Speakers

Jeff Leeper, Excorist

Jeff Leeper will speak at the Deep South Para-Comi-Con on September 15th. He has a history as a co-manager of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and has been in the paranormal field for more than four decades. He is well-known for being The Carpenter’s Hammer. Hear him speak about what led him to become an Exorcist.

As the Hammer, he’s an ordained minister dealing with religious deliverance from the negative aspects of the paranormal. He also works as the manager and innkeeper of Ironmaster’s Mansion located near Gettysburg. In addition, he’s a 39-year veteran of the entertainment field. He’s been a vocalist, actor, and radio producer. He’s performed on TV and on stage.

As a published author, Jeff has produced Amazon bestsellers. His available titles are Scalded Daddy Parts and Paranormal Encounters Three and Four. He’s also working on several titles, including one on the Hat-man phenomenon that will be titled The Stranger in My House.

Maria Player, Spiritualist Bio

Maria is a registered Nurse working in Quality Assurance specializing in long-term care and home care.

Maria’s paranormal journey began early in life, under the wing of her grandmother, a psychic medium with empathic abilities. Her Grandmother’s stories of ghostly activity captivated Maria, who learned early in life that she had inherited this empathy. Those abilities were passed down through the generations and those abilities saved her great, great grandmother’s life when she refused to board the Titanic after a premonition that it sank.

She believes these abilities were further enhanced by both a near-death experience and an out-of-body- experience, both occurring during a near-drowning when she was a young child.

Maria has done one episode of a television show on The History Channel called “Repossessed”, helping with the removal of a haunted item.

Maria has assisted in the exorcism of a generational curse associated with a witch, the exorcism of a succubus demon, and the exorcism of demonic attachments, working with Pastor Jeff Leeper.

Maria’s work with Pastor Jeff Leeper, using her empathic abilities and intuition to help weed out the real cases from the fake makes her invaluable to this team.

She is expanding her knowledge and focus on her own empathic abilities under the tutelage of Leitreanna Terry-Brown.

Maria’s experiences and research, working closely with Pastor Jeff Leeper make many consider them a “Paranormal Power Couple”.

Michael & Destiny Fox

The Fox Family Paranormal team has traveled extensively, investigating high-profile locations across the country.

When Michael and Destiny aren’t traveling the country helping lost souls, they have plenty of other extracurricular events to keep them busy. One example is appearing on an episode of “Repossessed” on HULU.

They continue to host their podcast, Fox Paranormal Chat, on Webb Radio Network–Fox Paranormal Chat.

Both Destiny and Michael remain avid Demonology researchers. Destiny has completed her studies under Jereme Leonard, the Cajun Demonologist, Jereme Leonard.

Hear Michael & Destiny Fox!

Matt Brown and Leitreanna Terry-Brown

Leitreanna Terry Brown isn’t your average ghost hunter. With a family legacy spanning four generations, she’s a captivating figure who explores the paranormal, shares ghost stories, and even offers spiritual healing.

Leitreanna isn’t alone. Her husband, Matt Brown, and kids share her psychic abilities, and together they form a unique investigative team, “Family Spirit.” They use a holistic approach that includes her expertise as a Reiki Master and exorcism training.

Leitreanna’s passion extends beyond her family. She co-founded a paranormal research group and led workshops. She’s also a radio host and has appeared on TV shows like “My Ghost Story.” Whether you’re looking for a good scare or want to learn more about the paranormal, Leitreanna Terry Brown is a force to be reckoned with.

Co-Author

Matthew and Leitreanna Brown have co-authored several Family Spirit books published by Mike Ricksecker, of Haunted Road Media. “The Family Spirit” is a series of 4 books, “A Journey with Crypts and Cryptids”, “So You Think Your Kid is Psychic?” (another book in the Family Spirit series). The film “The Coven” on Paranormal Witness” depicts Matthew’s experiences of living in a home that was haunted violently. In addition, he played a role along with his son, Elijah Brown, in the premier episode of “Ghost inside My Child”, “My Ghost Story Caught on Camera”, and “The Screenwriter and the Soldier.”

Come out and hear their experiences in the Paranormal World!

Jereme Leonard

Jereme Leonard is a professional firefighter who also happens to be a professional demonologist, known as the Cajun Demonologist. In 2004, he received his first experience with a demonic form during what he calls the Stinson Case. Over six months, he worked with this family to help free them of this demonic entity. After he was successful, he retired from the paranormal and wrote his book about the case.

In 2007, he became an ordained priest and began actively pursuing demonology. He’s appeared on many television shows, including American Super Natural (2014), Ghost of Morgan City (2019), and 28 Days Haunted (2022).

In addition to the Stinson Case, Jereme had another major case in Louisiana known as the Demon House. He was called to assist a young couple that had just purchased their forever home only to find satanic symbols carved in the floor of the attic. Once they realized they were not alone in the home, Jereme was called in to assist.

Over the years, many have reached out to him to learn how to become a demonologist and he has many words of caution for those looking to join the field. He advises that once you open your eyes, you can never close them and the demons will always be looking for you.

Ethereal Voices Paranormal

Ethereal Voices Paranormal-EVP, a team with 37 years of combined experience, investigates the paranormal.

Richard Johnson, a veteran of the field for 25 years, has garnered media attention from newspapers, magazines, television, and even books. He famously captured a photograph of an apparition at Fort Morgan, later explored on Expedition X.

Alongside him is Colleen Johnson, his partner in both life and EVP investigation for 12 years. Together, they tackle the unknown, using their expertise to unearth the secrets of the paranormal.

Meet the Johnson's of EVP

Come hear their stories and ask them questions

Blaine Rohan

A Shaman, Medium, and Spiritualist

Besides being a paranormal investigator, Blaine is also a shaman, medium, and spiritualist. He investigates a variety of areas where needed. He has gone to residences, businesses, and even battlefields to perform investigations. Mr. Rohan is an empath medium which makes it easier to interact with the spiritual world.

An Early Spiritual Beginning

As early as four years of age, Blaine has been hearing and seeing spirits. For more than two decades, he has been using these special gifts for paranormal investigation. Working as the SCARe team’s medium, Blaine aids in solving hard paranormal cases for the restoration of a peaceful environment. The accuracy of his readings is utterly amazing to us all!

An Appearance on the Science Channel

Blaine Rohan is a retired, military veteran of the USAF. Because of his experience with the military, he was invited to appear on the Science Channel’s Mission Unexplained. A program designed for military personnel to come forward and share their stories about events of the unknown.

Hear Blaine Live!

Austin Light-American Demon Comics

Calling all Aspiring Artists and Storytellers! Austin Light-American Demon Comics Speaks about the Journey!

Have you ever dreamt of turning your passion into a full-fledged comic business? Look no further than Austin Light, the mastermind behind Envy Webtoons and American Demon Comics.

Austin’s journey began in 2019 with a daring experiment: Envy Webtoons. What started as a “guinea pig” project soon blossomed into a platform for his creativity. But Austin wasn’t satisfied with just creating – he craved to build.

Fast forward to 2022, and Austin takes the comic world by storm with American Demon Comics. He wears many hats – writer, artist, web designer, and producer. Fueled by his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Alabama Huntsville, Austin’s artistic talents are honed under the guidance of industry veterans like Nathan Massengill and Kevin Stokes of Lowe Mill Arts.

But Austin’s story is more than just degrees and accolades. It’s about the unwavering dedication to his craft and the burning ambition to push the boundaries of storytelling. His comic series, Envy, tackles profound questions of morality, weaving a narrative where demons walk among us, blurring the lines between heaven and earth.

Are you ready to unleash your inner creator? Austin’s journey is a testament to the power of hard work and a dash of daring. So grab your pen, fire up your imagination, and who knows, maybe you’ll be the next comic industry game-changer!