112 Ocean Avenue, the home of a gruesome scene of the DeFeo family at the hands of Robert Defeo JR. But, did you know, William Weber, the defense lawyer for DeFoe JR, met with George & Kathy Lutz. And over a bottle of wine, they created the horror story that became "The Amityville Horror" book & movies!

The Amityville House is famous for being one of the most haunted places in America. It has had a significant impact on horror cinema over the years and further cemented the validity of paranormal investigations. But, was there any truth to this story? Or was it just a hoax?

Some involved in the story have admitted it to be a hoax, but others swear the home was haunted. Why is everyone's account a different story? What is the true history of the house? And what do the surviving children have to say about the hauntings?

What do you think happened?

In this episode we will be delving into the true history of the Amityville house. From the DeFeo family tragedy to the secret planning of the book and to modern day, where are the kids now, who owned the house after the Lutz family, etc. Enjoy this documentary video essay series on the history of the paranormal!

//REFERENCES//

https://www.deviantart.com/rionasl/art/Amityville-166785659

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F2O5Zvt9i2foJKYUHVU8qGxKnCJMLNuLwT9kryI3YDM/edit?usp=sharing

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - Truth Is Out There

02:01 - DeFeo Tragedy

12:08 - Lutz Family

15:41 - Was It Real?

28:41 - Lutz Motives

30:52 - Future Owners

36:10 - The Kids Now...

40:50 - Is This The Truth?