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Founders of the group
Connecticut
Paranormal Encounters and Research (CPEAR) was formed in January 2008 by Carrie Kerns and Mike Mafera. The couple met online
and shared their mutual interest in the paranormal which would eventually lead to a relationship and the formation of CPEAR.
Like
many other paranormal investigators, Kerns and Mafera experienced ghostly incidents in their childhoods, which have led them
to search for answers with the hopes of helping others who may be faced with experiences that they also do not understand.
The main focus of CPEAR is to help people better understand what
they are experiencing and to help them feel safe and comfortable in their own homes.
Upon its formation, CPEAR was a family based group, including Mafera’s father Ray, who had experience ghost hunting
with Mike since early 2000. Kerns teenage son Tyler was also a part of CPEAR since its inception. More members were added
as the group progressed. Currently, CPEAR has 13 active investigators, with several other people on the prospective members
list who routinely contribute on larger investigations.
Originally only utilizing a digital camera and a voice recorder, CPEAR’s arsenal has grown to include infrared and night
vision camcorders, DVR monitoring stations and numerous other technological devices aimed at capturing paranormal activity
in a scientific manner.
"Our team has a strong bond with a strong sense of trust
and commitment.
As a group we take pride in helping those in need and in search for answers as well as educating the public about the
paranormal, our investigative team, as well as evidence of the paranormal."
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Lead Investigator / Director
/ Web Designer
Mike is one of the founders and Lead Investigators of CPEAR.
Mike began investigating the paranormal with his Dad Ray back in 1997 by going to public ghost hunts and investigating
local cemeteries and reported haunted locations. Mike, along with Carrie, formed CPEAR in Jan of 2008 with
a combined interest into the research of the paranormal and gathering concrete evidence of those occurrences.
Following investigations, Mike puts segments of our investigations as well as evidence gathered together into video
format for our clients as well as the public to view. Mike creates and designs this website as well as
promotes CPEAR by creating advertisements for CPEAR. Investigations are led and directed by
either Mike or Carrie. Click Mike's pic
to learn more.
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Co-Director / Lead Investigator
Carrie is one of the founders and Lead Investigators of
CPEAR. Carrie has encountered multiple paranormal experiences throughout her lifetime both in the homes
she lived in as well as during her field of work as a Registered Nurse. Carrie has a Bachelors degree in
Science and thrives on finding scientific proof of the paranormal; however, given the multiple personal experiences she also
feels it essential to include personal experiences and feelings during the investigation. Carrie puts together
the lectures held by CPEAR and has a high interest in educating the public on the paranormal and assisting those in need.
Carrie has an interest in researching information on locations to be investigated as well as researching
new information regarding the paranormal. Click Carrie's
pic to learn more.
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Investigator / Occult Specialist
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Alec
is both an Investigator as well as our Occult Specialist. He also helps assist on case managing. Alec has been in the field of paranormal investigation since 2002 and joined CPEAR in Oct. of
2008. He is an Area Representative with the American Ghost Society. Along with his prior experience with paranormal investigating, Alec’s alternative
views on religion and philosophy bring forth a great asset to the team.
Click on Alec's picture
to learn a little more about him.
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Lead Investigator
/ Tech. Manager
Chuck Feltman
Chuck is both an Investigator as well as our Tech specialist/manager.
Chuck not only has a high interest in investigating but also in public relations and has been assisting CPEAR with
Case Managing. Chuck had experience investigating with another paranormal investigative team back in 2001
while stationed in Texas when he was in the military prior to joining CPEAR in March 2009. Chuck spends a great deal of his
time reviewing video evidence which can be a very lengthy process. Chuck feels that his experience in the
military has given him the ability to be very attentive to detail and looks forward to any challenges that may arise when
dealing with the paranormal. To learn more about Chuck please click on his picture.
Click on Chuck's picture
to learn a little more about him.
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Ray is one of the original 4 Investigators of CPEAR along w/ Mike, Carrie,
and Tyler. Ray brings forth a paranormal investigative experience since 1997. Ray not
only has a large interest in spirits and why they are here but also in the phenomena of UFO’s. He
has an interest in finding new equipment that can be used to investigate the paranormal and make contact.
Click on Ray's picture
to learn a little more about him.
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Jay was the first Investigator recruited outside of the original 4 members of Mike,
Carrie, Ray, and Tyler. Jay contacted CPEAR with a large interest in the paranormal and began investigating
with the group in May, 2008. Jay has a high interest in photography and takes pride in his attempts to
capture photographic evidence of the paranormal which has proved effective. When it
comes to tight spaces Jay is never hesitant to get inside to ensure a thorough investigation.
Click on
Jays picture to learn a little more about him.
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Tyler Matthews
Tyler is one
of the original 4 members of the group along with Mike, Carrie, and Ray. Tyler has had his own experiences
with the paranormal which included shadow figures and hearing disembodied voices calling his name at an early age.
These experiences had heightened his awareness of the paranormal and the interest in it. Rather
than being afraid of these experiences, Tyler has become interesting in finding more about it and has been learning about
the paranormal and proper investigative techniques as our Junior Investigator. Click his picture to learn more.
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Investigator / Tech. Specialist
Ed Harris Ed accompanied CPEAR as a journalist documenting the experience
during one of our investigations of a private residence. Having had a strong interest in the paranormal
since his childhood, Ed joined CPEAR in Jan of 2009 as an Investigator. Ed quickly learned the techniques
of investigating as well as setting up the many cameras with an eye for detail when starting an investigation.
With his high interest in the technology used as an investigator, Ed is considered one of the teams Tech Specialist. Click on his picture to learn
more.
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Investigator / Researcher
Ann Marie Ann-Marie became an Investigator for CPEAR back in
May of 2009 following observing firsthand the investigative process of CPEAR. Aside from investigating
the paranormal, Ann-Marie also has a high interest in and a great ability with researching the history of locations and finding
vital information that can be used for the investigation. She also brings forth a desire to search for
historical locations which may have possible paranormal activity. Click on her picture to learn more.
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Rob Glidden Rob is currently being trained as an Investigator for
CPEAR. Rob joined CPEAR after accompanying the group as a journalist documenting the experience of one
of our investigation back in Jan of 2009. Rob showed a high interest in the scientific approach of paranormal
investigating and the ability to collect and gather evidence of paranormal occurrences. He has a
high interest in researching the paranormal and finding answers to the truth behind paranormal occurrences. Click his picture t o learn
more.
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Investigator in training
Li Nguyen Murray Lisa is a certified Advanced Level 3 Reiki practitioner and has
been studying energy healing since 2004 and participates in monthly teleconferences with a Reiki Master since 2006.
Since her teenage years, Lisa has been educating herself w/ metaphysical studies including gem/stone
therapy, spirit guides, empathic relations, aromatherapy, aura cleansing, and pendulum scrying.
Lisa currently attends classes at HFI Center for Healing Arts and hopes to continue her studies into Quantum physics
and shamanism. She became involved with CPEAR in April of 2009. Due to family requirements,
Lisa has not been able to make many of the investigations; however, Lisa has been a great source of information regarding
the spiritual/holistic approach with the paranormal. She thrives on learning more regarding the mind/body/spirit
connection and energy fields. Click
her picture to learn more
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Investigator in training
Jill Longo-Frascatore Jill became involved with CPEAR in April of 2009. Currently
Jill has been working nights and has not been able to be involved in many of the investigations; however, she has offered
her assistance in reviewing evidence. Jill has been attending classes at HFI Center for Healing Arts along
with Lisa to learn more about energy fields and healing. Click her picture to learn more.
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