Our Speakers
Immerse yourself in an out of this world experience filled with intriguing discussions, other worldly exhibits, and connections with fellow enthusiasts. Come for the knowledge, stay for the community, and leave with unforgettable memories.
Bryce Johnson
Host and Producer
Discovery Network's "Expedition Bigfoot"
Researcher and Investigator
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Bryce Johnson
Host and Producer
Discovery Network's Hit Show
"Expedition Bigfoot"
Actor, Producer, and Podcaster Bryce Johnson is always looking for his next adventure, whether acting in film and television, voicing characters, podcasting or hunting down the elusive creature known as Bigfoot, Bryce Johnson is forging new paths in the entertainment industry.
Tim Swartz
Author, Researcher, Investigator
Co-Host of "The Paracast"
Television Personality
Tim R. Swartz is an Indiana native and Emmy-Award winning television producer/videographer, and is the author of a number of popular books including "The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla", "Tim R. Swartz's Big Book of Incredible Alien Encounters", "Gef The Talking Mongoose",
Cyn Shrader Hill
Author, Researcher, Investigator
Founder of Elk Valley Paranormal
Cyn Shrader Hill, a native of Fayetteville/Lincoln County, Tennessee, is a Paranormal Investigator and Researcher who enjoys working with audio to uncover electronic voice phenomena. She founded Elk Valley Paranormal (EVP) that serves the Southern Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama region.
David Eller
Cryptozoologist, Bigfoot Feild Researcher, Author, and Investigator
Berkshires UFO: Reed's "Berkshires UFO" incident of September 1, 1969, became the first (Off-World incident) to be officially inducted and formally archived into the United States as historically true, by historians and the office of the Governor.
Miranda Young
Investigator, Co-Owner of "The Historic Scott County Jail", and Founder of "Ghost Biker Explorations"
Miranda Young grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee in the very rural town of Robbins. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Journalism & Advertising. Her professional background includes 21 years as a director in...
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Jeff Waldridge
Researcher, Investigator, Lecturer, and Owner of Kentucky Ghost Tours
Jeff Waldridge is a Paranormal Researcher and Retired Law Enforcement Officer based out of Kentucky. He has been researching all aspects of the Paranormal for over 20 years. He is the owner and operator of Kentucky Ghost Tours, Co-Organizer of Cryptidcon in Lexington Kentucky, and Co-Owner of Creepy People Management...​
Ronald Murphy
Researcher, Investigator, Author, and Lecturer
Ron Murphy has been investigating the stuff of nightmares for over 30 years. He has investigated the things that go bump in the night and meticulously researched the historical and psychological context of myths and legends from around the world. Mr. Murphy seeks to uncover the archetypal precedent for the monsters that haunt our collective thoughts. Ron shall be discussing the dogman phenomenon.
Geraldine Sutton Stith
UFO Author, Researcher and Lecturer
Geraldine Sutton Stith was born in the small community of Kelly, Ky. Kelly which is now known for its 1955 alien encounter. This encounter has become a large part of Ms. Stith’s life due to the fact her Father, Grandmother and several aunts and uncles were involved. Said by many ufologists to be the granddaddy of UFO encounters Ms. Stith has written two books. “Alien Legacy” and “The Kelly Green Men” and has currently written a third “Hopkinsville Goblins, The Story of the Kelly Green Men.”
Thom Reed
Retired Entrepreneur,
Berkshire UFO Witness, Lecturer,
and Author
Berkshires UFO: Reed's "Berkshires UFO" incident of September 1, 1969, became the first (Off-World incident) to be officially inducted and formally archived into the United States as historically true, by historians and the office of the Governor.
Dr. Kristy Sumner
Researcher, Investigator, Co-Owner of "The Historic Scott County Jail", and Co-Founder of Soul Sisters Paranormal
In 2014, Dr. Kristy Sumner coupled her passion for travel, history and the paranormal when she formed Soul Sisters Paranormal, an all-female team, made up of Sumner, her two sisters and two friends. As a team of 5 investigators...
Pat Fitzhugh
Researcher, Investigator, Lecturer, and Author
“Pat Fitzhugh is a renowned author, researcher, and storyteller whose 47-year exploration of the “Bell Witch” case has made him a leading authority on one of America’s most enduring paranormal mysteries. His work combines meticulous historical research with critical analysis, preserving the rich folklore of the American South for future generations...
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John Curley
Researcher, Investigator, and Founder of Harrisburg Area Paranormal Society
John is originally from Baltimore, MD, but has been a Pennsylvania resident since 1998. He started investigating the paranormal in 1998 after moving closer to Gettysburg. "The rumors of the hauntings in and around Gettysburg and the battlefield peaked my interest and to my surprise I began experiencing unusual events that I could not explain." John states.
Ken Gerhard
Cryptozoologist, Author, Lecturer, and TV Personality
Ken Gerhard is a widely recognized cryptozoologist, author, lecturer and TV personality. He has traveled the world searching for evidence of mysterious animals and legendary creatures including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, Mothman and the Beast of Gevaudan. In addition to co-hosting the History Channel series – Missing in Alaska, Ken’s research has been featured on...