Paranormal Highlights
Age 3: First Encounter with Maybel (Mabel)
Rachel's first paranormal experience occurred at age 3 when she encountered the spirit of a child named Maybel. The spirit’s details were later confirmed when Rachel discovered a grave marker 100 feet from her bedroom window, which matched the age and date Maybel had shared with Rachel.
2010: Founding Paranormal Xpeditions (PXP)
PXP: Rachel founded Paranormal Xpeditions, the first all-female paranormal investigation team. This marked the beginning of her professional career in the field of paranormal research.
USS Salem Investigation: Rachel led her first professional investigation aboard the USS Salem, where significant EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) and thermal imaging evidence were captured, marking a pivotal moment in her career.
2011: Travel Channel & Rolling Hills Asylum
Paranormal Challenge: Rachel was featured on the Travel Channel's show Paranormal Challenge alongside Zak Bagans, competing in challenges at the notorious Rolling Hills Asylum in East Bethany, NY.
Notable Evidence: Significant evidence was captured, including EVPs, that contributed to Rachel’s rising reputation in the paranormal community.
2013-2015: Expanding Investigations & Collaborations
USS Salem: Multiple investigations aboard the USS Salem, where Rachel’s team documented important thermal imaging data and EVPs.
Fall River Cold Case Investigation: A 60-day investigation in Fall River, MA, aimed at solving a cold case, using paranormal methods, which helped uncover important leads related to an unsolved murder.
Triple O’s Bar Investigation: Rachel’s team was the first allowed to investigate James "Whitey" Bulger's former establishment in South Boston, where they captured EVPs of a body being dragged and sounds of crashes, adding another layer of intrigue to this notorious location.
2015-2020: High-Profile Location Investigations & Collaborations
SK Peirce Victorian Mansion: Rachel and her team investigated a Victorian Mansion, uncovering evidence related to the discovery of human remains, further cementing her reputation for thorough and serious paranormal investigations.
Waverly Hills Sanitarium: Investigation of one of the most infamous locations in paranormal lore, Waverly Hills Sanitarium.
Eastern State Penitentiary: Documenting paranormal activity in surgical rooms and isolation cells.
Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum: Rachel worked alongside Lorraine Warren, investigating one of the most famous haunted locations, where she encountered the notorious Annabelle doll.
The Conjuring House: Rachel was the first female investigator invited to investigate The Conjuring House following the property’s sale.
2020-Present: Ongoing Investigations and New Areas of Focus
Tom Reed’s UFO Monument: Documenting unexplained paranormal activity while filming B-roll footage at this UFO monument.
Area 51 Research: A continued interest in extraterrestrial phenomena, with investigations related to Area 51 and UFO-related topics, including the Bridgewater Triangle in Massachusetts, known for UFO sightings and cryptid encounters.
Published Evidence and Documentation
Sam Baltrusis's Publications: Rachel frequently collaborated with Sam Baltrusis, whose works document several of their joint investigations. The USS Salem and various locations in Braintree, MA, are key highlights from these investigations.
Documented Paranormal Activity: Rachel’s team has captured several pieces of EVP evidence and thermal imaging footage, with some notable moments such as the first authenticated thermal camera footage of a full apparition dissipating.
True Crime Focus: In line with her interest in true crime, Rachel developed and used techniques like chemiluminescence to connect paranormal research with crime-solving, helping to uncover clues in investigations like Fall River's cold case.
Television Appearances & Film Contributions
Television Appearances:
Travel Channel: Paranormal Challenge (2011): Featured as a paranormal investigator competing in challenges at Rolling Hills Asylum.
Bio Channel: My Ghost Story: Multiple episodes, where Rachel shared her experiences and evidence from numerous paranormal investigations.
Discovery Channel: Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction (2024): Rachel’s segment on the show highlighted her personal experiences with alien abductions, contributing to the discussion of extraterrestrial phenomena.
Rhode Island Local Access TV: Regular appearances with Sam Baltrusis, discussing various paranormal investigations and experiences.
Film Roles:
The House That Eats Flesh (2023): Lead actor in a horror film portraying a character named Katie.
Axe2Grind (2025): Actor and producer for a project in the horror genre.
Slumber Party Slaughter Party 2 (2022): Portrayed the character Synn, demonstrating her versatility in both acting and horror-themed roles.
Ghostbusters (2016): Featured in multiple background appearances in the Ghostbusters reboot.
Directing & Producing Credits:
Go Straight to Hell: Rachel directed and associate produced this horror film project.
True Crime Paranormal: Freetown: As director and producer, Rachel's documentary won Best Documentary Feature at the Chicago Paranormal Film Festival.
Paranormal Emmie Awards: Multiple wins in 2012 for her contributions to paranormal television.
Notable Achievements and Recognitions
Paranormal Emmie Awards (GTN, 2012): Multiple wins for her contribution to paranormal investigations and media.
Use of Thermal Imaging: Pioneering use of thermal imaging to document paranormal activity, including thermal camera footage that captured the dissipation of a full apparition.
Award-Winning Documentaries: Recognition for her True Crime Paranormal: Freetown, which was awarded at the Chicago Paranormal Film Festival.
