Camp Blood Exposed. John Gray Speaks!
I wrote about this situation in January, having knowledge that not all was right with this convention prior to the original August 13, 2010 date. Check out the that story to get a background if you have not been following all of the events. The convention did not happen and was "postponed" to May 13, 2011. Of course, everyone knows that this show did not happen either. Luckily, the horror community united, led by Kristy Jett and the website she writes for, www.bloodsprayer.com. Kristy was able to help expose the scam to the point where fans were able to find government agencies to report the theft of money by Mr. Gray.
Throughout this ordeal, many fans have gone through the proper channels to report the theft of their money, and in doing so, along with the Kristy's help, have brought this scam to the attention of the media. Just aired last night, the CBS affiliate in the Dallas/Forth Worth area, CBS 11, aired a spot on John Gray and his failed Texas Fearfest event. In fact, the investigative reporter, Ginger Allen, caught up with John and had a few questions for him. Check out the video of the news spot below.
Big thanks go to Kristy and everyone else who worked hard to help bring the story to this point and not let it fade into the distance. Also, another thanks must go to Dave Hagan for putting together an impromptu Friday the 13th reunion show last weekend to help make up for the failed and deceitful Camp Blood show. I hope that everyone involved in this mess will finally be able to find closure sometime in the near future.
Source: CBS 11 Dallas/Fort Worth
Thanks for posting this! First of all, I wasn't one of the people duped out of my money for this faux-con. I scheduled time off work and was planning the drive with several friends, yes, but thankfully the online community and bloggers on the Friday the 30th site gave me enough pause to reconsider. I wrote John Gray several times and he kept assuring me that the convention was 'on' and that I should really prepay for my tickets to get the best deal. And he kept assuring other up until the site went dark.
ReplyDeleteI had a great time at Monster Mania and give kudos to those organizers who honored Camp Blood TX tickets. The horror community is thankful for great cons such as MM, Chiller and Fango and, to quote The Who, 'won't get fooled again'.
Yes, thank you for posting this. I can't believe how this guy just continues to lie through his teeth. Even in the video above he says he doesn't have the money and it's in escrow. How can the money be in escrow if people were paying their money directly to his wife's PayPal account. Load of crap. I hope this guy gets what he deserves!
ReplyDeleteHe is such a moron!!...He needs to go to Jail!
ReplyDeleteI know I can't get my $1200 back from going to TX last Aug. for nothing, but the very least I should be able to get my $189. back....I mean come on it's been 17 months now since Paypal gave his Ex my money!!!....He deserves everything that coming to him!!!
Nice tv spot. I can't believe this guy. How has he not been taken out to town square and given 30 lashes is still beyond me? I am very sorry for those fans that got taken for a ride with this joker. Thanks for posting the video and hope this deters people from ever dealing with this guy again!
ReplyDeleteI would have lost thousands of dollars should I have not stepped out with the F13 Props Museum Exhibition at the right point.
ReplyDeleteYou sniffed it out, my friend. Thank goodness you did.
ReplyDeleteAnyone ever heard anything else about this clown? Wonder where he is today and where he is hiding.
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