We here at Spectral Review as you might imagine enjoy the “reality” based ghost and paranormal shows. These shows include Most Haunted, Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State and Ghost Hunters International. These shows in their own way each try to find answers to questions about the paranormal. One could argue about their methods or motivations but they do try to show how they search for ghosts.

These shows are just representations of real people who do paranormal research. Nearly 100% of these people do this paranormal research for free. That tells us that these researchers are not only dedicated to this research but passionate about it also.

We want to know more about these people. Why do they do this research? How did they start? What expertise do they have?

Our next article in the “People in Paranormal Research” series is from Brad Scott. Brad is a member of Great Lakes Area Spirit Society (G.L.A.S.S).

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Onto the questions and Brad’s answers.

How long have you been in paranormal research?

I have been involved for about 3 or 4 months now.

Where are you located, what area of the world do you do investigations? What is the farthest you have traveled to do an investigation?

I am located in Sheboygan Wisconsin. We do the investigations in the United States and have traveled about 50 miles for an investigation.

Was there a particular reason or event that lead you to do this research?

Once when I was little I remember the cupboards rattling one night. I always thought it was a ghost of some type.

Why do you continue to do this work?

Because every week it gets more interesting.

What would be the most compelling evidence you have seen or heard?

I have not seen any compelling evidence so far.

What is your role in your group? Is that where you started? What other roles would you like to learn and do?

My role in the group is basically video taping the most. Someday I hope I will get better at the other aspects of investigating.

Have you taken any formal training in your life that has enhanced your skill set for your paranormal work?

No I have not.

What advice would you give someone who wanted to get into the paranormal field?

That it takes a lot of patience.

Is there some aspect or point of view about the paranormal field that you wished that everyone in the field followed?

Not off the top of my head.

What misconceptions do the public and/or media have about the paranormal field you wish you could dispel?

If you see an orb, it is most likely dust, not some spirit activity.