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| CPSI is a private, not for profit group dedicated to studying and investigating claims of the paranormal. We use a scientific approach to our investigations, as opposed to a metaphysical one, to obtain non-disputable evidence of the paranormal. We do not use Ouija boards, dowsing rods, or séances as part of our investigations due to their questionable scientific nature. We are looking for the truth...for evidence. We maintain an optimistically skeptical attitude in all of our investigations, however, that which cannot be disproved may be potential evidence. We do not charge for our investigations or consultations...we cannot guarantee any specific results or findings. We seek only the truth. We are not cleansers, or exorcists, and we make no claim that we have the ability to remove a spirit or entity from a location. We are based out of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, but do not limit ourselves to only that region. We do not present ourselves as experts, for when it comes to the paranormal, no true experts exist. We are selective in choosing our investigators and members and will only accept those who will compliment our style of investigation and add to the general productivity of our organization. |
CPSI is Tom's baby. He is CPSI. When he gets an idea,
he will research beyond belief until he gets everything that
can possibly be found. Based on his collected information,
we decide where to go and when, and exactly what type of
investigation we will be doing. He is a Lead Investigator,
as well as our founder.
Tom is difficult to catch in a photograph. When he shows
up in a picture, it's either a group photo or we just get a
part of him. Of course, when you're as busy as he is
during an investigation, you have no time to pose.
Besides being the founder of the organization, Tom brings
to the group a love for anything paranormal, and the
education, knowledge, and drive to make a successful
investigation. You can visit his MySpace page at
www.myspace.com/cpsi_paranormal.
he will research beyond belief until he gets everything that
can possibly be found. Based on his collected information,
we decide where to go and when, and exactly what type of
investigation we will be doing. He is a Lead Investigator,
as well as our founder.
Tom is difficult to catch in a photograph. When he shows
up in a picture, it's either a group photo or we just get a
part of him. Of course, when you're as busy as he is
during an investigation, you have no time to pose.
Besides being the founder of the organization, Tom brings
to the group a love for anything paranormal, and the
education, knowledge, and drive to make a successful
investigation. You can visit his MySpace page at
www.myspace.com/cpsi_paranormal.
TOM
| So, is this how the aliens see us? |
| Taken at the cemetery made famous by George A. Romero |
Heidi has been there since the begining. Since before
there even was a CPSI. She loved the idea of the group,
because she has always had an interest in the
paranormal, and she loves science. So, this is practically
second nature to her. Heidi is great with a camera, and
knows her way around a computer, too. In addition to
being the CPSI co-founder, she is a Lead Investigator as
well.
Heidi loves research, history, and learning new things.
She is always willing to take on new projects, which brings
an ease and comfort to the group. When she says she'll
take care of it, you can count on it getting done.
there even was a CPSI. She loved the idea of the group,
because she has always had an interest in the
paranormal, and she loves science. So, this is practically
second nature to her. Heidi is great with a camera, and
knows her way around a computer, too. In addition to
being the CPSI co-founder, she is a Lead Investigator as
well.
Heidi loves research, history, and learning new things.
She is always willing to take on new projects, which brings
an ease and comfort to the group. When she says she'll
take care of it, you can count on it getting done.
HEIDI
| Heidi takes a moment for the camera |
| Taking aim at Gettysburg |
Bryan's knowledge of the paranormal, and the equipment
used during investigations to collect data, is extensive. At
any given time he jumps right in with both feet. His
research has proved invaluable and he joked once that he
has developed an addiction to this "craft". He's a real "go
getter" in that he will contact anyone at a moment's notice
to ask questions, do research, or setup and schedule a
case. Many of the investigations that we've now done
were brought to us either by, or through, him.
So, when it became necessary to fill the position of case
manager, it was a no brainer that it would be Bryan. Even
though he's been an investigator with us for quite some
time now, he has been recently moved up to the position of
Lead Investigator, too. Bryan is a great help in the
research department, and one of the reasons that we are
able to do what we do. Also, you can check out his
MySpace page at
www.myspace.com/bryansghosts.
used during investigations to collect data, is extensive. At
any given time he jumps right in with both feet. His
research has proved invaluable and he joked once that he
has developed an addiction to this "craft". He's a real "go
getter" in that he will contact anyone at a moment's notice
to ask questions, do research, or setup and schedule a
case. Many of the investigations that we've now done
were brought to us either by, or through, him.
So, when it became necessary to fill the position of case
manager, it was a no brainer that it would be Bryan. Even
though he's been an investigator with us for quite some
time now, he has been recently moved up to the position of
Lead Investigator, too. Bryan is a great help in the
research department, and one of the reasons that we are
able to do what we do. Also, you can check out his
MySpace page at
www.myspace.com/bryansghosts.
BRYAN
| "Now this is the afterlife" |
| Bryan ridin' in style! |
Paula makes things happen. Literally. She has had
electronics turn on when she walks into a room. She also
seems to draw cold spots, as she is usually the first to
notice a temperature difference. She quickly took to our
instruments, and is very inquisitive as to how they work
and what they mean. She helps with research and assists
with new places to investigate. She's also very easy to get
along with and has a great sense of humor.
Paula brings to our group a natural curiosity, and a sense
of fearlessness as an Investigator. If you ask her to do
something, she doesn't hesitate and you never have to
ask twice. She has proven to be a valuable part of our
team.
electronics turn on when she walks into a room. She also
seems to draw cold spots, as she is usually the first to
notice a temperature difference. She quickly took to our
instruments, and is very inquisitive as to how they work
and what they mean. She helps with research and assists
with new places to investigate. She's also very easy to get
along with and has a great sense of humor.
Paula brings to our group a natural curiosity, and a sense
of fearlessness as an Investigator. If you ask her to do
something, she doesn't hesitate and you never have to
ask twice. She has proven to be a valuable part of our
team.
PAULA
| Paula tries to capture EVP, and keep warm, in Erie, Pa |
| Hard at work once again |
| From the photo album... |
| Doug & Scott from Ghostly Talk with us and our friend Nicole |
| Who says you can't capture a ghost on film? |
Jodie, Pete, Heidi, and
Tonya at Sachs Bridge
Tonya at Sachs Bridge
| Tom, along with Tom & Amberrose of Michigan's Otherside |
| Bryan is shocked we found no evidence to prove a haunting |
| Mmmm, nothing like a hot, frothy, cup of Mothman Frappachino! |
| Material on these pages is the intellectual property of CPSI: Copyright © 2004, 2005-2007, 2008 The Center for Paranormal Study and InvestigationTM. All Rights Reserved. |
| Tom began CPSI back in early 2004, after being a part of a larger, national ghost hunting organization. However, he was looking for something more tangible, something where like-minded people could work together to find the truth about what's out there. Since this was before the premier of a popular ghost hunting show on the Sci-Fi ChannelTM, legitimate paranormal research groups in the south western Pennsylvania area were slim pickings. So, together with his good friend, and fellow paranormal enthusiast, Heidi, they formed CPRI. A name which shortly after would be taken by another more well know group elsewhere in the U.S. So, from that became CPSI, and our goal...seeking truth in the paranormalTM. |
As one of our investigators, Scott, has definitely proven
himself to be a valuable member. He joined us shortly
after moving here from Florida. So, not only does he have
ghosts to contend with, but our lovely winters here as well.
Scott has been interested in the paranormal, ghost hunting
especially, for a while now. So, he is a perfect candidate
for an Investigator. He was lucky enough to have once
lived in a haunted house, too. Having done a few things
on his own, he sought us out to get more involved in
paranormal investigating. As a software engineer, we
knew that he would certainly be an asset to us in the office
as well as in the field. Stop by his MySpace page at
www.myspace.com/s_philips
himself to be a valuable member. He joined us shortly
after moving here from Florida. So, not only does he have
ghosts to contend with, but our lovely winters here as well.
Scott has been interested in the paranormal, ghost hunting
especially, for a while now. So, he is a perfect candidate
for an Investigator. He was lucky enough to have once
lived in a haunted house, too. Having done a few things
on his own, he sought us out to get more involved in
paranormal investigating. As a software engineer, we
knew that he would certainly be an asset to us in the office
as well as in the field. Stop by his MySpace page at
www.myspace.com/s_philips
SCOTT
| Scott, soaking up some sun at the Mothman Festival |
| Scott monitors the K-II meter while doing some ITC work |
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