1 00:01:36,300 --> 00:01:39,153 During the years 1949 through 1970, 2 00:01:39,236 --> 00:01:42,338 Dr. Jonathan Rankin conducted extensive research 3 00:01:42,421 --> 00:01:44,521 in the field of psychic phenomena. 4 00:01:44,604 --> 00:01:49,304 And cataloged hundreds of events that defy rational explanation. 5 00:01:49,580 --> 00:01:51,282 The most intriguing aspect of the research 6 00:01:51,365 --> 00:01:53,280 was the discovery of an apparent relationship 7 00:01:53,363 --> 00:01:56,050 between many of these events 8 00:01:56,133 --> 00:01:59,960 and certain cemeteries located throughout the United States. 9 00:02:00,780 --> 00:02:03,528 According to Dr. Rankin, 453 people 10 00:02:03,611 --> 00:02:06,538 directly involved in these strange events 11 00:02:06,621 --> 00:02:10,960 were buried in only 23 separate cemeteries throughout the nation. 12 00:02:11,770 --> 00:02:14,113 This apparent final grouping of people who 13 00:02:14,196 --> 00:02:16,538 were touched by the unknown is referred to 14 00:02:16,621 --> 00:02:20,220 in parapsychology, as the Rankin Cluster phenomena. 15 00:02:21,140 --> 00:02:25,527 The following episodes are based on supposedly true events described in 16 00:02:25,610 --> 00:02:29,960 Dr. Rankin's writing and involving one of the mystery cemeteries. 17 00:03:39,410 --> 00:03:42,480 There are few things as strange as reality... 18 00:03:42,885 --> 00:03:44,408 for reality comes to us wearing 19 00:03:44,491 --> 00:03:48,010 many faces, disguised as all manner of things. 20 00:03:51,260 --> 00:03:53,110 What is reality and what is illusion? 21 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:56,158 Some things we think are real may be 22 00:03:56,241 --> 00:03:58,118 merely wisps of smoke from our minds. 23 00:03:58,201 --> 00:04:01,219 And some things we think illusion, 24 00:04:01,302 --> 00:04:04,238 are merely cloaked in that guise, so they may 25 00:04:04,321 --> 00:04:07,200 play their parts without knowing what they really are. 26 00:04:31,280 --> 00:04:33,778 Did these events happen by coincidence 27 00:04:33,861 --> 00:04:36,441 or by an unknown and unknowable calculation? 28 00:04:37,540 --> 00:04:39,448 Let's start by populating this day's stage 29 00:04:39,531 --> 00:04:41,402 with some of the characters. 30 00:04:41,485 --> 00:04:43,072 I know that my redeemer liveth 31 00:04:43,155 --> 00:04:45,101 and that he shall stand at the light of day 32 00:04:45,184 --> 00:04:46,331 upon the earth. 33 00:04:46,414 --> 00:04:48,831 - Dave Terrell, - Though this body be destroyed. 34 00:04:48,914 --> 00:04:50,514 - Judge, shall I be God? - Frank Cameron... 35 00:04:51,683 --> 00:04:53,770 Whom I shall see for myself. 36 00:04:53,853 --> 00:04:56,000 - Randy Powell, - And I shall behold. 37 00:04:56,083 --> 00:04:57,199 Three young men, 38 00:04:57,282 --> 00:05:00,282 college students, all the boy next door... 39 00:05:01,152 --> 00:05:02,741 all people we've known before. 40 00:05:04,300 --> 00:05:07,340 Brother Taylor, a well meaning and god fearing man. 41 00:05:07,980 --> 00:05:09,900 Blessed be, the name of the Lord. 42 00:05:12,720 --> 00:05:19,520 And so Lord, we commend to thee the earthly remains of John Davis. 43 00:05:22,140 --> 00:05:24,239 Johnny Davis, the one who holds the rather 44 00:05:24,322 --> 00:05:26,421 dubious place of honor at this gathering. 45 00:05:29,160 --> 00:05:31,240 And this is Camille Davis, Johnny's mother. 46 00:05:31,323 --> 00:05:34,754 The seventh daughter of a seventh son. 47 00:05:35,260 --> 00:05:37,410 Does she have anything to do with our story? 48 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:38,713 Perhaps. 49 00:05:39,420 --> 00:05:40,358 Let's unfold it. 50 00:05:40,441 --> 00:05:44,238 He was cut down untimely. 51 00:05:44,321 --> 00:05:48,480 For you, in your infinite wisdom, know best. 52 00:05:50,300 --> 00:05:52,925 Take the soul of this young man, Lord, 53 00:05:53,008 --> 00:05:56,534 and may he dwell in your hallways forever. 54 00:05:57,820 --> 00:06:00,920 The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. 55 00:06:01,920 --> 00:06:03,720 Blessed be the name of the Lord. 56 00:06:04,440 --> 00:06:05,273 Amen. 57 00:07:03,450 --> 00:07:06,050 Listen you well to my words. 58 00:07:10,630 --> 00:07:14,150 One by land, two by sky. 59 00:07:17,170 --> 00:07:19,970 Look to the heptagon, for it is there. 60 00:07:20,950 --> 00:07:24,230 Seven times around go the three of you. 61 00:07:27,320 --> 00:07:32,580 And may your reward be just and true. 62 00:07:44,430 --> 00:07:47,550 Look to the heptagon, for it is there. 63 00:07:48,530 --> 00:07:51,510 Seven times around go the three of you. 64 00:07:52,050 --> 00:07:55,050 And may your reward be just. 65 00:07:56,390 --> 00:07:59,040 Excuse me, sir, would you like a refill on your drink? 66 00:08:00,470 --> 00:08:02,370 Ah, sir, would you like another drink? 67 00:08:02,510 --> 00:08:04,367 Excuse me, I think she's talking to you. 68 00:08:04,450 --> 00:08:05,210 Would you care for something? 69 00:08:05,330 --> 00:08:05,848 Oh, I'm sorry. 70 00:08:05,931 --> 00:08:06,064 Yes, I would. 71 00:08:09,465 --> 00:08:10,540 Here you go. 72 00:08:10,667 --> 00:08:11,500 Thank you. 73 00:08:11,971 --> 00:08:13,260 Would you care for anything? 74 00:08:13,461 --> 00:08:14,294 Sorry, Father. 75 00:08:14,880 --> 00:08:16,377 I guess I was pretty deep in thought. 76 00:08:16,460 --> 00:08:17,610 I didn't even hear her. 77 00:08:17,693 --> 00:08:19,193 We all get that way sometimes. 78 00:08:19,780 --> 00:08:22,680 Deep thought is sometimes a bridge way across our problems. 79 00:08:37,730 --> 00:08:40,270 Father, do you believe in the supernatural? 80 00:08:43,430 --> 00:08:44,263 I'm sorry. 81 00:08:47,050 --> 00:08:49,018 Well, I guess it sounds pretty silly, 82 00:08:49,101 --> 00:08:51,916 but I was wondering if you believed in the supernatural. 83 00:08:53,525 --> 00:08:56,410 Don't you realize, the supernatural is my business? 84 00:08:57,450 --> 00:08:59,790 You might say, I'm a pro at it. 85 00:09:00,070 --> 00:09:01,670 I hadn't thought of it that way. 86 00:09:01,753 --> 00:09:02,803 But I guess you're right. 87 00:09:03,570 --> 00:09:06,770 I'm one of those many people who have a supernatural boss. 88 00:09:08,010 --> 00:09:08,970 He's a good boss. 89 00:09:09,750 --> 00:09:10,583 Gentle boss. 90 00:09:11,390 --> 00:09:12,890 One who knows all the answers. 91 00:09:13,830 --> 00:09:15,880 Sometimes doesn't tell you what they are. 92 00:09:18,290 --> 00:09:20,890 What uh, made you think of the supernatural anyway? 93 00:09:23,390 --> 00:09:24,350 Oh, nothing. 94 00:09:25,690 --> 00:09:27,810 Listen you well to my words. 95 00:09:29,030 --> 00:09:32,350 One by land, two by sky. 96 00:09:36,620 --> 00:09:37,670 Well, yes, something. 97 00:09:41,760 --> 00:09:43,610 But look Father, I'm not a Catholic. 98 00:09:43,780 --> 00:09:45,330 It doesn't make any difference. 99 00:09:49,180 --> 00:09:50,600 No, I guess it doesn't. 100 00:09:52,680 --> 00:09:54,338 Something has been bugging me for the last 101 00:09:54,421 --> 00:09:57,340 couple of days, and I really need somebody to talk to, about it. 102 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,393 So, I've got two ears, talk. 103 00:10:03,740 --> 00:10:08,040 Well... I guess, I should begin at the beginning. 104 00:10:12,190 --> 00:10:13,850 It all started in this pool hall. 105 00:10:15,410 --> 00:10:17,781 Randy Powell, this friend of mine and I 106 00:10:17,864 --> 00:10:20,400 and Dave Terrell, we're all roommates at state. 107 00:10:21,530 --> 00:10:22,367 I'm sorry, Father. 108 00:10:22,450 --> 00:10:23,350 I'm Frank Cameron. 109 00:10:24,110 --> 00:10:25,850 Good to know you, Frank. I'm Father Duane. 110 00:10:25,950 --> 00:10:27,400 Good to know you too, Father. 111 00:10:29,070 --> 00:10:31,250 Well, anyway, we were at this pool hall. 112 00:10:31,830 --> 00:10:34,080 Just having fun, and there was this guy there. 113 00:10:35,334 --> 00:10:36,167 Johnny Davis. 114 00:10:36,250 --> 00:10:38,700 We were just sort of kidding him around, you know. 115 00:10:38,783 --> 00:10:39,983 We didn't mean any harm. 116 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:42,000 I'm sorry.