Recently I've been reading a website and listening to podcasts by someone who calls herself Elizabeth Riley, a professor at Miskatonic University. I wrote about her briefly last week in two posts and this week decided that we needed to learn more about this "professor" and what she and her "sound scout" Lillian have to say about the mounds, the sounds and what's been found. So without further bad rhyming, I give you my interview with the occasionally creepy and obsessed Elizabeth Riley.

Eddie Pope: Your website is interesting to say the least. What exactly are you trying to achieve or discover?

Elizabeth Riley: I am devoted to further understanding the remarkable sounds and vibrations created by the natural and unnatural worlds. I explore the ancient and mysterious universe of "Signals" that surround us.

EP: When did you first become interested in sounds?

ER: I cannot recall when I have not been fascinated by sound. My curiosity began as a child. I remember spending night after night at my father’s radio… not simply listening to a show, but listening to the sounds between the stations. I wondered what was happening within all that noise.

EP: What first made you question the way sound works and what affects it may have on the physical world?

ER: Again, I would guess it would be those hours I spent at my father’s radio. Of course, after years of study and witnessing some very important sound events, my interest has grown to become all-consuming.

EP: How did your initial research into sounds lead you to investigate the roles sound plays in these rituals that you mention?

ER: If by "ritual" you mean the Butoh-like ritual performed by the young man at the "H" Point, then I would say a number of things lead to this moment. I have studied sound and Trance-formation for a number of years now. I believe what we witnessed at the "H" Point was a combination of Sound and Vibration created by the ritual, which had an impact on this Point and caused it to increase its signal. Beyond that, I do not yet understand what this increase means.

EP: What importance do you ascribe to the various points that you write about on your site?

ER: I would not dare to say what their importance is or is not. It is not yet clear to me, but I do believe it is a significant sound event. We should not shrug it off. I hope we will learn more when we return to the "I" Point.

EP: It's clear that there's an element of danger associated with these sites and sounds, as evidenced by the video of Mrs. Compton. Can you tell me a little more about it and how it was edited? It appears that there were pieces edited out of the tape.

ER: I had very little to do with Mrs. Compton's interview. My Sound Scout, Lillian, conducted the interview. She is also responsible for all edits and such. I will say I found the interview heartbreaking. I wonder what happened to that boy, George, on that horrible night. Thinking about George makes me worry for anyone wandering around these Points. We should all be very careful.

EP: To that end, do you think the Tarot Killer is drawn to these points by the sounds? Are they necessary for him to perform his vile acts?

ER: We should not allow ourselves to point the finger until we have all the facts. I know very little about the Tarot Killer. Lillian only witnessed a Butoh-like ritual. The Butoh may seem frightening to some but I would not call it vile. There was also no killing involved. It was more of a calling out with sound and body vibrations... and somehow the "H" Point answered back. Think of it as a sort of conversation. And I have no idea how or why this young man found his way to the "H" Point or any of the other points. He could be simply a fan of my Podcast Show "Signals", which I post every Thursday evening. To hear previous episodes of "Signals" you can go to rileyssignals.com. Thank you.

Just before press time, I was fortunate enough to hear from Lillian.

EP: In watching the video of Mrs. Compton, it appears that there were sections edited out of the tape? Can you tell me what was contained in those missing sections?

Lillian: There were a few things I took out of the interview. Did you ask Dr. Riley about it?[Yes. Ed.] She might be the best person to answer that question. [That's what she said about you. Ed.] If it's for a police investigation I could give you the videos. It isn't anything awful. They were just a couple things that seemed too personal to show to the public. Mrs. Compton showed some of George's drawings. I think its okay if I say that as long as we aren't showing them. Right? The other section I cut out was about something George does every night before he goes to sleep. He has a drawing of dots that he holds up above his head and does a couple other things and then goes to sleep. It's sad when you think about the state of his mind.

EP: It sure would help out the investigation if I could get my eyes on the video. I understand they're personal, but we've got ourselves a killer on the loose and every little bit helps.

Lillian: If you think it's important and is for the official investigation, I suppose that it would be ok. But as you'll see, it's nothing awful. It's just she's... she's worried about George.

EP: What do you think happened to George?

Lillian: I really don't know. Mrs. Compton seems pretty convinced that George and his friends entered some door or gate into an underground world below us. Maybe George really believes that's what happened to him. I don't know. Mrs. Compton wouldn't let me interview him. You know, maybe he suffered a major trauma last Halloween and his mind came up with this underground world story to cope with the loss of his friends.

And in a Pope Tattles Official Tarot Investigation Exclusive Report, we've got ourselves a video of...

Well, there you have it, friends. What can we make of this? The Tarot Killer's world just keeps getting stranger and stranger and things get darker and darker. But, you know what they say, it's always darkest just before it's pitch black!

Yours faithfully, Eddie Pope!