Where haunted history meets heartfelt storytelling.
Paranormal investigations, ghost tours, and immersive experiences rooted in history and respect.
About
On a chilly Jan. 4, 2025, in Cripple Creek, one ghost tour conductor, and one tourism specialist met each other in a former jail.
The rest is history...haunted history.
Mission
At In The Shadows Paranormal, we explore Colorado’s haunted history through respectful investigations, engaging tours,
and authentic storytelling.
We believe every location has a story—and every spirit has a voice. Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or simply curious, we invite you to join us in discovering the mysteries that linger in the shadows.
Your curiousity is the key.
The shadows are waiting.
Gail Conners (CEO/Founder/Spiritualist)
Founder of In The Shadows Paranormal, Gail Conners has spent a lifetime exploring the unseen, weaving together history, spirit, and story. What began as a fascination with local lore grew into a mission: to teach others how to investigate the paranormal with respect and care.
Gail believes that spirits are not here for our amusement. They are people — echoes of lives once lived — and deserve to be approached with curiosity and honor. Through tours, investigations, and community events, she shares both her knowledge of tools and techniques, and her passion for listening to the voices that still linger.
Her work is rooted in Colorado’s rich past, but her vision stretches beyond — creating spaces where history, spirit, and human connection meet. "We don’t do this for thrills… spirits are people, and people deserve respect.” “So much of this work is about 'grief — helping people transform their loss into connection, lifting it from pain into presence.”It creates a powerful emotional bridge."
In The Shadows Paranormal Team
Jen Van Oster - Tech Specialist/Paranormal Investigator
Jen Van Oster has been immersed in the world of the paranormal for as long as she can remember, but she began actively investigating in 2008. Jen specializes in the technical side of paranormal research, using a scientific mindset to explore spirits, UFO phenomena, and cryptid encounters. Her detail-oriented, tech-forward approach perfectly complements her wife’s intuitive abilities, creating a balanced and dynamic investigative partnership. Jen has conducted investigations at some of the most notoriously active locations in the country, including the Old County Jail and St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida, the Italian Club in Ybor City and the Brown Palace in Denver.
She is a reliable presence on any investigation—whether she’s setting up equipment, reviewing evidence, or diving into historical research.
When she’s not chasing down unexplained phenomena, Jen is a devoted sports fan and lifelong student of history.
Sandi Hughes - Intuitive/Builder/Paranormal Investigator
Sandi brings a unique blend of intuition, experience, and curiosity to the team. A lifelong explorer of the unseen,
she combines grounded investigative methods
with a deep sensitivity to energy and environment. Her background in storytelling, meditation, and ritual arts helps her connect patterns, symbols,and impressions that others might miss. Whether digging in to historical records,
interpreting EVPs, or tuning into the emotional imprint of a location, Sandi approaches every case with respect, clarity, and an open mind. She will even play skeptic to keep us on our toes, ensuring an honest investigative evaluations! She believes that every haunting has a story—and every spirit deserves to be heard. When she’s not investigating, Sandi is designing and building paranormal equipment and accessories, always reaching for new and creative ways to interact with those from other realms.
Kristen Roller - Strategic Event Planner | Photographer | Videographer | Content Creator
Kristen is a techie at heart and a network and cybersecurity engineer by day. Technology, strategic planning, investigative photography/videography and content creation are her strongest assets in the field.
As a strategic planner she approaches every investigation event from the customer’s perspective, focused on delivering the best possible experience.
When something goes bump in the night, Kristen is among the first to grab her gear and head toward the noise (unless it’s a growl). Known for thinking outside the box, her critical approach to problem solving and savvy array of strengths make her a valued member of the team. Drawn to the paranormal by unique lifetime experiences, she brings an open-minded yet cautiously intuitive approach to every investigation, always balanced by a pinch of practical skepticism. Off the clock you’ll usually find her behind a camera, cranking metal music, or watching a horror film. A lifelong animal lover and cat mom, she may come across as quiet and reserved at first—until the right moment hits and she becomes the life of the party.
Danielle - Paranormal Broadcaster!/Investigator
Danielle's fascination with the paranormal began in childhood, sparked by personal experiences that inspired a lifelong curiosity about the spiritual world and unexplained phenomena. A deeply spiritual person and self-described empath, Danielle brings an intuitive perspective to paranormal investigations, drawing on her sensitivity
to the emotions and energies of people and places. Her compassionate nature and open-minded
approach complement her desire to
better understand the unexplained.
A history enthusiast, Danielle enjoys
uncovering the stories behind historic locations
and the people who once inhabited them.
She combines her curiosity, intuition, and storytelling abilities to explore the connections between history and paranormal experiences. As a broadcaster, she also enjoys bringing those stories to life and sharing the
team's investigations with others.
Outside the paranormal world, Danielle is a devoted animal lover who considers her pets family. She brings that same warmth, enthusiasm, and sense of discovery to her work with In the Shadows Paranormal.
Carly Kryzer-Podcaster, Spot Reporter
Musician, storyteller, haunted places enthusiast, and c0-host of the Shenanigans In the Shadows podcast. Carly brings humor, insight, and a deep reverence for the whispers of the ancestors, Whether she's pulling a card, riffing on hauntingly intriguing headlines, or documenting her adventures through shadowed realms, her energy is playful, magnetic, and deeply intuitive.
Christine Owen-Associate Investigator
Christine Owen has been chasing chills and thrills with Gail since 2003, when they first bonded as neighbors in Colorado Springs. A longtime ghost-hunting sidekick and travel buddy, Christine brings sharp wit, fearless curiosity, and a love for all things spooky—from haunted history to horror flicks and Shark Week. When she’s not helping explore the unknown, she’s a devoted mom of two, an avid reader, and a familiar face in local theater. She's also one of the few brave souls who can handle Gail's ghost jokes on repeat.