Tuesday, August 21, 2012

An Update From The Polygraph Examiner

 Bigfoot shooter Shooter Justin Smeja's Polygraph Examiner wanted to clear up a couple of questions. Her update is as follows:

I would like to also just let you know that some of the confusion with polygraph examiners is that the public doesn't realize many things regarding the process and most importantly the following:
There is no bureau in the state of California that regulates Polygraph Examiners therefore, there is no actual monitoring of the conduct, practices or conditions that a polygraph will be held under law to follow.This is unfortunate however this also means that there is NO association in California that can legally qualify or deny that an examiner is or isn't  a qualified or "a member in good standing". Please don't take this wrong; I do everything morally and ethically in my business as a trained experienced professional but to clear up the questions regarding the fact that an examiner is only a qualified examiner if a member with an associates is completely not a fact. All these "Associations" consist of are a group of people who collect money from any person they can get to pay for membership and when they join, they then become "a member in good standing".
In addition, there is one main factor that is a must for an examiner and that is that you must be a certified or licensed polygraph examiner to purchase the equipment which proves and verifies to the manufacturer that you have been properly trained to use and operate the instrument.
Such as when a doctor wants to purchase an EKG machine, he must show his/her credentials because an untrained person cannot just go out monitoring heart conditions and giving results without knowing how to use or read the instrument.
Thought this might clarify some confusion!
Respectfully,
Jeanne Hobbs

Monday, August 20, 2012

Justin Smeja Polygraph Examiner Interview


 In my last Article I raised some question as to the validity of Justin Smeja's Polygraph test based on what I discovered about the examiner. Some of my conclusions were wrong some were right. Jeanne Hobbs, the examiner, was kind enough to address the questions I had about Justin's test and her background. I had reported that Jeanne was associated with a Mr. John L. Grogan, Jeanne denies this is the case and has some very strong words about Mr. Grogan. She has provided some links in this interview that I invite you to check out regarding Mr. Grogan. I am removing the original article, it will be replaced with a link to this one. If you have questions about Mr. Grogan please check the links Jeanne provides.
What we got wrong:
We contended that Jeanne had dealings with John L. Grogan. Jeanne denies having any association with Mr. Grogan.
Jeanne does not own NorCalPolygraph.com, however she does own NorCal Polygraph the physical business.
  
What we got right:
We stated that Jeanne was not a member of CAPE ( The California Association Of Polygraph Examiners), she is not a member.
What we are still unsure of:
Jeanne did not say where she recieved her training. Since she says she has no association with John L. Grogan we must assume it was not from his "Polygraph Academy In A Box". or www.polygraphacademy.com.

Below is the Interview with Jeanne. Her answers are in red. The questions and answers have not been changed in any way.

In the Bigfoot Lunch club article by Guy Edwards you stated that there were 40 questions asked but only 17 show on the report, why is that? 
EVERY CHART IS FORMULATED TO HAVE 10 QUESTIONS. 4 ARE KNOW TRUTHS, 2 ARE KNOWN LIES AND 4 ARE RELAVENT QUESTIONS. EACH CHART HAD 4 RELAVANT QUESTIONS. IT TOOK 40 QUESTIONS AND 10 CHARTS TO GET THE 17 QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
Who actually hired you to do the testing, what date did they originally contact you and what date was the test performed?  
RO CONTACTED ME AND I DID THE POLYGRAPH ON SATURDAY
What was your reaction when told that this test was being performed to determine whether or not Justin shot one or more Bigfoot or Bigfoot type creatures? 
 DOESN'T MATTER TO ME WHAT THE QUESTIONS MY CLIENT HAS, I JUST GET PAID TO ASK THE QUESTIONS MY CLIENT WANTS TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT. I DON'T CARE OR HAVE ANY PERSONAL OPIONION ON THIER MATTER.
What was your impression of Justin before the test? 
 I AM NOT A COUNSELOR, I DON'T DRAW A PERSONAL OPINION....MY INSTRUMENT MEASURE MY SUBJECTS BODY SENSITIVITIES AND THEN ARE SCORED...PERIOD
Industry standards say that questions should be asked no less than 3 times, was this done with Justin? 
YES
Did anyone ask you to make the results "look positive"?  
ABOSOLUTELY NOT...I HAVE NEVER MET THESE PEOPLE IN MY LIFE AND WOULD NEVER COMPRIMISE MYSELF OR MY PROFESSION TO FALSIFY AN EXAM.
You Stated in The Bigfoot Lunch Club interview that you worked for a private investigator before becoming a polygraph examiner. Was that PI Mr. John L Grogan?
NO ABOSOLUTELY NOT! THE FOLLOWING IS WHAT I HAVE TO REPORT ON JOHN GROGAN! ENOUGH SAID AND I DON'T FEEL I NEED TO SAY ANYTHING ELSE PERSONALLY EXCEPT THE FACT THAT JOHN GROGAN STOLE MY NAME ALSO, WHEN I OPENED MY BUSINESS JUST AS HE HAS DONE WITH MANY MANY OTHER POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACROSS THE NATION. FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING LINKS AND YOU WILL KNOW EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JOHN L. GROGAN:
www.polygraphplace.com/articles/issue142.htm
http://podcast.971freefm.com/klsx1/956464.mp3
www.theneonlobster.com/blog/liar-liar-lie-detector
www.ripoffreport.com/.../john...grogan.../john-l-grogan-peoa-polygraph
www.topix.com/forum/nascar/tony.../TP01FEOMA9O7B9SHR
In my research I found a testimonial given by you on a website known as
www.polygraphacademy.com. Your testimonial is as follows:
"If you want to become a trained Polygraph Examiner sooner than all the
students at the distant academies, get the extensive "Polygraph Academy in a Box".

Honestly, I looked into several training programs that were very expensive
and took several months to complete. None had all the coverage I was looking for.
Instead, I went with the PolygraphAcademy.com package-- it was exhaustively
thorough and very detailed. It is the kind of materials that teach you all
that you need to know in order to be a competent examiner, quickly
and completely, without wasting your time in long class sessions where they
spend much of their time on non-essential time-wasting matters.

Is it true that the package commonly referred to as “Polygraph Academy In A Box’ is not a traditional course and carries no accreditation from any of the major governing bodies dealing with polygraph examination? 
 I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT JOHN GROGAN IS UP TO WITH HIS SCAMS & HE USES PEOPLES NAMES TO POST TESTIMONIALS WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION

Isn’t it true that John L. Grogan operates
www.PolygraphAcademy.com as well as many other websites? 
YES HE BUYS DOMAINS THAT RESEMBLE EVERYBODY WHO OPENS A POLYGRAPH BUSINESS
 
Ro Sahebi stated on his pod cast that you were a member of CAPE however you are not listed on the CAPE website an a member in good standing. Why is that?
CAPE CHARGES SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS A YEAR TO BE A MEMBER OF THEIR "ASSOCIATION" WHICH BRINGS NO PROFIT OR GAIN TO A POLYGRAPH EXAMINER. THEIR IS NO "MEMEBER IN GOOD STANDING" REGULAITON OR CONDITIONAL REASON FOR A POLGRAPH EXAMINER TO PAY MONEY FOR NOTHING IN RETURN. CAPE DOESN'T DO ANYTHING FOR A POLYGRAPH EXAMINER EXCEPT TAKE THEIR MONEY. THEIR ASSOCIATION MEANS NOTHING TO US.
Ro also mentioned that you were a member of PEOA. My research shows that the PEOA was organized by John L. Grogan, is this true? 
 Jeanne did not answer this question
 
Have you had any other verifiable polygraph training? 
 I AM NO LONGER AN MEMBER OF ANY ASSOCIATION BECAUSE THEY DO NOTHING BUT TAKE MONEY FROM MEMEBERS. THEIR ARE NO BENEFITS FOR BEING A MEMEBER OFTHEIR ASSOCIATION. YES JOHN L. GROGAN DOES RUN PEOA AND JUST STEALS MONEY FROM HIS MEMBERS AND IF YOU ARE AN ASSOCIATED MEMEBER YOU HAVE TO PAY JOHN GROGAN $95.00 FOR EVERY POLYGRAPH YOU PERFORM AND PAY IT TO HIM DIRECTLY. I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH JOHN L. GROGAN. AGAIN PLEASE READ THE LINKS I HAVE ATTACHED. AND AGAIN CAPE IS NOTHING BUT ANOTHER ASSOCIATION THAT JUST TAKE MONEY FROM MEMEBERS AND DOES NOTHING FOR THEM. I AM INDEPENDANT AND DON'T NEED TO PAY FOR RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. .
Since CAPE requires you to have gone to an APA (American Polygraph Association) acredited  school, you can not be a member of CAPE, is this true?
 CAPE IS NOTING AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY REQUIRE FOR MEMEBERSHIP EXCEPT THAT THEY CHARGE A LOT OF MONEY TO BE A MEMEBER AND REQUIRE NOTHING EXCEPT MONEY TO JOIN
Do you own or work for NorCal Polygraph?
 YES I OWN NORCAL POLYGRAPH
Isn’t it true that NorCal Polygraph is one of Mr. John L. Grogan’s companies?
 ABSOLUTELY NOT...HE STOLE MY DOMAIN AND THAT WHAT HE DOES WITH ALL POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACROSS THE NATION... AGAIN READ THE LINKS!
According to the BBB, Mr. Grogan’s company Gold Star Investigations received an “F” rating. In that report it also lists www.polygraphacademy.com, can you explain this? 
READ THE LINKS I SENT
Also according to the BBB, Companies offering Private Investigator or Private Patrol services are required to be licensed with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. As of our last verification on October 18, 2007, this company's Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) license and firearm permit license were revoked by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) in 2003 due to regulatory actions.
Is the above statement from the BBB true? If True how do you explain this.
 CONTACT THE BUREAU, THIS ISN'T MY COMPANY
Isn’t it true that Mr. Grogan never completed any polygraph examiner course at any accredited school, instead only receiving an “honorary” degree? 
I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT JOHN GROGAN AND REFUSE TO COMMENT ON MY PERSONAL OPINION..... GOOGLE HIM, YOU WILL UNDERSTAND
There were several other questions dealing with Jeanne's association with Mr. Grogan, Jeanne did not answer any more of these kind of questions I have omitted these questions for that reason. She maintains that she has no association with Grogan.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Can Bigfoot Shooter Justin Smeja's Polygraph Be Trusted?

Photo by Ro Sahebi
Editors note: Due to some inaccuracies on our part we have decided to remove this article. Please refer to our Interview with Jeanne Hobbs, Justin Smeja's Polygraph Examiner. The interview can be found here: 
 http://sasquatchscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/justin-smeja-polygraph-examiner.html

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Real Bigfoot Evidence To Be Released Monday From Tim Fasano

Tim Fasano claims in his latest YouTube video that he has compelling evidence that the Florida Skunk Ape, a.k.a. Bigfoot, does indeed exist. He will be releasing this evidence on Monday (08/20/2012).  Tim say's that he will be releasing an 11 minute video, the first few seconds of which will show proof of the elusive creature. Tim says that this will be the first in a "Shock and Awe" series of releases. We will report on just what the evidence is on Monday after it's release.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Rob Fairless Announcement: No More Whisperer Videos

It is with a heavy heart that I must report the following story. This message was posted today in The Bigfoot Whisperer Fan Page on Facebook from Rob Fairless:


Rob Fairless
I would like to announce that there will not be ANY more Bigfoot Whisperer videos ever again. So you can delete this page or whatever. I appreciate everyone who was nice to me and enjoyed my videos. I have a family you see. When people start talking about my family I take that SERIOUSLY. So to the cowards who do that, you won this time. I will continue to focus on my weekly radio show and learn to get better with that but thats it. Thanks again.


It is one thing to criticize someone when you don't agree with them, but it is going to far when you drag that person's family through the mud. As the Administrator for the fan page I will do as Rob wishes. I have sent him a message and asked him what he wishes to do from here. Rob, I wish you the best of luck with your radio show and whatever else you do in the future.
Rob's show can be found here: What's Up Bigfoot
UPDATE: The Bigfoot Whisperer Fan Page will officially cease to exist as of midnight 08/13/2012

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Rick Dyer Reports Justin Smeja To The California DFG

In Rick Dyer's latest video he explains how he has contacted the California Department of Fish and Game and reported Justin Smeja and the alleged Bigfoot shootings. In a previous article, I asked Justin if he had been contacted by any authorities. Justin stated that  the DFG did not seem interested but that they had been to his residence. Dyer stated that the DFG will open a full investigation. It seems now that Rick is a California citizen, he feels it is his duty to report Smeja. Here is Rick's video.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Robert Fairless, The Bigfoot Whisperer - A Change Of Heart



I pride myself on reporting the facts. Factual evidence is the most important thing in proving the existence of Bigfoot or any other cryptid. Sometimes there is more to the story than just the facts. I recently published two articles on Robert Fairless, The Bigfoot Whisperer. Those articles were strictly based on the facts.  I neglected to look into the man himself. I have now spoken with Rob on a few occasions and have had a revelation! Rob is a good guy, he is out to have a little fun and that’s it. My facts pointed in the direction of a possible hoaxer, a guy making a mockery of real researchers, or someone out to simply gain fame. None of those things seem to really be the case. Rob wants to be taken seriously just like any other researcher but he also wants to have a little fun doing so, I see no problem with that.
Tim Mitchell with his "Spirit Stick"

Dr. Fairless, (his title is actually Rev. Dr.) is one of the nicest guys in Bigfoot research today. He took time out of his schedule to make one of his famous “Bigfoot Spirit Sticks” for a Facebook user and Ohio Bigfoot Hunter, Tim Mitchell, and even paid the shipping. No charge to the recipient. Who does that in today’s economy? Rob has offered to make a spirit stick for anyone who asks.

Rob’s videos are just what we need in the sometimes stuffy world of Bigfoot research. We need someone who pokes a little fun at our methods and the sometimes ridiculous stuff that people claim as evidence. There is defiantly a place for a guy like this in the Bigfoot community. Dr. Fairless provides us with an escape from all the drama and infighting that goes on.

Many in the Bigfoot community looked at Fairless with a critical eye at first, myself included. The trend is changing. Rob has picked up many new supporters, some of which were very critical at the start. Once those folks “got the joke” it all became clear. We all laughed at the South Park parody of Finding Bigfoot (except for maybe Bobo) and we can all laugh along with Rob as well. I, for one, have become a huge fan.

Rob also does some serious research. Take a look at his video of Zack and his mother, they are real witnesses telling a real story. Rob promises to follow up with these witnesses.

Just one last note: Dr. Fairless, I realize that you and I got off on the wrong foot. I have at least in some way soiled your reputation. I apologize for that. What ever it takes to help remedy that in the future is what I will do. You have picked up at least one new fan and I hope that there are many more to come. Some still “have an eye on you” but I believe you will win them over as well.

The Bigfoot Whisperer videos can be found on Youtube under AlienInformation. Rob’s blog can be found at www.thebigfootwhisperer.com.
Steve