In an interview with Mintel, he discussed how someone in a profession such as his came to be a part of the paranormal field. He claims that his interest in old folklore legends within Bucks County has been a part of his life since childhood, just like his love for jazz.
Although his former interest led to him having a successful career in jazz music. During which he formed his musical group, called Eric Mintel Quartet in 1993. This venture later led him to create his Eric Mintel Investigates brand. Which is a paranormal investigation group, focusing on phenomena such as sightings and eyewitness encounters of ghosts, Bigfoot, UFOs, and similar mysteries occurring across the United States.
Mintel’s team now consists of a spirit medium, Dominic Sattelle and a physic medium Julie Kraus. Along with his cameraman Mike Strigl. Over the years the group has traveled around Bucks County and the sounding areas. Making videos at many of the local well-known hot spots for paranormal activity. Some of his investigations include well known cases such as the Beast of Bray Road, the Lady in White, and Bigfoot sighting in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens.
Regarding the Beast of Bray Road investigation, Eric Mintel described, “On the night of October 3, we were on the farm of Lee Hample when we encountered this creature not only did, we hear it, but we saw its eye shine. We caught everything on video”.
Along with his videos the Eric Mintel group takes part in numerous gatherings and paranormal social events, much like the Paranormal Investigations Conference. When asked about his collective and general opinion based on his experiences, regarding the supernatural and its subtle relationship with the real world. Mr. Mintel stated, “I believe that certain people are connected to the paranormal world and at the end of the day people are seeing something”.
He will be coming to our Newtown campus Zlock Performing Arts center, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2026. But if you’re looking to attend a para-con this fall, Mintel will be participating as a guest speaker in the very first Jim Thorpe Para-Con. Which is being held on Nov. 2. from 12p.m. to 5p.m. at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Where fellow paranormal enthusiasts and the intrigued, will be able to meet with him and other guest speakers. Such as Tom Carey, Bill Birnes, and special guest speaker Nick Pope of the 2009 tv show “Ancient Aliens”. Mintel also has numerous presentations coming up across the Bucks County area; more information can be found on the Eric Mintel Investigates website.