Ohio Paranormal Exploration Society
The Official Site
Tamara Adams Heckle, OPES Director
Tamara began OPES on December 1, 2007 as a way to scientifically document the types of paranormal activity she grew up around and invited like-minded individuals to join her in her quest. Tamara has had an interest in the paranormal since childhood. At age 14, Tamara saw her first apparition which furthered her curiousity. During the day, Tamara works as a Show Services Event Manager, at night... those of us in OPES know her as "da boss lady"! Although, we shouldn't say "at night" since running OPES is pretty much a 24/7 job, but we all feel we couldn't have a better person running the show. Already a wealth of knowledge, Tamara continues her research and works on developing new investigative experiments.
Contact: tamara@opes2007.com
Angela McLaughlin, Investigator
Angela has been researching paranormal activities since childhood. She began investigating in her late twenties, having had several experiences she could not explain away. She has been investigating as a member of OPES, along with her husband Rodney, since 2007. She thoroughly enjoys the background research into each new investigation, being a history buff and photographer as well. In the daytime, she is a Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical designer by trade, and a cartoonist by habit
Contact: angela@opes2007.com
Rodney McLaughlin, Investigator
Rodney has been a member of OPES since 2007, along with his wife, Angela. They went on many trips to reportedly haunted locations together. This was how they met Tammy, and learned about OPES while exploring Prospect Place. Rodney and his family have had many personal experiences with hauntings, and unexplainable occurrences. Quiet and thoughtful, Rodney lends a steady mind and watchful eye to any investigation. He works as a machine operator by trade, and fixes electronics and computers for fun.
Glenn Heckle, Investigator
Glenn's interest was piqued from listening to Tamara's stories, and the rest is history in the making! Glenn has been investigating for a while now and is always looking forward to conducting research using OPES methods. Glenn is also developing an inventory of hi-tech electronic equipment and will be managing it's use for OPES. During the day, you'll find Glenn working for a major tank manufacturer... on an OPES investigation, you're likely to find him soaking up information as he strives to get closer to the truth.
Contact: glenn@opes2007.com
Michele Fanning, Investigator
Michele has been with OPES since it's inception. She has about 10 years experience doing research on various kinds of paranormal phenomenon, and she investigated freelance for 4 years before joining OPES. She joined Tamara at the Rolling Hills Event in Upstate New York in 2008, to investigate with the guys from TAPS, as well as Chris Fleming, Patrick Burns and other notable persons from the paranormal research fields. During the day Michele is a Victim Advocate, and has just completed her Masters Degree in Social Work. At night, she works towards finding a better understanding of what causes paranormal activity and learning how to document it.
Brady Crank, Investigator
Brady Crank, recently joined OPES for the opportunity to continue his personal quest to research paranormal activity. Having had paranormal experiences since he was 9 years old, he's always wanted to understand what he's witnessed and experienced and what better way than to join a group like OPES. Brady is a hard worker with a passion for understanding and a passion for helping the people who need it most.
