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Ryan Buell founded the Paranormal Research Society the first month he arrived on campus in September 2001. Buell always knew he was interested in the paranormal ever since he could read. He regularly checked out books from the library ranging from poltergeists to the Bermuda Triangle. A native of Sumter, South Carolina, Buell began investigating at the age of 15. His first investigation was on the Salem-Black River Church just outside of his hometown.

After three years as Director of the PRS, Buell was invited to speak at colleges and high schools all over the east coast. Two book proposals have also been offered since him founding PRS, as well as several television opportunities. Buell was approached by producer Betsy Schechter during spring break in 2005 and was instantly interested in working with him and his group for a TV series. Later that year, Schechter found a home for PRS and its show: A&E. A year later, filming began for "Paranormal State," a half-hour docu-drama that chronicles PRS and their investigations into the paranormal. Schechter also made Buell a producer for the show.

Buell got his first degree in May 2006. He is now finishing another degree while working on the first season of "Paranormal State." Buell also announced that he would write a book in 2007. Aside from the paranormal, Buell travels the world, writes, is an avid movie junkie and is a freelance journalist.

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