Central New York Paranormal Investigators Group

Central New York Paranormal Investigators Group was established in 2007 by Bret Snyder and Chris Turley, two seasoned investigators who have been exploring the paranormal since 1991. Back then we were just a group of teenagers armed with a Ouija board, 35mm cameras, cassette recorders and a VHS camcorder. As soon as we were able to drive after 9pm we set out to get proof of all the ghost stories that we grew up hearing about. Our investigation methods were what I now refer to as "Guerilla Ghost Hunting". Investigating cemeteries, tresspassing, running away when startled, and as I mentioned earlier use of a Ouija board. We were young, immature, and un-educated but still had a certain degree of common sense. Even using these unorthodox techniques it didn't take long for us to filter out the urban legends.
Being as there is no "official" course of study in parapsychology, we were on ourown to further our education. We spent much of our free time inlibraries, book stores, and psychic fairs researching various theories and methodsof paranormal investigation and how to apply them in the field. This in conjunctionwith infrequent cases, paranormal tv and radio shows, and eventually the internethelped us to hone our investigative skills. With age and education also camematurity and professionalism. As we were learning, technology was alsoadvancing. The use of selective scientific equipment now had become the "industrystandard". We abandoned tools such as Ouija boards and dowsing rods for a morescientific based investigation. Chris and I, the only two members who didn'tmove out of the area, recruited several highly experienced paranormalinvestigators, that share a similar outlook, to once again round out the team. Thegoals of the group are to seek out and authenticate evidence of ghosts, researchghost stories and sightings and conduct investigations into paranormal activity inhopes of gaining credibility among the scientific community and advancing the studyof parapsychology.
Our investigations are always professional and confidential. We conduct these inquiries with an open mind. We listen to the client's experiencesand concerns and do our best to make them feel comfortable. First, we do someresearch into the background of the location to help determine the nature of theproblem. Then we set up our equipment at the site to gather scientific data as wellas photographic, video, and audio evidence. We also try to recreate personalexperiences in an attempt to find unquestionable proof either for or againstparanormal activity. Upon reviewing the data collected, we then share our findingswith the client and come to a conclusion. We do not employ psychics or mediums inour investigations. Nor do we claim to be able to make any paranormal activitycease. The homeowner is welcome to copies of any video, audio, or photographicevidence we find. We will not share or publish any details of the case with anyoneoutside of C.N.Y.P.I.G. without the homeowner's written permission. Our servicesare always provided FREE of charge and we encourage all of our clients to stay incontact if they need us in the future.