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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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Lead Investigator
/ Asst 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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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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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 / 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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Jim Royer Jim
became a member back in March of 2010. He has shown commitment and dedication that our team looks for in a member. He has
also shown that he is a master at reviewing for evps. He not only listens to his audio recordings once, but checks them twice.
He also has great people skills that allows him to find the extra cases for the team to do more research at.
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Investigators in training
Joe & Patience A. Joined the team in Jan 2011
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Our Friend, our Family, & our CPEAR
Memeber has passed. We will
always love you and miss you. Thank you for the good times, the laughs, and the memories. Thank you for being our friend.
Patience Angelillo 3/11/65 - 9/13/11
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Back Up Team Member
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