Meet the ‘Squatter Hunter’ who moves into hijacked homes to drive out intruders
Flash Shelton, a California handyman, became known as the 'Squatter Hunter' after squatters took over his mother's vacant home. He now helps homeowners reclaim their properties through a new A&E docuseries titled 'Squatters.' Shelton employs various methods, including psychological tactics and legal maneuvers, to drive out unwanted occupants.
- ▪Flash Shelton turned a personal crisis into a nationwide crusade after squatters took over his mother's vacant home in 2019.
- ▪His new docuseries 'Squatters' premiered on May 12, showcasing his efforts to help homeowners reclaim their properties.
- ▪Shelton uses a mix of legal strategies and psychological pressure to encourage squatters to leave.
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Real Estate exclusive Meet the ‘Squatter Hunter’ who moves into hijacked homes to drive out intruders By Mary K. Jacob Published May 18, 2026, 3:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Flash Shelton never set out to become America’s anti-squatter crusader. The California handyman was grieving his father, caring for his mother and trying to sell her vacant Northern California home when he got the call that changed everything. Strangers had moved in. “My number one priority at that time was to take care of my mom,” Shelton told The Post.
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