Paranormal Research of Utah

A Short History on the Members of UPIS

Michael D Christensen-Founder, Lead Investigator (left) Riley M Malkovich-Investigator (right)

Michael D Christensen: (Founder, Lead Investigator) The initial founder of the Utah Paranormal Investigation Society.  Designs and maintains the website, and organizes any ghosthunts.  Has been ghosthunting for around 5 years.  He caught the bug from his older sisters (who are also named as co-founders of UPIS) who took him on his first ghosthunts.  While he has never actually seen a ghost, he still believes that they most likely exist.  On hunts he uses a handheld cassette recorder, a 35 mm camera, and a emf meter.  He is a skeptic on whether the voices found on tape are actually that of the dead or electromagnetic fluctuations in the atmosphere reacting with the tape and your mind just thinks that it hears the voices.  He believes that you should look at every possible natural explanation before you even begin to consider the evp or picture to be a ghost.  He extremely dislikes hunts where they use "mediums," as he believes that it is entirely fraudulent and can not be backed up whatsoever by factual data.

Riley M Malkovich: (Investigator) A dedicated, open-minded, and independent individual.  He believes anything is possible.  Has never actually seen a ghost, but has had numerous "paranormal" experiences in which he felt something else's presence.  Believes that a hard work ethic and a positive attitude will produce results.  Very analytical and pays attention to detail you never thought possible.  Excited at the prospect of helping people solve their paranormal problems and live in peace.  Also is responsible for the "vests" UPIS is known for on investigations.

Jeromy B Julian: (Case Manager, Investigator) Jeromy Julian is one of the original founders.  He started hunting with Mike during High School,  visiting local cementaries and houses.  After a two year religious sabatical, Jeromy has rejoined the team.  Jeromy, so far, is the only one of the team that has had a paranormal experience.  As a child Jeromy had a dark, male figure that would stand at the foot of his bed and look at Jeromy as he lay in his bed.  Jeromy was the only one that could see the figure but both parents reported that they felt his presense in the room.  To this day he still has a faint memory of the figure over his bed. Jeromy's mother and great grandmother have both experienced paranormal activities.  His mother's story is included on this site.  Because of his affiliation with the LDS Church he has a strong belief that the world of Spirits is here on the earth, both good and evil spirits are around us at all times.  He believes it is very possible to interact with them.

Josh Julian: (Tech Manager, Apprentice Investigator) I am Jeromy Julian's younger brother Josh.  My brother got me first started on UPIS when he came home one day and said come join us on a ghost hunt this weekend.  I am very intentive and have great skills in seeing and hearing things most people can't.  I am the youngest person in UPIS.  I am told I will someday make a great ghost hunter.  I can't wait to get more involved in this society.  I have technically not  seen a ghost in full view but I have actually seen one at my old house which then vanished when I took a second look.  At that time I didn't know what really to make of it.  I thought at first it was one of my siblings playing jokes on me but found out later that no one was home.  I do believe that there are spirits among us and that if we really payed closer attention, we could all see them

Other Notable Members        Holly & Stacy Christensen: (Honorary Members) Responsible for instilling the interest of ghosthunting in Mike.        McKade Nelson: (Ghost Photographer) Many of the pictures on this site were taken by McKade, earning him a lifetime membership.  Keep it up Kade.       Dallin J Crossley: (UPIS Historian, Apprentice Investigator))(On a two year religious sabbatical currently) Upon his return he will be assuming an upper level role in UPIS hopefully for many years to come.

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