The Amityville Horror remains one of the most controversial cases in paranormal history.
The DeFeo Murders
On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family in the house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York.
The Lutz Family
In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the house with their three children. Within 28 days, they fled, claiming to have experienced paranormal phenomena.
Reported Phenomena
- Swarms of flies in winter
- Green slime oozing from walls
- Demonic voices
- Levitation
- Cloven hoofprints in snow
Skepticism
Many investigators believe the story was a hoax, citing inconsistencies in the Lutz family's account and financial motivations for the claims.
