Craig Owens

Haunted by History

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Craig Owens is a historical researcher, author, photographer, and storyteller dedicated to uncovering forgotten history—one story at a time. His work explores the people, places, and events that have shaped our past, separating documented history from enduring folklore while preserving remarkable stories that might otherwise be forgotten.

His first book, Haunted by History Vol. 1, earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly and was praised by the U.S. Review of Books as “a balanced, believable report of paranormal activity” and “an informative yet entertaining read.” It was later recognized in the 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Awards among the year’s outstanding independent publications.

After moving to Los Angeles in 1994, Craig began working in the film and television industry, contributing to productions including Wag the Dog, Phone Booth, and Gilmore Girls. He later served the Century City Chamber of Commerce and the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600), where his work continued to reflect a growing passion for history, preservation, and visual storytelling.

Craig’s passion for historical research eventually led him back into television as a historical researcher and on-camera investigator for Haunted Discoveries and the Telly Award-winning Haunted Discoveries: Family Spirits. His work has also been featured on My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera and Mysteries Decoded, as well as numerous documentaries, podcasts, and public presentations. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to one guiding principle: History comes first. The story follows.

Today, Craig combines historical research with photography, public tours, writing, film development, and historical consulting to bring overlooked stories back into the public conversation. A lifelong admirer of Old Hollywood and the architecture, personalities, and hidden histories that define Los Angeles, he believes every historic place has a legacy, with stories waiting to be rediscovered. Whether preserving historic photographs, separating fact from legend, or developing new books and film projects, his mission remains the same: to uncover forgotten history and share it with new generations.

Craig has spoken to audiences at venues including the Mark Taper Auditorium and Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre. He has also consulted with historians, investigators, filmmakers, property owners, and families seeking either to separate documented history from enduring legend or to better understand their own family histories.