Ep 8. The Amityville Horror

In season 3 episode 8 of History's Greatest Mysteries, viewers delve into one of the most infamous haunted houses in American history: The Amityville Horror. The episode explores the chilling events that occurred in the home at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York in 1974.

The episode begins by introducing viewers to the DeFeo family, who were found murdered in their home on November 13, 1974. The only surviving member of the family was Ronald DeFeo Jr., who claimed to have killed his family under the influence of supernatural voices. This crime is the basis for the book and subsequent movie, The Amityville Horror.

The show then shifts to the Lutz family, who moved into the Amityville house 13 months after the DeFeo murders. The Lutz family claimed to have experienced a series of paranormal events during their 28-day stay in the home, including strange noises, cold spots, and moving objects. They also claimed to have seen demonic creatures and experienced physical attacks.

Experts on the paranormal weigh in on the events at the Amityville house, offering different theories on what may have caused the Lutz family's experiences. Some suggest that the family may have been experiencing a reaction to mold in the house, while others believe that the events were psychic in nature.

Viewers see footage of a paranormal investigator who visits the Amityville house and attempts to communicate with any possible entities present. The investigator uses various tools and techniques, including EVP (electronic voice phenomena) recordings.

The episode also explores the legal battles that surrounded the Amityville story. The Lutz family sold their story to a writer who turned it into a bestselling book, which was later adapted into a movie. However, the story was met with skepticism, and lawsuits followed. One lawsuit claimed that the entire story was fabricated as a way to make money. Despite the controversy, the Amityville story has become a cultural touchstone, and the events at the Amityville house continue to fascinate and terrify people to this day.

Overall, History's Greatest Mysteries season 3 episode 8 provides an in-depth look at the famous Amityville Horror story. Through interviews, footage, and expert analysis, viewers gain a better understanding of the events that occurred in the Amityville house and the controversy that followed. This episode is sure to captivate anyone interested in paranormal phenomena, true crime, or urban legends.