Monday, October 31, 2011

A Halloween Interview with the Paranormal Investigation Society of Central Alabama

Happy Halloween!  I'm thrilled to welcome the Paranormal Investigation Society of Central Alabama as my guests here today. They're real-life ghost hunters dedicated to exploring paranormal activity and helping the public with hauntings. 
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SUBURBAN VAMPIRE: Welcome to Suburban Vampire! Thanks so much for joining me here on Halloween day. How long has PISCA been around, and how many members are involved?

PISCA: We started in 2000, and we currently have six investigators and three behind-the-scenes members. All of our members are a close-knit unit. We are somewhat of a family. We think you need that in a group. Trust is the number-one way to be successful in anything.

SV: What type of equipment do you use for your investigations? Which equipment tends to produce the most results?

PISCA: We use a variety of equipment, which includes the K2 meter, EMF meter, thermometer, IR cams with DVR, digital voice recorders, Hi8 Nightvision camcorders, compass, laser grid, and Taser (to electrify the air). The best equipment to us is the K2 and voice recorder. We can communicate directly with a spirit.

SV: Looking at your team members, would you say there's a typical type of person who joins a paranormal investigation group?

PISCA: You have to have people that are somewhat “open” and a “skeptic.” You want to have in the back of your mind that the place isn’t haunted. Because if you go into a place thinking it is, your mind will focus on every sound you hear as being paranormal.

SV: Are there specific types of locations that produce more paranormal activity than others?

PISCA:Yes, actually. Places that have water, quartz, magnetite, and limestone are conductors for electricity. The Stanley Hotel is a prime example of limestone being a factor for the haunting. The energy is trapped and, therefore, causing the haunting at The Stanley Hotel.

SV: You perform your investigations in the dark to utilize your infrared cameras and video equipment. Have you ever experienced phenomena so terrifying that you had to turn on the lights?

PISCA: Not yet. I have seen some things that would make most people turn on lights or run out, but we make sure the guys of PISCA are ready for anything and everything. We never let the client know that we have been afraid. If the client sees a paranormal investigator turn the lights on or run out it exacerbates their fears.

SV: Your team doesn't charge for investigations, and you state on your website, "All good and honest paranormal groups will not charge you to investigate your home." What else should people watch out for to avoid ghost-hunting scams?

PISCA: Yes, we believe that you come in this field because you or a loved one has experienced something that terrified them, and you want answers and to help those like yourself or loved one. You definitely have to watch for hoaxes or someone faking evidence.

SV: What's the best way for readers to contact you if they're in need of your services?

PISCA: We have a “HELP” form we ask all online clients to fill out. It helps us to better understand their situation. They can also contact us via Facebook. Or call our help number and leave a message. We will contact them within forty-eight hours of their request.

HELP Form: www.piscaonline.com/help
Facebook: www.facebook.com/piscaonline
Help Number: 256-404-2703

SV: Last, but not least, it's Halloween today. Do paranormal investigators typically work on this particular holiday, or do you take the night off?

PISCA: I'm sure some do, but we try to hang out and attend an annual Halloween costume party, then WATCH Ghost Hunters Live.

SV: Thanks so much for joining me today. Happy Halloween!

PISCA: Thanks for having us. Really enjoyed it. Happy Haunting!

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