Douglas Hensley wrote a book about Carl Lawson This story is based on eyewitness testimonies, paranormal research and the film footage of the exorcism that took place once the demon took full control of
Carl Lawson.
Excerpt-
" What you are about to read is one of the most bizarre
and unusual chapters in the history of America. Dozens of people have come forward to tell of their experiences inside the old building at 44 Licking Pike; twenty- nine were willing to sign swornaffidavits. The witnesses tell of several earth bound spirits and a series of violent, demonic attacks. Each incident actually happened, and, though fictionalized for the purpose of telling, the story is based on these true experiences. After five years of research, investigation and interviews, the story is written exactly as told Carl Lawson and other innocent victims........Bobby and Janet Mackey were brought into this story in the spring of 1978 when they purchased the building with the intent to renovate it and turn it into Kentucky’s version of “Gilly’s.” Carl Lawson was their first employee. Some may not be willing to accept the concept of demons and spirits of the dead wandering amongst us. Some may not like to accept the idea that others are telling the truth when speaking of their encounters with the restless dead.The phenomena within and about Bobby Mackey’s Music World have yet to be satisfactorily defined by any explanation other than: “It’s haunted.”Shortly after going to work for Bobby and Janet Mackey at Bobby Mackey’s Music World Carl Lawson knew he had bit off more than he bargained for. But becoming friends with his employers he felt obligated to stay at this establishment until he could figure a way to rid the place of the evil that lurked inside. What he didn’t know is that the evil there intended to use him and use him they
did."
http://www.1upp.org/resources/CarlLawsonExcorcism.pdf
A guy posted a horror forum on a website. For a research paper he The legend of the Pearl Bryan murder. The guy researched the topic for 12 weeks. In his forum he talked about Douglas Hensley's book and also Carl Lawson.
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" Let us start with a man named Doug Hensley. His 2005 book release entitled “Hell’s Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey’s Music World” was largely responsible for a resurgence in the popularity of the Pearl Bryan Legend. The book itself is badly written and edited. It’s a bit like reading an R.L Stine Goosebumps novel that's smeared with feces. Hensley claimed that Bobby Mackey’s was haunted and cursed by the ghosts of Pearl Bryan’s killers because they had thrown her head into the basement well as part of a secret satanic sacrifice. The ultimate source for this information in the book is a ghost who told the story to Carl Lawson. Carl allegedly told Hensley who then ‘interpreted’ the story. There is no historic documentation to suggest that a satanic cult frequented the
building or the area. There is also nothing to suggest that Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling were cult members or even interested in the occult at all. No such accusations were made by a news media that fully exploited the popularity of the story and frequently published untrue information."
Excerpt-
" Let us start with a man named Doug Hensley. His 2005 book release entitled “Hell’s Gate: Terror at Bobby Mackey’s Music World” was largely responsible for a resurgence in the popularity of the Pearl Bryan Legend. The book itself is badly written and edited. It’s a bit like reading an R.L Stine Goosebumps novel that's smeared with feces. Hensley claimed that Bobby Mackey’s was haunted and cursed by the ghosts of Pearl Bryan’s killers because they had thrown her head into the basement well as part of a secret satanic sacrifice. The ultimate source for this information in the book is a ghost who told the story to Carl Lawson. Carl allegedly told Hensley who then ‘interpreted’ the story. There is no historic documentation to suggest that a satanic cult frequented the
building or the area. There is also nothing to suggest that Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling were cult members or even interested in the occult at all. No such accusations were made by a news media that fully exploited the popularity of the story and frequently published untrue information."
http://thecabinet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?sub_id=6&p=133746
A article CinciPulse - the Pulse of the City has written all about Bobby Mackey's. The article was written by R. Scott Teets. Alot of quotes being said is in the article.
Excerpt-
"He remains convinced he was possessed by a spirit that haunts the building. “I’ve always felt I wasn’t alone here,” Lawson said. “I get this sense that someone is always watching me here.” Lawson was the first employee of Bobby Mackey’s Music World. He grew up in a house that used to sit at the edge of what is now Mackey’s parking lot. He has worked in the allegedly haunted building since he was 15..... A spirit allegedly took hold of Lawson during those years and wouldn’t let go. People began to see a difference in him. Lawson saw it too. “I had changed. I knew something was wrong,” Lawson said. “I was on a path to self-destruction.” In 1994, Lawson underwent a six-hour exorcism -- captured on video – that was performed by Pastor Glenn Cole in an unused portion of the
building that has since been torn down. During the ordeal, the formerly mild-mannered Lawson wildly cursed at the pastor. Moreover, he spoke in Latin and German – languages Lawson does not speak. At the conclusion, Lawson fell to the floor, hugged the pastor’s legs and wept. “It wasn’t Carl at all,” said Mackey, who wasn’t present at the exorcism but watched video of it later.
Lawson said his memory of that period is sketchy, but he does recall that during the exorcism he had a sense of dread, like something that’s time was up. Afterward, he said, there was a great sense of release. “I actually prayed for help. It was sent to me,” Lawson said. “I can never thank (Pastor Cole) as much
as I’d like to.”
Excerpt-
"He remains convinced he was possessed by a spirit that haunts the building. “I’ve always felt I wasn’t alone here,” Lawson said. “I get this sense that someone is always watching me here.” Lawson was the first employee of Bobby Mackey’s Music World. He grew up in a house that used to sit at the edge of what is now Mackey’s parking lot. He has worked in the allegedly haunted building since he was 15..... A spirit allegedly took hold of Lawson during those years and wouldn’t let go. People began to see a difference in him. Lawson saw it too. “I had changed. I knew something was wrong,” Lawson said. “I was on a path to self-destruction.” In 1994, Lawson underwent a six-hour exorcism -- captured on video – that was performed by Pastor Glenn Cole in an unused portion of the
building that has since been torn down. During the ordeal, the formerly mild-mannered Lawson wildly cursed at the pastor. Moreover, he spoke in Latin and German – languages Lawson does not speak. At the conclusion, Lawson fell to the floor, hugged the pastor’s legs and wept. “It wasn’t Carl at all,” said Mackey, who wasn’t present at the exorcism but watched video of it later.
Lawson said his memory of that period is sketchy, but he does recall that during the exorcism he had a sense of dread, like something that’s time was up. Afterward, he said, there was a great sense of release. “I actually prayed for help. It was sent to me,” Lawson said. “I can never thank (Pastor Cole) as much
as I’d like to.”