MEET THE TEAM
Ghost Huntress - Maryanne Porter - (a.k.a "Mari")
Founder of the Santa Cruz Ghost Hunters, proprietor of Santa Cruz Haunted Tours, and author of Haunted Santa Cruz, California.
In College I majored in Criminal Justice, taking a deep interest in psychology, criminal behavior and law. My interests later developed into learning more about unusual history, unsolved crimes and mysterious events. Which led me on a path to the paranormal, legends, myths and even serial killers; I was raised in a very strict Roman Catholic family, I even had an Uncle who while alive ,was a Cardinal for the Vatican in Rome, directed under Pope John Paul the 2nd– however, despite my strict Catholic upbringing, I never believed religion to be as black & white as I had been taught. I often wondered about heaven, hell, good, evil, purgatory, angels, spirits, etc…Which even led me on a path to interview imprisoned serial killers , I wanted to know are they haunted by their crimes or due they truly lack a conscious, the epitome of evil.. All of this and more has led me to where I am today. Researching the strange and unknown., the natural and the supernatural.
Founder of the Santa Cruz Ghost Hunters, proprietor of Santa Cruz Haunted Tours, and author of Haunted Santa Cruz, California.
In College I majored in Criminal Justice, taking a deep interest in psychology, criminal behavior and law. My interests later developed into learning more about unusual history, unsolved crimes and mysterious events. Which led me on a path to the paranormal, legends, myths and even serial killers; I was raised in a very strict Roman Catholic family, I even had an Uncle who while alive ,was a Cardinal for the Vatican in Rome, directed under Pope John Paul the 2nd– however, despite my strict Catholic upbringing, I never believed religion to be as black & white as I had been taught. I often wondered about heaven, hell, good, evil, purgatory, angels, spirits, etc…Which even led me on a path to interview imprisoned serial killers , I wanted to know are they haunted by their crimes or due they truly lack a conscious, the epitome of evil.. All of this and more has led me to where I am today. Researching the strange and unknown., the natural and the supernatural.
Paranormal Investigator - Jay Alvarez
Business owner, composer and performer of Spanish Classical Guitar Weddings and Events - 20 years experience in the music industry.
Jay is the Podcast Producer for S.C.G.H - Jay's vast professional experience with sound equipment, music and production has provided S.C.G.H with a modern way of producing audio presentations for the public to enjoy.
Business owner, composer and performer of Spanish Classical Guitar Weddings and Events - 20 years experience in the music industry.
Jay is the Podcast Producer for S.C.G.H - Jay's vast professional experience with sound equipment, music and production has provided S.C.G.H with a modern way of producing audio presentations for the public to enjoy.
Paranormal Investigator-Officer Timothy Loe:
Retired; Air Force Technical Sergeant, with 20 years of law enforcement - investigative experience. Ten years with the Federal Bureau / Prison’s, as a Corrections Officer, Special Operations Team Member, Tactical Liaison & Hostage Negotiator. Currently a Santa Cruz County Sheriff Volunteer patrolman, I also teach Personal Safety, to 2nd grade classes within Santa Cruz County; in addition to Home, and Business Safety and Security Inspections, for the Sheriff’s Office..
Tim is the muscle of S.C.G.H. He not only grounds the team, he also ensures the safety of team members by inspecting basements, cellars, tunnels, hidden passageways etc. All the while keeping an eye out for any potential lost historical clues or areas which may be leaking high electric magnetic fields.
Retired; Air Force Technical Sergeant, with 20 years of law enforcement - investigative experience. Ten years with the Federal Bureau / Prison’s, as a Corrections Officer, Special Operations Team Member, Tactical Liaison & Hostage Negotiator. Currently a Santa Cruz County Sheriff Volunteer patrolman, I also teach Personal Safety, to 2nd grade classes within Santa Cruz County; in addition to Home, and Business Safety and Security Inspections, for the Sheriff’s Office..
Tim is the muscle of S.C.G.H. He not only grounds the team, he also ensures the safety of team members by inspecting basements, cellars, tunnels, hidden passageways etc. All the while keeping an eye out for any potential lost historical clues or areas which may be leaking high electric magnetic fields.
Paranormal Investigator - Beth Gemeny : Identity and Access Management - Senior Engineer with the Amazon Corporation, previously the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. I have 24 years in the tech industry.
Beth is the Equipment Specialist Tech for S.C.G.H. She is knowledgeable on the functionality and usage of the equipment used to detect paranormal activity as wells as, what natural causes interfere with said equipment.
Beth is the Equipment Specialist Tech for S.C.G.H. She is knowledgeable on the functionality and usage of the equipment used to detect paranormal activity as wells as, what natural causes interfere with said equipment.
Paranormal Investigator Rhiannon Mai:
Over 10 years experience within the County of Santa Cruz catering to Public service and research.
Rhiannon, specializes in historical research for S.C.G.H, both within the county and surrounding areas,
Over 10 years experience within the County of Santa Cruz catering to Public service and research.
Rhiannon, specializes in historical research for S.C.G.H, both within the county and surrounding areas,