Is the Demon House Possession Story True?

The Demon House of Gary, IN is considered one of the creepiest possession and exorcism stories in the Midwest. Ghostly’s favorite exorcist, David Vox Mullen joins us to talk through it all. In this extra-long, fascinating episode, we explore all the angles of this story to help you Listen and decide!

Questions Discussed in this Episode

What happened at the Demon House that gained national attention? Who were the witnesses to the events? Why is this story so well-known? What do we know about the demons in this house and demons in general? What kind of exorcism was done and was it effective? Is this all true?

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