Jamey, a college student from Wisconsin, believes he was the Titanic‘s architect, Thomas Andrews, in a past life. His unusual connection to the Titanic began in childhood, with vivid dreams, an intense obsession with the ship, and emotional distress over the fate of boiler room workers. Despite skepticism, Jamey remains convinced of his past life, even drawing detailed pictures of the ship and claiming to recall moments from “heaven.” His story challenges perceptions of reincarnation.

As children, many of us were captivated by one particular subject, obsessively learning all its details, making posters, and sharing everything we knew with anyone who would listen.While some were drawn to historical figures like Henry VIII or the mysteries of Greek mythology, one young child became fixated on the story of the Titanic. But this child’s fascination went much deeper, and it sparked some unusual claims about past lives.

College Student Believes He Was Titanic Architect in Past Life After Drawing Haunting Images

Jamey, a college student from Wisconsin, was described by his mother as a joyful and curious child who became terrified of their home swimming pool. However, his fear of water was only the beginning of a much more intriguing story. During an episode of the show The Ghost Inside My Child on LMN, his mother shared that Jamey believed he was the Titanic’s architect, Thomas Andrews, in a past life. This belief came to light when, after watching the 1997 film Titanic, Jamey began drawing detailed pictures of the ship and became emotionally distraught over the fate of the workers in the boiler room.

Child’s Haunting Titanic Drawings Spark Belief He Was Responsible for Boiler Room Deaths

His mother recalled, “Within the first two weeks, he painted around 50 pictures of the ship. He knew the Titanic inside and out. You couldn’t learn that just from watching the movie.” Jamey was particularly upset by the fact that the boiler room workers were among the first to perish. He even began to feel responsible for their deaths, claiming it was “his fault” that they didn’t escape in time.

Teen Believes He Was Titanic Architect Thomas Andrews in Past Life

As Jamey grew older, he openly expressed his belief that he was Thomas Andrews. At 19, he reflected, “I would like to think I was probably Thomas Andrews because of the personality traits and the actions he took. He gave his life to help others. It’s a tragedy, but I’m at peace with knowing I died on the Titanic.”

Thomas Andrews: Titanic Designer’s Heroic Actions on Maiden Voyage

Thomas Andrews, the designer of the Titanic, was on board during the ship’s fateful maiden voyage. He was known to have alerted the captain to the damage caused by the iceberg, helped people into lifeboats, and even attempted to throw objects to people in the water as the ship sank.

Was Jamey’s Titanic Knowledge Inspired by the Movie or Past Life?

Despite Jamey’s detailed recollections, many online speculated that his knowledge of the Titanic might stem from watching the film, which is known for its accurate depictions of the ship’s interior. “You can learn about the Titanic’s layout just by watching the movie,” one commenter wrote. Others suggested that traumatic events, like watching the film at a young age, could leave a lasting impact, prompting vivid memories or dreams about the tragedy.

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Some critics also pointed out that Jamey’s beliefs only began after he watched the movie, with one bluntly saying, “I’d have believed it more if he started talking about the Titanic before seeing the movie.”Jamey’s family also noticed strange signs even before his Titanic obsession took hold. His mother remembered moments from when he was very young, such as when Jamey once told his sister that he remembered their mother riding a blue bicycle down the road when she was a child. When questioned, he responded, “Well, you know there are windows in Heaven, mama.”