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
![]()
![]()
Chrissy 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
![]()