William J. Hall

William J. Hall was born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where the events of this book took place. He watched the news coverage of the Lindley Street haunting on TV when he was 10 years old. Hall is professionally equipped to recognize trickery. After more than 25 years as a performing magician, he knows how to create and recognize illusions. He is experienced in researching the unexplained, from folklore and urban legend to fortune telling, the pyramids, and other mysterious tales. His syndicated 1990’s column “Magic and the Unknown” ran for six years in multiple local papers in his home state. Hall has two sons and resides in Plainville, Connecticut. Jimmy Petonito began investigating the paranormal with Ed and Lorraine Warren and has been exploring it for over 30 years. He has appeared on numerous television shows such as Sightings, Unsolved Mysteries, Primetime Live, and Hostage to the Devil, and his cases have been featured on shows such as Canada’s Scariest Night of My Life. Jimmy is also the host of the popular radio program The Haunted Chronicles. He resides with his two beautiful daughters in Connecticut.