Cedar Rapids Paranormal Investigations

01/16/2026

Just a couple of quick notes:

First, due to my caregiving duties here at home we are currently not able to provide full, overnight home or business investigations. This does NOT mean we can’t assist you in other ways (shorter, afternoon investigations, telephone assistance, etc.), so please continure to reach out if you need anything.

This also unfortunately, at times, impacts my ability to respond quickly to communications. Please know that I will be returning calls and messages as soon as I possibly can!

Finally - for some reason Facebook has decided to label our page as a Business page, and I’m unable to change this at this time. We are NOT a business! We do not charge anything for our services, and never have. We do accept donations if people see fit, but under no circumstances will we ever charge a penny for our services within CRPI.

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to continuing to assist home and business owners with their Paranormal issues, even when the time frames aren’t as expedient as I would like them to be.

Thank you SO much for your patience and understanding! 

- Scott, Founder and Lead Investigator, CRPI.

11/27/2025

We wish all of our families, friends, followers, and clients (past and present) a very happy Thanksgiving!

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11/10/2025

Just spoke with a very nice Springville, IA resident regarding possible paranormal activity at her location. An in-home interview is in the works and will be scheduled soon.

A new “detective case” has begun, and we now look forward to continuing the process to get this family the answers they deserve.

11/06/2025

A Springville, Iowa resident contacted us today via email regarding potential paranormal activity at her location. I will be calling her soon to get more information and possibly schedule an in-home interview. 

10/28/2025

I'm now resuming review of the audio from EVP sessions conducted during the public investigation I conducted at the Hopkinton Public Library on Oct.18th, as part of the HAUNTkinton paranormal-themed event.

So far the results have been great, and there a several files yet to review.

I've uncovered voices repeating the name of the person holding the recorder- ("Kristy!" in this case)

Someone saying "Excellent!" after I introduced someone about do a session -

An abrupt "No!" when someone asked, "Can you tell us why you're here?" -

"Come on, girl!" after someone apparently paused too long for the spirit's liking -

A woman saying slowly, "He's going to hurt her..." immediately before Kristy apparently felt something and asked, "Why are you sad?"

And several others!

Great stuff so far- I'll update here as review continues, and give my thoughts on what this all means regarding this investigation and how it ties in to our previous investigation of the same location.

10/21/2025

Audio review continues today from Saturday's live public investigation in Hopkinton!

Currently I'm working on a great EVP capture on a recorder used by a woman named Carla. It appears to be a direct reply immediately giving a name when she asked, "Is anyone here?" The reply has a more normal human tone under the light background hiss of the recorder. What I hear is: "Elainessa" or possible spelled differently (Elenessa?). Unusual to say the least!

Regardless, it's a great capture! Now we just need to decipher for sure what the name is.

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10/20/2025

I've started reviewing the audio files from the EVP sessions done by the visitors who came by my public investigation in Hopkinton Saturday.

I led several groups down into the basement to conduct these EVP sessions. Although each session was short, there are quite a few of them to review and since I'm meticulously detailed when it comes to audio review, these may take me awhile to complete.

One file HAS been completed. I don't know the name of the person with the recorder since she didn't giver her name at the start, but her file had 3-4 replies!

One was a loud, raspy-voiced reply to her question, "When did you die?" Its a burst of what seems to be 6 words.

Like many EVP's, it's hard to make out for sure what is said. But it's strong and sounds like "I'm not the..." followed by three more words.

Another VERY strong, raspy reply came after, "How long have you been here?"

It sounds to me like, "All of the..." followed by two words I can't make out.

The last good reply came after, "Are you a happy spirit?" This answer is from a different person, and it's clearer, although lower in volume. It's a higher toned, less-raspy voice saying very abrubtly:

"Leave!"

The last EVP makes sense. We had lots of people down there that night and I can see how someone may have become irritated. Sometimes this doesn't happen, but sometimes it does.

***Note: Before I left the location to head home, I returned to that basement, thanked whoever was there for putting up with our intrusion, apologized for any irritation or disrespect anyone may have felt, and explained exactly why we had been there. I do this after every investigation I do, along with introducing myself beforehand when I arrive.

One other very faint reply was found, but it's not decipherable at this point.

I'll update here as I find anything more!

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10/19/2025

I had a fantastic time last night representing CRPI at the HAUNTinkton paranormal event in Hopkinton!

This event featured multiple paranormal-themed events occurring simultaneously along the city's main street. Mediums, aura readers, vendors and others participated.

My part was to conduct a live paranormal investigation of the public library, a location CRPI had previously investigated back in 2016. It allowed the general public to come in and not only watch but actively participate in the investigation.

Long story short, the spirit energies did not disappoint!

Starting with the very first group of visitors who came in, experiences of many types were had by all: People physically touched, and devices tapped and scratched (very uncommon) to start, and then throughout the night our trigger object device attached to an old candle holder was activated regularly, our music box was set off very often (often on cue) over the course of a two-hour period, and a set of light-up "cat toy balls" were triggered regularly while sitting motionless on a bean bag chair near where the music box was being activated.

I led several groups into the basement, where several people were given the chance to do their own EVP sessions in a room there, including a brave and adorable little girl (accompanied by her grandma) who have me a lesson in how to be genuine while trying to communicate with spirits!

All-in-all, a great evening for everyone, and that's what this event was all about!

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10/14/2025

I've scheduled a speaking engagement at the History Center in Cedar Rapids for next October (10/30/26).

I've done many of these presentations about the paranormal investigating field, and absolutely LOVE to share the stories from the residential and business investigations CRPI has completed throughout the state, as well as from the many solo overnight investigations I've done at well-known active Iowa locations.

In addition, I'll be sharing some of the most compelling audio and video evidence that these investigations have produced, and field questions from the audience.

Thanks to the History Center for reaching out to me. I look forward to sharing this passion for the paranormal field with anyone eager to listen!

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10/13/2025

An Iowa resident contacted us today via our help line, wanting assistance with potential paranormal activity at his residence. I'll be returning his call later today to get more information.

03/31/2025

Homeowners in Cedar Rapids and Maquoketa, IA have contacted us very recently regarding possible paranormal activity at their locations.

I am working hard to get to these people as soon as possible. My current time limitations with caregiver responsibilities are in play, however I will be arranging interviews with each person soon.

I want to thank in advance all people who contact us for their patience during this season- we remain committed to assisting people with their paranormal issues with honesty, integrity, and dedication.

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12/25/2024

To all our families, friends, clients, and followers: Merry Christmas from CRPI!

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