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Shawn Kelly (Big Boss and founder of Pittsburgh Paranormal Society) was introduced in to the metaphysical field in 1985. After a trip to Gettysburg in 1992, he began his passion for investigating the paranormal world. Shawn founded the Pittsburgh Paranormal Society in early 2006, and with his crew began their investigations in haunted areas in the tri state areas. Through their interactions, Shawn has been exposed to and began learning about the technical and scientific aspects of paranormal research. Shawn enjoys working in the supernatural field and his motto is: “I’ll respect what you believe in as long as you respect what I believe in”.

Valerie Burns
Lead Technical Investigator
valadyhawke@verizon.net

Hi, My name is Val (Jeannie) Burns. I've been interested in the paranormal for many years. I have actively investigated since early 2006 and have had only a few experiences to date, although I hope to have many more! I tend to play the role in the group of debunker. While I'm excited to find evidence in our work, I try to work all angles to find a plausible, more natural reason that explains what we see or hear. When I'm not working or wandering around graveyards and such I'm tending to 4 teenagers, my hubby and a houseful of animals.

Carrie Shannon
Investigator
carrie12265@gmail.com

I am a 40 something mother of 4 and a couple grandchildren. I have been interested in the paranormal since I was young. Always loved sci-fi and horror movies. I think it is interesting that certain tales of the paranormal cross cultures. I believe that the "fantasy" stories we hear about dragons, fairies and elves had to come from something since the stories are all over the world. This is also true for the afterlife. Many cultures tell variations of the same stories and have for centuries. There is something to this. I think in our modern world we have closed our minds. I hope to someday be able to show that I am not crazy and that there is something to the experiences I have had. I am working with the PPS North Chapter to be able to expand the group to other communities in the northern area of Pittsburgh. We encourage respect for the beliefs of others. We do not rule out any possibilities. I believe you never know what you can find if you just look.

Shawn Fleming
Investigator

I have just recently moved to Pennsylvania coming from West Virginia. I am interested in the paranormal because of experiences I have had in my life. I do not get much opportunity to go on the investigations but I help with reviewing the information obtained. When I go on investigations I get in trouble for walking alone ahead of everyone else. I think I have a better chance of finding something.

Ed "Oz" Ozosky
Investigator
pghoz@hotmail.com

Exploring the realm of paranormal investigations has been an exciting experience. I have always readily accepted the fact that we can, and do, communicate with discarnate souls. I have spent my entire life in communication, in one form or another, with entities in other realms of existence. I joined the Pittsburgh Paranormal Society to expand my insights into the paranormal and to help people understand that ghosts are ever-present and seeking to communicate their existence to us to let us know that there is no death and we do not die; we are merely transformed.

Dave & Pam Spicknall
Investigators
nothing_but_us@comcast.net

I think I have always had a fascination with the paranormal since I was a child. When the hot water pipes would expand my grandmother would tell me it was my Uncle Benny saying hello. So it has always been in the back of my mind. Since I have met my best friend Pam, well it has come to the forefront due to her experience and her ability to feel and sense the paranormal. We ourselves live and share our home with paranormal event that Shawn has investigated. .Even our little girl Danni is sensitive to thing that go on around her, (the little ghost hunter herself). So it is with great admiration that we are members of such a great team.

Faith Konidaris
Investigator / Tech Girl
fkonidaris@verizon.net

Hi, my name is Faith a.k.a. CSI Gadget Girl. I'm working towards my B.S. in Forensic Science with a specialty in firearms and tool mark examination. I love fishing, boating, jet skiing, segwaying, exotic animals, photography, and pistol target shooting. I'm a former classical dancer and gymnast and occasionally teach on the side...especially to my daughter! I've been interested in the paranormal world probably since I was 12. Different experiences intrigued my interests and as I got older, I began exploring the paranormal world. Even though, I'm fairly new to PPS, the members already feel like an extended family to me!

Holly Snyder - Investigator*
*Photos and bios coming soon.

Aric Armbruster
Investigator
deathatsix@hotmail.com
No bio yet.

Jake Spencer
Investigator
riverrat1986@msn.com
No bio yet.

Sue Molnar
Web Mistress, Investigator
suemarina2@comcast.net