Melvin Star Rice
| Melvin Star Rice | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 14, 1994 Prescott, Arizona |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe |
| Other names | Ótakiya Šuŋkawakan, Many Horses, Scooby Dew |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | GhostLand Investigators (YouTube series) |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Ted Gustavo Rice (1964-2020); Barbara Jenzen (1961) |
Melvin Star Rice (born June 14, 1994) also known by his Indigenous name Ótakiya Šuŋkawakan (Many Horses) is a American paranormal investigator, rapper, and Writer. He gained early recognition for his single "The Get Away Ft. Fudge and D-Hog", released as a tribute for actor Paul Walker. He later released his albums "Malediction" (2018) and "Master of Evil" (2019). Since 2020, Rice has been the host of the YouTube series "GhostLand Investigators" and Co-owner of "GhostLand-Paranormal Investigators.
EARLY LIFE
Rice grew up on the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe reservation in Arizona. He became interested in the hip-hop after discovering the group of Three 6 Mafia, which led him beginning to freestyle and record music in his teens. During his time, he also developed an interest in Native ceremonies, Pow-Wow, and cultural traditions, which later influenced his artistic and investigative work.
MUSIC
Rice released his debut single "The Get Away ft. Fudge and D-Hog", as a tribute to actor Paul Walker. His first album Malediction was released on (2018) and
Paranormal Investigation
In 2018, Rice was working at Hassayampa Inn as a laundry person. One day in the beginning of November he seen a Chinese boy dressed in a 19th century clothing playing hide and seek. Later that year, he accompanied his uncle Robert Rice "GoodKnife" to assist with a smudging ceremony at a nearby home. Both Melvin and his uncle experienced physical discomfort on the way to the location, which interpreted as a resistance from a spirit. After the cleansing was completed, Rice observed the relief expression by the family and decided he wanted to continue helping people through spiritual and paranormal work. He promises himself he would do the work Ed and Lorraine Warren as left and continues to keep their legendary work every cases he does.
His uncle encouraged him to establish his own organization, leading Rice found GhostLand-Paranormal Investigators in 2018. While his uncle primary focus on ceremonies for family and close friends, Rice expanded the practice to assist people in the wider community. In 2020, he launched the YouTube series GhostLand Investigators, documenting Investigations at locations across Arizona.
In 2022, Rice met with a priest at a Secret Heart Church in Prescott, Arizona to discuss the teams work. Drawing a parallel to how Catholic cleargy once referred cases to Paranormal Investigator Edd and Lorraine Warren, Rice asked if a similar argument could exist for his group. The priest agreed and expressed support, stating he had known the Warrens in his youghth, and offered to recommend seeking help to GhostLand-Paranormal Investigators. The priest also stating he values and supports Native American culture and supports what we are doing for the people.
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