S09E37: Anger is An Energy Pt.1 of 2 (The Tina Resch Story)
Summary
This episode details the 1984 case of Tina Resch, a teenager in Columbus, Ohio, whose home experienced intense paranormal disturbances, including objects flying and lights flickering. Journalist Mike Harden and parapsychologist William Roll investigated, with Roll eventually concluding Tina possessed genuine psychokinetic abilities despite earlier media exposure of her faking a lamp incident. The narrative explores Tina’s traumatic childhood, including abandonment and alleged abuse, which she believed fueled her uncontrolled anger and powers. The story concludes with Tina’s psychological as…
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Show intro and Season 9 finale announcement
Tina's abandonment and adoption by the Reschs
Childhood trauma and allegations of abuse
Tina's anger and first paranormal incidents
Journalist Mike Harden investigates the house
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Photographer Fred Shannon captures the flying phone
Media frenzy and Tina exposed on camera
William Roll arrives and observes Tina
James Randi challenges the family
The teacup incident convinces Roll
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Further RSPK evidence and Tina's comfort chair
Psychologist Rebecca Zinn experiences anomalies
Press conference and trip to North Carolina
Medium sessions and the Mind Machine test
Escalating incidents with Dr. Zinn
Episode conclusion and credits
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