About MGR
Moorestown Ghost Research traces its roots to a tour of Fort Mifflin, in Philadelphia, PA, taken by founders Joe and Michelle Wetterling. In October, 2004, the Philadelphia Ghost Hunters Alliance, led by Lew Garew, organized "ghost tours" of the fort, and on one of those tours, Joe and Michelle shared a paranormal experience. For both, this awoke past interest and experience with the paranormal and, soon after, they were investigating other sites as Moorestown Ghost Research.
Through 2006 and 2007, MGR experienced a steady growth - both in membership and affiliation, as well as online and live offerings. MGR favors quality over quantity and is dedicated to working with people, publishing articles, and conducting investigations in a way that emphasizes accuracy, honesty, and integrity.
Our Members
Joe Wetterling - Founder & Director
Hometown: Moorestown, NJ
Background: Graduate of Rowan University (BS, Summa Cum Laude) and The Catholic Distance University (Catechetical Diploma, approved by the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy). Member of the Militia Immaculata. Formal education in psychology, logic, and communication. Work experience in management, teaching, technical writing and academic research.
Affiliations: Volunteer editor for
Paranormal Organizations
& U.S. Hauntings
at the Open Directory Project
Michelle Wetterling - Founder & Director
Hometown: Moorestown, NJ
Background:I have my associates degree in medical office
management and have taken psychology and sociology classes. They help to understand the human condition and possible mental disturbances or illnesses in the client or the home.
Frank (Frankie) Tomko III - Investigator
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Background:I've been reading articles from T.A.P.S and the Idiot's Guide to Ghosts, experienced an encounter of paranormal parameters at Gettysburg National Military Park.
Nancy Tursi - Associate
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Background:I was born with the gift of the sixth sense and have spent all of my adult life developing my gift, having studied at the renown Omega Institute in New York, under a world famous psychic. I have been certified as a Psychic/Medium by the Omega Institute, and I also have numerous certificates as a Grand Reiki Master and Spiritual Healer.
Shane Durgee - Associate
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Background:I was born in Syracuse, NY, but have lived in Philadelphia for that past 4 years. I work full time as an AV Tech at one of the universities and have carried an interest in the paranormal since I was young.