Chester County Paranormal Research Society was founded in 2005 by Mark Sarro. Entering the research field with years of paranormal experience and an understanding of scientific method, he sought to organize a group who shares his passion and dedication to helping those in need of assistance through collecting evidence in attempt to validate and prove the existence of paranormal activity that will positively contribute to field of paranormal research.

   

Mark Sarro

Founder

Lead Investigator

Carol A. Starr

Lead Investigator

Area of Residency: West Chester, Chester County, PA

Age: 34

Employment: Network Engineer, Consultant. MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCTS.

Skills: 10+ years experience as an Audio engineer, Photography and Videography. Website design and implementation (CCPRS site). Mark is responsible for the Tech requirements of the group.

Reason for creating the CCPRS team: Mark has had a life-long interest in the paranormal and created the group to investigate and document this activity in a way that will positively contribute to this field of study as a whole. His experience on the technical side of things allows him to develop and implement the protocols and procedures for using the gear in the field with the team.


Area of Residency: West Chester, Pa.

Age: 51

Employment: Insurance Agent

Skills: Licensed insurance agent for 17 years. Employed with company for 29 years. Notary Public.

Reason for Joining the CCPRS Team: I have always had an interest in the paranormal. I have had personal experiences throughout my lifetime. I enjoy the exploring aspect as well as using the equipment and doing the investigations. I've always loved history and look forward to visiting historic places and learning about the past.

 
Dinah Roseberry

Paranormal Author, Consultant

Area of Residency: Chester Springs, Chester County, PA

Age: 45

Employment: Creative Director, Owner of Ad Agency

Skills: 20+ years in advertising


Reason for joining the CCPRS Team:  Always had an interest in the field.  Learning and experiencing this country's history and the historic places is
a deep passion of mine. Working with a great group of people that have the  same passion and continuing to learn more about our past.

Area of Residency: Sadsburyville, Chester County, PA

Age: 50-ish

Employment: Author/Editor/Publicist, Paranormal Books

Skills: Fifteen+ years experience with book publishing in varied disciplines. Author of horror/sci fi/fantasy novels, including: RODENTICIDER, Haunted Elevator, and the upcoming Ghosts of Valley Forge and Phoenixville (due out in the Spring 2007). Visit www.roseberrybooks.com for more information about her books.

Reason for joining the CCPRS team: Always an enthusiast for anything paranormal, Dinah became actively involved with both the group and ghost investigations when assigned the creation of a ghost book for a local publishing company. Writing about things that go bump in the night has made her a prime candidate for understanding the reality of those bumps!