Who's Who at the NJGHS
The NJGHS is comprised of 531 members nationally & internationally. Paranormal Investigative professionals all dedicated to the research and documentation of paranormal events and hauntings.
Investigations conducted by the NJGHS are FREE of charge. If you suspect your home or office to be haunted and would like an investigation, please contact L'Aura or one of the Team Leaders listed below.
Snail Mail:
NJ Ghost Hunters Society
PO Box 8018
Parsippany, NJ 07054
E-Voice: 908-325-0140 |
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| L'Aura Hladik |
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L'Aura Hladik - Founder and Director
L'Aura has been ghost hunting since 1993 and founded the NJ Ghost Hunters Society back in 1998. In addition to hunting in New Jersey, she's ghost hunted in Savannah, GA, St. Francisville (The Myrtles Plantation), LA, New Orleans, LA, St. Johnsville (Beardsley Castle), NY, Gettysburg, PA, Chicago (Bachelor's Grove), IL, Nashville, Memphis & Chattanooga, TN and conducted the first NJ Ghost Conference at The Inn at Five Ponds in Vermont in 1999.
Her interest in the paranormal started in childhood with her Dad introducing her to "Twilight Zone" and finishing out 8th grade living in a haunted house.
Her Great-Grandmother owned one of the wallets made from Antoine LeBlanc's skin. L'Aura remembers the terror of running through Phoebe's bedroom, then a private dining room of the Wedgewood Inn, to get to the bathroom when her Mom took her to work on school holidays. (This structure was recently torn down sadly to build yet another bank!)
She is writing a book on ghost hunting in New Jersey which is due out Fall 2008 and has written articles for NJ History's Mysteries on Ringwood Manor and the Antoine LeBlanc murders.
L'Aura has appeared on many local radio and cable tv programs including CN8's "Family Talk" and Cablevision's "Neighborhood Journal" as well as NJ 101.5 FM radio and WNNJ FM radio. She appeared on the nationally syndicated television show "Montel Williams" for the Sylvia Browne Halloween special on Oct. 31, 2006. (see pictures here) Included in this segment was her investigation of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA.
L'Aura continues to present her findings and ghost stories at many libraries throughout NJ via a multi-media PowerPoint presentation. If you would like a presentation, please contact her directly.
The latest: In March 2007, L'Aura and the NJGHS were highlighted on the Treasure HD Dish Network TV show "Magnificent Obsessions". Brian Sandt appeared in this show for the investigation segment also at Eastern State Penitentiary. L'Aura also had a cameo in the movie "The Haunting of Danbury House"...she played the Coroner at the scene when the bodies were being removed from the house. She got to ride in her former hearse, "Morticia" for this scene as well.
L'Aura has two roommates: Bob & Tom (cats) and holds the title "Empress of the Universe" a/k/a MOM with 2 sons, Brian & Trent.
Update: (Feb. 2008) Read the interview on Ghost Village for "Women in the Paranormal"
http://www.ghostvillage.com/resources/2008/features_02252008.shtml
Email: L'Aura
E-Voice: 908-325-0140
Yahoo Instant Message ID: ghostchick1964
http://www.myspace.com/njghs
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Brian Sandt - Para-Tech Guru and Producer of the podcast "The Deadline"
Brian has been a member since 2004. In fact, he clocked in as Member # 100! He is the Technical Advisor (read: Guru) for the NJGHS and Producer of "The Deadline" podcast which first uploaded in September 2005.
Brian has always been interested in the paranormal since childhood, but he never really got involved with it untill he contacted the NJGHS regarding an investigation needed where he worked.
Brian is currently working as a network administrator for a small company in Pennsylvania.
When Brian is not working, or performing miracle cures on NJGHS members' computer systems, he enjoys heading down to Atlantic City, up to the Poconos, and just relaxing at home (trying to regain his sanity).
The latest: Brian appeared on the Fox 29 News segment in the fall of 2005 as well as "Magnificent Obsessions" in March of 2007.
Telephone: 610-871-2958
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Gregory & Sherry Irish - Team Leaders, Central Jersey Division
Both Gregory and Sherry were interested in the paranormal from an early age, but got into ghost research and hunting after living in a haunted apartment. They joined the NJGHS in February of 2004 and have taken the IGHS ghost and paranormal courses.
They have been on many investigations with the NJGHS and on their own. They were the Team Leaders for the May 21 investigation in Watchung, NJ.
Gregory hails originally from Cazenovia, NY (Syracuse Area). He enjoys working with computers, playing guitar, bicycling, and taking long walks in the country. Early retirement gives him time for hobbies and ghost hunting.
Gregory is known for having a growing collection of cables, batteries, etc. when going on investigations.
Sherry is originally from Hazlet, NJ. She enjoys reading mystery novels, old movies, ELVIS, long walks in the country, and spending time with her hubby.
Who has time for ghosts? They make time.
Gregory’s Cell Phone Number: (732) 784-0853
Email Gregory & Sherry
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Dina Chirico - Team Leader, North Jersey Division
Dina has been fascinated with ghosts ever since her early teens when she had numerous experiences and encounters in her childhood home in Clark, NJ. In 1998 she sought out the NJGHS due to her interest and the need to find answers to what she had experienced before eventually becoming a member and has been hooked on this field ever since.
Her favorite historical place to investigate is Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA. She was fortunate enough to have a number of experiences there and has been published in the book anthology, "Ghostly Tales from America's Jails" by Atriad Press. Other active places she enjoyed investigating are: The Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast in Fall River, MA, New Orleans, LA, Salem, MA and Gettysburg, PA.
She's currently staying at home to raise her son and continues to offer her energy healing services. She also performs house clearings, cleansings and is very active in The American Society of Dowsers and the Holistic Moms Network. Her passions include horseback riding, movies, Border Collies, dowsing, energy healing, spiritual drumming, traveling, forensic psychology, life philosophy, the soul's wisdom and trying to find ways to laugh.
Email: Dina
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| Dina Chirico |
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| Laura Lindemann |
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Laura Lindemann - Team Leader
"My interest in things paranormal goes back to my childhood. My parents would even humor me by stopping at cemeteries so I could walk around."
"My first cognizant experience occured at Ringwood Manor back when I was 10 or 11 yrs old. I encountered what I later learned to be a "cold spot", followed by an abrupt tap on my shoulder from behind. Upon turning around I saw no one behind me which, of course, sent me hurrying from the house. My interest in ghosts has never waned."
"My regular life includes working for a glass fabrication and installation company, hiking, reading, my grandkids, friends, etc....a fairly run-of-the-mill life."
Laura has been with NJGHS since 1998 and participated in many memorable investigations such as the Cranbury Inn which was filmed by the TV crew M6 from France.
"It's been a joy to know I'm not alone in my belief in the paranormal."
As of May 15, 2008, Laura Lindemann will be officially resigned from her post as Team Leader for the Northeast Division. While she is a lifetime member and friend, we're still so sad to see her go, but we realize her life is taking her in other vast directions. The NJGHS and I wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors and thank her tremendously for all her hard work and dedication to the organization and the field of paranormal research.
Further, the Northeast Division will be merged with the Northwest Division to form the North Jersey Division with Dina Chirico as the Team Leader.
L'Aura Hladik
4/22/2008
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