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The Dead Files

The Dead Files

A homicide detective and a medium combine their sixth senses to investigate haunted locations where a deadly crime was committed. Steve DiSchiavi is a retired detective with more than 20 years of experience with the New York City Police Department, and Amy Allan is a paranormal researcher and psychic who has worked with many private investigators and police agencies. In each episode, the duo investigate a case independently and keep their findings hidden from each other to preserve the integrity of their discoveries. At the episode's end DiSchiavi and Allan share with the property owner what they discover, and it often points to an undeniable conclusion.
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Season 1513 of 13 Episodes

  • When Lisa's mother died, the paranormal activity at their Florida home exploded; she's certain that the entities in the house are determined to kill her entire family, and Amy and Steve are her only hope.

  • Annie thinks she has found her family's forever home in Florida until mysterious noises, imposing shadow figures and unexplained bite marks ruin their lives; this frightened mom seeks Steve and Amy's help to reveal who or what is tormenting them.

  • Lisa becomes the proud owner of a metaphysical shop in Alabama, but her dream quickly turns into a nightmare when dark forces begin terrorizing employees and customers; Amy and Steve may be Lisa's only shot at saving her business.

  • Following a family tragedy, Paige's mother, Jennifer, moves into her Florida home for support; instead of healing, unexplained activity has led to more grief; the two women need Steve and Amy's help expelling these dark forces before it's too late.

  • Traci thought she found her family's dream home in South Carolina until paranormal activity stirred up violent night terrors, looming shadow figures and unexplained fits of rage; Steve and Amy are her last hope.

  • Cynthia and Pedro's dream of settling down in the Arizona desert is shattered by demonic forces set on tearing them apart.

  • Romance novelist Donalyn has dealt with the paranormal most of her life, but nothing ever felt threatening until her daughter moved back home; since then, all hell has broken loose, and Donalyn is now in fear for her family's safety and her life.

  • Lisa and her husband pour their blood, sweat and tears into their California home, but renovations seem to anger a malevolent force, putting their lives in serious danger; out of options, Lisa turns to Cindy and Steve to save her family.

  • Everything seemed picture-perfect for Job and his family until his cousin's murder blew open the paranormal floodgates in their Colorado home; desperate for answers and terrified for his children's safety, Job reaches out to Steve and Cindy for help.

  • Shanna and Jon save for years to buy a new house in Arizona, but a darkness within jeopardizes their relationship, their sanity and their safety; with her marriage on the verge of collapse, Shanna calls out to Cindy and Steve for answers.

  • Paula's childhood home always gave her an unsettling feeling, but she was never concerned for anyone's safety; when things take a dangerous turn after she moves away, Paula becomes terrified for her parents' lives and begs Cindy and Steve for help.

  • Bill and his daughter, Brittany, experience a string of supernatural events after they move to a remote cabin in Tennessee.

  • Kentucky's Octagon Hall is known for its paranormal activity, but that activity has turned violent following the death of the museum's founder; staff and guests are scared out of their minds, and the director Barry fears he'll have to shut it down.

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205 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    The Creeper: Coupland, Texas
    Madhouse: Marshall, Missouri
    Vengeance: Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Smothered: Delmont, Pennsylvania
    Toys for the Dead: Butte, Montana
    Evil Influence: Mayfield, KY
    No Vacancy: Grass Valley, CA
    Gateway to Hell: Lake Jackson, Texas
    The Darkening: Wausau, WI
    Bent on Revenge: Sicily Island, La
  • The Creeper: Coupland, Texas

    Claims of disturbing paranormal activity and a cold-blooded murder in Texas.
    Upcoming
  • Madhouse: Marshall, Missouri

    Paranormal activity at a historic movie theater in Missouri.
    Upcoming
  • Vengeance: Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Violent paranormal activity at a family-owned restaurant.
    Upcoming
  • Smothered: Delmont, Pennsylvania

    Paranormal activity targeting children at a family home in Delmont, Pennsylvania, where a suicide and murder took place.
    Upcoming
  • Toys for the Dead: Butte, Montana

    Violent paranormal activity at a historic brothel in Butte, Montana is investigated.
    Upcoming
  • Evil Influence: Mayfield, KY

    Investigating threatening paranormal activity at a frightened family's home where several mysterious deaths took place.
    Upcoming
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A homicide detective and a medium combine their sixth senses to investigate haunted locations where a deadly crime was committed. Steve DiSchiavi is a retired detective with more than 20 years of experience with the New York City Police Department, and Amy Allan is a paranormal researcher and psychic who has worked with many private investigators and police agencies. In each episode, the duo investigate a case independently and keep their findings hidden from each other to preserve the integrity of their discoveries. At the episode's end DiSchiavi and Allan share with the property owner what they discover, and it often points to an undeniable conclusion.

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Steve DiSchiavi, Cindy Kaza, Sandi Shelby, Amy Allan

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