Ghosts of Chinatown: Screening & Discussion

Join us for a special screening of Ghosts of Chinatown, Episode 8 of Hulu’s Crimes of the Paranormal series. This riveting documentary investigates a wave of supernatural threats and haunting reports in San Francisco’s Chinatown, where elderly women were targeted by scammers invoking ghostly folklore.

The episode uncovers the disturbing rise of “ghost marriages”—a tradition where spirits are wed in the afterlife—and how these beliefs were exploited in a series of blessing scams that preyed on fear and cultural superstition.

Following the screening, Senior Inspector Jason Collom, featured in the episode as the law enforcement and frauds expert, will lead a live discussion. He’ll share insights into real-life investigations and answer audience questions about the intersection of crime, culture, and the paranormal.

Don’t miss this eye-opening event that blends folklore, fraud, and forensic investigation.