Who's Who at the NJGHS
The NJGHS is comprised of 659 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.
Please note: If you feel you are possessed, have an entity living inside of you, or are under a demonic attack, please do not contact us. We're not equipped to help you or to adjust your medication (if the latter is the issue). Please contact one of the many self-proclaimed Demonologists on the internet.
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 the author of "Ghosthunting: New Jersey" (published by Clerisy Press) which is part of the America's Haunted Road Trip series of books and has written articles for NJ History's Mysteries on Ringwood Manor and the Antoine LeBlanc murders.
For catching L'Aura's presentations or attending a book signing, please visit the Presentations page of this web site.
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.
September 30, 2008, L'Aura appeared on The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet on Fox Network in New York to discuss the ghostly film footage captured on the security cameras of a 24-hour gym in Kansas. (see pictures here)
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.
In March 2007, L'Aura and the NJGHS' Tech Guru, Brian Sandt, were highlighted on the Treasure HD Dish Network TV show "Magnificent Obsessions". 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.
Update: (Feb. 2008) Read the interview on Ghost Village for "Women in the Paranormal"
http://www.ghostvillage.com/resources/2008/features_02252008.shtml
Oct. 2008 - Issue of 40-74 magazine - article of the investigations I did in Ocean Grove & Monmouth University
Email: L'Aura
E-Voice: 908-325-0140
Yahoo Instant Message ID: ghostchick1964
http://www.myspace.com/njghs
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"L'Aura ParaNora" written & sung by Paul Viggiano of The Publick House in Chester, NJ | I was never so honored as I was the night I investigated the Publick House in Chester, NJ -
May 29, 2005.
Paul Viggiano, chef and partner in the revamping of the Publick House, had captured photographic anomalies and had seen "things" out of the corner of his eye. He contacted the NJGHS to come in and investigate before the restaurant re-opened.
His tribute song, "L'Aura Paranora" is a classic, well at least for me any way! thanks Paul!
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| Brian Sandt |
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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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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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| Brian McCauley |
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Brian "Mac" McCauley - Team Leader, Central Jersey Divison
Brian has been interested in the paranormal since early childhood when he saw his deceased great-grandfather sitting in the last pew as Brian made his Communion. After this happened, his interest in ghosts and the after life grew. He began reading literature about the paranormal and it soon became an obsession.
During his teenage years, Brian went out and conducted his own investigations around local places that were suspected to be haunted. Looking to further his knowledge and interest in the field, he decided to find a group to share his experiences and knowledge about the paranormal.
Brian became a member of the NJGHS in July of 2007. He has a growing collection of ghost hunting equipment and is always looking to try new forms of spirit communication.
When not ghost hunting Brian works as a physical therapist’s aide. He also enjoys painting, reading, writing, and creating and listening to music during his leisure time. Email Brian McCauley
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| L'Aura, Gregory & Sherry at Central Jersey Div Monthly Meeting - Oct. 1, NO! L'Aura is not pregnant! It's the shirt! Honest!! |
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