Category: Paranormal Q&A

Who are you? 

I’m Joe Kline, one of the founding members of the Paranormal Encounter Documentation and Research Organization, or P.E.D.R.O. for short.

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

I personally believe it to be a possibility, but I don’t think I’m sold on the idea.

What are your thoughts on Para Unity?

We personally work with other groups all the time. It’s a good way to keep up on the latest theories and gadgets. Do we always agree on everything, of course not, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things that we can learn from each other.

Have you ever investigated a Church? What are your thoughts on this?

Not an active church, no, but an abandoned ones and ones that have been repurposed. If the owner of the site is open to it, I say go 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?

Usually it’s just whoever is available at the time. We’re always open to new people and new ways of looking at things.

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

We usually tell them to research and go on an open investigation so they know what it’s really like.

Any advice to a group just starting out?

Be open minded and respectful. Enjoy what you’re doing and don’t investigate anywhere without getting proper permission first.

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

Yes, absolutely. They may give you insights into possible explanations, also it brings more investigators to a site. The bragging rights are pretty nice as well.

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?

Usually we keep our distance. It’s not our place to police the paranormal and groups like these usually don’t stick around for the long haul at any rate.

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

Definitely, how else can you substantiate your evidence. A disembodied voice saying “I’m George Washington!” means nothing unless you can prove that there’s some connection to the place you’re investigating. Historical relevance of data decreases the chances of something being dismissed as coincidental.

Who are you?

I’m Joe Kline, one of the founding members of the Paranormal Encounter Documentation and Research Organization, or P.E.D.R.O. for short.

Explain your Methodology?

We try our best to remain scientific while not taking ourselves too seriously. We investigate because it’s something we enjoy doing and we do our best not to forget that.

Favorite Haunts?

The Villisca Axe Murder House in Villiasca, Iowa; The Belvoir Winery in Liberty, Missouri; The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri; Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky; and the entire town of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, especially The Elms Resort & Spa

Personal Experiences?

The strangest one for me was being straddled by something invisible in an old brothel we were investigating, although in all fairness I kinda asked for it since I had thrown down some money as a trigger object.

Why did you get into the Paranormal?

I had an intense paranormal experience at a young age. Myself and three others witnessed a full torso entity in broad daylight, it frightened the others, but I was intrigued and began getting every bit of info about the paranormal I could get my hands on to understand what it was that I saw.

What’s next?

We’re definitely going to be doing investigations for a while. We’re working on our second book and setting up more public investigations for the future.

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

Yes and No. While the popularity of these shows has made it easier for people to understand what we do, it also sets up some high expectations. The shows don’t tend to show the fact that a lot of the time nothing happens. In all fairness, I think the fiction stuff, like Paranormal Activity, is probably the worst offender in this department.

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

For most of us in the group it’s probably Tory Taylor, head of the American Ghost Society.

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

No, not yet.

Name some Random Facts about you?

At 25, I’m probably one of the youngest people that does this professionally, and I’ve been doing it for over ten years. I love doing this kind of work, especially the public investigations where we get to share the experience with other people.

Are you a skeptic or a believer?

I’m kind of both, as odd as that sounds. I believe, but at the same time I try to be analytical about things. I want to know that any evidence I present is authentic and I have ruled out every other possibility beforehand.

Who are you?

I am a former member of Meadville Paranormal Investigation Team (M.P.I.T.). I recently moved and have not yet found a new team to join, so I guess I would be considered an independent investigator. I am not going out and doing investigations alone, but am happy to lend my services to other teams on any part of an investigation from start to finish.
I also created the Paranormal and Supernatural Networking group on Facebook.

Explain your Methodology?

I keep an open mind, trust my instincts and try various methods when doing review.

Favorite Haunts?

Madison Seminary (aka Ohio Cottage) in Madison, Ohio

Personal Experiences?

I would have to say my favorite experience that will stick with me for a very long time to come, is when I investigated Madison Seminary with members of the Collective Paranormal Research Society (C.P.R.S.), and the 3 people I was investigating with had an amazing experience where we assisted a spirit in crossing over.

Why did you get into the Paranormal?

I had personal experiences at a young age and when I was asked to join MPIT, it seemed a common sense move for me.

Whats next?

For now, I will continue to assist other teams where I am needed and do what I can to expand my knowledge on things in the field as well as to attend public investigations so I don’t become too rusty. At some point down the line, I will look into joining a team.

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

After the first shows came out and the producers recieved the ratings, the paranormal became more accepted in the society. One thing that people need to remember is that these shows are for entertainment purposes and many things seen on them (for example the blood letting ritual that was recently featured on Ghost Hunters International) should NOT be attempted as the act and it’s results can be highly dangerous. People also need to keep in mind that because these tv shows are for entertainment purposes, things can be exaggerated or orchestrated in certain ways in order to get more ratings. However, I have watched a few shows to learn about their techniques in various situations.

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

There are people out there doing it to help advance the field and help clients, and there are people that are doing it for the wrong reasons. I feel there is something to be learned (good or bad) from everyone in the field, so I do not think that there is any one person I look up to more than others. However, I do appreciate those that have taken the time to offer their insights and show me other methods in which things can be done.

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

No. I feel it is silly to create a page on such a forum for myself.

Name some Random Facts about you?

I have had my poems published in various anthologies and newspapers. As a Freshman and Sophomore in High School, I wrote for a Teen section of my local newspaper, which led me to begin doing promotional work for upcoming local musicians.

Are you a skeptic or a believer?

I am an absolute believer.

 

Official Facebook Fanpage – https://www.facebook.com/ParanormalAudrey

Who are you?

Dave Newman co-founder/director of Fairless Hills Paranormal Group founded in 2008.

Explain your Methodology?

My group uses the basic scientific methods using measuring tools such as emf meters, we approach each investigation with a open mind and a little bit skepticism.

Favorite Haunts?

My favorite haunted places are Bolton Mansion and Fort Mifflin.

Personal Experiences?

While at Bolton Mansion I was able to catch an object being dropped from the ceiling on camera and at Ft Mifflin I experienced a black mass in casemate 5 coming towards me before disappearing.

Why did you get into the Paranormal?

Our group was formed because when you mentioned what you were doing (ghosthunting) a lot of people were interested, so we created the group. Later after our group was established our focus turned to helping people.

Whats next?

Since our group is still growing we are still focused on helping others and learning. So as of right now we are still investigating new places and helping new and old clients with no major future plans.

Strongest Evidence with link to it??

Our Bolton experience can be found on YouTube the link can be found by going to our website www.fhparanormal.com.

What’s your most asked Question by people?

The one question that always seems to come up at every event, class or investigation is ” why do you investigate at night”.

Dream Case/Investigation?

My goal is to investigate the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

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

I think the shows helped the field by introducing it to the public but I also think it hurts the field when they make up and fake evidence.

 Tell us a strange but true fact bout your group?

Our group is built with a bunch of people that are not judged on what they know but how well we mesh. We believe you can teach someone how to investigate but if they need to mesh well with the group.