We have assembled an amazing team. We accept only those who meet our strict criteria for excellence, professionalism, and high moral and ethical character. We are proud to introduce the team we have.
Mentor Ohio Paranormal Research Society
Dale Vokurka/Founder and EVP Specialist
As a child, Dale was fascinated with anything paranormal related and experienced many strange occurrences. He began watching TV shows like sightings with Tim White and the Outer Limits and over the years that passed, he began to research paranormal and historical stories. Learning historical records, myths and stories, Dale and two friends, Keith & William, decided to create a paranormal team in 2007 to research, document and explain paranormal activities. In 2014 Keith and William decided to go on their own separate journeys, so Dale has assembled a team to continue the research known as EVP Research.
Mary Vokurka – Co-Founder/Medium
I have been exposed to the paranormal since I was a young child. I was born with an ability to communicate with the deceased. As a child, I was afraid of my ability. Often times feeling overwhelmed and unable to control the volume, I eventually turned my abilities off as a teenager. I met my husband in 2006 and we started talking about the paranormal and watching ghost shows. Eventually he formed MOPRS in 2007 with his two best friends at the time. I was too scared to join for fear of my abilities coming back full force, but eventually I did join in 2008. The deceased slowly made their way back into my life, but through the help of a former team member (who is now deceased) with similar abilities, she helped me to tune into mine again at a more manageable pace. She helped me to learn how to control appropriate timing of when it’s OK to listen and I am grateful for the guidance. She’s still helping me from the other side! I have been able to use my abilities on many of the cases we have done with MOPRS. This has helped our team obtain EVP evidence corroborating what I “see.” Unfortunately, part of my abilities is having demon radar. Downfall of a gift from God. But I am happy to be able to use my gifts to help shed light on the issues that the families we serve endure. It helps to bring some answers and hopefully some closure to both the living and the dead.
Juli Raphael/Investigator
My interest in the paranormal began at an early age due to several personal experiences in our family home. I began investigating with my sister, Gail, about 10 years ago. Several of the locations we investigated gave us great EVP and physical evidence making us want to learn as much as possible. I joined MOPRS in early 2022 to explore, observe and learn with and from others who share the same passion as myself. Working in a group can be very beneficial as different perspectives are helpful. In a group, people can see, hear and feel different things and can validate or debunk what is or may be happening. The evidence we obtain and have obtained this far, is what drives me to continue.
Gail Raphael-Bowen/Investigator
The paranormal activity in my childhood home is what started my interest in searching for answers with my sister, Juli. We began investigating about 10 years ago, traveling to many locations which turned up a great deal of EVP and physical evidence. In early 2022 I along with my sister, joined MOPRS. Working in a group is a great way to validate any evidence obtained at a location. Each person has different suggestions, methods and ideas which is a great way to learn and obtain evidence that may not have been previously considered.
Morgan Ross/Investigator
I have always had an interest in the paranormal. When I was a child, I had a few instances happen to me that I couldn’t explain. From hearing footsteps to seeing apparitions I knew something was trying to get my attention. As I grew older, I became hooked to TV shows like Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures looking for answers and hoping one day I could investigate myself. In 2020 I joined Mentor Ohio Paranormal Research Society and I have been able to make that childhood dream a reality. Since joining M.O.P.R.S I have learned from my fellow teammates as well as experimenting with new technology and techniques. When I’m not investigating, I enjoy reading, watching sports and WWE, spending time with my family, friends and my cat.
Felicia Moorman/Investigator
Felicia is new to the paranormal scene, with only being a part of MOPRS for about a year or so (started 2022). She has always been fascinated with the after life and the history of places and people. Demonology and folklore of the past of things has always been intriguing and with being a part of this team, she has learned so much and has discovered how being an empath is very much a vessel to those on the other side.
Stefanie Rodriguez/Investigator
Stefanie joined the MOPRS crew in early 2022.
We welcome those who are interested in joining our team to visit our Membership page. There you will find information on our application process and what it takes to become a paranormal investigator with MOPRS.
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