Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Author and researcher Maxim Furek examines the alleged Smurl haunting of West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Furek discusses the case’s connection to Ed and Lorraine Warren, claims of violent paranormal activity, Catholic exorcism, and why he believes the Smurl case stands apart from other famous hauntings like Amityville & Hinsdale.
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Guest Biography
Maxim W. Furek is an author and researcher whose work spans psychology, addictions, music journalism, and paranormal culture. He holds a master’s degree in Communications from Bloomsburg University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Aquinas College.
Guest Books
📖 The Smurl Haunting – The true story behind a violent Pennsylvania haunting tied to Ed and Lorraine Warren. → amzn.to/4bT3tdS
📖 Paranormal Apocalypse – End-times psychology, prophecy, and the strange human pull toward catastrophe. → amzn.to/4dNU9KA
📖 The Lost Tribes of Bigfoot – Bigfoot synchronicity, interdimensional theories, and the culture of Sasquatch believers. → amzn.to/4daDVuX
📖 Coal Region HooDoo – Pennsylvania high strangeness, haunted history, cryptids, and Catholic mysticism. → amzn.to/4bDw3RA
📖 Flying Saucer Esoteric – A mind-bending journey through contactees, abductees, hoaxers, and UFO history. → amzn.to/4s1nXaf
📖 Sheppton – A Pennsylvania mining disaster explored through miracle, mystery, and the supernatural. → amzn.to/4bSYaLe
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Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books (Paranormal, Alternate History, Sci-Fi)
📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Nazi Cocktail — Alternate History Science Fiction Thriller
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📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
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Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Author and researcher Maxim Furek examines the alleged Smurl haunting of West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Furek discusses the case’s connection to Ed and Lorraine Warren, claims of violent paranormal activity, Catholic exorcism, and why he believes the Smurl case stands apart from other famous hauntings like Amityville & Hinsdale.
🎬 Clip My Content – You’re free to use clips from my videos — just link back to me and include my show name/brand on the clip.
▶️ Subscribe to Through A Glass Darkly with Sean Patrick Hazlett – Your source for UFO encounters, alien abductions, paranormal investigations, and hidden history. Don’t miss a single episode — subscribe here: youtube.com/c/ThroughAGlassDarklyWithSean
🔮 Early Access & Private Discord – Get early access to videos, join our private Discord community, help grow the channel, and support the show here: patreon.com/ThroughAGlassDarkly
☕ One-Time Support – Fuel the channel with a one-time contribution here: buymeacoffee.com/TAGD
Guest Links
📺 Website: maximfurek.com
🐦 Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/maxfurek
Guest Biography
Maxim W. Furek is an author and researcher whose work spans psychology, addictions, music journalism, and paranormal culture. He holds a master’s degree in Communications from Bloomsburg University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Aquinas College.
Guest Books
📖 The Smurl Haunting – The true story behind a violent Pennsylvania haunting tied to Ed and Lorraine Warren. → amzn.to/4bT3tdS
📖 Paranormal Apocalypse – End-times psychology, prophecy, and the strange human pull toward catastrophe. → amzn.to/4dNU9KA
📖 The Lost Tribes of Bigfoot – Bigfoot synchronicity, interdimensional theories, and the culture of Sasquatch believers. → amzn.to/4daDVuX
📖 Coal Region HooDoo – Pennsylvania high strangeness, haunted history, cryptids, and Catholic mysticism. → amzn.to/4bDw3RA
📖 Flying Saucer Esoteric – A mind-bending journey through contactees, abductees, hoaxers, and UFO history. → amzn.to/4s1nXaf
📖 Sheppton – A Pennsylvania mining disaster explored through miracle, mystery, and the supernatural. → amzn.to/4bSYaLe
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books (Paranormal, Alternate History, Sci-Fi)
📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Nazi Cocktail — Alternate History Science Fiction Thriller
→ amzn.to/49rgoT4
📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
Video Equipment & YouTube Creator Tools (Podcasting, Streaming, Filmmaking)
🎧 Bose SoundLink Around Ear Wireless Headphones II – Wireless headphones for podcast editing and streaming. → amzn.to/377r1hk
🎬 Elgato Green Screen – Best portable green screen for YouTubers. → amzn.to/3hJhE9v
🎤 Blue Yeticaster Broadcast Bundle – Professional USB microphone kit for podcasting and YouTube. → amzn.to/3hF0rOF
💡 Neewer 700W Softbox Lighting Kit – Affordable video lighting setup for creators. → amzn.to/3hKo748
📷 Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera – Top vlogging camera for YouTube creators. → amzn.to/3Cggs70
🎤 Mudder Mic Cover Windscreen – Microphone windscreen for better audio quality. → amzn.to/35Ww6Is
🎤 Aokeo Pop Filter – Best pop filter for podcast microphones. → amzn.to/3sMAYsO
📷 ULANZI Wide Angle/Macro Lens for ZV-1 – Expand your vlogging shots with wide angle and macro. → amzn.to/3tzlGXB
📷 GoPro HERO10 Black – Best action camera for travel and adventure vlogging. → amzn.to/3xHApBX
💡 UBeesize Ring Light with Tripod – Ring light for streaming, makeup, and video content. → amzn.to/3OxUnpr
🎤 Saramonic Blink500 B2 Wireless Mic System – Wireless lavalier microphone for DSLR, smartphone, and YouTube live. → amzn.to/3Ov9srH
📊 TubeBuddy – YouTube SEO tool for video growth and keyword research. → tubebuddy.com/ThroughAGlassDarkly
Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Copyright © 2026 Through a Glass Darkly. All rights reserved.
