What happens when a murder defendant claims, "The devil made me do it"? In Part 1 of Famous or Infamous Trials, Dr. Josh Carpenter explores the infamous case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, separating courtroom fact from Hollywood fiction while explaining why American courts rejected a demonic possession defense.

This episode examines the legal issues behind the case, introduces the Glatzel family and paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, and sets the stage for one of the most controversial criminal trials in modern American history.