About IOKP

Dee was born and raised in Texas before relocating with her family to Oklahoma in 2005. Her passion for the paranormal began long before the move—she has been involved in the field since 2005, with personal experiences reaching back even earlier.

Gifted with natural psychic mediumship abilities, Dee has sensed and connected with spirit energy since childhood. In 2009, she founded Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal (IOKP), uniting a dedicated team committed to respectful, evidence-based investigations and to supporting those facing unexplained activity.

Through IOKP, Dee continues to help individuals and families make sense of their experiences, guided by compassion and curiosity as she seeks to answer the enduring question: “Is there more than just us here?”

Christine was born and raised about 30 miles from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania—making it almost inevitable that she would be drawn to the paranormal after spending her childhood exploring the historic battlefields. Her interest in haunted history and spiritual phenomena grew steadily, shaping a lifelong curiosity about what lies beyond the ordinary.

She first joined Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal (IOKP) in 2016 and quickly became known for her thorough research and detail-oriented approach to investigations. After a brief hiatus in Florida, Christine is excited to return to the team, where she continues to focus on case research and fieldwork.

Christine brings both a historical perspective and a methodical eye to investigations, helping the team place paranormal activity into context and better understand the stories behind each location. She is dedicated to supporting clients with professionalism while pursuing evidence that deepens our understanding of the paranormal.

Dana has been a member of Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal (IOKP) since 2019, drawn to the unseen, the unknown, and the unexplained. As a child, she often felt isolated in the physical world—yet always sensed a presence beside her, even if she could not see or hear it directly.

Today, Dana uses her empathic abilities along with crystals, oils, and positive energy to connect with spirit energy and reassure the living that they are never truly alone. Within IOKP, her goal is to validate others’ paranormal experiences, help them better understand the unknown, and bring light and positivity to a field too often misunderstood and criticized.

Growing up in rural Wisconsin, Todd was intrigued by both Bigfoot and ghost stories from an early age. In the 1990s, he began pursuing Bigfoot research after hearing firsthand accounts from multiple witnesses, gaining valuable knowledge but lacking the resources to fully apply it.

Introduced to Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal (IOKP) in 2021, Todd began investigating regularly and officially joined the team in 2022. A longtime fan of Ghost Hunters and other paranormal television shows, he felt a natural pull toward the field of investigation.

Today, Todd serves as the team’s Lead Tech Specialist & Education Coordinator, combining his enthusiasm for evidence collection with his maintenance and technical expertise. He not only ensures the team’s equipment is functioning at its best but also designs and delivers educational presentations, helping others explore paranormal research with knowledge and curiosity.

Kathi was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and relocated to Oklahoma in her late twenties. A childhood love of ghost stories grew into a lifelong fascination with haunted locations, spirits, and the paranormal. She began investigating in 2010 and has been a dedicated member of Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal (IOKP) since 2012.

Over the years, Kathi has grown into one of the team’s more experienced investigators, taking on the role of Lead Investigator while also coordinating public events and managing much of the team’s business administration. Kathi is passionate about advancing the science of paranormal research and is committed to documenting credible evidence. She hopes her work will not only validate the experiences of those seeking help but also contribute to proving that spirits truly walk among us.

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Mandy developed a deep love of history and a naturally curious spirit. Her fascination with the unknown began in childhood, when she noticed things others around her did not—personal experiences that sparked a lifelong interest in the unexplained.

As an adult, Mandy’s curiosity led her to begin investigating, and in 2015 she joined Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal (IOKP). She was overjoyed to find a team that shared her passion while valuing both integrity and fun in their work.

As both an empath and team member, Mandy is dedicated to helping others understand their experiences, easing fear through knowledge, compassion, and respectful exploration.

Karen has been an ardent follower of the paranormal and supernatural throughout her life, with interests ranging from ghosts to Bigfoot to UFOs. While in college, she was elected president of the parapsychology club, where she participated in research on ESP and telepathy and even designed and conducted a study on the correlation between astrological signs and personality traits.

In her professional life as a counselor, Karen helps clients navigate trauma, grief, and loss—often incorporating spiritual perspectives when appropriate. She brings this same approach to Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal (IOKP), where she counsels individuals about their experiences, offering guidance and strategies to help them understand and manage the situations they face. Karen also hopes to use her counseling background to assist those who are no longer living, helping them process unresolved pain or loss.

In addition to her counseling expertise, Karen enjoys using scientific tools and techniques to document paranormal events, with the goal of providing evidence and encouraging others to consider the possibility of an afterlife.