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Michelle:
Senior Investigator, Videographer, and Sensitive
I was born in San Jose, Ca. in March of 1974 to two of the very best parents in the world.
Although my mother will not admit it (due to her belief system), I have inherited her and my
grandmothers sensitivity. I was raised a non-denominational Christian, and currently have my
own beliefs rooted in nature and the All is One theory. I believe in trying to be a positive
influence in people and am generally an optimistic and happy person. I have been interested
in the paranormal since I was a very young child, as I was aware of the presences of deceased
family members I had never met before and have spent the better part of my lifetime looking
for like-minded folks to work with; which is one reason I am so pleased and proud to be part
of A.P.I. Currently I am a full time student working on a degree in Television Production
and Film Studies at CRC in which we have several productions currently airing on local
access cable, and I have some schooling in Landscape Architecture. I work part time for a
high end storage company. I have worked at several historic sites with documented
paranormal activity. I have also worked as a supervisor at a high-end coffee roasting
company in the Bay Area and I love to talk coffee!
Day Job: Producer for the local TV show "Live Wire"
Hobbies: I enjoy dancing to house music, and tap dancing ( which I have been doing since I was 8 years old), listening to punk, psychobilly, and rockabilly music, and going to pre-1965 car shows, camping, and riding my 2 bicycles (not at the same time) I love vintage clothes, cars, furniture, bikes, etc. and I LOVE to swim in the ocean.
An Interview with Michelle:
1. What interested you in the paranormal?
Since I was born I can remember knowing I had deceased relatives around me and speaking with people others couldn't see. I have always wanted to help find scientific evidence of the
existence of life after death.
2. How are you treated in public when people realize that you are a paranormal investigator?
Most people think its cool and want to know all kinds of things about what I do, and I’ve had many people who disclose their own personal experiences with me. It's fun, although I
have had a close friend tease me, but with the evidence we find on some of our investigations
he has recently shut his mouth and hopefully opened his mind.
3. Have you ever had anybody react to what you do negatively?
With the exception of the last fellow I mentioned, no. It's been mostly positive interest.4. What do you do when you aren't investigating?
I am working at a historic movie theatre in the Sacramento area and I am a full time student intelevision production and film studies. I also work part time at a coffee shop and just got
hired on for remote truck shoots with Access Sacramento, the local public station which
also works with my school.
5. What investigation sticks out in your mind?
I really liked going to Boulder Creek where I lived when I was a little girl and had some of my first memories of the paranormal. We visited the Brookdale Lodge where my parents used
to stop when I was little and I always wanted to go in, but didn't have the chance until I went
with A.P.I.
6. Have you had any unexplained experiences?
Too many to count, it's just been a part of life for me. Until I joined the group I hadn't really thought about the fact that I kept pretty quiet about my beliefs in public unless the
subject was brought up, but now I am around people that don’t get freaked out or think I’m
crazy for thinking what I do about life and death and it's nice to talk freely.
7. What do you want to get out of your experience with API?
I love being a member of A.P.I. Dave has put continuing effort into fine tuning the team and getting organized. I like that our group actually gets the job done and all joking aside, is
very professional and determined to do the best job possible. He lets us be ourselves and
we joke and have a great time when we work together. I don't believe I could be part of any
other team or that there is one better. I love working with all my teammates.
8. How does your family feel about your investigations?
My parents are fundamentalist non-denominational Christians and do not believe the same things I do, but they do think it's a really cool thing when we show up in the local paper or
are on the radio. They are understanding and supportive. Also my siblings are very
interested in what I do and my younger brother especially has also experienced much
paranormal activity in his life.
9. Do you enjoy being an investigator?
I freakin' love it!!!YEAH!!!
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