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Tony Barton, a paranormal investigator and the medium of Houston Ghost Research, stands with his colleague James Sangster, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in Pearland. Sangster and Barton help people understand and get rid of spirits. Photo: Houston Chronicle, Nick De La Torre / © 2011 Houston ChroniclePhoto - Tony Barton (right), a paranormal investigator and the medium of Houston Ghost Research, stands with his colleague James Sangster (left), Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in Pearland. Sangster and Barton help people understand and get rid of spirits. Photo: Houston Chronicle, Nick De La Torre / © 2011 Houston Chronicle

HGR is an invitation-only investigative group. All of our members and volunteers with access to sensitive client information are required to sign confidentiality agreements to protect the privacy of our clients.





James & Andrea Sangster
HGR Directors / Investigators
Responsibilities: Interviewing, investigation coordination, spiritual consultant 
James and Andrea have been involved in the paranormal investigation for going on 10 years. James has authored a book available on Kindle titled Help! I'm Haunted - Dealing with Ghosts based on their work in the paranormal field. James is also an ordained minister and enjoys educating HGR clients about paranormal phenomenon while coaching them through the process of spiritually re-claiming their homes.

Andrea is about to graduate nursing school as a LVN and looks forward to continuing her training on through at least the RN level. She is a Founding Director and investigator who helps with client screening and interviewing. She also assists the group mediums with back-up confirmation readings using her own talents, currently in development. Andrea also grew up in a haunted house and suffered a physical assault in her teen years at the hands of a malicious ghost.  

Tony Barton
HGR Director / EVP analyst / Psychic Medium
Responsibilities: EVP recording and analysis. Medium Evaluations.
Tony came to the group in a unique way - as a client.  His extensive studies in both the paranormal and different theologies while trying to understand his own gifts has made him a perfect fit for the group as he continues his vision quest.  Like Jams, Tony is also an ordained minister, and takes great pride in being able to help clients understand better the situations that they find themselves in.  After all, he's been there himself.




Aaron "Ren" Ray
EVP Analyst / Investigator
Responsibilities: EVP analysis
Ren is one of the most talented audio technicians / engineers and mobile electricians we've ever encountered. He has a passion for expounding his understanding of the paranormal and a genuine desire to help others. We feel privileged to have him as part of our team. 





Shawnda Beeman
Shawnda Beeman
Psychic Medium / Spiritual Consultant
Responsibilities: Medium Evaluations

Shawnda is a lifelong psychic medium who enjoys using her talents to help others. She volunteers her services as a medium to assist HGR clients, but also offers paid consultations and readings. 

Quite simply, Shawnda is one of the most talented and accurate mediums we have ever encountered and we feel privileged to have her on our team. She offers readings private readings to both individuals and small groups to the public for a moderate fee. She also consults with south Texas law enforcement agencies when needed and is available for private investigation consulting for an hourly rate. For more information on Shawnda see her website at LoneStarMedium.com or contact her directly at shawnda@lonestarmedium.com