The Amityville Horror is a book published in 1977 by Jay Anson and then turned into a cult classic horror film franchise. The story is based on the experience of the Lutz family when they moved into a home in Amityville on Long Island, New York - a home that was the location of a familicide when Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his siblings and parents in 1974. This is the true story behind The Amityville Horror.

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Happy Halloweek, humans! In this installment of Listener Stories we bring you spooky-ooky tales - some are freaky, some are sweet, and some will have you checking behind you.

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Welcome back to PART FREAKING TWO of the Menendez case! Thank you for being patient! In this episode we will discuss the crime, the arrests and both trials as well as the aftermath and new details that have recently emerged...

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In June 1979, a fire broke out on the Ghost Train ride at Luna Park, an amusement park in New South Wales, Australia. The fatal fire that took 7 lives was blamed on electrical faults, but arson is suspected with questions about a connection to notorious Sydney underworld figure Abe Saffron. While no one has ever been criminally charged, questions remain regarding what lead to the fire, and the public has demanded a second formal investigation into the tragedy.

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On September 23rd, 2019, Stephanie Parze filed an assault domestic violence complaint against her boyfriend, John Ozbilgen. By October, weird things were occurring at Stephanie’s house in Freehold Township, New Jersey, and she told her family she believed someone was breaking in and messing with her. Then the night before Halloween, Stephanie disappeared, with profanity-laced texts from her ex-boyfriend appearing on her phone. John Ozbilgen never admitted to what he’d done, but investigators are sure they know what happened.

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The Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, a public hospital in New Jersey operated for 67 years providing long-term treatment for adults and children, has been riddled with allegations of abuse, neglect and hospital escapees. The hospital was demolished in 2015, but to this day, some say the land the hospital once sat on remains haunted and legend of a murderous farmer occupying the slaughterhouse is still told among those who visit.

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On Halloween night 61 years ago, 70 year old Lillian Armstrong didn’t show up for choir practice. When her cousin couldn’t get her to answer the door the next day, she called the police. Inside her home, Lillian had been murdered, but despite the large amount of blood at the scene and investigators interviewing almost every resident of Newcastle, her murder remains unsolved to this day.

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The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada has a rich history that has developed since it first opened to the public in 1888. In its 136 years of operations, it has been a vacation spot for millions of people, including celebrities and royalty, but it has also seen tragedy that has led to paranormal experiences for many today. This is the story of the Banff Springs Hotel Hauntings.

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On August 20, 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were shot to death in their upscale Beverly Hills home. For several months following the shocking event, their murders remained unsolved, with their sons, Lyle and Erik, initially claiming they discovered their parents' lifeless bodies. However, after exhibiting some unusual behaviors that raised suspicions, the brothers eventually confessed to the murders. They claimed they acted out of fear, citing years of alleged psychological and physical abuse inflicted by their father.

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In November 2015, Amy Vilardi went to her mother’s home to check on her when she found a gruesome scene: her mother, Cathy Scott, her husband, Mike Scott, and their parents, Barbara Scott and Violet Taylor had been murdered. The case went cold for nearly 8 years until 2 persons of interest were named. Amy and her husband Ross Vilardi were arrested and charged with four counts of murder each, and they remain in jail today.

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