Chief Lawson

As the founder of SPIRIT, I organize and control the group's direction, much like the CEO of a business. We have the final say in membership, investigations, and overall group operations. I am responsible for making connections and overseeing all areas and programs of SPIRIT.

I have been interested in the paranormal since early childhood. My father told me of seeing the apparition of his mother — my grandmother — shortly after her death. My grandfather had a genuine interest in ghosts and Bigfoot as well.

Over the last thirty years, I have done a great deal of research in parapsychology and have the experience to show it. I have taught parapsychology courses and continue to do so. I also have experience in cryptozoology. Visiting many proclaimed haunted locations domestically and abroad has taught me a great deal.

You might say I came into the field when the paranormal TV shows had not popularized the study, and the paranormal was not cool. So in 2000, I decided it was time to form a professional group — one that would not have these issues. SPIRIT was born.