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 Esther of Northern Utah Paranormal Society (N.U.P.S.).

We hope you like this series. If you have any suggestions or want to participate in our series, use our contact form. And as always you can leave your comment here.

Onto the questions and Esther’s thoughtful answers.

How long have you been in paranormal research?

I have been doing paranormal research for one year.

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 Utah and investigated all over Northern Utah and Southeastern Wyoming. The farthest so far is Fort Bridger, Wyoming.

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

I have always been interested in the paranormal and have experienced the paranormal my entire life.

Why do you continue to do this work?

I believe there is a reason for the paranormal activities and want to find that reason for them. Whether it can be proven to be paranormal or explained by rational reasons.

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

When my father passed away as my Mother and I gave CPR, I saw his spirit leave his body.

Editors note: Our hearts go out to Esther and her Mom. We are sorry to hear that she had such a difficult event occur in her life.

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

I interview clients for where the activities are and am an investigator. Yes this is my first paranormal group that I have asked to be in and was accepted. I am content with these roles.

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

I have taken computer courses, managerial courses, accounting, and photography courses.

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

Be curious! Be open minded enough to be willing to expect possibilities but skeptical enough to think logically and to know that most things can be explained to not be paranormal.

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

Courtesy and respect for other points of view and to remember that everyone deserves this and their opinions.

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

That we are all not luney or have our heads in the clouds. We are people who want to be respected for our interests as they want to be respected in what they do in their lives.