WILL COUNTY GHOST HUNTERS SOCIETY
Investigating ghosts and haunted sites throughout North America
Dan Jungles - Director / Lead Investigator
I have had an interest in the paranormal ever since I could remember. Growing up, I had several experiences that could not explained, but never lent them much credence. As I got older my interest, became minimal. Until, in March 2001, my family purchased our second home in Shorewood, IL. Shortly after moving in we began to notice several unusually odd occurrences. It was at this point I had a decision to make. Was I going to dismiss the activity and blame it on my imagination? Should I simply choose to ignore it? Do we move to get away from the activity? Or, do I attempt to educate myself on what was occurring and try to grasp an understanding of it. I chose the ladder.
After searching the internet and bookstores, I decided to purchase some educational materials from Dave Oster and Sharon Gill of the International Ghost Hunters Society. After thoroughly reading the material and buying a few pieces of equipment, I decided to conduct my first investigation at home. I was immediately hooked. I began to visit local cemeteries to conduct investigation, as often as I could. I started to post my experiences, and evidence onto a website, that would later evolve into the Will County Ghost Hunters Society. An interest from the public to join me on these investigations caused me to form the Will County Ghost Hunters Society on August 1, 2004.
The Will County Ghost Hunters Society was formed to help research, investigate, document, and assist those whom are in need of assistance and understanding of the paranormal. As the director of the Will County Ghost Hunters Society, it is my primary responsibility to organize and coordinate our investigative teams. I must insure that all members are properly trained, and have an understanding of what we are trying to accomplish. As, the lead investigator, I must set fourth our protocols and standards, insuring that they are carried out.
The WCGHS has had a lot of success since it’s inception on August 1, 2004. There have been many changes over the years, but our goals and our passions for what we do has not wavered. I hope to see the continued success of the WCGHS for many years to come.
Kathy Stinson - Case Manager/Investigator
I became interested in the paranormal when I was younger and had the experience of someone squeezing me to the point where I had lost my breath but there was no one there. My family has had many incidents of paranormal activity throughout my life which sparked my interest. After many experiences with the paranormal, including paranormal activity in my own home, I decided to try and find a scientific way to prove there are spirits among us and to find a way to help them. I started out with my daughter, sons and nieces going from cemetery to cemetery taking photos and capturing strange glowing vortexes. I have photographed many orbs but I have learned that 99% were just dust, moisture or bugs and not spirit energy. I then joined Dan and the WCGHS the year he started this group and have been an active investigator with the WCGHS for 5 years.
I am Midwest born and raised. I've seen and heard "things" all my life. My grandmother was very psychic. For me growing up it was a natural thing. I thought everyone could see or hear them. From time to time I am asked to deliver a message from the other side to the loved ones left behind. I have long had a great desire to help people on both sides.
A chance encounter brought me to the Will County Ghost Hunters Society. I was impressed by their professional manner and fascinated by the no nonsense, scientific approach used in their quest to explain the unexplainable.
I hope to gain much knowledge and experience working within such a dedicated team thereby furthering my desire to help others.
Ron Muldoon- Investigator
I have always held a fascination in the paranormal with the very rich and plentiful ghost legends that the Chicago area has to offer. While I had attended various types of ghost tours, and read local interest paranormal books in the past, the few personal experiences I have had, I most often wrote off in my mind as not logical and gave it no further thought. With the current offering of TV programs dedicated to ghost hunting and haunted sites, my curiosity in the paranormal was rekindled. As a result, I felt compelled to find others here locally that would possess a logical yet open minded approach to exploring the paranormal so that I could explore my curiosity beyond what any tour, books or TV program can provide. I joined the WCGHS in late 2008, and feel I have found the right group with the type of logical and professional approach to investigating the paranormal that I had hoped existed. I look forward to continuing to learn and satisfy my curiosity in the paranormal from, and with the others in this group.
Debra Shea - Investigator
My interest in the paranormal stems from when I was a young teen. I would have dreams of things that would come true. In 2001, we moved into our current home. Things started the first night we had moved in, unexplained noises and snippets of conversations.
I have always believed that there is more out there, unseen and unknown. I believe deeply that most of us go on and that others stay here. What keeps them here is what I would like to know.
Our group is here to help families, to let them know that they are not alone. The WCGHS investigators are truly dedicated and care for our clients.
Jason Houck Jr. - Investigator
The Paranormal has always intrigued me. Living in a turn of the century home for several years, I saw and heard things I just could not explain. After witnessing these events and watching the barrage of TV shows that has popped up over the recent years. It made me think there must be something more behind them. I’m an Engineering Technician by trade so my mind set going into an investigation is always geared for finding the physical cause of the experiences. If nothing can be found, it makes it that much more interesting and exciting. I also enjoy hearing about the history and stories of places and what could be behind some of the activity. My interest in this field peaked in the past year or so and a friend of mine turned me on to WCGHS website. After viewing other local paranormal group websites, I kept coming back to WCGHS. Now I’m part of the Team! I’m really excited to be a part of this group and look forward to helping our clients and seeing what the future brings in this field.
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