MEET THE TEAM
The ocean is vast, deep and dangerous with her mysteries hidden under her raiment of waves. Death, like the ocean, hides her secrets, and we who stand on the shore catch only an occasional glimpse.
Delaware Paranormal Research Group
The brotherhood of Paranormal Investigation
Director's Note
Delaware Paranormal Research Group was established in 2009, when I left another organization, striking out on my own to research, write and investigate. I acquired a few characters on my way, those who wished to cobble their fortunes with mine; individuals as dedicated to discovering truths about the unknown as was I.
Our small, close-knit community have been together for quite some time. Members come, sometimes leave...though they're not forgotten. Even in remote locations they often continue to contribute. Thanks to the advances in technology, we continue to share even when we're not close in proximity. When a group works together, through good times and bad, they become more than just a group of individuals, more like a family. They become a brotherhood.
Robin M. Strom-Mackey, MEd. COTA
Director D.P.R.G.
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Author of:
Anatomy of a Ghost; A Guide to Analyzing the Dead
On the Hunt for the Haunted; Searching for Proof of the Paranormal
These Haunted Halls; Inside America's Most Haunted School
Cheese Head
Dog Lover
I've been researching, investigating and writing about the paranormal since 2007. But honestly, I've always had an interest in the macabre, from the time I was a youngster to the first episode of Ghost Hunters I ever watched. Attempting to answer life's greatest mystery has always been my passion.
Out in 2019, my second book, On the Hunt for the Haunted chronicles some of the team's most noteworthy investigations. In 2017 my first book on the paranormal, Anatomy of a Ghost; A Guide to Analyzing the Dead was released. You can purchase this book at our online store. Also available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indie Books & Llewellyn Worldwide.
While the books are relatively new, I've been writing about various facets of the paranormal for years (delawareparanormal.blogspot.com). My paranormal blog is a resource on many topics of the paranormal, and is absolutely free.
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I work from the perspective of a skeptic, from necessity. I began paranormal research for a very personal reason. I wanted to know what was beyond our material existence - if anything. I didn't want to accept blind faith as an option, nor the stark nihilsim of atheism, but to find actual, believable proof, that the soul survived bodily death. That has ever been my one true purpose.
Currently I work as a professional broadcast videographer and corporate trainer.but I've also been a professor of Communications, teacher of Broadcasting and English and a broadcast journalist. I am a wife and a mother. I've lived in Delaware for many years now, although I was a mid-westerner born and bred. I live with my husband, my handsome adult son, Bjurstrom our standard poodle and Thing Two, my one surviving goldfish. (Thing One is buried in the back with Uther Pendoggin; may they rest in peace.)
Dave
Dave
Former Navy
Nascar Enthusiast
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Dave grew up in Delaware, although he left the state for a few years when he joined the Navy. He spent five years with his ears to the ground as a Cryptologic Tech. He now works at a company that makes high tech pharmaceutical containers. If you need a Gerber cutter operated or a Continuous Liner made, Dave is your man. He's already devised a way to adapt our single axis EMF detectors to triple axes.
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He got into paranormal research because he believes in life on the other side.
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Aside from the paranormal, he's a sports "Junkie" following Nascar and the Steelers. He loves his salt-water fish tank, and his favorite buddy, his Springer Spaniel, Malachi.
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Laurie
Elemental Empathic Medium
Pit Bull Lover
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The early years of my life were spent in NW PA where I was brought up in a traditional family structure. Yet, I had always felt a little different. I could sense energy, see, hear and communicate with spirits. Thanks to the encouragement of my father, I became very interested in the cosmos and what else could be “out there.” I spent most weekends at my paternal grandmother's house and we would watch shows such as “The War of the Worlds,” “Dr. Who,” and “Star Trek.”
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In the early 1990’s I started taking courses on holistic therapies as well as furthering my studies on world cultures and belief systems. I have continued these studies to present day.
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I married my best friend in 1997 and am a mom of three, now, adult kids and two furbabies – one is a pitty mix that we adopted when she was six weeks old and the other is a pitbull that we just recently rescued.
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We bought my paternal grandmother's house in 2005 and moved to NW PA in 2009. Thankfully, the internet has allowed me to continue my studies and research as well as continue connections with a community of friends that I had made while living in Maryland. Although the area of NW PA that I lived in is somewhat sheltered in the small towns to subjects on the paranormal, I was able to find a small group of like-minded individuals. I joined a paranormal investigation team. We had completed several local investigations and would have a yearly camping event to search for Bigfoot and other energies within the woods there. The weekend event would give our team a chance to share stories, plan on the next events and learn from each other. Our group had been part of several ParaCons where it was enjoyable to listen to stories and network with others from other areas and states.
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In 2023 I moved more than part-time to our home in Southern Delaware, and here I am continuing my studies and research as well as stepping out into new territory and have been blessed to find a new paranormal team that would take me on.
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I am currently working on combining some of my notes, studies and research into a cohesive manuscript for publication. I hope that others who are learning and discovering, much like I had, will be able to find guidance.
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Judy
Team Researcher
Another Dog Lover
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I grew up in Silver Spring, MD and permanently moved to the Eastern Shore in early 2012. I have been having paranormal experiences since I was a small child but it was an historic home in Ellicott City that caused my obsession with the paranormal. I have been on several investigations with large groups from historic homes, a closed Prison and an Asylum. It was fascinating and I learned a lot from seasoned investigators. I have been a bookkeeper, caterer and restaurateur for over 35 years. I am now semi-retired and I can finally dedicate my time and resources to answering some questions.
My husband and I enjoy the beach, roller coasters and road trips. We have 5 grown children, grandchildren and 2 beautiful dogs: Pickles (a white golden retriever) and Gracie (an angelic sweet rescue).
Marie
Investigator
Equestrian
History Buff
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Marie hails originally from West Chester, Pennsylvania where her interest in the paranormal began. She started having paranormal experiences at a relatively young age both at a church the family attended and in the forest behind the family's house. As an adult, she worked for a season as a carriage driver in Philadelphia, a job where she continued to have brushes with the other side.
She later joined a research team in Pennsylvania, and found her interest became a passion. Marie worked as the group’s science researcher, performing geological and electro-magnetic field research. When the family moved to Lewes, Delaware, Marie searched around and found D.P.R.G. a team that valued her scientific perspective.
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Aside from paranormal research, Marie enjoys kayaking, biking, napping, and binge watching Mystery Science Theater 3000. She enjoys cruising the web for haunted locations. She also takes part every year in the Iron Forge PA historical reenactments, for whom she plays the part of an 1820’s laundress. Overall she describes herself as a history nut, preferring obscure historical events, folklore and legends.
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Married with one son, the family shares space with a mastiff and a mischievous feline. Unfortunately the move didn’t include bringing her elderly horse, who now lives with her in-laws at their mini-donkey farm.
Josh Kopelen
EVP Specialist
Audio Engineer
Rock Star
Musician of over 20 years and podcaster of 2 years playing an array of instruments both on stage and in studio. I moved into the engineering side of music in 2021 and am excited to use my audio/video skills for the betterment of the DPRG team. Currently I'm the vocalist of a band named Recall The Moment, host of Recall The Podcast, and now an EVP specialist for Delaware paranormal research group.
Associate Members
Sometimes our esteemed colleagues move on to different locales, or have time constraints that make full-time membership difficult. But by the grace of modern technology, we stay connected anyway. Associate members often assist us with evidence review or property research and share sage counsel through email and texts. We value our associate members, and appreciate everything they do for us.
Collin
Investigator e·mer·i·tus
Medical Professional
Former Director of Delaware Ghost Hunters
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Native Delawarean, Collin relocated to Washington state for family reasons. I've been investigating with and/or associated with Collin for over 17 years now. We were both members of the now defunct Delaware Ghost Hunters of which Collin was the director for a stint.
Despite the distance, Collin helps the group out with evidence review and contributes his sage advice. Collin is a nurse by trade and his medical expertise has been extremely valuable to the group.
He enjoys spending time with his son, and new wife. They enjoy running half-marathons and have now completed several of them.
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Brian
Business Owner
Big Game Hunter
Investigator ex·tra·or·di·naire
Brian aided (and abetted) the team while on assignment to Delaware. He hails from Texas, however, and family obligations were calling him back. So he did what Texans do, and went big. He started his own Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation companies, the ARCTEX Group, LLC, along with subsidiaries, ARCTEX Energy Services LLC and ARCTEX Electrical and Instrumentation LLC and went back to his family. Aside from ghost hunting and running his own corporation, Brian enjoys fishing and deer hunting - BIG deer hunting that is. He just recently got back from a trip in New Zealand where he brought down a buck that was "mighty impressive, mam." I like to think that Brian went home to start the Texas chapter of D.P.R.G.. The D for Delaware may have to go, but TP (toilet paper) RG may not work either.
