Meet The Team
John Crocitto
"All houses in which men have lived and died are haunted houses." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
John Crocitto, aka, "Doctor Paranormal," was born on February 13, 1974 in New York City, and was raised in Southern California. During the day, Crocitto is a biologist specializing in amphibians and reptiles, and a professional wildlife educator. He first became involved in paranormal research after spending time working in area hospitals and morgues in Western New York.
FAST FACTS ABOUT JOHN
- Believes that ghosts and hauntings are possible, but seeks evidence and proof for certainty.
- Specializes in locations of historical significance, "Para-historian."
- Lists favorite places to investigate as asylums, hospitals and jails.
TOP 3 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES
1.) Being touched while on investigation in 2008, documented with pics and vid.
2.) Confronted by a "Shadow Person" while on investigation in 2009, multiple witnesses.
3.) Disembodied voice spoke directly to John in 2010, captured on audio device to validate.
TOP 3 PARANORMAL LOCATIONS TO INVESTIGATE
1.) Buffalo Central Terminal, Buffalo, NY
2.) Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA
3.) Mansfield Reformatory, Mansfield, OH
APPROACH TO PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS Believer, but a skeptical believer. "I think it's important to keep an open mind, but we all need to really look at suspected phenomena hard, and put it through the paces to see if it truly defies logical and natural solutions before calling it paranormal!"
CONTACT JOHN: Email - john@beyondghosts.com, Twitter - Click here, Facebook - Click here
Ryan Willard
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney
Ryan Willard, aka, "The Professor," was born on August 9, 1978 in a suburb of Buffalo, and also has lived his whole life in the Queen City. Ryan's "9 to 5" grind is as a Computer Specialist for local school districts. He has 2 degrees in Computer Information Systems. Ryan has always been intrigued with the paranormal and the unexplained. Ryan is also a Civil War Reenactor where he enjoys teaching others firsthand about our countries great history. His fascination with the Paranormal and American History has lead him to the search for evidence and communication from the spirits of our past.
FAST FACTS ABOUT RYAN
- Ryan is also the Events Coordinator of the Buffalo Central Terminal where he coordinates fundraisers to help keep this great building open for all to enjoy.
- As like John, Ryan also Specializes in locations of historical significance, "Para-historian."
- Ryan's favorite places to investigate are places of historical significance, like Civil War battlefields, hospitals, etc.
TOP 3 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES
1.) Being "growled" by something unknown in the attic of the Van Horn Mansion.
2.) Capturing the door closing by itself in the maids room of the Van Horn Mansion.
3.) Disembodied voice of a child saying "Hello" at the Buffalo Central Terminal.
TOP 3 PARANORMAL LOCATIONS TO INVESTIGATE
1.) Buffalo Central Terminal, Buffalo, NY
2.) Van Horn Mansion, Burt, NY
3.) Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY
APPROACH TO PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS Paranormal Investigations are approached with a skeptical attitude. Most occurrences at an investigation can be explained away logically. Though some experiences recorded that occur are very fascinating and paranormal, a true personal experience is what is needed in order for someone to become a true believer.
CONTACT RYAN: Email - ryan@beyondghosts.com, Twitter - Click here, Facebook - Click here
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Brandon Bristow (Tech Guy)
"It took a funeral to make me feel alive" " - SYXX A.M.
Brandon Bristow was born on April 8, 1979 in Buffalo, NY and raised in the area. Brandon works his 9 to 5 shipping packages all over the world. Brandon's interest peaked in the paranormal being haunted as a child and wanting to try to find answers to help others in need.
FAST FACTS ABOUT BRANDON
- Is a skeptical believer until scientific proof is presented
- Para-historian
- Favorite places to investigate are asylums, houses and mansions
TOP 3 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES
1.) Seeing a full body apparition of a woman at Palmyra, NY.
2.) Seeing a shadow person lean over the railing at the Hotel Lenhart.
3.) Being grabbed on the arm to the point you could see indents on my skin in the shape of fingers a the Van Horn Mansion.
TOP 3 PARANORMAL LOCATIONS TO INVESTIGATE
1.) Buffalo Central Terminal, Buffalo, NY
2.) Van Horn Mansion, Burt, NY
3.) Waverly Hills, Louisville, KY
APPROACH TO PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS Skeptical believer, needs hardcore proof that something paranormal is occurring at a location.
CONTACT BRANDON: Email - brandon@beyondghosts.com, Twitter - Click here, Facebook - Click here
Marty Szewczyk (Color Commentary) " If frogs had wings, would they bump their a@s when they jump? "
-Unknown
Marty Szewczyk (pronounced Chef-Chick), was born November 10, 1974, in Buffalo, New
York. When Marty is not researching the paranormal, he's out delivering the mail for
the US Postal Service as a letter carrier. He has always had a interest in all things paranormal, and back in January of 2009, he jumped head long into researching it with the Beyond Ghosts Gang. Marty is generally considered the "Color Commentary" member of BG.
FAST FACTS ABOUT MARTY - Considers himself a "skeptical believer " - Would like to do more research on Cryptids such as Chupacabra and the Jersey Devil
- Lists favorite places to investigate as anything with a history of being
"haunted," Para-historian through and through!
TOP 3 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES
1.) Disembodied sounds, hearing them in the first place is paramount since he is deaf in one ear ;)
2.) Witness to poltergeist activity when some pictures flew of a dresser at a residential investigation
3.) Seeing shadow figures at a suspected haunted prison
TOP 3 PARANORMAL LOCATIONS TO INVESTIGATE
1.) Dunkirk Lighthouse, Dunkirk, NY
2.) Madison Seminary, Madison, OH
3.)
Ontario House, Youngstown, NY
APPROACH TO PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS
Always keep and open mind, not everything is just cut and dry. "You can not take someone
else's opinion or word that something is haunted, you have to find out for yourself." And have fun while exploring, life's too short!
CONTACT MARTY: Email - marty@beyondghosts.com, Twitter - Click here, Facebook - Click here
Christine Lis
"There's something in the distance, a glorious existence. A simple celebration, a place we've never been before."
-The Killers
Chrissy Lis was born March 7, 1987 in Buffalo, NY. She is a recent college graduate and has a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. Although she was a fan of the paranormal shows, her interest in the paranormal had peaked after her first investigation at the Buffalo Central Terminal where she encountered many personal experiences.
FAST FACTS ABOUT Chrissy
- Although Chrissy loves investigating, she's afraid of the pitch black.
- Loves haunted places, but hates "haunted houses" at Halloween time.
- Believes you need significant proof before saying a place is haunted.
TOP 3 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES
1.) Being mysteriously locked in the basement of the Ukrainian Center.
2.) Capturing an EVP of a piano being played at Palmyra, NY.
3.) Hearing a disembodied voice with a witness at the Buffalo Central Terminal.
TOP 3 PARANORMAL LOCATIONS TO INVESTIGATE
1.) US Naval Park, Buffalo, NY
2.) Dnipro Ukrainian Center, Buffalo, NY
3.) Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA.
APPROACH TO PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS Skeptical believer and keeping an open mind.
CONTACT CHRISSY: Email - chrissy@beyondghosts.com, Twitter - Click here, Facebook - Click here
Chelsea Cimato"Strength does not come from a physical capacity, but from an indomitable will."
-Mahatma Ghandi Chelsea was born on May 14th, 1991 in Buffalo, NY and was raised in the area nearby. She is a full time student at Medaille College going for an AS in Veterinary Technology and a BS in Biology. She also works part-time as a sales associate at Victoria's Secret. What had first peaked her interest in the paranormal began when she was a child and unexplainable occurrences were happening around her. At first she was defensive toward these interactions, but slowly grew more curious with time.
FAST FACTS ABOUT Chelsea - Will not believe in a paranormal occurrence until it is proven so.
- Known skeptic.
- Para-Historian who loves American history.
TOP 3 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES 1.) Seeing my first ever "shadow figure" look at me in cell block 12 - second floor of Eastern State Penitentiary in the summer of 2010.
2.) Disembodied voice saying a "Hello" response on my voice recorder from an investigation in the summer of 2010.
3.) A figure of a woman walk past a doorway and appear to vanish before my eyes on an investigation in 2010.
TOP 3 PARANORMAL LOCATIONS TO INVESTIGATE 1.) Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA
2.) Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY
3.) Buffalo Naval Park, Buffalo, NY
APPROACH TO PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS Going in to an investigation, I have to keep the mindset that most occurrences can be explained and are not paranormal. There are many things that occur naturally, that many people take for being a haunting rather than disproving it first. It also helps to remember that spirits were once people too and they should be treated with the utmost respect and care.
CONTACT CHELSEA: Email - chelsea@beyondghosts.com, Twitter - Coming Soon, Facebook - Click here