The MASSACHUSETTS PARANORMAL INSTITUTE is a non-profit Massachusetts corporation consisting of highly trained and educated professionals dedicated to providing a higher standard in paranormal investigation, research and public education.
The Massachusetts Paranormal Institute is the direct descendant of Cape Cod Electronic Voice Phenomena
or CC-EVP which is credited as being the very first organized paranormal team on Cape Cod, and possibly Massachusetts, that specialized in the utilization and promotion of EVP / ITC techniques and software during investigations.
Research is primarily focused on Electronic Voice Phenomena and InstumentalTranscommunication while investigations utilize all protocols deemed necessary for determining the cause and origin of the activity in a discreet and professional manner.
Public education is a main function of MPI. This is accomplished by presentations, lectures, hands-on workshops and classes.
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Elizabeth Lyons, President
Interested since childhood when she experienced numerous paranormal activity with some of it "unwelcomed", Liz has studied and researched the more spiritual aspects. "I feel the spiritual and scientific go hand-in-hand and I hope to validate and prove that through our investigations and research here at MPI." Liz has taken part in several documentaries and is widely recognized throughout New England as a Senior Lead Investigator. She is married and the proud mother of two boys.
Connie Boulos, Executive Director/ Lead Investigator
Connie is the heart and soul of MPI. She keeps us going in the right direction. "I've always been attracted to the paranormal because I've always felt that there was something else out there. As intelligent beings I would think that there would be some type of 'life after death' that the living and dead could interact with. I can't imagine that with death we would lose all the emotions we've experienced (living, loving, hurting etc.)" Connie recently left her position as VP of a bank to pursue a career in Law Enforcement.
Sherry Evans, Central Station Supervisor / Historical Research
Sherry has a Liberal Studies degree from Westfield State College and a Masters in Library Science from University of Rhode Island. She has been a librarian for 8 years. Sherry has had an interest in all things paranormal for many years. As the Central Station Supervisor, Sherry monitors all Infra-red camera activity, logs interesting and unusual activity from investigative teams and keeps the investigation moving on time.There is very little Sherry can’t find out about through research. She enjoys going on investigations and helping to unravel the mystery as to why a location may be haunted, and by whom.
Rachel Andre, Equipment Tech / Investigator
Always fascinated by the paranormal but skeptical by nature, Rachel has found a new appreciation for ‘the other side’. Being new to the field, Rachel is excited to address some of the unknown answers to questions she has had since her childhood. Rachel is looking forward to finding the balance between a higher being and the entity world. Rachel has proven herself to be a no nonesense, right to the point investigator.
Dave Sircom, Director of Special Projects, Past President 2009-2011
A skeptic for most of his life until attempting his second EVP session when the voice from an unseen entity answered his question. Dave started the Cape Cod-EVP in September of 2000 and instituted the original EVP Researcher program and has worked with several paranormal groups to improve their success in capturing EVP. Author of "CLOSER...Than You Think!" , Dave has logged over 7,000 hours and over 126 investigations. A longtime member of the AA-EVP (AtransC)and considered one of New England's foremost Paranormal Investigators, Dave strives to improve existing investigation techniques and develop new ones while helping those who are suffering as a result of a paranormal disturbance.
Tina Correia, EVP Researcher
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I am attracted to the paranormal because I feel that there is something else waiting for us after this life. I have always been interested in it but it really hit me I think when my father passed away. I began to have very vivid dreams and sense things around me. My aunt (father's sister) is very good with hearing, sensing, and seeing things and I like to think I inherited e of her skill. My family is very Catholic and I think they may tend at times to frown upon this area but my upbringing did not dissuade me from my beliefs. I am very happy to be part of MPI so I can continue to explore the unknown. Tina works in the insurance profession.
Todd LeMay, EVP Researcher / Tech Manager
Todd has been interested in the paranormal since he was a boy always believing that there had to be something more after death. Todd has investigated with several paranormal teams including TAPS and has had many experiences with moving objects, footsteps and lights appearing from nowhere. Somewhat of a sceptic Todd likes to make sure all avenues have been investigated and reinacted before jumping to conclusions....but we all know there's something out there. Especially good with technical equipment such as lighting, video equipment and cameras.
Andrew Barr, Historical Research
Fire service for 31 years; architectural designer; researcher for documentary film; photographer. I believe in something that we, as 21century humans, are totally unaware of yet. There are other dimensions beyond our reach.... Want to time travel...backwards! Nominated for an Emmy in 2009 for his research for a documentary, Andrew also brings his expertise as a professional photographer. Specializing in the Historic Preservation field, documenting for the National Register Nominations & Historic Structure Reports.