Trey Hudson

Birthplace: Gainesville, Florida 1964

Grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Married 17 years, two children

“10 Q’s for The Crew”

1. What made you decide to join OPS?

I grew up in the "In Search Of..."generation. Each week we saw Lenard Nimoy introduce a new and fascinating mystery or oddity. Well, I guess while at an impressionable age; the bait was cast, the hook set, and I was reeled in. I have been interested in the paranormal ever since then.

2. Have you ever had any paranormal experiences? If so, tell us a little about one.

Nope, none at all.  I have, however, had family members who have had some remarkable experiences. 

3. What's your favorite paranormal movie / TV show and why?

"The Haunting" (1963).  This film was an attempt at portraying paranormal investigations in a serious light.  Absent was much of the cheesiness that was present in many of the films in the horror genre of the era.  The movie has a feeling of heaviness, foreboding and dread that is created without being overly dramatic.

4. What, in your humble opinion, is your best attribute you bring to the group?

Hmmm, that's a tough one.  I guess it is a wide and varied skill set.  I have done everything from being a frycook to a private investigator with training in varied fields from psychology to anti-terrorism.  Jack of all trades, master of none! 

I also do a mean Bigfoot yell!

5. What is the biggest stereotype facing Ghost Hunters in your opinion?

That we are somehow on the fringes of normalcy.  We are common folks that you meet, work with, and interact with every day.  We don't wear cloaks, or drive the ECTO-1 from the movie "Ghostbusters"; we're regular people. 

6. What is the biggest barrier you face when it comes to researching potential cases and dealing with people you might have to question for that information?

The biggest challenge is dealing with folklore or urban legends.  Many times all the information we get is, "There is this weird place in the woods somewhere in the town of Smallville."  That is not much to go on.  Often, these are just legends that may have no actual fact behind them.  Separating the wheat from the chaff can be a trick at times.  Dealing with people...sometimes folks will become very evasive and standoffish when they hear the words: "paranormal society".  Many times I will just say I am researching local folklore or the history of the area's families and homes. 

7. Everyone is afraid of something. So, what is your biggest fear?

Lance's eBay account! Just kidding, I can't think of any.  I have no phobias that I am aware of. 

8. Aside from your OPS work, what is your favorite thing to do?

Shooting and hiking.  Not at the same time though.

9. If you could spend one night in any location in the world to conduct an OPS investigation, where would that be and why?

The Borley Rectory in the UK.  It has been called "The most haunted house in England". 

10. Are there any words of wisdom or parting comments you would like to leave us with?

Life is an adventure, enjoy the ride and have fun!