In 1981, Arne Cheyenne Johnson became the first person in U.S. history to attempt a legal defense based on demonic possession after the death of Alan Bono in Connecticut.
The case involved the Glatzel family's alleged haunting, Ed and Lorraine Warren inserting themselves and barely helping, an exorcism that attracted national attention, courtroom controversy, and a defense strategy so unusual that the judge refused to allow it.
In this episode of Reel Horror: The True Story Behind the Movies, we're digging into the real story behind The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, including the alleged possession of David Glatzel, the Warren family's involvement, the criminal case against Arne Johnson, the evidence presented by both believers and skeptics, and the surprising twist that many people overlook when discussing this infamous case. Don't forget the clergy rolling up at these peoples' in a Porsche to handle business.
Was it demonic possession, a tragic crime, a psychological issue, a messy hoax, the mother's involvement with control, or something else entirely?
Let me know what you think in the comments.
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