Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. All rights reserved. I thought. The case inspired Frank De Felitta's 1978 book The Entity which was made into a 1982 film of the same name starring Barbara Hershey. There was an error deleting this problem. He and Gaynor published some of their findings from the case in scientific journals. We here at GhostTheory.com, having a journalistic approach to the paranormal, were lucky enough to get ahold of Brian Harris, Doris Bither's son, to set the record straight. At one point, the lights in the bedroom came together and formed the upper torso of a man appearing near Doris and moving as a human would move. Things being thrown, her screaming. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Brian Harris: Its possible. So things would start flying, we would get attacked., Brian Harris: what? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. It makes sense that it would be closed off to the outside world, if everyone was invading their privacy. John Chapman In this interview, I get to the bottom of the case and give you an insight to the true day-to-day life of the Bither household, the alleged spectral rape, and behind the scenes of the investigation conducted by Dr. Barry Taff and Kerry Gaynor and the resentment it left on the children. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Doris Bither lived in the small home with her six year-old daughter and her three sons. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Doris Bither passed away in 1995, from Pulmonary Arrest. I then wanted to hear from Mr. Harris own mouth about the haunting. It was all true. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Doris had a number of failed relationships, several of which were abusive. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Barry reported that she was always drunk. No apparitions made, then they will soon start to doubt the claim and ultimately abandon the research. spectrophilia, but a rather disturbingly real poltergeist outbreak. However, Doris maintained contact with author Frank De Felitta, and she reported to him that no matter where she moved, the activity followed her. I was in the next room trying to watch television. It just became alive. I asked Mr. Harris if they did have a love/hate relationship with their mother, could that have caused it. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This database contains an index to cemetery and burial details posted on Find a Grave from the United States. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Learn more about managing a memorial . The Entity, the Haunting Of Doris Bither! Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In this interview, I get to the bottom of the case and give you an insight to the true day-to-day life of the Bither household, the alleged spectral rape, and behind the . My room was right next door to my mothers. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Photo request sent successfully. This is a carousel with slides. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. more details. There is this song in the Uriah Heep album Demons and Wizards that talks about good versus evil. . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Ir para o contedo principal Pgina inicial Memoriais Cemitrios Famoso(a) Contribuir Registrar-se Conectar-se Registrar-se Brian Harris: ..It was as if they [the four entities] showed themselves whenever they felt like.. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Please reset your password. A string of abusive relationships took their toll on her, driving her to suffer emotionally and seek the solace of alcohol. Its funny, the whole incident about them being Asian; thats not true. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This account has been disabled. He believes that the entities were drawn to the negative and frightened attitude the rest of the family members had. Eventually Doris was disowned by her family after a series of altercations. Please try again later. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. It was then bought by the next door neighbor, Mr. Bob Salcedo, and then sold it when he had heard of what was going on and was frightened. There was an error deleting this problem. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Xavier Ortega of Ghost Theory has researched the case extensively, interviewing all of Doris Bither's children. Anne was an advocate for others from the developmentally disabled to abused and troubled youth. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. It felt isolated being there, but that was because the house had built a large reputation for being haunted, that the whole neighborhood was coming by. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. A sort of we got what we wanted, good luck with the haunting feeling. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Just not clear. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. You have to understand, my mother was drinking heavily because of what was going on. Thanks for helping with Find a Grave! Learn more about merges. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 3 boys and one girl. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Real orbs, not these ones that we see all over the web that are clearly dust or bugs reflecting the cameras flash. Covering The Best In Video Games, Esports, Movies and Geek Culture Doris Bither is sitting on the bed. From his research, Xavier pieced together Doris's background - something she was unwilling to share with the researchers on her case. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Doris Bither was a single mother of four children, living in Culver City, in the year of 1974. Try again later. There was an error deleting this problem. Search above to list available cemeteries. You see, Doris died a haunted woman. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Her advocacy for troubled children and youth lead her to volunteer roles at Wiley/Valley Youth House in Allentown, now known as Kidspeace a non-profit providing care for troubled children and youth. Many of the character elements from the film came from Bither's real life: She was raised by alcoholic parents and had many traumatic childhood experiences. Like nothing. We were so used to the poltergeist, that we just got to a point were we wouldnt even care., Brian Harris: The whole rape thing was real. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Year should not be greater than current year. I have a few things I want to clear out.. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Learn more about managing a memorial . Did the rape happen? In 1974, 33 year old Doris Bither and her four children (ages 16, 13, 10, and 6) packed up and moved to Culver City, California. In fact, the house had been twice condemned according to Barry Taff. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Add to your scrapbook. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Never miss a. Details of Doris childhood are not clearly known by her relatives. When the son went to aid Doris during attacks, something unseen flung him back with great force. At the time, there were about two dozen people in the room who all witnessed the same thing. Photo Request successfully deleted. A vase appeared to be thrown and crashed to the floor. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The children also experienced encounters with the entities who bumped into them in hallways and even slapped them. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . You can always change this later in your Account settings. Search above to list available cemeteries. She didnt want to have this happen.its a possibility, but its not like he knew what we were really going through. Alexander, Burke County, Georgia, USA Show Map. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Thanks for your help! The Doris Bither case, also known as the Entity haunting, was a 1974 investigation into alleged paranormal phenomena in Culver City, California, experienced by a woman named Doris Bither. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This knowledge will help you determine the best course of action. Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials or add photos, virtual flowers and a note to a loved one's memorial. The book is a project in the works and I expect to have it complete late this year. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 0 cemeteries found in Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, USA. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Over 226 million memorials created by the community since 1995. Whose-it was probably not their grandfather. Family members linked to this person will appear here. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [7][9], "The 'True' Story behind The Entity: Untangling Hollywood Horror", "Demystifying the Paranormal: Dr. Barry Taff Unravels the 'Poltergeist' Mystery", "A Closer Look at the Entity Photographs", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Doris_Bither_case&oldid=1119247023, This page was last edited on 31 October 2022, at 13:19. Doris Bither, a petite woman, in her 30s greeted them. Tape on the wall was pulled off the wall by invisible hands, and then the board it was holding flew off and hit Bither in the head. I already told you Javier! Any kid that grew up in the 70s and listened to Rock, that is what they listened to. Learn more about merges. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. To use this feature, use a newer browser. ). The two were in a Los Angeles area bookstore discussing their research when Doris Bither approached them and asked if they would be willing to look into her home. Anne graduated from Colby College and completed her nurses training at the New England Baptist. You can always change this later in your Account settings. I asked Mr. Harris about the claims and reports. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. We all experienced some form of attack. There was the pushing, biting and scratching being done to us. there were about 4 entities in the home, and they made themselves known by appearing all the time.I think it took a lot of energy for them to do that.. WOW! With no money and being a single mother, Doris set out to make a life of her own. 30 Jan 2018 (aged 59) Burial. The bruises in her legs and inner thighs. New Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. We have set your language to Oops, we were unable to send the email. It did happen. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Doris Amador De Corominas (238962913)? Cheering and yelling at this thing. The fact that she was drinking heavily, that could have contributed. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I would hear the attacks happening. Weve updated the security on the site. After leaving Carson, CA, she left for Texas and then came back to the Lawndale and Torrance, CA cities. Two photographs from this visit are presented as evidence of the supernatural lights. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Try again later. You are nearing . Trying to mind my own business.. Please enter your email and password to sign in. The home was never condemned by the city according to Mr. Harris. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. When you know the signs of paranormal activity, you can determine the type of haunting you're experiencing. Doris Bither had moved to California with her family at about the age of 10, and although little is known about her early years her life was falling apart by the time she spoke with the. Sorry! Drag images here or select from your computer for Doris Orchard Bither memorial. . All four had different fathers and ranged in age . How did you come to that conclusion? I asked. Registered 501(c)(3). It was the cool thing to do. The light seems to move purposefully before--poof! Camera equipment, lights. Resend Activation Email. . Born on July 8, 1940, she was born and raised on a farm in. 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Note the lack of the black poster boards, white tape, and panel identifications Taff claimed were in place when this photo was shot. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. A system error has occurred. It began in 1995 and now has over 170 million memorials. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Translucent and foggy.. It was a bad neighborhood and school. Try again later. Especially Doris. Drag images here or select from your computer for Donald M. Bither memorial. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Signup for our newsletter to get notified about our next ride. Photo request sent successfully. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Brian Harris recalls the overall feelings of growing up in the Bither home: Brian Harris: The overall feeling of everyday life was that of being isolated most of the time. ..yea the house was small, but since we were so separated [physically], you felt alone and isolated.. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Brian Harris: At times, it would be annoying. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He was not an Uncle Bob that knew the family. Over 226 million memorials created by the community since 1995. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In 1974, Doris Bither, a mother of four, was living with her sons in a small house in Culver City, California when she began to suffer a series of physical attacks that she claims were perpetrated by a group of ghosts. No useful evidence was ever captured. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Sk eller blddra bland begravningsplatser och gravdokument fr oknda och knda mnniskor frn hela vrlden. She had reported to him that by that time, she had gotten impregnated by one of the spirits. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. more details. He was thr one who I believed to be my grandfather.. He also served as a consultant both for the book and movie, The Entity. Contrary to what many people believe, the case of Doris Bither, that later became the novel and motion picture The Entity, was not, in my professional opinion, the result of spectral rape, .a.k.a. [6][7], Taff and Gaynor visited the Culver City house for the first time on August 22, 1974, with repeated visits over a ten-week period. Mrs. Doris Monterusso, age 60, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 27. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Doris M. Bither I found on Findagrave.com. That was an excellent point Mr. Harris had touched upon. We have set your language to ). I started to sense that Mr. Harris was a bit bothered when we talked about the team of researchers that invaded his home. He was unable to interview Bither herself, as she died in 1999 at the age of 58. I mean, my mother moved around a lot. Bither was a single mom in her 30s, had four children, one girl and three boys by four different fathers, was an alcoholic and suffered from serious emotional problems. Like I would see you Javier. The Doris Bither case, also known as the Entity haunting, was a 1974 investigation into alleged paranormal phenomena in Culver City, California, experienced by a woman named Doris Bither. He preceded her in death. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Brian Harris: The whole investigation lasted about 2 or 3 months. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Try again later. Anne was born on January 28, 1928 in Houlton, Maine to Roy and Doris Bither. Brian Harris: It was like a sculpture. When no activity was happening, the counters showed normal levels of background radiation. ). Although, we did notice that when we would play certain songs, the spirits would become agitated. Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person. more details. Being a single mother and trying to support 4 children was something more than what Doris could handle. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Doris's middle son Brian claims he heard the attack because his bedroom was next to his mother's, and he also said he saw bruises on her inner thighs following the alleged spectral rape. Her sons report the family had always experienced some minor level of psychokinetic activity, even before moving to Culver City. 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Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Failed to delete memorial. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Dr. Taff observed that Doris was a heavy drinker; however, when she stopped drinking, the phenomena also stopped. There is a problem with your email/password. Doris Bither was a single mother of four children. white rabbit restaurant menu; israel journey from egypt to canaan map doris bither find a grave. It was soon after this that Doris Bither experienced her first attack, in which she claimed two male spirits held her down while another raped her. It said that it was my grandfather. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Dr. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Once the scientists realize that no data was collected. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? So there was a lot of tension. They immediately noticed two strange things: the house smelled of rotting flesh, and the bedroom was ice cold even though the rest of the house was stifling. Doris claimed she was attacked repeatedly by the. To search for your ancestor for free at Find a Grave: Download a Free Checklist of Family History Records You Can Search Now Who is Doris Bither? Include gps location with grave photos where possible. That was the fictional character from the movie The Entity that was based on the Doris Bither story. Please reset your password. Search above to list available cemeteries. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Thanks for helping with Find a Grave! There are plenty of disturbing urban legends about the Ouija board, but some scary Ouija boa, Keys to Identifying a Ghost Orb in Real-Life, Imagine you're in a haunted place and you suddenly see a round ball of light materialize right in front of you. 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