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In Memoriam: Joe Nickell

The rationalist and skeptical community mourns the passing of Dr. Joe Nickell, an indefatigable investigator of the paranormal, a prolific author, and a steadfast advocate for critical thinking. For decades, Joe was the world’s leading full-time paranormal investigator, devoting his life to uncovering the truth behind extraordinary claims with methodical rigor and historical insight.
As a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Inquiry (CFI) and a longtime contributor to Skeptical Inquirer magazine, Joe brought his expertise in historical research, forensic analysis, and investigative journalism to a vast range of mysteries: hauntings, psychic phenomena, cryptids, religious relics, UFOs, and fringe science. He exposed hoaxes, debunked myths, and illuminated the natural explanations behind seemingly supernatural occurrences. Read More...


