Today we bring you the story of the one and only time someone tried to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of demonic possession in the United States. The demons first started out in an 11 year old boy, and moved on to a 19 year old who went on to stab his landlord to death. Possessed, or just a convenient excuse? You decide.


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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"

Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"

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