Shasta Supernatural Investigators was founded in 1979 by nationally recognized demonologist, Craig S. Martin, in Redding, California. As such, he is one of only a handful of authorities involved in the examination and investigation of Inhuman Spirit Phenomena in the world today. Mr. Martin started his examination into the spirit realm in 1973 while involved in the study of necromancy (using spirits to assist people in pagan and occult practices ). In 1979, he was ordained into the priesthood (Christian) and began to vigorously help those who complained of spirit hauntings that were causing harm to people, animals, and property.