Chris McKinnell, grandson of legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has spent more than 40 years investigating ghosts, hauntings, consciousness and the unexplained.
But after growing up inside the world that inspired The Conjuring films, Chris came to a surprising conclusion: he doesn’t believe in demons.
In this episode of Dead Talks, Chris shares terrifying firsthand paranormal encounters, what he learned from Ed and Lorraine Warren, why he believes fear can shape paranormal experiences, and his evidence for consciousness surviving death.
We also explore ghosts, poltergeists, manifestation, near-death experiences, the power of belief, quantum physics, the afterlife, and deeply personal encounters Chris says he had with his deceased fiancée, grandmother and great-grandfather.
In this episode:
Ed & Lorraine Warren and the real Warren legacy
Why Chris McKinnell no longer believes in demons
The paranormal cases that terrified him as a teenager
Ghosts, poltergeists and unexplained phenomena
Consciousness and life after death
His fiancée visiting him after she died
Whether fear and belief can influence paranormal experiences
What The Conjuring gets people thinking about—and what Chris sees differently
Learn more about Chris McKinnell and the Warren Legacy Foundation:
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www.warrenlegacyfoundation.com
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.
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