Ghost (Hunters) in Your Long Island Neighborhood!

Turn on almost any channel on the television and you’ll find shows on ghosts, hauntings and other paranormal activity. Let’s face it; the paranormal is all the rage now. But did you know that Long Island has its very own ‘ghost busters’?

Despite the plethora of paranormal groups on Long Island, the Long Island Society for Paranormal Research (LISPR) is the only TAPS Family member in lower New York State (TAPS are the well-known investigators of Sci-Fi’s Channel’s Ghost Hunters).

LISPR, which was founded by Peter Franz in 2003, uses state of the art equipment to come up with a scientific explanation for strange paranormal activity. The all-volunteer group gathers information about a case through research, interviews, and word-of-mouth.

Investigations consist of scientific experiments that include Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), photo analysis, dramatic temperature change, electro-magnetic field anomalies, and other various testing.

All investigations are FREE OF CHARGE. LISPR will never, under any circumstances, use a Ouija board or conduct a séance of any kind. LISPR’s goal is to help families and individuals who are confused and concerned about what is going on, and to collect proof of ghosts and life after death.

LISPR has investigated over 40 private homes, as well as some of Long Island’s notable haunted houses, cemeteries and roads, including Raynham Hall, Sweet Hollow Road, Mount Misery, Old Bethpage Village and the Suffolk County Cemetery.

LISPR has also had speaking engagements on subjects such as ghost hunting, haunted Long Island and Long Island Legends. Two more topics will be added in the fall of 2008: Demonology, and Monsters and Legends. Later this year the group will be giving a presentation at Hofstra University.

For more information about the Long Island Society for Paranormal Research, or to make arrangements for LISPR to come and give a presentation at your location, please visit www.lispr.com