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LIPI Meets TAPS: Paranormal Weekend #1
Warwick, RI

In May 2006 Long Island Paranormal investigators took part in the first TAPS Paranormal Weekend. This weekend event was held at the Fairfield Marriot hotel in Warwick, RI and was hosted by Darkness Radio and The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS). LIPI members had the opportunity to meet TAPS members and speak at length on a variety of paranormal subjects and topics of paranormal research and investigation. Long Island Paranormal Investigators joined TAPS members in a group investigation of the hotel, which is allegedly haunted (Click Here to read about all our investigations at this hotel).

The weekend began on Friday May 5^th with a presentation by TAPS members Keith and Carl Johnson ("the Twins"). They gave a very insightful lecture on demonic hauntings & possessions and a brief discussion of the vampire legends of New England. The brothers took turns presenting amazing (and powerful) video and audio evidence obtained during both personal and TAPS group investigations of demonic hauntings. Keith and Carl presented their list of the characteristics of a demonic haunting or possession. They defined what an inhuman haunting is, and provided some ideas and insights for dealing with an inhuman demonic haunting situation. They also presented several dramatic EVPs obtained on their investigations. After the lecture Long Island Paranormal Investigators members spoke with Keith and Carl Johnson regarding their EVP research. The Johnson's offered their assistance to LIPI if we should encounter a demonic haunting.

Long Island Paranormal Investigators members with Keith Johnson

LIPI members Mo, Cheryl, Mike and Jaiem with Carl Johnson

Later that evening Long Island Paranormal Investigators met with other members of TAPS including Jason Hawes (founder of TAPS), Grant Wilson (co-founder of TAPS) and his lovely wife, Steve Gonsalves (TAPS technical specialist), Paula Donovan (TAPS R&D manager), Donna Lacroix (TAPS case manager) and Mike Dion (TAPS investigator)

LIPI EVP Specialist Jaiem Fleischmann with TAPS (L to R) Paula Donovan, Jason Hawes and Donna Lacroix

LIPI Specialist Cheryl Wittmann with TAPS (L to R) Paula Donovan, Jason Hawes and Donna Lacroix

LIPI members Jaiem, Mo, Mike and Cheryl with TAPS members (L to R):
Keith & Carl Johnson, and Grant Wilson and his wife

LIPI members Jaiem, Mo, Mike and Cheryl with TAPS members (L to R):
Steve Gonsalves, Donna Lacroix, Paula Donovan and Jason Hawes

The next day (Saturday), Long Island Paranormal Investigators went with a group to visit TAPS headquarters in Warwick.

Water tower in Warwick, RI

LIPI members on the way to TAPS headquarters in Warwick, RI

TAPS headquarters in Warwick, RI

LIPI members Mike Cardinuto and Moshin "Mo" Marghoob outside TAPS headquarters in Warwick, RI

LIPI members Mike, Jaiem, Mo and Cheryl in the TAPS briefing room at TAPS headquarters in Warwick, RI.

There Long Island Paranormal Investigators also met with TAPS investigators Brian Harnois and Dustin Pari. LIPI toured the TAPS headquarters facility and spoke with TAPS members about the equipment used during investigations.

LIPI members Jaiem, Cheryl, Mike and Mo with Paula Donovan and Brian Harnois
in the lower level area of TAPS headquarters in Warwick, RI.

LIPI EVP Specialist Jaiem Fleischmann spoke for some time with Brian regarding the use of IR and UV light to illuminate a location, while Herbalist Specialist Cheryl Wittmann spoke with Paula regarding her experiences as a TAPS member.

Brian Harnois and Paul Donovan give LIPI members a tour of TAPS headquarters
and exchange approaches for paranormal investigations and equipment use.

LIPI member Cheryl Wittmann with TAPS R&D manager Paula Donovan at TAPS headquarters.

LIPI member Cheryl Wittmann with TAPS investigator Brian Harnois at TAPS headquarters.

LIPI member Cheryl Wittmann with TAPS technical manager Steve Gonsalves at TAPS headquarters.

LIPI members Mike, Cheryl, Jaiem and Mo with TAPS investigator "Blue Steel" Dustin Pari
at TAPS headquarters in Warwick, RI.

LIPI officer Moshin "Mo" Marghoob in the TAPS briefing room at TAPS headquarters.

That evening LIPI joined TAPS members and other guests for dinner at a local restaurant.

After dinner, back at the Fairfield hotel the weekend participants were dividend into groups, one going with Paula Donovan and the other with Steve Gonsalves as we investigated the hotel (Click Here for our investigations of this hotel). During the investigation Long Island Paranormal Investigator members discussed the use of various investigation equipment (EMF meters, IR thermometers, cameras etc) and EVP recording techniques with the TAPS members. The investigation lasted well into the late night and much potential evidence being collected.

Long Island Paranormal Investigators members Mike and Mo join the investigation of room 316.

LIPI members with Paula Donovan of TAPS investigating room 316.

LIPI EVP Specialist Jaiem Fleischmann conducting EVP recordings and photography in room 316.

LIPI members investigating the hallway on the "5th floor" lower level near room 506.

LIPI members with Steve Gonsalves of TAPS investigating the "5^th floor"  hallway.

Sunday morning LIPI joined some TAPS members for breakfast at the hotel. LIPI and TAPS agreed to remain in touch and work together in the field of paranormal research.

TAPS founder Jason Hawes signs the shirt of LIPI member Cheryl Wittmann - a super souvenir!

TAPS technical manager Steve Gonsalves also signs the shirt of LIPI member Cheryl Wittmann.
Another great souvenir!

LIPI member Cheryl Wittmann with Carl Johnson and Darkness Radio hosts
David Schrader (right) and Tim Dennis (left).

Overall Long Island Paranormal Investigators enjoyed the weekend event, the exchange of information, and the comradely of working with The Atlantic Paranormal Society and it's members.

Click Here to read about LIPI at the 2nd TAPS Paranormal Weekend in Warwick, RI.

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