The tale of Arne Johnson’s possession revolves around a real-life case that captured widespread attention and became known as the “Devil Made Me Do It” case. This gripping incident unfolded in the United States during the 1980s and involved Arne Cheyenne Johnson, his girlfriend Debbie Glatzel, and the Glatzel family. The chain of events leading to the possession commenced with David Glatzel, Debbie’s younger brother, who purportedly started encountering peculiar phenomena, including unsettling visions and abnormal behavior. Convinced that David was tormented by demonic entities, the Glatzel family sought assistance from Ed and Lorraine Warren, a renowned couple specializing in paranormal investigations involving hauntings, possessions, …show more content…
Following this encounter, peculiar incidents persisted, and Arne allegedly began exhibiting signs of possession. Friends and family members reported witnessing a profound transformation in his demeanor, marked by extraordinary strength and a deep, growling voice. Arne himself claims to have no recollection of the possession or the subsequent events. Tragically, on February 16, 1981, the situation took a sinister turn. While working as a maintenance worker, Arne engaged in a heated argument with his landlord, Alan Bono, resulting in Arne stabbing Bono multiple times, leading to his death. Arne was arrested, charged with murder, and defended by Martin Minnella, who argued that Arne was possessed by a demon at the time, giving rise to the now-famous phrase “the Devil Made Me Do It.” During the trial, the judge disallowed the defense’s presentation of demonic possession as a legitimate legal defense. Consequently, the case did not revolve around the possession itself but instead focused on the circumstances surrounding the murder. Arne Johnson was ultimately found guilty of first-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison. However, he served only five years …show more content…
One of their most famous investigations took place in the early 1980s and involved the possession of Arne Johnson. It all began when the Glatzel family in Brookfield, Connecticut reached out to the Warrens after their younger son, David Glatzel, started showing signs of possession. Convinced that a malevolent entity was targeting David, the Warrens believed that an exorcism was necessary to save him. During the exorcism, Arne Johnson, who was dating David’s older sister Debbie, bravely but unwisely taunted the entity and invited it to leave David and possess him instead. Tragically, this act led to Arne becoming the new vessel for the malevolent presence. After the possession, Arne’s behavior underwent a dramatic change. He displayed violent tendencies and suffered from terrifying hallucinations. In February 1981, Arne committed a horrific act of murder by repeatedly stabbing his landlord, Alan Bono. This shocking event led to Arne’s arrest and subsequent trial, where his defense argued that he was not responsible for his actions due to demonic possession. The Warrens played a significant role in the legal proceedings by testifying in court and presenting their expert opinions on demonic possession and the events leading up to the murder. Their involvement influenced the trial’s narrative and brought the concept of demonic possession into
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Regardless of the controversy, the Amityville Horror endures as one of the most renowned and debated paranormal cases in history. The investigation of the Amityville Horror holds a significant position in the illustrious career of Ed and Lorraine Warren, widely recognized as one of their most iconic and extensively discussed cases. In December 1975, the unsuspecting Lutz family made the consequential decision to move to a house in Amityville, a town cloaked in mystery within the enigmatic corners of New York. Little did they know, this seemingly perfect home had been the site of a gruesome mass murder a year earlier, leaving behind an unexplainable presence that defied logical understanding.
The trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. The trials were largely driven
In the later part of the 1970’s, Edward and Lorraine Warren would conduct an investigation on the now well-known house in the city of Amityville as a result of concerns from the homeowner at the time. Ed was a demonologist, while Lorraine was a trance medium, which Reverend Stefanidakis defines as having the gift that allows the spiritual communicator to speak through her consciously. While in the house, Lorraine’s gift enabled her to experience unpleasant visions and was be given disturbing messages; meanwhile, Ed was physically attacked by spirits. Aside from this, the Warrens captured a picture of a little boy peeking his head out of a bedroom door, and saw shadows moving past them. They questioned how there could be so much activity in one location, and later found that a
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During the conversation I obtained written consent to search Frank’s room. I searched the room and didn’t locate anything related to Blackshire’s murder. After speaking with Frank I checked the area in an attempt to locate Willie Wright. At approximately 11:19 a.m., I Detective L. Donegain made contact with Willie Wright (black, male DOB 09/09/1977) in room 335.
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