Jim Morrison ghost photo debunked by Miami group

By Rev. Sinthyia Darkness

Has the ghost of the Lizard King been caught on film? The now famous ghostly photograph taken by Tom Petty has made the news again. Apparently some "experts" have declared the photo authentic, meaning that it does not appear that the photograph has been altered in any sort of way. Interestingly, I tried to find a comment of some sort to back up the claim that Tom Petty took this photograph. Tom Petty has never made any such statement that I or anyone else has been able to find. Secondly, Mr. Meisner (the man who has racked up all the publicity over the photo) does not come across as a credible witness. He seems to have too great a motive for having faked this photograph.

There is issue with the photograph itself. The magnified image reveals this so-called ghost. Notice the breaks in the "arms" of this ghost. If you study it closely, you will see that this looks like the revenge Pepper's Ghost. It is clearly a projected image and not one that would have been accomplished by any graphics software or technique. With that in mind, of course the negatives would show no signs of alteration.

On his website, Meisner claims that he first came to Hollywood in 2002. Yet the photo he claims was snapped in 1997. Mr. Meisner claims to have been a famed music journalist and critic and yet prior to going public about this photo, there is very little information on him and I have been unable to locate a single article published in Rolling Stone, Spin, or the long list of credentials he claims to have.

As a result of this photo being taken, Meisner claims his life has been cursed and he was offered the chance to film a reality show called "24 Hours In Hell" in room 32 of the Alta Cienega Motel on the 35th anniversary of Morrison's death. On Brett's Website, he makes this statement: "Jim Morrison's ghost finally defeated by Brett Meisner. Rare footage from Alta Cienega Motel, Room 32 . Rock Critic Brett Meisner had the balls to spend 24 hours in Jim Morrison's former motel room on the 35th anniversary of Jim's death. FOX television was there to document the whole event for an upcoming TV special: Watch the promo clips now... "

Three videos uploaded to Mr. Meisner's YouTube channel, are presented for your viewing pleasure. The first has had its audio disabled. Viewers have posted negative comments and in response, to part 3 of this fiasco, he fires back with " You people are just jealous cause none of you have the balls? to spend a minute alone in that room. Especially the girls-Brett"

Yes, do watch these videos, because it appears that Meisner left his "Balls" elsewhere on the day of this filming. He wouldn't last a minute on my team. I would go out to the Alta Cienega Motel with the members of the Miami Paranormal Research Society. I would stay there an entire week nobody runs out of there. Especially not the girls!

Two minutes into the filming, Meisner flees the hotel room leaving behind a bewildered film crew and producer.

Regarding this photograph which Meisner has attributed to bad luck, he has this to say:

"Meisner is currently trying to find a private and reputable organization to donate the photos and negative. So far he has no takers."

The Miami Paranormal Research Society is more than reputable. They have sent Meisner a letter last year pertaining to this picture. The ghost team expressed desire to examine the negatives as they have photography experts in this organization. Furthermore, it is believed that since Jim Morrison was a Florida native, this photograph should rightfully call Florida its home.

I have worked as a professional model and photographer for more years than I care to say. Photographer Judi Schira is also available to review this evidence. The negatives need to be examined by a film expert, as a few photos taken by the Miami Paranormal Research Society have been. They should be examined by a third party who has nothing to do with the paranormal, no psychics, book writers, show producers, nobody who may have a vested interest in extending the truth. Too many of Jim Morrison's friends and fans have been harmed by this story. The Miami Paranormal Research Society has never received any response from Mr. Meisner and in the letters, it was clearly stated that the research team is willing to take this photograph, if he wanted to give it away because of this supposed curse. Despite this, Meisner continues to claim that he hasn't had any " takers."

"That's a load of bunk," said Rev. Thomas Myers, on of the founders of the research group. "We have sent him two letters expressing our interest in this photograph."

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