You may have seen the chilling 2005 film "The Exorcism of Emily Rose," but few know the true story behind it. Anneliese Michel, a deeply devout young woman from Klingenberg, Bavaria, suffered from epilepsy and mental health issues that worsened despite medical treatments. Convinced she was possessed by demons, her family and two local priests conducted 67 secret exorcism rituals in her home, stopping all medical interventions.

As Anneliese's health drastically declined, she became emaciated, weighing just 68 pounds at the time of her death. Her tragic demise from malnutrition and dehydration sparked a heated debate: Was she a victim of demonic possession or medical negligence? The state prosecutor argued that timely medical intervention could have saved her life, leading to charges of negligent homicide against her parents and the priests. Yet, many still believe Anneliese died from possession, not neglect.

Join me as I delve into the complex and haunting story of Anneliese Michel, exploring the blurred lines between faith and medicine. Discover how this case has become a cautionary tale about the dangers of misdiagnosed demonic possession and the ongoing debate over her tragic fate. Will the truth behind Anneliese's death ever be fully revealed, or will it remain a haunting enigma forever?

Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1978/04/21/cries-of-a-woman-possessed/94bf2fd3-8e64-482d-869d-1f929851ca8f/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/02/AR2005090200559.html 

https://cvltnation.com/horrific-case-anneliese-michels-possession-excorcism

https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-exorcism-of-emily-rose/ 

https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AcJdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5443%2C5231320 

https://web.archive.org/web/20210730123254/https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/seized-by-the-spirit-temporal-lobe-epilepsy-and-the-exorcism-of-anneliese-michel/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4n9vK0_mdk&t=1s

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