Who We Are

Paranormal Inquiry is a small team of paranormal investigators based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Led by our team leader Morgan we explore some of the most haunted locations throughout the United States. We document all of our findings and investigations. You can watch videos of all of our investigations here.

Lead investigator & Founder

Morgan Cook

I have been fascinated by the paranormal my entire life, whether it is spiritual, cryptids, aliens, or something else. I have always asked the question, "What if? "What if there is life after death? What if we aren’t alone…

My fascination with life after death has followed me throughout my life most likely stemming from losing my parents so young. I created this team to find answers to the ultimate question of “Is there life after death?”. Growing up I had many encounters that piqued my curiosity. However, one has always stood out to me the most.

Growing up I was terrified of the dark and one night I woke up to a pitch-black room thanks to a storm knocking out the power. My grandmother had a nightlight that charged while plugged in and stayed lit during power outages. Seeing the light across the hallway I attempted to make my way to my grandmother’s room while calling out to her when suddenly the figure of a woman appeared in front of him for a split second before rushing through the doorway and through me.

To this day, I remember the figure vividly. Though it didn’t have much detail, I distinctly remember her shoulder-length dark hair. I believe this figure was my mom making her presence known to me when I was most terrified. And while the encounter scared me as a child, it is one that I hold dear to my heart.

Lead investigator & Founder

Natalie Merlina

Growing up she frequently watched many paranormal shows and grew fascinated with the afterlife. Natalie has always been a believer in the paranormal however she never had a paranormal experience until her early adult life. Throughout her time with Morgan, she began to experience more and more unexplainable paranormal experiences that led her to her desire to know more.

The moment that hooked Natalie into her belief in the paranormal happened in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. During a nighttime drive throughout the battlefield, Natalie spotted the figure of a headless Union soldier standing along the side of the road. The spirit appearing as just the torso, with no head or lower half.

Natalie brings a love of history and a desire to know the truth to every investigation. She along with Morgan put in countless hours researching locations and reviewing evidence to provide honest evidence and debunk when necessary.

Follow her on social media:

TikTok: @NatMerlina

Instagram: @NatMerlinaPhotography

Brandon Firlie

investigator

For as long as he can remember Brandon has always been a believer in the afterlife and paranormal. Distinctly Brandon remembers a moment from his childhood when he and a dear friend were playing, and an object moved across the room suddenly and without explanation. Throughout his life growing up in that same home his little brother’s toys would suddenly activate as if someone or something were playing with them.

Brandon joined our team for our first-ever investigation of the Eagle Hotel & Judson House in Waterford Pennsylvania. His experience there cemented his love for the paranormal and paranormal investigating. Brandon showed no fear throughout our first investigation together has he quickly took on a solo investigation in the pitch black of the Judson House basement.

Brandon is the lifelong best friend of our lead investigator and founder Morgan and is beyond thrilled to be a part of our team.

Instagram: @B_Firlie