Category: Paranormal Q&A

Who are you?

JRo Jesse Roth. I am formerly a research investigator for SONA Paranormal. More recently I am getting into the journalistic aspect of the paranormal field by writing blogs and producing an internet radio show.

Do you believe in Reincarnation? Who do you think you were in your past life (or lives)?

Yes I believe in it to a degree, I don’t necessarily think everyone reincarnates or they always become a person, they may become a thing as well. Anyhow, whoever I was or whatever I was, I must have been awful. I live with two disabling injuries and chronic pain.

What are your thoughts on Para Unity?

Hmmmmm good question. I think in theory its a good idea and can work when used properly, but I have seen many not so nice teams use it to rip people to shreds as well.My thoughts are, if you can’t get along with certain people (which does happen in life, lets be honest) then just go about your own business and leave others alone. There is plenty of room for all of us.

Have you ever investigated a Church?

What are your thoughts on this? Technically? no I have not. I have been in an empty church with my team, I have investigated a parsonage and the attached cemetery, but the church itself, No I have not. It was more of a time constraint issue other wise i would have been all for it.

When having a joint investigation with another team(s), how do you select the team(s) or members of other teams that you invite?

The rare occasion I have had to work joint investigations, was never a “which team member do we invite” situation, It was both teams are going, whoever can go from each team goes.

What do you tell someone looking to join a team, what should they look for or ask?

Oh Mylanta, I have written blog upon blog about this. Let me copy ad paste my own work:

“You want to find people who don’t mind if you ask questions or will offer advice on using equipment. And won’t get upset with you for asking. Also while this field can be expensive, it is not required to spend a lot of money you don’t have. You don’t need equipment right out of the gate and when do decide to purchase equipment, you want to find someone you can trust who will not steer you in the wrong direction and will point out the differences between good equipment and shotty equipment. As I stated earlier, none of us are “experts” but I would like to add there people who are more educated and more experienced. When I come across a person who asks me advice and I can’t help them, I have a list of teams I personally trust to give them the right guidance. I regard these few teams highly just for their generosity in time and advice and have never steered me wrong.

I also recommend looking for team that will be understanding. Many of us have different personal issues outside of this life that we have to work around. Several work full time jobs, have families and other obligations. You don’t want to get involved with a team that will not tolerate your personal situation. In my case I don’t have the energy to make every investigation and I may have to take breaks now and again because of my medical situation or other personal situations, but I was lucky to have found such a great team to work with who understands these needs and welcomes me back aboard when I am ready. It needs to go both ways though. If you bail on a project you must be understanding that they will proceed without you. I tell people I work with the best of the best, because in my opinion I do. We work well together, no drama and it’s all for the team. I stress it is very important to find people to work with that you trust and trust you. Team SONA is definitely an extension of family to me as it goes with many teams I am sure. They know my health and my child always come first.”

You can read the entire blog here : http://wp.me/p16Wnz-4w

Any advice to a group just starting out?

Copied from above mentioned blog:

Steer clear of teams who aren’t helpful in any instance. There is an unnecessary amount of competition in this field. It’s not a race. While there are probably some legitimate reasons a group won’t work with another specific team or another, you also need to be willing to work with those who do approach you for answers or help. I have found that hoarding evidence and keeping “secrets” does not do anyone any good. Now I am not saying release every piece of info you have, but don’t be afraid to talk to other teams if you are unsure of something. They may offer a different possibility that didn’t cross your mind. That’s how you learn, by talking to people and asking. If the person or team you are asking is trust worthy, they are not going to “run off with your evidence and take credit for it”. However be willing to do the same when one comes to you for advice as well.

Do you think it’s important to share findings with others in the paranormal community?

It depends on the situation, the findings, the reasons for sharing etc.

You run across a team that you feel gives a bad name to the field.  How do you handle the situation?  Do you confront them about it?

I am JRo…. I will investigate it first and then you can read about it in my blog or watch me speak about it on my youtube channel. Some even retaliate and give me cute little nicknames 😉

Do you feel it is important to do a background investigation on the location (land/building) that you’re going to investigate?

Yes I do feel it’s important to research the location. It could turn up some quick findings such as minerals in the ground, any fault lines in the area, water tables etc. All of these have the potential to debunk some activities.

Who are you?

JRo Jesse Roth. I am formerly a research investigator for SONA Paranormal. More recently I am getting into the journalistic aspect of the paranormal field by writing blogs and producing an internet radio show.

Explain your Methodology?

When asked to do an investigation by a client, I have a list of questions I run down with the client. While some questions such as asking “Are you/ were you ever on drugs either legal or otherwise, alcohol use, mental health issues etc… I do explain to them are ONLY for my teams use, I am not the police, I just need to know who I am dealing with. Most are very compliant and do not have an issue with me asking such questions. The key to that part though is always be sensitive to the client. I also run geographical histories on the property, I scour news articles for any public info I can find on the property and I interview anyone willing to share history or experiences with the property. Once inside the property, I search for anything physical that could possibly be a contributor to activity. For example, Bad Chemical storage, Bad wiring, peeling paint, has anything been renovated could explain squeaks or creeks, is the building settling, is it single family or multiple family buildings etc. I then proceed to do an investigation if necessary. When the investigation is complete, I will review the evidence and then show the client what we found or in some cases, what we didn’t find. While this doesn’t cover every step, it’s a basic run down of how I go about investigating.

Favorite Haunts?

I don’t have one specific favorite place. Any location thats haunted will do just fine for me.

Personal Experiences?

I share a lot of my personal experiences with my son. While I have had several before and since his birth, the ones that impact me the most are the ones shared with him. We have shared psychic and shadow person experiences.

Why did you get into the Paranormal?

It’s always just been a way of life for me, however a few years back I was awaiting the judgement on my disability case and I found myself bored with sitting at home all the time so I wound up joining a team, the original team I started with was not the right fit for me so after a year I ended up joining SONA Paranormal. While I am no longer with SONA, I still keep in touch with them and have a close relationship with them.

What’s next?

Paranormal Journalism. I wish to relaunch my paranormal radio show and spend time working on my blogs again.

Do you think that paranormal shows (radio/TV/Internet) give groups bad reputation?

I really think the reputation of said group is determined by their actions themselves. I don’t think radio/tv/internet makes or breaks your reputation, If the group itself is worthy of a bad reputation, they will get just that whether they have any type of show or not.

Who is the person in the paranormal field you look up to the most or want to be like?

I have actually gotten to know and respect several people in the field. It wouldn’t be fair to name just one…..Oh to heck with it…. Bob Christopher and actually his entire team, N.E.P.A. Paranormal. They are such wonderful people. I have had the pleasure of working with them and getting to know them. They are the type of people that need to be in this field. They are ALWAYS helpful, they never will be condescending towards those seeking to learn. When I first got into this field seriously there were so many people that were so … I don’t even know what to say nicely so here goes…Stuck up. I was bowled over by how rude and mean people could be, but Bob and his team always take out time to help, assist, teach and just be there for even just the simplest of questions. It’s people like N.E.P.A. and a handful of other teams I know I really look up to and respect in this field.

Have you made a page on www.paranormaldictionary.com?

No I have not. I feel weird writing about myself LOL, Even this survey has me anxiety ridden but I promised I would do it LOL

Name some Random Facts about you?

Redhead, funny, hard on myself sometimes. People either love me or hate me.

Are you a skeptic or a believer?

I am a skeptical believer. While I am 100% convinced spirits exist, I will try everything and anything possible to debunk activity before I cave in and think to myself “yeah that wasn’t normal”

Who Are You?

My name’s Mindy, I’m a co-founder of PA Paranormal Association, based in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

What are your thoughts on networking with other teams or investigators?

I think it’s great. We all don’t have to agree, but we can all learn from each other as long as there’s respect. Aren’t there enough ghosts to go around?

Hunter, Investigator, Researcher – What do you want to be referred to and why?

We have used all of the above at one point or another, but mainly focus on Investigator. Hunter sounds slightly negative, like we’re going after ghosts to attack and while Researcher does describe us, it’s not only research that we do.

What is your most memorable paranormal experience?

Probably when I was touched. I felt a complete hand on my shoulder for several seconds when there was no one and nothing near me. It didn’t feel like it brushed my shirt or might have been a breeze, I could feel individual fingers. It took my breath away and was one of the coolest (and slightly creepiest) moments in this field.

Have you ever had an experience where you’ve crossed a spirit over?

I’m not “in tune” to spirits well enough to know if I was successful in assisting them in crossing over, but we’ve attempted that in most locations. Obviously, we’re there to research and learn and try to find evidence of the paranormal, but these were people who were alive like you and me and it would be wrong to want to keep them stuck here just so we can “play.”

Did you have experiences while growing up?

I did have many experiences growing up, some of which I don’t remember, I was just told about, of seeing, hearing, feeling, dreaming, you name it.

What is your favorite Paranormal Show (TV/Internet/Radio?

I don’t watch any reality paranormal shows. I’ll watch some fiction shows sometimes, just for entertainment.

What are your thoughts about Provoking?

I disagree with it. First I believe we should respect the spirits, but also feel that you don’t know (no matter how much research you’ve done or how religious you are) what you’re provoking or what you’re going to get yourself or others into.

What are your thoughts about Orbs? Dust or spirit? How do you tell the difference?

I believe orbs have the potential to be spirits, however I believe over 99% of orbs captured are not paranormal. We will very rarely even give an orb a second look because even if it might be paranormal, if there’s a possibility of dust/bug we will throw it out.

Would you ever use a Medium or Psychic on your team?

We have and do use people with gifts when we feel it’s necessary, may be helpful or if the client requests it, however we rarely use anything from them as actual evidence.