanks and Slainte!
Steve, best show on TV right now. I look forward to it every week. Having the corroboration between your objective investigation and Amy's psychic one really makes the show pop and separates it from the ones that investigate with a lot of gadgets and drama but no real conclusions on exactly what's going on. Keep up the great work.
Hey Steve and Amy, first off thank you so much for a wonderful, interesting NEW approach to helping people with these problems or just curriosities. I can't get enough of the show. The lastest episode left me with one major question because I was as disturbed as Amy seemed to be about this. Is there anything being done to address the awful fates of those miners that were sacrificed and seemed to be re-living their horrible death experience? Is there anything that can be done to move them on and give them peace at last. This really touched my heart as I watched this episode today on Father's Day (had it recorded!) and my own father worked in the copper mines almost all his life in AZ. I hope to hear and update about this very soon. Thanks so much for any more information you can give.
Sincerely, Kristine Radtke
Moyock, NC
I love the way this show is set up- your investigation that reveals these events.
Some of these places are pretty scary , like the Family restaurant. I hope they will do something about that –
I wonder if on these locations do you ever have any phenomena happen while you are interviewing the clients.? That would be an interesting to know about also. I wonder about the little girl at this mansion ,was there ever a mention of her death? I appreciate the research you do to that really brings the history to life.
I look forward to the next episodes – I hope you will do follow ups at some point to tell us what is happening at some of these locations.
thanks
You and amy are fun to watch; the perfect yang to her yin —–or vice versa. Thanks for posting
I would love for the team to investigate the Legend of Billy the Kid….so many unanswered questions!
Hey Steve, I'm really sorry to hear of the unproffesional experience your crew had, with the local police. It has been my experience that small town police departments are not fond of big city police cops. I've had my own issues with small town cops. On another note, I've been watching your show just recently, and I really enjoy it! I have personally experienced paranormal activity here at my house and also in Jefferson, Texas at the famous Jefferson and Excelsior Hotels, these hotels have been in operation since the 1800's so there's a lot of history there.
I think it's a shame about the Sheriff's department. Some people simply cannot handle power. I love and respect law enforcement, so what a disappointment. Luckily, I don't have to live there!
Unfortunately, poor law enforcement behavior is pretty common in small town USA. But the show turned out great!