Profiles

Mark Johnson - Lead Investigator

Occupation: Project Manager

Biography: Mark has been interested in the paranormal since he was young, but it wasn't until shortly after he moved to New Jersey from Los Angeles in 1999 that he realized the house he was living in was haunted.  He contacted a local ghost research group to investigate his house, and he was impressed enough with the investigation to join them.  He's been researching the paranormal ever since, and has been a member of two other research groups before forming North Jersey Paranormal Research in 2004.

Equipment: Sony HD AVCHD Camcorder, Sony HDR-UX5 HD Mini-DVD Camcorder, Sony DCR-TRV22 MiniDV camcorder, Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S75 Digital Camera, Sony HVL-F1000 flash, 32 LED Wireless IR Camera, COBY PMP7040 7" TFT Portable Media Player w/40 GB,Olympus VN-1800 Digital Audio Recorder, Olympus DS-30 Stereo Digital Audio Recorder, KII EMF Meter, Pro Measure Mel-8704R Meter, HelmetCam IR Nightvision Camera, Cell Sensor EMF Detector, Motorola 14-Channel two-way radios

E-Mail: MarkJ@NJPResearch.com

Loren DePinto - Investigator

Occupation: Photographer

Biography: Loren has had an interest in the paranormal since her early teens due to an unforgettable experience that didn't frighten as much as it intrigued her.  From that single encounter, Loren has had an unquenchable thirst to find out more about the world of the paranormal and exploring it's unknown facets. For many years she has done research on her own, but had hoped to be part of a team that shared her passion.  In 2009, she was given the opportunity to become an investigator with NJPR and is now a proud  member of this highly respected research group.

Equipment: Canon Rebel XT Digital Camera, Sony Cyber-shot 5.0 MP Digital Camera, Olympus FE-46 12 MP Camera, Sony 6.1 mini DVR Video Camera, Olympus DS-40 Audio Recorder, Tri-Field EMF Meter, Pro Measure Mel-8704R Meter, Enzone Electromagnetic Field Detector, K-2 EMF Meter, Hybrid Infrared Thermometer, Sima Night Vision Video Light

Chris DeVinney - Investigator

Occupation: Vice President of Furniture Finishing Company

Biography: Chris has been interested in the paranormal ever since he was a little kid. He had an experience when he was young and instead of scaring him it made him more interested in what was the cause of the aparition. Chris joined NJPR because he thinks the best way to understand the supernatural is to meet it face to "face". He also is an avid scary movie junkie and  "jack of all trades" of everything unusual that this world has to offer.

Equipment: Olympus VN-3100PC Digital voice recorder, Fujifilm Finepix A500 digital camera, Tri-Axial ELF Magnetic Field Meter, Seagate 1TB portable external hard drive w/ USB 3.0/2.0 compatible, SpecterCam Full Spectrum Camcorder, Multi-peak mini-light "full spectrum"Olympus WS-400s voice recorder, Motorola FV300 two-way, radios, Mastercool DUEL TEMP infrared thermometer, DK 80 Infrared Trail Camera, RT-EVP Professional EVP Instrument, Spectercam camcorder, 400nm UV flashlight, IR mini flood light, Mulit-Peak Mini Light "Full Spectrum", 395nm Micro UV light, Glow in the dark E Field Detector (Negative Charge), Super mount camera mount

Lauren Feinberg - Investigator

Occupation: Certified School Psychologist/Independent Business Owner

Biography: A psychologist by trade, Lauren became involved in paranormal research after finding the Northern New Jersey Paranormal Research Website. Lauren decided that her unique blend of spiritual beliefs and scientific training would provide a well balanced perspective in investigating the paranormal, and be useful in helping people better understand and cope with unexplained phenomenon.

Equipment: Mastercool IR thermometer, Olympus vn-4100pc voice recorder, Nikon Coolpix 5600 digital camera, Mel Pronavigator EMF Meter

Rob Feinberg - Investigator

Occupation: Independent Business Owner/Nurse

Biography: Rob became interested in the paranormal as a little kid around the age of 10 years old watching unsolved mysteries and shows of that nature talk about ghost sittings.   When he was 16 Rob joined a volunteer first aid squad and had many experiences that couldn't be explained in any way. This was the fuel that got him to want to join NJPR to help him learn more about his paranormal experiences and what exists out there that most people don't pay attention to. 

Equipment: JVC GZMG255, 30 Gigabyte Camcorder, S5 digital camera with 2 gb SD card, Mastercool IR thermometer, Olympus vn-4100pc voice recorder, Mel Pronavigator EMF Meter, Atrix Complete 4 Channel Camera Surveillance Kit & Monitor

John Keegan - Investigator

Occupation: Pharmaceutical Engineer/Technical Specialist

Biography: John has been interested in the paranormal all his life, and he has been investigating and researching the subject since 1991.  His main goal in the field is to explore new and innovative methods of data collection.  He believes that the existence of paranormal phenomena is best supported by a preponderance of evidence, rather than personal experience.

Equipment: Sony Handycam DCR-SR40 Camcorde, Sony Handycam DCR-TRV460 Digital 8 Camcorder, Sony HVL-IRM Battery IR Light, Olympus VN-960PC Voice Recorder, Sony ICD-P520 IC Voice Recorder, AKG D88S Dynamic Microphone, Radio Shack 33-3039 Dynamic Microphone, Radio Shack 33-3013 Electroset Microphone, (2) Stereo Dynamic Microphones, Sony Cybershot DSC-S500 Digital Camera, Kyocera Zoomate 70Z 35mm Camera, Behringer Xenyx 802 Mixer, Radio Shack Handheld Digital Compass, Compaq Presario V2000 Laptop Computer (used for some audio recording)

Mike Ibbetson - Investigator

Occupation: Law Enforcement

Equipment: Canon Digital Rebel Camera, Argus Infrared Digital Camera, Westward Non-Contact Infrared Temperature gauge Model 2ZB46, Sony DCR DVD 101 Handycam DVD recorder w/Nightshot, CellSensor EMF Detection Meter, K2 EMF Detection Meter, Olympus DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder, PNT IR series Infrared Light, Sony Hi 8 Handycam w/ Super Nightshot Plus, Olympus DS-61 Digital Recorder, Ovilus 1, Frank's Box Radio Wave Scanner, PX

Anthony Louis- Investigator

Occupation: Information Technology Professional

Biography: Anthony has always had an interest in the general unknown, and paranormal. He has a natural motivation to find out the truth regardless of personal beliefs. Anthony tends to take a skeptics approach to rule out all false positives until only the facts remain. Anthony joined NJPR due to the realization that research alone will not produce the complete truth, personal investigations are also needed.

Equipment: Sony Video IR Light Nightshot, Sony DCR-TRV17 HandyCam Camcorder, Sony DSC-V1 CyberShot 5 MegaPixel Digital Camera with 1Gig SanDisk Memory Card, Zoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder with 512 Meg SD Memory Card

Ed Martinez - Tech Manager

Occupation: Assistant Director of Engineering

Biography: Ed became interested in the paranormal due to experiences he and other family members had over the past few years, and joined NJPR to develop a more in-depth knowledge of the paranormal while helping others understand and cope with their own experiences.  He has always been curious whether human consciousness survives the death of the physical body.  Ed's theory on paranormal research is that an investigator must first go through every possibility to explain the phenomenon, and only through a process of elimination can we come to a cause of the likely phenomenon.

Equipment: SpecterCam3 Full Spectrum Camera, Olympus DS-40 Digital Recorder, K2 EMF Meter, Simco FMX-003 Electrostatic Field Meter , Sony HDR-SR1 HD Camcorder, Canon Power shot S5, IS Sony DCR-SR200, Magnavox MRV640 DVD Recorder, .SONY HDR-XR500V With EXT IR LIGHT HVL-HIR, COBY PMP7040 7" TFT Personal Multimedia Player Recorder with 40 GB Hard Drive, Sony Vrd-Mc1 Stand Alone Dvd Recorder Panasonic Dmr-Eh55 200gb Dvr, Sony Gv-S50 Video Walkman, Insignia Video Player, Two Carson Digital Night Vision Viewer, Sony Digital IC Audio Recorder, Olympus Analog Audio Recorder, Extech EMF Meter, Mannix Sling Psychrometer, Raytek Non-Contact Thermometer, Control Non-Contact Thermometer, Fluke Mod-8678 O-Scope, Kodak Easy Share CX6330 Digital Camera, Kodak Easy Share P850 Digital Camera, Sony Digital Handycam -Mod DCR-TRV130, Sony 50ft CCD Infrared Camera,  30ft CCD Infrared Camera, 4 Channel Quad Processor, Two Heads-Up Lites, Flir Thermacam EX320, Sliver Creek Bionic Ear, Dell Inspiron E1505 Laptop, Sony Head Phones Tektronix Oscilloscope, 2 Olympus Model DS-30  Digital Audio Recorder, F.W. Bell ELF Gaussmeter Model 4080, Canon EOS 40D, LOGIT Sensor Array, Lorex Sentinel 4 Channel DVR, Sony 0 Lux 60ft IR camera, Sony HDR-CX7 Video Camera, Ramsey Tri-Field Meter Enhanced By Moditronics, Paracorder, Tri-Field EMF Meter

Gretchen Mendel - Investigator

Occupation: Private Investigator

Biography: Gretchen has been interested in the paranormal for as long as she can remember as she grew up in a home with paranormal activity.

Equipment: JVC GZMG255 30 Gigabyte Camcorder, Irock 150VM Digital Recorder, Cellsensor EMF Reader. Raytek IR Thermometer , Kodak Easyshare CX7430, Dowsing Rods

Jennifer Purcell - Investigator

Occupation: Fire/Security Systems Installer & Inspector

Biography: Jennifer has been interested in the paranormal since she was 6 years old and lived in an extremely active Victorian in Michigan.  After the death of someone very close to her over 10 years ago, she experienced some intense paranormal activity that has had her searching for answers since.  Jen joined NJPR to be a part of a team of professionals and to assist people in understanding what's going on in their homes and businesses.

Equipment: Sony Handycam DCR DVD 610 camcorder with nightshot, 42505IR surface thermometer, MEL-8704 emf/air temperature reader,SONY M-570V micro cassette-corder, Olympus digital voice recorder VN-3600, RCA VR5220 digital voice recorder, Nikon Cool pix L16 digital camera, Paracorder 667, 1 phantom IR light, 1 phantom full spectrum light, 1 spectercam full spectrum camcorder

Ellen Raedy - Investigator

Occupation: Executive/Personal Assistant

Biography: Ellen's interest in the paranormal began at a very young age, as her  Grandmother was a clairvoyant.  She has been a student of Metaphysics for over 30 years, as well as a professional Tarot reader & Astrologer for the past 15.  Ellen grew up in an 200 year old farmhouse that had a lot of unexplained activity. She became a member of NJPR in hopes of better understanding the soul/spirit and what happens after it leaves the physical body.

Equipment: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ28 camera, Olympus DS-40 digital audio recorder

Karrie-Ann Versace - Case Manager

Occupation:Store Planning & Allocation Manager in the Retail Industry.

Biography: Karrie-Ann had a lot of experiences as a child but it was not until she was older that she learned that these experiences were actually paranormal. Once discovering that these experiences were shared by other family members it only fueled her quest for answers. After doing several investigations on her own she decided she would like to join a group of other like-minded individuals. While researching various avenues for information she came across the NJPR website and decided to contact them.  

Equipment:Sony DCRDVD610 Hybrid DVD Camcorder DVD, DV - 40x Optical Zoom - 2,000x Digital Zoom - 2.7" LCD Panel - Memory Stick, Composite (Video), SONY HVL-IRM Infrared Video Light 100' Range with Controllable Light Volume Infrared Emission for Shooting in Total Darkness,  Sony Cybershot DSC-H10B, 8.1 Megapixel, 10x Optical/2x Digital Zoom, Digital Camera,  Olympus - OLVN4100, VN-4100 Digital Voice Recorder, Olympus - OLVN4100 VN-4100PC Digital Voice Recorder, K-2 EMF Meter,  P175-C EVP Listener. Mel Meter 8704, Mini DVR with Sony Night Vision Camera, Coby TFDVD7051 7-Inch Portable Tablet Style DVD/CD/MP3 Player, Silver, and Olympus® WS-500M 2GB Digital Recorder Model: WS-500M, TRIFIELD™ METER, Sony HVLIRM Battery IR Light, Sony Color CCD IR CAM, Colby 40GB, TFM3C TRI FIELD METER WITH INTEGRATED SOUND Ramsey Modified, Enhanced By Moditronics, FULL SPECTRUM 12 MP(INT) DIGITAL  CAMERA + HD 1080P CAMCORDER EVP CAPABLE, Raytek Non-Contact Thermometer, FULL SPECTRUM SVP T-700 CAMERA/CAMCORDER, TFM3C TRI FIELD METER WITH INTEGRATED SOUND, RT-EVP Professional EVP Instrument