Joseph Disomma - Dematerialized: The Mysterious Disappearance of Marcia Moore

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ISBN: 978-1-63758-076-9

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Dematerialized:

The Mysterious Disappearance of Marcia Moore

2021 by Joseph & Marina DiSomma

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Cover art by Amie Chessmore

Marcia Moore Cover Photo courtesy of the Concord Free Public Library

All people, locations, events, and situations are portrayed to the best of the authors memory. While all of the events described are true, some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of the people involved.

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For our sons

In order of appearance:

John MooreMarcia Moores brother and custodian of Marcias trust funds.

Robert L. MooreMarcia Moores father, co-founder of the Sheraton Hotel chain and architect of the Moore family fortune.

Robin Mooreaccomplished author and older brother of Marcia.

Ketaminean anesthetic that causes dissociative effects and psychedelic hallucinations in small doses.

Journeys into the Bright Worldbook documenting ketamine experimentation, co-authored by Marcia Moore and husband Howard Alltounian in 1978.

Howard Sunny Alltounian, M.D.Marcias fourth husband, an anesthesiologist who met Marcia in mid-1977, then married her in November of 1977.

Lieutenant Darrol BemisSnohomish County Sheriffs Office lieutenant who assumed control of Marcia Moores case a couple days after her disappearance.

Snohomish County, WAthe county, approximately thirty miles north of Seattle, where Marcia and Howard resided when she disappeared. They lived in the town of Lynnwood (aka Alderwood Manor).

Ojai, CAa town eighty miles northwest of Los Angeles, widely regarded as an epicenter of metaphysics.

Maria Comfortastrologer friend of Marcias from Sherman Oaks, CA.

Lani Morrisclosest friend and protg of Marcias in Washington.

Stuart Roof one of Marcia Moores two sons.

Ananta FoundationMarcia Moores nonprofit organization focused on metaphysics.

Sai BabaEast Indian spiritual guru who developed a following in the United States in the 1970s.

Marwayne Leipzigastrologer, neighbor, and close friend to Howard and Marcia.

Dorothy B. Hughesastrologer and owner of a local metaphysical bookstore where Marwayne taught her astrology course.

Tina AlltounianiHoward Alltounians ex-wife and mother to Howards children, Kevin and Kimberly.

Kevin AlltounianiHoward Alltounians son.

Dr. Ed Severinghauspsychiatrist and acquaintance of Howard and Marcia.

Cris Leipzigdaughter of Marwayne who lived a block away from Howard and Marcias duplex.

Kareen ZebroffCanadian author, yoga practitioner, TV personality, and friend of Marcia Moore.

Louisa RoofMarcia and Simons Roofs firstborn.

Sergeant John Taylorleader of the organized search for Marcia.

Elizabeth Liz Jenkinspsychic friend of Marwayne Leipzig, who tried to determine what happened to Marcia.

Eleanor MooreMarcia Moores mother.

Mary OlgaRobin Moores wife and last known family contact by Marcia before her disappearance.

Kimberly AlltounianHoward Alltounians daughter.

Detective Don Seipeldetective who assisted Lieutenant Darrol Bemis.

Helena Blavatskyesoteric philosopher and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Several relatives of the Moore family were official members.

Alice Ann Baileyesoteric philosopher, author, astrologer, and humanitarian. A personal friend of the Moore family who corresponded with Marcia as a young adult.

Ernest HendersonHarvard classmate of Robert Moore and co-founder of the Sheraton Hotel chain.

Jane NewellMarcias influential, paternal grandmother who introduced her to Spiritualism, seances, and psychism.

Simons RoofMarcias first husband from 19471962, and father of all three of Marcias children.

Christopher RoofMarcia and Simons third child. An author of childrens books and nicknamed Chrishna by Marcia.

Louis Ackera young astrologer who became Marcias second husband from 19621965.

Sybil LeekOccultist, self-proclaimed witch, and longtime friend of Marcias.

Mark Douglasthird husband to Marcia from 19651977.

Meditation Mounta nonprofit retreat in Ojai, CA, where people from diverse philosophical, religious, and cultural backgrounds can practice meditation.

Akevaspiritual healer and boyfriend of Marcias during her time in Ojai, CA, in the 1970s.

Lynn Powellpsychologist, writer, and boyfriend of Marcias during her time in Ojai, CA, in the 1970s.

Robert Byronastro-travel teacher and boyfriend of Marcias during her time in Ojai, CA, in the 1970s.

Carol Phillipsastrologer friend of Marcias from Seattle.

Jim Batchelora peculiar acquaintance of Marcias.

Rose Gallachera Canadian psychic used by the Victoria, British Columbia, police department to assist in solving cases.

Sheriff Bob DodgeLieutenant Bemis superior in the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office.

Shelley Starka girlfriend Howard lived with for a couple of years after Marcias remains were found.

Several quotes contained herein derive from police transcriptions, personal letters, and diary entries containing glaring spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. In lieu of interrupting the reading experience by using [sic] to denote these errors, all quotes retain their original style.

I am going to pass my hand over your body, about a foot above it. This will place a protective shield of light around you. At the same time, youll sink into a peaceful, deeply relaxed state. It will be the most beautiful relaxation youve ever experienced, Marcia Moore told a young woman under a hypnotic state, before a past-life regression. The technique was popularized in the 18th century by Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer, the namesake of mesmerism.

According to Moore, it actually originated in ancient Egypt and was practiced in Peru, Central Asia, even the lost city of Atlantis. The subject, or sensor, would enter an altered state of consciousness, while Marcia played the role of facilitator.

To induce the deeper trance-like state necessary for total crossover, she used a series of visualization techniques. One was to have the sensor imagine ascending a mountainside, enjoying the clean air, wind, and brilliant sky at its zenith. Another technique was to imagine walking down a long staircase leading to an underground cavern, with a doorway at the end. Each step represented a further descent into the subconscious. If successful, the door would open to another realm or former existence.

The subject would often be asked to conjure a symbol such as an astrological sign, hieroglyph, number, or even a sound. The meaning could then be discussed as the sensor told the tale of their past life.

Marcia Moores gift was using a delicate balance of freeform conversation and structured questioning to uncover meaningful insights for those seeking answers about unexplainable traits, troubles, or impulses. Even if the sensor hadnt truly tapped into a previous existence, the tale they spun might represent a latent fear or anxiety in their current life. Therefore, regression was still beneficial for causing a transmission from their subconscious to surface, so it could be examined and treated therapeutically.