John Zaffis: Leading Paranormal Investigator and Demonologist
Friday September 21, 2007 8:15 AM
When it comes to discovering the world of the supernatural, John Zaffis (pictured, right, with Paranormal State's Ryan Buell) is a name you should remember. Zaffis, an author, paranormal investigator and demonologist, has been exploring the realm of the paranormal for over 30 years. His aunt and uncle, Ed and Lorraine Warren, are most famous for the Amityville House investigation (Ed passed away in 2006). After working with the Warrens, Zaffis became not only interested in ghosts but in demonology: the study of demonic entities, possession and the practice of exorcism. Anyone who has ever spoken with a demonologist or someone who knows the field understands how frightening the topic can be. Zaffis deals with cases that span many cultures. Therefore, when it comes to demonic studies, Zaffis is one the field's leading members. That's no small feat.
Zaffis founded the Paranormal Research Society of New England in order to educate those interested in supernatural phenomenon and help those who are being harassed or harmed by paranormal entities. In addition to investigations and research, PRSNE offers ghost hunting classes at its home office in Stratford, CT. Zaffis is also author of the book Shadows of the Dark.
The John Zaffis Museum of the Paranormal, which opened in 2004, features a collection of artifacts from his various cases. It is currently closed while Zaffis travels for lectures and events, but over a dozen of these artifacts are available to view and read about at the museum website. Here's an excerpt from an interview with Zaffis by New Gravity Media earlier this year (view the full video interview on the museum website):
"I always had this thing where I had to take a souvenir from a case and it would be... something the family would offer me... a few years back I had to make a decision on what I'm going to do with all these things. I wanted to do a paranormal museum but I wanted to do something different. I took items from different cases to be able to tell the story but I wanted to take it a step farther. I wanted it to integrate different belief systems, religions and cultures."
Comments (1)
I would like to learn parnormal research
from John Zaffis, but i live in the wrong
state. I also followed the careers of his
aunt and uncle.
Rest in peace Ed Warren,
and know that this world
is a better place because
you, by the grace of God,
help make it less evil.
I thank you for this.
Posted by Spiritcat | November 19, 2007 3:26 AM
Posted on November 19, 2007 03:26