Shawn Blaschka
Position: Lead Investigator / Founder / Webmaster

Profile: I first became interested in ghosts as a young boy when my dad would tell me stories about his experiences in the old Plumer mansion where he worked. I have been studying and investigating the paranormal for eight years and have had several personal encounters with the "unknown."  I have articles in several books, some of which are -  Encyclopedia of Haunted Places - by Jeff Belanger,  Famous Wisconsin Ghosts and Ghost Hunters - by Hannah Heidi Levy & Brian Borton, 21st Century Ghosts - by Jason Karl and Weird Wisconsin - by Linda S. Godfrey & Richard D. Hendricks.

I am a member of the American Ghost Society and also an area representative for North Central Wisconsin.  I'm also a member of the Marathon County Historical Society and the WPRS is listed as a T.A.P.S. family member and representative for Wisconsin.

I have a degree in Police Science from Northcentral Technical College and hold a certification in Corrections and Fire Science.  Currently I am employed with the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.

I am available to speak to any community groups on ghost investigation / hauntings and also available to provide private ghost tours for groups of 20 or more for a small fee.                                

Jim Coscio

Position: Senior Investigator

Profile: James has been interested in the paranormal since childhood and has experienced many unexplainable occurrences. Being receptive to paranormal phenomena, he is seeking a better understanding of this phenomena.
James is a veteran of the USAF and served as a security specialist at RAF Mildenhall and Tinker Air Force Base, OK. He has an Associates Degree in Police Science from North Central Technical College and is employed in the criminal justice field.

Kristen Murphy

Position: Senior Investigator

Profile: Kristen Murphy has been fascinated by the unexplained as long as she can remember.  She began working with the WPRS in 2002, taking a hiatus to start a family, but is now back with the group and looking forward to new cases.  Kristen is a Youth Director at a local church, and holds a degree in Communications.

Betsy Duginski

Position: Senior Investigator

Profile: Betsy has been interested in the paranormal for a long time, having grown up in a house with residual ghosts (one human, one feline).  She has also seen a UFO and has had an out-of-body experience.  Her interest in the paranormal led her to take a Downtown Wausau Ghost Tour on Halloween, and one year later she became a member of the Wausau Paranormal Research Society, helping lead the tours.  Outside of WPRS, Betsy is a tax preparer, a Christian education coordinator for her church, and a mother.  Betsy approaches ghost hunting with a very scientific viewpoint and holds a Bachelor’s degree in forestry and soil science.

Val Nicholson

Position Investigator
 

Profile: The paranormal has always been top on Val's list of interests.  Val was born, raised, married and had 3 sons in Wisconsin.  She moved to Texas for 15 years and returned home to continue her 18 year law enforcement career. Currently she is enjoying the retired life. 

Angela Spialek

Position: Investigator / Secretary / Research Specialist

Position: Investigator in Training

Profile: Although the unexplained experiences Alyssa had as a child scared her a great deal, the fear eventually turned into fascination that had her wanting to explore the paranormal. She has a husband and three young children and works in the Human Resources field.

Dara Mathias

Position: Probationary Investigator