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A 1924 Ouija session allegedly predicted the exact birth date, family, and a distinctive ear deformity of a baby later identified as the reincarnation of a servant named Felix Fresnel.
Hypnotic regression helped Bruce Kelly recall detailed memories of James Edward Johnston, a sailor lost aboard the USS Shark, with research confirming many specifics.
Georgia's hypnotic memories guided her to Marietta and Newport, Ohio, where family records and a century-old photo supported her identification as Sandrad Jean Jenkins.
Common verification methods in the cases include verifiable names/locations, corroborating documents or relatives, physical markers, and accurate historical details.
The cases raise open questions about whether such phenomena are best explained by reincarnation, memory artifacts, suggestion/hypnosis, or other psychological processes.
The Delarres received specific details via the Ouija board—name, location (La Peron), family names, and an exact birthdate (Sept 24, 1924). The Aubray family called to announce a newborn son, Christophe, born that day and later noted a right-ear deformity matching the spirit's description.
Under hypnosis Kelly recalled a sailor named James Edward Johnston and details about the USS Shark. Research confirmed Johnston's service, the Shark's disappearance near Celebes, crew rosters, and local corroboration when Kelly visited Johnston's hometown and met relatives who recognized accurate personal details.
Georgia's directions and memories led her to specific sites in Marietta and Newport, Ohio. Investigators found descendants, an old family photograph from 1908 showing a girl matching Georgia's drawings, and cemetery/grave connections that aligned with her hypnotic narrative.
Common methods include independently verifiable names, dates, locations, corroboration by relatives or records, physical markers (e.g., birthmarks or deformities), and emotional/behavioral reactions when confronting related places or people.
"A spirit communicated with a doctor and his wife, telling them that it would be reincarnated with one of their relatives."
In 1924, a doctor named Maurice Delarre and his wife Jeanne, living in France, began experimenting with an Ouija board.
During their sessions, they received messages that they believed were credible communications from the spirit world. Jeanne Delarre was the main participant, often conversing with various spirits while her husband observed.
One session revealed the name Felix Fresnel, a servant who had worked for Jeanne's father, who had died 20 years prior. This prompted them to ask the Ouija board about Felix's previous connection to the Beaulieu family, to which it confirmed positively.
"Felix informed the couple they would shortly be reincarnating with a member of their family."
Felix Fresnel proceeded to inform the Delarres that he would reincarnate into one of their family members living in La Peron, southern France.
The couple realized that they had relatives with the surname Aubray in La Peron. Felix confirmed this by spelling out their names, ages, and that they had two daughters.
He instructed them that he would be born on September 24, 1924. Despite their skepticism, they chose to wait for confirmation rather than contacting the family.
"On September 24, 1924, the Aubray family announced the birth of their newly born son, whom they named Christophe."
The Delarres received a call from the Aubray family announcing the birth, which coincided with what the Ouija board had predicted.
Maintaining their religious beliefs, the Delarres refrained from revealing their prior knowledge of the birth to the Aubray family, avoiding any conflict with their Catholic faith.
During a family reunion, when Jeanne approached the newborn Christophe, he immediately stopped crying and smiled, indicating a remarkable connection.
"Felix Fresnel had planned his future incarnation and chose his parents."
It appeared that Felix had foreseen not just the timing of his birth but also the specifics of his physical condition, as he was born with an ear deformity consistent with his past life.
While the incident was kept quiet due to conflicting Catholic beliefs, it was later published in 1948 by Professor Ian Stevenson, who documented the case under pseudonyms.
The case showcased compelling evidence of reincarnation, supporting the notion that some souls may live multiple lives.
"In an amazing discovery, he found the USS Shark was the first submarine lost during the war and that it had disappeared near an island called Celebes."
Bruce Kelly, under hypnosis, recalled memories of being a sailor named James Edward Johnston, who perished aboard the USS Shark. His claims were verified through extensive research, confirming that Johnston's submarine was indeed the first lost in WWII and had gone missing near Celebes.
The crew roster revealed accurate details about Johnston and another sailor who died with him, Walter Pilgrim, solidifying the connection to his past life.
"Over the following six months, Kelly saw Dr. Rick Brown once a week and during the sessions, he was able to get more information about the life of James Edward Johnston."
Over six months, Bruce Kelly underwent weekly sessions with Dr. Brown, where he gained deeper insights into Johnston's life. The sessions allowed them to uncover significant events, including Johnston's upbringing in Jacksonville, Alabama, and his experiences during the Great Depression.
Throughout the sessions, Bruce vividly recounted memories, including a vision of his mother dying when he was twelve, which added emotional depth to his past life narrative.
"After what Bruce Kelly disclosed through hypnotic regression... Dr. Brown was certain that Bruce Kelly is the reincarnation of James Edward Johnston."
Extensive research confirmed Bruce's memories, including his participation in the Civilian Conservation Corps and enlistment in the Navy in 1940. These findings further validated Bruce's claims of reincarnating as James Edward Johnston.
They later visited Jacksonville, where Bruce had a strong emotional reaction upon seeing Johnston's childhood home, leading to poignant memories of his past life experiences.
"They later met up with several of Johnston's friends and relatives, but there was one particular cousin called Elizabeth or Betty Watson who confirmed details from his childhood."
During their visit to Johnston's hometown, Bruce met relatives, including a cousin who corroborated many of the memories he had from his past life, such as peculiar eating habits and the use of the back door due to their family's socioeconomic status.
This meeting strengthened the evidence for Bruce's claims of being a reincarnation of Johnston, as the cousin provided specific details that matched his hypnotic recollections.
"Georgia was describing a previous life that terrified her as it went against her religious beliefs and everything she had been taught."
Georgia underwent hypnosis and revealed experiences from a past life that conflicted with her current beliefs. This realization prompted a deeper investigation into her memories.
Motivated by her dreams and memories, Georgia sought to visit Marietta, Ohio, as she felt a significant connection to the area which would serve as proof of her previous existence.
"Ted Bauer was shocked to find out how much knowledge she had about Marietta, considering she had never been there in her life."
Upon arriving in Marietta, Georgia met local reporter Ted Bauer. Instead of him guiding her, she instructed him on where to go, demonstrating an astonishing familiarity with the town.
Georgia’s insights included a detailed description of a former ice cream parlor, completely accurate despite the establishment having closed decades prior, long before she was even born.
"Now absolutely convinced that she had lived another life as Sandrad Jean Jenkins, she was both frightened and excited."
Following her revelations in Marietta, Georgia became convinced that she was actually Sandrad Jean Jenkins, which filled her with both fear and exhilaration as she explored the town’s history.
Despite her newfound conviction, she faced a challenge when she could not find any records of Sandrad Jean Jenkins in the area, prompting her to widen her search.
"As she drove to Newport, the first building that stood out was a large gray house, which sent chills down her spine as she realized it was the house she had lived in."
Georgia's journey led her to Newport, Ohio, where she again experienced a strong sense of recognition. A large gray house struck her as familiar, recalling her childhood memories vividly.
She connected with her dream of a church and cemetery, ultimately leading her to identify her grandmother's grave, solidifying the link between her dreams and the past life she remembered.
"A few days before Sandrad Jean Jenkins and Tommy Hicks were due to marry, Hicks was swept overboard in a storm on the Ohio River."
Under hypnosis, the story of Sandrad Jean Jenkins unfolded, revealing tragic events surrounding her life, including her fiancé's untimely death and her subsequent suicide due to the shame she felt from being pregnant and alone.
The revelation that she had been buried in an unmarked grave, close to her grandmother's, added layers of depth to Georgia's investigation.
"They brought out an old family photo that was taken in 1908, and Georgia was able to see a girl in the picture that she had been drawing her entire life."
Georgia was able to track down descendants of the Green family and uncover evidence that validated her identification as Sandrad Jean Jenkins.
A family photograph revealed a girl whose likeness matched the girl Georgia had envisioned throughout her life, strengthening her belief in her past life experiences.
