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You're listening to episode 358 of Jimmy Eakin's mysterious world. We will look at mysteries from the twin perspectives of faith and reason.

In this episode, we're talking about the Amityville Horror.

I'm Don Betanelli, and joining me today is Jimmy Aitken.

Hey, Jimmy.

Howdy, Dom?

In November 1974, in the town of Amityville, New York, Ronald DeFaio Jr., murdered six members

of his family in their home at 112 Ocean Avenue. Just over a year later,

in December, 1975, the family of George and Kathy Lutz moved into the same house. But they didn't

remain long. Just 28 days later, the Lutz's fled the house, reporting a strange series of frightening and paranormal experiences.

In 1977, J. Anson published the Amityville Horror, a book about their experiences.

And in 1979, a major motion picture depicted them.

What happened at 112 Ocean Avenue? What did the Lutz family

experience? And what's the truth about the Amityville horror? That's what we'll be talking about

on this episode of Jimmy Yakin's mysterious world. Now, Jimmy, we often begin by noting when one

of us has a personal connection to the mystery

you will be covering. Do you have a connection with the Amidville horror?

I do. I remember when the book came out back in the 1970s. In fact, I had a copy of it and read it.

I also remember when the movie came out in 1979, and I saw it in the theaters. And I remember

what a big thing it was in American culture at the time.

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