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[ Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002 ] Song case first in department to use psychic By Kathy McGinley Collegian Staff Writer The Ferguson Township Police investigation into the disappearance of Penn State student Cindy Song -- now in its tenth month -- is continuing to use psychic help. Song's case is the first investigation in which the department has used the help of a psychic. Carla Baron, a psychic consultant, and the Penn State Paranormal Research Society (PRS) are working with police. Baron said she discovered new developments in the case with the help of PRS. Because the case is still being investigated, she said the announcement of the new elements might hinder progress. "A certain odd discovery that matched what I had seen in the first couple readings with Detective Brian Sprinkle was found this past weekend," Baron said. "If we released this information, the perpetrator may run and we don't want to miss our opportunity." Baron and Ferguson Township Police said they are unsure whether last weekend's discovery is related to the case. The current investigation is revolving around searching for forensic evidence such as clothing and DNA. Baron became involved in the investigation through Ryan Buell, president and creator of PRS. "I have used Buell and his colleagues in PRS to assist in various searches and different aspects related to Carla's information," Sprinkle said. Sprinkle said Baron is volunteering her services. He said the station has received one phone call of criticism about using a psychic. Baron gave her first readings and interpretations of the case's events to Sprinkle, head of the investigation, on May 13. Baron called her work with the investigation "remote viewing" since she cannot be in State College during the bulk of the investigation. Baron said she only fills in the missing pieces; she does not and could not know the whole story. "I feel on the timeline we are close; I also see two months that are highlighted, May and August," Baron said. "Which means things could be uncovered and significant progress would be made during these two months." Sprinkle noted that Baron has given a lot of information, particularly details about what might have occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 1 when Song went missing, but nothing that has moved the investigation forward. Baron said she is not sensationalizing the case, only making the public aware. Buell was the one who put Baron in touch with the Ferguson Township police. Buell and Matt Ritsko, PRS co-director, head the PRS's field investigation. "Our involvement at first was documentation to prove that psychic phenomenon is useful to law enforcement," Buell (junior-film and video) said. "Carla was the one who gave the police a lot of information and new leads." PRS is compiling a search party to look in specific areas where Baron feels there are clues or where Song may be. PRS is not releasing the location of the search until the day of the search. During the searches Baron will be at her home in California following the search via cell phone. She will be coming to town Tuesday with the cable channel Court TV. The television network is taping a show about police investigations that use psychics to aid investigations, and the Song case will be a main example. The Ferguson Township Police will not be involved in the search because it is outside its jurisdiction. However, if anything is uncovered in their investigation, Sprinkle will be notified. "Everyone wishes they could do something to help Cindy Song. We are not giving up and from my point of view the investigation is still fresh," Buell said. "I truly believe this person [the perpetrator] is still out there and listening to everything that is going on." Baron said police have been criticized for not doing enough, but their acceptance of alternative investigation procedures shows they are trying as hard as they can to break the case, she said. "This is the first case I have actually cried about and I usually do not get emotionally involved," Baron said. "I feel like Cindy's presence is hugging me; that she is so happy someone can finally hear her." |
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PSYCHIC OFFERS ASSISTANCE IN CINDY SONG CASE; DIRECTOR CALLS FOR “SONG OF UNITY!” University Park – Psychic Carla Baron, who was brought in by the Penn State Paranormal Research Society (PRS) last month, has been giving the Ferguson Township Police new clues regarding the disappearance of PSU student Cindy Song. Ryan Buell, Director and founder of the PRS says that the organization has used some of these leads in hopes to gather new evidence or clues. “Everything that PRS has done so far has been in alliance with the Ferguson Township Police,” says Buell, who goes a bit further to say that “all research that PRS has performed has been on behalf of the Ferguson Police, and even approved by the Chief of Ferguson police.” PRS’ guidelines state that any specific details regarding a confidential case involving law enforcement may only be revealed by law enforcement. PRS will not release any information regarding the case. “What Ms. Baron has revealed to the police and PRS are possible tie-in’s to some of the mysteries surrounding Cindy’s disappearance. She has given us information to look in to, and answers to questions no one can answer at this point. But to reveal that information would contaminate the case immediately.” PRS plans to stay on the case for another few months, says Buell. Only two other PRS officials are attached to the high-profile case. “We will continue to work with Carla until we feel satisfied that we have done all that we can for Cindy and her family,” says Buell. “This has always been about finding Cindy, finding out who abducted Cindy, and comforting the family in dealing with this tragedy.” Buell reveals that Ms. Carla Baron herself may be appearing in State College sometime soon to meet with PRS officials as well as the Song family. Buell also plans to organize a conference/alliance entitled Song of Unity sometime this summer. “We urge all organizations, all people to be a part of this. Hope remains as long as public interest and awareness continues.” Although Buell won’t yet reveal what the conference will specifically be about, he does say that his hope is for this conference to create a constant unity between the community. “Many people stereotype Paranormal Research Society as being a tough group of students whose only interests lie in catching ghosts and aliens. That’s far from the truth. We are part of the Penn State community, and we are doing our part to help find Cindy. We want to bind the community together so we can solve this once and for all!” |
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University Park, PA – The Paranormal Research Society is now assisting the Furgeson Township Police department in locating missing Penn State student Cindy Song. Cindy, who disappeared on Halloween, has baffled both the police and the community, with no substantial evidence surfacing despite hundreds of hours of investigative work. The Paranormal Research Society has recruited nationally famed psychic, Carla Baron to assist both the police and PRS in finding Cindy. Carla, who resides in L.A., has assisted law enforcement for years including the FBI on missing person cases. She also has a radio show The Crystal Palace and appears regularly on MTV’s FEAR. Carla is currently preparing for her own national TV show. “We are very happy of being of some assistance to the police,” says Ryan Buell, Director of PRS. “I think I speak for everyone at Penn State when I say that we all wish we could do something to help find Cindy, and bring her abductor(s) to justice.” PRS will be assisting Detective Brian Sprinkle, head detective of the Cindy Song case, in gathering new evidence. “Ms. Baron plays an important role in our investigation because she may be able to provide us with clues that no one else can possibly find,” Buell says. As for PRS’ role in the investigation: “Our job is to –naturally- document the investigation concerning Carla’s involvement. If Carla is able to help solve this case from out in L.A., it would provide some proof that the psychic realm does, indeed, exist.” Although PRS will release updates with their involvement in the investigation, PRS will remain very quiet on details and on any developments. “Any news regarding the case will come through the police, period.” Paranormal Research Society, which was founded in September, will also be bringing in outside help from time to time to help assist the police. “Our role in this is to act as an alternative method to investigating crimes.” Buell reveals that law enforcement recruits psychics and other “paranormal” officials all the time to help assist them in unsolved cases. “Whether or not you believe in psychics, the truth is, they have proved beneficial. There are countless stories of psychics solving cases for law enforcement. Most of all, many psychics are at least able to provide some inside information, some good leads.” Besides finding proof that psychics exist, both PRS and Ms. Baron agree that the main goal in this investigation is to find Cindy Song. |