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The Ides of June 2008.
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The official news letter of Debbie and Richard Senate
EXTRA! EXTRA!
Sylvia Natalie Vaughn Born
6-6-08. Richard and Debbie are once again Grandparents.
Sylvia was born at 8:26 pm on D-Day, June 6th, at the hospital in Santa Paula, California. Debbie and her father Justin Vaughn helped with the delivery. Sylvia, named for Sarah’s grandmother, weighed in at seven pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She has blue eyes and blond hair. Sylvia is the Senate’s second grand ...
<< MORE >>A story that was once read by Stephen King and got an Honorable Mention.
One Night in the Museum
A short story by Richard Senate & Kyle Christenson
It was dark at the city museum that night. The darkness did not hamper Joe; in fact he was glad it was dark because the darkness concealed his after hours entry. He had with him the tools of his trade, the pry bar, the electronics to jam the alarms, and a powerful flashlight.
In no time at all he had used all of the skills to pry open the window. Joe, laughed to himself as he examined the ancient alarm system. It was a simple thing to disable the wires and swing himself though the window. He knew the aged watchman was in his office watching TV. He would not be a problem and if he was, there was the 32 caliber pistol in his pocket.
Joe made his way down the long corridor; his beam of light flashing on statues and portraits of other eras. Soon he found what he was seeking and the flashlight played on an ancient papyrus scroll marked with painted designs and intricate hieroglyphics. The scroll was a holy document of the Ancient Egyptians, worth fifty thousand dollars to a certain wealth private collector.
Joe broke the glass case and snatched up the scroll. It felt funny in his hand, like sandpaper still warm from the sun. He started to leave the Egyptian Room and returned to the window he had opened. He then stopped suddenly.
Joe heard voices at the window. It must be the police, he thought. He listened and from what he heard it was two police officers. They were called in when the watchman found the open window.
"We better check the place," one said as he drew his revolver. "Who ever did this might still be inside." Joe listened as the old watchman let them in. The overhead lights went on, as the policemen patrolled from room to room.
Somehow Joe always kept one room ahead of them. His heart pounded fast as he found himself trapped in the last room—The Egyptian Room with the broken case. Joe hid behind a large stone idol next to a tall mummy case.
Just as he found his place of concealment, the door opened. The two blue uniformed men glanced around the room. Joe was certain they would see the broken glass, they didn’t notice it.
"This is the last room," one officer said.
"I guess we scared him off. I don’t think anything is missing," answered the second.
"Let’s go make our report."
They left the room and in a few moments the lights went out and the museum was plunged into near darkness.
Joe smiled to himself as the dim moonlight filtered in the small windows of the room. He was safe, those dumb cops had passed right by him. He let out a small laugh and held his stolen scroll close. He came out of his place of hiding and stood up. He stretched and was about to move when he felt a powerful hand grasp the back of his neck.
The mighty hand pulled Joe around and, in the dim light the burglar’s eyes fell horror stricken on the face of an ancient, wrinkled and bandaged long dead mummy.
The face of royal guard Rahotep, dead these five thousand years, was the last image Joe saw in life.
A single scream echoed though the museum, then there was silence. It was the silence of the tomb.
June 2008 GHOSTWATCH NEWSLETTER
The official ghostly newsletter of Richard and Debbie
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Mr. Senate writes for new Ojai Newspaper
The new Ojai Newspaper, The View, has began publication and Mr. Senate has joined the staff with a new column entitled "Weird News." It will feature strange and odd items of interest –not just ghosts. "Don’t worry," he said in a phone conversation. "I will still ...
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GHOSTWATCH NEWSLETTER May 2008
Subscribe to Richard Senate's latest ghost-busting blog postings! New ghosts and research will be added in a timely matter-right here! Just fill in your e-mail address on this blog! You will be notified automatically by e-mail. You can unsubscribe any time. It is free, there is absolutely no charge. Keep up to date with Richard and Debbie and their amazing investigations! We are giving the site a new look with many new features coming! Unlike the many clones of ghost hunters you now see on TV, Richard Senate was amongst the very first ghost hunters to go public as a ghost hunter, do paranormal research and write on such material. He has published many books and has appeared on numerous television shows world-wide. He is also accessible to the public and always willing to help. Debbie Senate, gifted psychic and wife of Richard Senate has provided information that has even saved lives and has been of great help and benefit to many people. An unbeatable team. They are both available for talks and readings if their very busy schedule permits. You may inquire by emailing Richard Senate at hainthunter@aol.com - For emergency ghost cases there may be a surcharge.
IMPORTANT SÉANCE SET FOR MAY 18th.
Debbie has had a vision or feeling or what ever you call it that something is trying to get in touch with her. It might have something to do with Senator Obama. A Special Séance is now set for May 18th at 7:00 pm. The feeling may well have something to do with one of the people who have signed up for this event. We need a full circle to complete the setting or it will not happen. Contact the Phantom Bookshop for more details. The spaces are limited so call today. If you have any questions e-mail Richard and Debbie at HaintHunter@aol.com . The séance will be held at an undisclosed location in Mid-Ventura. Only those with tickets will be told the address to limit intruders from the media or debunkers. The fee is still $88 dollars with the money going to further researcher in the paranormal. Debbie has had the feeling this last weekend and it seems to be growing.
Special Walking Tour of Haunted Ojai
On May 24th, from 4 to 6 PM, a special tour of ghostly places will be lead by Richard Senate. The tour starts at the fountain
RICHARD SENATE’S ARTICLE IN NEW ISSUE OF FATE MAGAZINE.
The article on the events at the Olivas Adobe last Fall has been printed in the newest issue of Fate Magazine. The spike in activity has been growing since last Fall as readers of the newsletter can attest. Plans are now being formed to mount a full investigation of the site. A DVD will be made to document the investigation and try to find the cause of the spike in sightings. At the 1847 adobe home. It may well have something to do with up coming renovations that will close the building to the public. If you would like to take part in the investigation please contact Mr. Senate.
MR. SENATE TO PRESENT HIS FINDINGS IN LECTURE SET FOR MAY 17.
Mr. Senate has finished his findings on several investigations and will be presenting them at an informal talk set for May 17th, Saturday. The site has yet to be announced and it will depend on turn out. Mr. Senate’s findings conclude some of the best reasons for believing in ghosts and the supernatural. The sightings of ghosts give us the best evidence we have of a post death experience. He will also refute the claims of debunkers who scoff at the amateur ghost hunting movement. The feel for this talk is $10. Please purchase tickets at the Phantom Bookstore.
NEW GHOST SIGHTING AT HOLLYWOOD AND VINE!
The area around the famous cross streets of Hollywood and Vine have been rumored haunted since the 1930s after the death of Silent Horror actor Lon Chaney Sr. He did take the trolley to his work at Universal Studios before his un-timely death. They have seen him sitting on the bench clutching his make-up kit. A recent sighting on the "Man of a Thousand faces" took place recently during a fire in broad daylight. People claim to have seen him in the crowd watching the firemen. He was dressed in a slouch hat and black cape. This recent sighting didn’t mention a tin make-up kit but the witness did say he carried a rolled up newspaper—The Herald. That paper went out of business in LA decades ago. Hollywood continues to be one of the most active supernatural sites in the nation.
MR. SENATE PLANNING NEW BOOK ON JACK THE RIPPER.
With the success of the Psychic Solution to the Lizzie Borden Case, The Senate’s are now planning to take on the greatest case in the world: The 1888 Whitechapel Murders attributed to Jack the Ripper. If you have theories or insights on these murders feel free to share them with the Senates as they try to solve the crime using paranormal means. Who killed the over-aged ladies of the night in a bloody spat of murder? Was the killer the one who sent the letters to the police and newspapers calling himself "Jack the Ripper?" They hope to unravel this mystery and tell the world who really did it. If you would like to help in this investigation please e-mail the Senates.
RICHARD AND DEBBIE SENATE'S NEW BOOK ON THE LIZZIE BORDEN CASE IS SELLING EXTREMELY WELL -
PLANS FOR A SECOND PRINTING SOON.
The publisher of "Shocking Psychic Solution: The Lizzie Borden Case" reported today that this newly published book is selling EXTREMELY well across the United States and around the world. You can still purchase a first edition copy, which is signed and dated by the Senates on this site. Phantom Bookshop still has a few copies left. See the links to the right. A CD comes with the book. This is the only place you can purchase signed copies of the first edition. It is suspected that the book will be going into a second printing shortly. Heads Up!
NEW DVD IN PRODUCTION ABOUT THE HAUNTED GLEN TAVERN INN
A DVD is in production by Char-Man Video Productions about the investigation of Professor Senate and his students of the haunted Glen Tavern In on March 30, 2008. Many things were picked up there, included EVPs and ghostly photos. Keep watching for the release. As usual, Richard Senate and Debbie Senate always get results on their ghost hunts.
Quote of the Day: "There are stranger things in this world, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Shakespeare, Hamlet Act I, scene three.
New Newsletter will be out on June 3rd with an important announcement! Happy Hauntings!

Olivas Adobe Heats up with New Supernatural Events!
Another city tour of the old
Special Tour. Investigation at the
A Phantom Bookshop Tour. Contact John or Katie at phantom@phantoms.com or call them at 805-641-3844. By the way, John and Katie were recently broad sided by a drunken driver who ran a stop sign at 50 mph at hit them. They were traveling home down East Main Street on April 18th at 10:30 PM, after a dinner to celebrate John's birthday. It was a horrific accident and they are still recovering from their ordeal. Their Dodge Caravan (and beloved ghostly traveling machine was totaled, nicknamed 'Miss Plum') was a total loss. Thankfully they will recover from their injuries! But just remember! Life is fragile and life can be cut off suddenly! Tell someone you love them NOW while you can in this life!
“I find ghosts always haunt the better restaurants,” Mr. Senate remarked. He looked for the mysterious phantom lady but she was nowhere to be seen that night.
Terrible premonition reported! Danger lingers near Obama!
Special Walking Tour of Haunted Ojai
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The "haunted book." The title is "Vampires and Vampirism"
by Dudley Wright, published in 1924 in England.
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Richard Senate Tour dates and Times for April and May 2008.
Saturday April 19, 2008 The Ghosts of Mission Santa Barbara 3:30 to 6:00 a special guided tour though the stories of ghosts and haunted things that go bump in the night at one of the iconic sites in the Golden West. Experiments in spirit communication and EVP as well as a chance to try to solve the riddle of the Lost woman of san Nicholas Island will be tried. Do take a camera along as many have captured bizarre images on this tour ...