Ken Allaire, Co-Founder & Lead Investigator
As the son of an Exxon driller, Ken was born in San Angelo, Texas, and grew up in  Midland, Texas.  He attended St. Anthony’s Seminary in San Antonio and then went to Southwest Texas State University where he majored in Parapsychology.  While in college, he started on a 35 year career in law enforcement which took him to the states of Texas, Colorado, and Louisiana. As a detective, Ken conducted thousands of investigations in all aspects of law enforcement and was also called for the occasional paranormal cases.  In those days, those cases were referred to as the weird ‘unofficial’ cases.  Currently, Ken owns and manages a service business in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  “My interests in the paranormal started while attending St. Anthony’s Seminary but was greatly intensified after a ‘near death’ experience at the age of 20.”  Having witnessed the paranormal first hand on so many occasions, it was only a matter of time before he began investigating it. Besides the paranormal, one of Ken’s passions is American history.  According to Ken, “Any paranormal investigation involves history.” And as Ken always says, “To make a long story short….” 
email Ken at:  ken@everydayparanormalla.com  
 


Maria Allaire, Co-Founder & Lead Investigator 
Maria graduated from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a Masters degree in anthropology.  She has worked in the medico-legal field for 30 years as a law enforcement officer, a deputy coroner and as a forensic researcher.   Conducting professional investigations and scientific research has become as natural to her like a-duck-to-water.  “The first paranormal event I experienced was at a private business, many years ago. I had been asked, via a co-worker, to speak with the business manager about unexplainable events occurring there.  During our discussion in the manager’s office, I began to experience the sensation of being in an ever-tightening vise and I left the office twice just to catch my breath.  One of Maria’s favorite topics is about time and past events.  “What does happen to time and past events after they occur?  I guess, you could say, that’s a discussion when my theoretical and science-orientation enjoy coming together”.  Paranormal research, for Maria, is the same as any other research or investigation.  “A hypothesis has been put forth.  Using scientific techniques, an investigation is conducted and the findings are presented.  And then, naturally, you test and test some more”.  As co-founder of EPLA, Maria has not been surprised at just how common paranormal activity is. 
email Maria at:  maria@everydayparanormalla.com  

                                                       
 
Carla, Historical Research Investigator
Carla was born and raised in Louisiana.  During her childhood, she heard a    variety of stories about the haunted places in the South.  These stories ranged from a beheaded ghost that walks the railroad track at Crosset, Ark, to the bereaving souls that walk the halls in southern plantations.  Since she has never knowingly experienced any paranormal activity, Carla still finds these childhood stories very intriguing.  Only now, Carla is more interested in substantiating the historic and cultural facts surrounding those stories as well as any information pertaining to our paranormal investigations.  As a member of Everyday Paranormal of Louisiana, Carla is our "go-to, historical research lady", and when time allows, she assists in the investigations. 
email Carla at:  carla@everydayparanormalla.com  



 
  Jim Harden, Investigator & Photographer
James was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.  His interest in the paranormal began 
in 1980 when he lived in a home where paranormal activity occurred.  He was       very uncomfortable at first, but like everything else, he wanted to know more and  more.  However, when a family member past away in the house, all paranormal activity stopped.  Since that time, he wanted to understand more about paranormal activity, hoping to answer those unanswered questions.  His investigative back- ground and experience comes from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office,  B.L.I. Insurance Investigative Services, and the United States Coast Guard.  At this time, he has been employeed in the Marine Transportation industry for over 15 years.  For over 28 years, the paranormal has peaked his interest.  "I feel  that there is so much out there, and yet very little of the facts are known.  I  hope to find answers to some of those questions."
 email Jim at:  jim@everydayparanormalla.com  

 
 Stephanie Winters, Investigator-in-Training
 Stephanie was born in North Carolina and travelled with her military family
 overseas and to a number of states.  She has a deep interest in history as well
 as military history through her family ties, which have deep roots in the United
 States, dating back to 1655.  Stephanie's lineage includes a colonel, who served
 in the Revolutionary War, as a judge on the Westchester County General Session
 Court, and as a delegate at the New York Convention, to ratify the Constitution
 in 1788.  Two of her ancestors' homes are listed on the National Registry of
 Historic Places.  She has been employeed in the Marine Transportation industry
 for over 22 years.  As a memer of Everyday Paranormal of Louisiana, Stephanie
 is excited about being involved with and learning more about the paranormal. 
 email Stephanie at:  stephanie@everydayparanormalla.com