Our Team of Volunteers
Jennifer Batchelder
Psychic Medium ~ Founder ~ Director
I have been experiencing the paranormal since I was about three years old. Now, with the encouragement of family and friends, I'm using these gifts to assist those in need of help with the paranormal.
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As a former award-winning, high-performing Pharmaceutical Representative, I begin each client situation with a clinical bend, combining research and data with my own intuition.
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Bonded and insured as a former educator in the Maine public schools, and for past employment in the financial sector, I work to build trust with each client, strengthened with every correct "hit" (proven intuitions).
I have deep respect for spirit and find joy in helping those who seek understanding, enlightenment and resolve around their paranormal encounters.
Gary Reynolds
Technical Equipment Director ~ Skeptic
I’ve been investigating spirits for over a decade. Initially, I was a skeptic, using my background in video and audio production to analyze and explain how ‘evidence’ might be created or even faked. However, everything changed when a close friend of mine lost his father and began experiencing phenomena he couldn’t explain. He eventually wrote a book about his contact with his father’s spirit, and together we began conducting tests. It wasn’t long before I started witnessing things I couldn’t explain—lights being manipulated on demand, unexplained noises, and eventually a full poltergeist experience, where objects were aggressively moved by an unseen force.
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Since then, I’ve invested in various paranormal sensing equipment and have investigated nearly a dozen locations, collecting fascinating and unexplainable evidence along the way. Over time, I’ve developed a sensitivity to paranormal presence. I am well-versed in using Mel Meters, the SB-7 Spirit Box, the Ovilus III, REM Pods, digital audio recorders (for capturing EVPs), and night-vision video cameras.
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My focus is on communicating with the deceased, while consciously avoiding demonic or malevolent entities. I approach spirits with respect and curiosity, always refraining from provocation.
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I look forward to future investigative opportunities and am excited to work with Lilac City Paranormal.
See more of Gary's talents here:
Denise McDonough
Marketing Director ~ Intuitive
Denise is a trained psychic intuitive medium through "the SAGE Method", taught by Isabeau Maxwell. Her training has taught her safe, non-judgmental practices when dealing with the paranormal; a subject that has always captured her interest from a very young age.
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As an intuitive, Denise can connect to Source to see the energies and ask Spirit for guidance to understand what the needs are for each different situation.
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She has been trained in Shamanic journeywork and can offer a guided meditation to work with the guides and angels in a safe, secure environment in order to offer healing.
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Denise is definitely an Earth Mother. Drawn to the land, rocks, trees and the plants that support us. Her understanding of plant medicine has given her greater knowledge of how everything is connected and wants us to heal and transform. She is an attuned Reiki 2 and Earth Fire Reiki which works with the plant Devas.
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I approach every situation with a grounded, non-judgmental and loving mindset".
Marc Auclair
Tech Specialist ~ Lead Investigator
The paranormal has never been something I considered myself overly curious about. Throughout life, I’ve often encountered seemingly normal and explainable events. However, it’s the recurring, inexplicable occurrences that I’ve experienced—those that go beyond mere coincidence—that have shaped my perspective. These experiences led me to the field of technology, where I was fortunate enough to receive a near-engineering-level education through the U.S. Army, earning an Associate's in Computer Information Science, a Bachelor's in Business, and a Master's in Cybersecurity.
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For many years, I’ve relied on technology to attempt to explain and sometimes disprove those frequent, puzzling occurrences. Yet, when science and technology fail to provide answers, I’ve come to recognize that the unexplained may be something we must consider: the paranormal is real.
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Over the past 40-plus years, I’ve had the opportunity to explore not only here in the U.S. but also across the Atlantic during my time stationed in Germany. On several occasions, I’ve had an intense gut feeling to visit certain locations for reasons unknown, and these explorations have often led to fascinating—and sometimes frightening—discoveries. The many unexplainable experiences I’ve cataloged over the years are far too numerous to ignore, and it’s time to use them for something greater than simple campfire stories.
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Being part of Lilac City Paranormal (LCP) represents the next step in my journey—exploring the unknown and helping others understand and navigate the phenomena that defy logical explanation within the boundaries of our reality.
Jason Sanderson
Native American Medicine Man and retired Archbishop of the Liberal Catholic Church
Originally from Vermont, I now reside in the Mt. Washington Valley of New Hampshire, in a home shared with nine spirits—human, animal, and ‘other.’
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Having grown up in a haunted house, I’ve been immersed in paranormal experiences my entire life, with occasional mediumship experiences as well.
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I am a retired Archbishop of the Liberal Catholic Church and am currently active in honoring my Native American heritage as a medicine man.
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Amanda Edwards
Professional Photographer ~ Investigator
I’ve been fascinated by the paranormal for as long as I can remember, especially the energy that remains after someone passes.
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I possess a strong intuition and have the ability to easily read both people and spirits.
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Some of my most profound investigations to date include an overnight stay at The Conjuring House, where I encountered very friendly, eager-to-please spirits, and a trip to the Edith Wharton House, which is filled with numerous spirits.
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I look forward to many more investigations in the future.
Additionally, I am in the early stages of studying to become a Death Doula. It would be an incredible honor to help people cross over with dignity and joy.
James Edwards
Reiki Energy Specialist ~ Investigator
I’ve been intrigued by the paranormal for as long as I can remember. The possibility of life after death has always felt both fascinating and undeniably real to me.
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I’ve also been an empath my entire life. I can still recall moments on the playground as a young boy, confused about why I felt everyone else’s emotions so intensely. It took time to understand that I wasn’t the source of those feelings—I was simply absorbing the energy around me.
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That early sensitivity sparked a lifelong interest in energy work, eventually leading me to become a Reiki I practitioner under the guidance of Denise Kinch. I’m currently preparing to continue my training and pursue Reiki II.
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One of the things people often tell me is that they feel comfortable with me almost immediately. That trust—not just from people, but from spirits as well—has been a meaningful part of my work in the paranormal field.
Theresa Chick
CCTV Analyst ~ Investigator ~ Mufon Coordinator
I grew up in the small town of Somersworth, NH. After high school, I attended trade school to learn how to repair furnaces, but I soon realized it wasn't the right path for me. I went on to college and graduated with high honors, earning a degree in Criminal Justice. I’ve always enjoyed investigative work and currently work as a security guard.
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In addition to my professional life, I’m a musician—I play drums, congas, and guitar, and I’ve written some songs. I also write poetry, with some of my works being published in the Poetry Anthology of America. I spent 13 years as a volunteer for the Salvation Army and two years working as a farmhand.
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I was never particularly interested in the paranormal until I moved back into my current home in Somersworth 13 years ago. Shortly after moving in, there were a series of break-ins and a drive-by shooting. Concerned for my safety, I decided to install security cameras. At first, I only reviewed the footage when there was an issue, but over time, I began to notice strange things happening on the recordings. I was blown away by the things I was seeing and hearing, and at one point, I thought I was going crazy, especially when I started hearing voices when no one was around.
Seeking answers, I reached out to a paranormal team, who reassured me that I wasn’t losing my mind and that my house was indeed haunted. After sharing some of the footage with a digital media outlet, the story went viral, which led to a production company from the UK reaching out to do a story about my home. The resulting TV production aired in the U.S. this year on Unexplained Caught on Camera (Season 4, Episode 3).
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After experiencing so much activity in my home, my curiosity about the paranormal grew. I became consumed with the desire to learn more and quickly became involved in two paranormal investigation teams, where I’ve developed a deep passion for the field. I seem to attract paranormal entities—they flock to me and all seem eager to communicate. I pride myself on being honest and respectful during investigations, always ensuring that I leave every home as I found it—or better.
Buddy the Boo Buster
Alerts for Spirits ~ Growls for Demonic Energy
I always knew Buddy was special. He’s eager to please and has an incredible sensitivity to the paranormal. Often, he sees or hears things before I do. Ever watchful, Buddy stands guard and alerts us whenever a spirit is near—growling only when he senses something darker or demonic. Deeply protective of our entire team, he won’t allow anything harmful to approach. With his ability to sniff out spiritual energy and guide us to its source, Buddy has become an invaluable and much-loved member of our paranormal investigation team.
Hannah Gosselin
Historical Researcher
Growing up in a small Maine town my whole Life, I met Jenn during my high school varsity theater days, A lover of the arts, I was also part of the chorus. My love for the paranormal stems from my younger years watching a multitude of related television shows with my older brother and twin sister.
This is the first paranormal group I've had the chance to be involved with and I'm extremely excited to lend aid to those who need it. As an empath, I place myself in the shoes of the people I am helping to better understand their feelings and needs. Having had both sentimental and frightening personal experiences with the paranormal also feeds into my desire to help; whether it be helping someone pass on or aiding a family in peril.