Andrew
D. Laird (9/11/1984)
Founder & Director, Senior Investigator - The group's founder, Andrew is a graduate of Rhode Island College as well as the Rhode Island School of Design, holding degrees in Clinical Psychology, Parapsychology, Creative Writing, Photography and Music. His passion for paranormal research is only equaled by his concern for the group's safety and the absolute well being of our clientele. MORE INFO
Maggie Florio (2/1/2003)
Group Secretary, Researcher/ Senior Investigator - Maggie has been interested in the paranormal since the age of eight and has extensively studied the subject ever since. Her curiosity has not waned and she has become more active in the field of paranormal research and investigation since joining the group. Maggie's proven psychic abilities become more finely tuned with each investigation she participates in. This plus her genuine compassion and friendship for all others have made her a priceless asset both as a friend and a member of our group. MORE INFO
Melissa
Olsen (10/13/2007)
Lead Researcher/Investigator, RI - Says Melissa, "I have many interests, but two at the forefront are History and studying the paranormal. I have strong faith and an open mind. Anything else you want to know, feel free to ask."
Paul
Burkhardt
(12/5/2007)
Researcher/Investigator-Safety Supervisor, RI - Paul is a field foreman / field supervisor for a national environmental hazmat emergency response services company. As an invited Observer, he witnessed a real paranormal group in action and knew that this field of research was for him. We are honored and happy to have him aboard.
Andy
Frew (2/23/2008)
Researcher/Investigator,
Archivist,
RI - A retired teacher as of June 2008, Andy brings flexibility with
his curiosity; he will be able to set out on any investigation at any time.
Andy's quest for knowledge in the area of the paranormal grows out of an
intellectual wish to learn more about the world we cannot see. He is eager to
document any phenomenon and look for what we do not see, and what can or cannot
be explained.
Jenn
Dunwoodie (2/23/2008)
Researcher/Investigator, RI - Says Jenn... "My interest in researching the paranormal stems from experiences I had growing up, as well as personal experiences I had when I was a tour guide for several years at the Lizzie Borden B&B in Fall River, MA. I love traveling, reading (especially Steven King) and am hoping to teach myself to play bass guitar."
Nancy
Leathers (12/1/2008)
Researcher/Investigator - Nancy is a thorough and relentless researcher who puts her years experience as a private investigator to good use tracking down the facts in cases. We are lucky Nancy came to us and since her joining us has become a premier EVP collector!
Bill
Ozga
(2/20/2009)
Tammy
Ozga
(2/20/2009)
Samantha
Burgio (9/1/2010)
Researcher/Investigator - In Sam's words, "When I was young I always used to be afraid to be alone, I was told stories about ghosts which would scare me. Now I want to know what happens after life. I got involved with the group during senior year of High School, I did a project on "Paranormal Research." I went on investigations and learned more about the paranormal. TRIPRG is a lot of fun. I'm still not sure whether or not I believe in ghosts, but I hope to find out soon."
Emily
Perry Severa (2/8/2011)
Researcher - Emily has spent the
majority of her life reading, studying and examining anything paranormal. She
enjoys the challenge of researching fact, clear and concise gathering of
information and evidence, and the thorough projection of reviewing that evidence
to explain what is so often unexplainable...even if the explanation is
considered to be out of the ordinary... "It's the challenge of debunking or
proving the many theories that run through my mind after being introduced to a
project that makes paranormal research so captivating and rewarding for me....I
like to leave no stone unturned"...
David
Florio (10/1/2011) Researcher/Investigator...
August Rosado (10/1/2009) Researcher/Investigator.
Cathy
Jacques (12/1/2011)
Researcher/Investigator-In-Training - Cathy puts it best, "How boring life would be if we had all the answers to everything! There are lots of things in this world that are beyond our every day understanding and I want to explore them with a skeptical and objective eye. TRIPRG gives me a way to do just that with people who feel the same way."
Our Junior Members
Last names have been omitted for safety reasons
Junior membership with us is mainly comprised of our senior membership's children. We will consider an application submitted by an under eighteen applicant who is a minimum of fifteen (15) years of age but has no family connection within the group. In this case, the applicant is required to have written parental or guardianship permission, is insured through their parent or guardian and has secured a Senior Member as their sponsor prior to applying. For more information click here
Erin
6/1/2011
“We all muddle through life making the best choices we can based on incomplete information, therefore the popular concept of the so-called expert is a complete myth. The word expert implies that an individual knows all there is to know about a particular subject or field of study. Knowledge has no horizon; we achieve great heights only to arrive at the summit and gaze out at the even higher peaks awaiting us.”
- Andrew Laird, Founder T.R.I.P.R.G.