Halloween 2025: Stepp Cemetery vs. the IDC-2K Reverse Reaper
A first field test of a custom ITC device in one of Indiana’s most misunderstood cemeteries
This video marks my first real-world session using the IDC-2K Reverse Reaper, conducted at Stepp Cemetery—a location I know well, and one that has earned every ounce of its reputation.
The IDC-2K Reverse Reaper was custom-built by Jay W Prather and Austin Maynard, two builders who don’t just assemble ghost boxes—they design serious ITC (Instrumental TransCommunication) research tools. I challenged them to create a compact, travel-ready system capable of multiple experimental configurations while remaining compliant with TSA restrictions.
They delivered—cleanly.
This isn’t a novelty device or an off-the-shelf toy. The Reverse Reaper is modular, adaptable, and intentionally designed for controlled experimentation, including reverse-speech operation to reduce contamination and challenge pareidolia. In short, it tightens the conditions and forces better listening.
What surprised me most wasn’t the location—it was how quickly the session stabilized. New devices usually take time to settle in. This one felt responsive almost immediately.
The video goes deeper than gear. It touches on mindset, protection, and why ITC isn’t really about “ghosts” at all. It’s about intelligence, interaction, and the patterns that emerge when conditions are handled responsibly.
If you want the full historical context of Stepp Cemetery—minus the internet nonsense—check the links in the video description, including A Requiem for Baby Lester. The real weight of this place has far more to do with human behavior than fabricated legends.
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Watch the video. Listen carefully.
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