Julie Rathsack
APPEARING FRIDAY ONLY
BOOTH C-14
Julie Rathsack works as a manager of business insights during the day but switches to history buff and ghost fanatic at night. She cowrote the best-selling book Ghosts of Grand Rapids and began doing ghost tours in 2015. She is the vice president and research director for the West Michigan Ghost Hunters Society (founded in 1999) and has investigated countless locations in and outside of Michigan. With all her work on local history and experience with Grand Rapids’ paranormal, Julie is considered the expert on ghosts in her city. A graduate of Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), Julie earned an associate degree in liberal arts. She resides in Grand Rapids with her husband, Dave, and their two sons, David and Samuel.
PANELS:
Friday, November 15
Grand Gallery Overlook E
5:30 p.m.
A Haunted History of Grand Rapids
Julie Rathsack with Brad Donaldson, Bob Webster, and Jeff Sytsma
Join us at Grand Rapids Comic Con for an enthralling journey into the supernatural with the author of “A Haunted History of Grand Rapids,” released on August 19, 2024, and co-author of “Ghosts of Grand Rapids.” Together, we will uncover the mysteries behind some of the city’s most haunted locations, such as Mexo Tequila & Mezcal Bar, the infamous Sweet House, and the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Accompanied by members of the paranormal investigation crew from the book, they will share firsthand experiences and spine-chilling stories from their local investigations. Get ready for a session filled with thrills, chills, and a dash of fun as we delve into the spectral side of Grand Rapids!