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Paranormal Ghost Research Indiana

Hi, My name is Chris Ratliff (head) of the PGR-IN group (Paranormal Ghost Research Indiana) located in Indianapolis IN. The PGR-IN group has been in existence since the late 80's and still runs today as an assignment is needed. We do not accept invitations for friendship listings lightly unless you are affiliated with other PG's, but we do take emails, questions, comments, and assignments from time to time as the need arises.

Going into our 23rd anniversary of the PGR/PGR-IN Group, I want to take a moment to describe the history associated with us.

PGR (Paranormal Ghost Researchers) was founded in 1986 by Mike Randerhan and Wes Caplan as a way of breaking the boredom of college classes. Little did they know how popular it would become later, nor did they realize how involved they would become with it. They have since travelled to many places around Indiana and surrounding states. PGR has changed leadership 4 times now. Not due to lack of support or group difficulties, but Mike turned over the group in 1993 to Wes so he could further his education in engineering sciences. Upon his return in 1997, Wes decided to switch places so he could do the same. PGR had 3 chapters at one time. Mike ran the group but was generally located north near Fort Wayne, IN. Wes had relocated east just outside Richmond IN, and the latest chapter in the west- Danville, (still running by Chris). In October 2006, Mike and Wes decided to leave and start a 3rd party unbiased evidence review and analysis group called R.E.G.A.R.D.S. Turning over leadership and ownership of PGR to Chris Ratliff after his many years of experience and service to the group (since 1994). Under the new name and foundation of PGR-IN, Chris continues to run the group much the same as it has been in the past, focusing more toward the scientific and debunking of paranormal explanations before determining whether paranormal phenomena exists.

Please email us with any questions regarding known/rumored sites, suggetions, stories, local haunts, etc. We love getting together with PG's and discussing finds, stories, techniques, and more.

Guidelines Regarding Fees and Expenses.

Private Investigations Residential and Businesses clients - (Site is closed to public access during the investigation). These shall always be done at no cost to the client. The investigator will cover all expenses and fees related to the investigation. In addition any expenses related to testing or analysis of evidence shall be covered by the investigator. One copy of the final report, including reprints of any test results, shall be provided to the client at no charge.

Private Investigations to Business clients - (Site is open to public access during the investigation, no admission is charged). These shall always be done at no cost to the client. The investigator will cover all expenses and fees related to the investigation. In addition any expenses related to testing or analysis of evidence shall be covered by the investigator. One copy of the final report, including reprints of any test results, shall be provided to the client at no charge. In addition, the investigator shall, if he so chooses, have the right to promote his research and / or distribute business cards, literature, or other similar methods to those in attendance.

Investigations to Business clients - (Site is open to public access during the investigation; business is charging an admission fee). In this capacity the investigator is considered a part of the program being presented, and shall reserve the right to charge the client a fee for services. In addition, the investigator shall, if he so chooses, have the right to promote his research and / or distribute business cards, literature, or other similar methods to those in attendance. The fee charged is open and left to whatever amount the client and investigator agree upon.

Investigations for Historical and Public sites - These shall always be done at no cost to the client. The investigator will cover all expenses and fees related to the investigation. In addition any expenses related to testing or analysis of evidence shall be covered by the investigator. One copy of the final report, including reprints of any test results, shall be provided to the client at no charge.

Investigations and Programs for Historic and Public sites - (The site is using this event as a fundraiser for their organization, not personal gain.) These shall always be done at no cost to the client. The investigator will cover all expenses and fees related to the investigation. In addition any expenses related to testing or analysis of evidence shall be covered by the investigator. One copy of the final report, including reprints of any test results, shall be provided to the client at no charge. In addition, the investigator shall, if he so chooses, have the right to promote his research and / or distribute business cards business cards, literature, or other similar methods to those in attendance.

Conventions and Symposium Programs - (Free event, no admission charged) The investigator has the final say over whether or not he chooses to appear, however if he does, shall not charge for his part in the program. In addition, the investigator shall, if he so chooses, have the right to promote his research and / or distribute business cards business cards, literature, or other similar methods to those in attendance.

Conventions and Symposium Programs - (Admission is charged to the public by promoters). In this capacity the investigator is considered a part of the program being presented, and shall reserve the right to charge the client a fee for services. In addition, the investigator shall, if he so chooses, have the right to promote his research and / or distribute business cards business cards, literature, or other similar methods to those in attendance. The fee charged is open and left to whatever amount the client and investigator agree upon.

Consultations to Other Researchers or Groups - This category also covers news conferences and interviews where no fees are charged for admission. Consultations are provided at no cost to these groups and researchers. This would include any private investigations that PGR-IN investigators are invited along to assist outside groups. The investigator is entitled to request that credit be given in the files or works of the outside group for any data he provides to them.

Consultations to the Media - This would include any assistance given to outside people such as TV or movie production companies. In this capacity the investigator is considered a paid consultant providing a service to the company, and shall reserve the right to charge the client a fee for services. In addition, the investigator shall, if he so chooses, have the right to promote his research and / or PGR-IN by receiving credit in the final production for his part in the final release of the project. The fee charged is open and left to whatever amount the client and investigator agree upon.

Pay To Hunt Locations - (Private, operating for profit.) While some consider these investigations, it is our opinion they are actually businesses. As such, these locations may use the investigator's work as a promotion to increase their business activity. Because of this, the investigator shall reserve the right to charge the client a fee for services. In addition, the investigator shall, if he so chooses, have the right to promote his research and / or distribute business cards, literature, or other similar methods. The fee charged is open and left to whatever amount the client and investigator agree upon.

These guidelines originally developed for use by Independent Research Associates