30 East Drive: Why Britain’s Most Violent Poltergeist Is Known As ‘The Black Monk of Pontefract’
Danny Robins' historical investigation into a poltergeist in 1960s Pontefract continues.
Mr Nobody has been getting the blame for everything from floating candlesticks, to teeth marks left in sandwiches, but things are about to take a darker turn. As events escalate, one member of the family finds themselves in genuine physical danger - but is it from something paranormal, or something much closer to home?
Resident experts Dr Ciaran O’Keefe and Evelyn Hollow are on hand to weigh the evidence, test theories, and guide listeners through the chilling conclusion to Britain’s most infamous poltergeist tale.
WATCH Part 1: • 30 East Drive: Danny Robins Investigates B...
0:00 Part 1 recap
2:37 DIY exorcism
4:53 What is an exorcism?
5:35 Scent in paranormal cases
6:29 Explain the floating objects
7:09 Rhythmic drumming
7:58 Psychological reasoning
9:08 Crucifix on teenage daughter’s back
14:35 Can a ghost hurt a person?
15:50 First appearance of ‘Mr Nobody’
18:19 Why case is known as ’The Black Monk of Pontefract’
22:59 Teenage daughter dragged upstairs and fingermarks around neck
25:22 Were the Pritchards in danger?
25:54 How long did the Pritchards stay in the house?
26:06 Has phenomena continued at 30 East Drive?
26:51 Breaking ‘the spell’
27:16 Share your Cold Case ideas with Danny
27:53 Next Episode: The White Mountains UFO
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Credit - Thumbnail photograph of Danny: Willie Runte