Paranormal News from the Paranormal Museum: 6 March, 2026

--By Maddie Kosloski of the Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum

Ah, spring in San Benedetto! The hills are that perfect shade of green, the temperature hovers in the delightful seventies, and the Paranormal Museum is buzzing with the best kind of energy—curious visitors, fresh exhibits, and just enough mysterious happenings to keep things interesting.

If you're feeling the good vibes too, pull up a chair (or a spectral one) and let's catch up on the latest from the weird world beyond.

1) AI Cryptids are a thing.

Move over, Bigfoot and Mothman—now we've got digital cryptids slinking out of AI image generators. Remember Loab, that eerie, bloody-faced woman who kept popping up no matter what prompts people tried? She's been dubbed the "first AI cryptid," haunting latent space like a ghost in the machine. Then there's Crungus, a hairy, horned beastie that feels like Krampus got remixed by algorithms. And lately, folks are churning out hyper-realistic cryptid vlogs with tools like Veo 3—Bigfoot doing influencer life, anyone? It's equal parts creepy and hilarious. Proof that the paranormal is evolving... or at least our tech is getting better at dreaming it up.

2) Oklahoma family reports Bigfoot sighting.

Fresh from last week: A family driving near the Washita River in Silo, Oklahoma, spotted an 8-foot-tall, dark reddish-brown figure strolling across a power line easement. It paused, gave them a long look, then vanished into the woods. The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization rated it a solid "Triple-A" sighting—multiple witnesses, daytime, no funny business. Classic Sasquatch behavior, right down to the stare-down. Makes you wonder what lurks just out of frame in those quiet rural spots.

3) Thermal camera spots ghost (?) at an Ohio courthouse.

Talk about chilling evidence: Security footage from an old courthouse (Wayne County, Wooster, if the legends hold) showed a thermal camera picking up a human-shaped heat signature waving near the entrance—except no one was physically there. Locals whisper it's the "Lady in Pink," a lingering spirit tied to the building's dramatic history. Whether it's a glitch, a draft, or something more... well, that's why we keep the thermal imagers on display here at the museum.

4) The evidence for evil spirits.

From ancient accounts to modern reports, stories of demonic possession and malevolent entities pop up across cultures. Some researchers point to cases with unexplained physical phenomena (levitation, unknown languages, superhuman strength) that defy easy psychiatric explanation. Others argue it's all in the mind—or a mix of both. Either way, it's a reminder to sage your space and keep an open (but cautious) mind. We've got a whole exhibit on protective talismans if you're feeling the need for extra warding.

5) Influencer accuses someone of murder based on her psychic intuition and gets hit with a $10 million judgement.

Oof. A TikTok tarot reader went viral claiming "spiritual intuition" fingered a University of Idaho professor in the 2022 student murders. No evidence, just cards and vibes. The jury wasn't having it—$10 million in defamation damages awarded last week. A stark lesson that psychic insights are best kept to personal readings, not public accusations. (Pro tip: Always shuffle with intention... and maybe consult a lawyer before posting.)

What a wild mix of old-school haunts, modern tech monsters, and cautionary tales! Spring really does seem to stir up the strange. If any of this has you itching for more ghostly gossip or hands-on paranormal fun, swing by the Paranormal Museum—we've got fresh displays on digital anomalies, cryptid lore, and yes, even a tarot corner with protective vibes.

Can't make it? Stop by our online shop!

Looking for the perfect way to explore your own intuition safely? Check out the UnTarot deck right here—it's my go-to for quirky, thought-provoking readings without the courtroom drama.

Or dive into one of the museum's own cozy mysteries (like The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum series starter), where amateur sleuths solve crimes amid haunted exhibits and zero million-dollar lawsuits. Either way, stay curious, stay safe, and keep those good spring vibes flowing.

Until next time,

Maddie Kosloski

Director, Paranormal Museum

San Benedetto, California