Voices from the beyond are said to coax an indicator device around the board, spelling out words and pointing to answers to questions. At the jail, a piece of cardboard from a box lunch was made into an indicator device and the prisoners began gathering in a dark part of their restroom to hold s ances, Peretti said. They were afraid' The prisoners, in their 20s, were 'spooked' at one point early this month and went to guards for help, Peretti said. We're feeling possessed and scared and nervous. One man talked in a strange, deep voice, while the others acted strangely, Peretti said.
Fear is a weakness.
The prisoners complained so much about being possessed that four were removed from the dorm. A Catholic priest arrived and blessed the 29 prisoners. The priest also sprinkled holy water on them and their bunks, Peretti said. The jail had an obligation to take the prisoners' concerns seriously, Peretti said. It became a safety and security problem.