The True Story of the Amityville Horror - Ronald DeFeo - Ed & Lorraine Warren 

I have just heard news that Ronald DeFeo Jr. has died aged 69 on the 12th March 2021 in Prison

Moving into a house that was a crime scene sounds like a great way to get an old house for a good price, meet the weirdos in town, and make the local kids scared to go into your yard... I think with a preemptive exorcism or two I could manage it lol.

Him and Brief Case can always start a dull day off right.

“Once he started he couldn’t stop”! I thought that was when you try to eat just one piece of chocolate and end up eating all of them NOT killing ones entire family

Good morning! I found a handful of Amityville paperbacks recently. There were 5 installments in total, though after Part II they stopped claiming to be based on true events. The series follows the Lutzes as the entity from the house continues to haunt them long after their escape. Even if it wasn’t just a cash grab or a hoax the whole time, the Lutz family certainly milked it for all it was worth.

Holy Cow! I’m from Long Island, NY and the Amityville is a big staple here.

My sister bought a house where a woman was shot through the bathroom door while reading the book Helter Skelter for really cheap. It came with 1 1\2 acres of land. No-one has ever had any weird stuff happen and her and her family have lived there for over 30 years. So long answer is yes I would 😊

When my aunt was young she used to get high in the same circles as Ronnie DeFeo. She was never close with him personally but they had mutual friends. Very sad case. Thanks for the upload, TCR 🖤

No way would move into a house where 6 people were murdered. Pssst. I lived in a house with a haunted bedroom. Whatever was in that room would whisper the last word I said. It only happened a few times in the 8 years I lived there but it was undeniable. My husband and I both heard it. The 1st occurrence was in the middle of the night, my dog was pacing around the room and I kept telling her to sit. Then out of nowhere a whispered voice said "siiiiiiit" I just about had a heart attack! My husband heard it too. Nothing else ever happened besides these whispers and it was always the last word I said. One day I was showing my friend around the house and when we got to my room, she said, "oh wow, this room has a spirit living in it". I was surprised she could feel it but I responded with "yeah, but she seems harmless". I heard it a couple of more times but for some reason, it didn't bother me and I wasn't scared.

What pisses me off is how Lutz abused his family for his demon hoax.

I don't know if it's spirits or a house's history somehow imprinting itself on the structure, but I have certainly always felt that the moment you walk into an empty house you can tell if it likes you or not.

I gotta give it to the Lutz's tho...perfect timing, with the Exorcist coming out and everyone into hauntings. Hope they made their money back.

I've actually never thought about if I'd move into a house that had been a crime scene. There's a lot to think about there.

Good evening everyone and TCR 😊👋

I tell you what, with the state of my roof and chimney, this house is an effing crime-scene! Goodbye.

I'd like to think that a house where a murder has taken place would have a noticeably lower price given its relative undesirability. So, given how expensive houses are here in the US, I'd live in a murder house--because it might be the only house I could afford. (But it would also be kind of creepy, and I do like creepy.)

Good MORNING 🌄! Thank-you 💕💕 for the video 📷. This will DEFINITELY be good 🙂

I used to live in a house where a murdered young girl lived, and even though she was not murdered in the house, the place was haunted, she would take pieces of my jewellery, and hide them, some pieces I never found, but one day my engagement ring went missing, so I shouted give me back my ring, 2 seconds later my I heard something drop outside my bedroom door and my ring was there, all of my children was at school and husband was at work, she was very attached to me, the more emotionally upset I was the more she would do things, one day we were having a bonfire night party with my best friend and her kids, she said someone tugged on her shirt, she thought it was my youngest who was 3 at the time, so she said give me a second and I will pick you up, but when she turned around there was no one there, as her daughter had my daughter in her arms at the top of the garden, but my friend was convinced she saw a young girl with curly hair for a split second, I moved home a couple of years later but am convinced she has followed us, When I was a child an old lady used to sit on the end of my bed, when i mentioned it to my parents and described the old lady, it was my great grandmother, who passed away when I was a yr old, she used to visit 2 or 3 times a week, but I was never scared it was like she was just visiting me to make sure I was ok

I see a ‘dreadful apparition’ whenever I look into the mirror. 😳

I don't know the history of my childhood home, but at some point I began experiencing strange phenomena. While playing with my Barbies on the stairs across from the bathroom, I would hear footsteps walking across the floor above. The rest of my family were in the living room. Once I was upstairs in my room when I heard footsteps walking from my parents' room across the hall. The footsteps stopped in the doorway of my room. The doors were open so I could see no one was there. I tried talking to whatever was there, but there was no response. Another time, I was home by myself when I heard a woman or girl's voice. It sounded like it was coming from upstairs. There was an apartment building next door to us, and a window to one side of the staircase overlooked the parking lot. So, I opened the window and looked around, but didn't see anyone. I still heard the voice, but it didn't sound any louder. Another time, I woke up early one Saturday morning to use the bathroom. I was almost downstairs when I heard water running in the bathroom sink. Nervous, I went back upstairs and checked that everyone else was still in bed and they were. After a while, I started downstairs again and didn't hear the water running. I was about to enter the bathroom when I noticed the rocking chair in the adjacent room rocking by itself! I took a deep breath and went back upstairs where I stayed until my mom got up. For some reason, I seemed to be the only one in my family to experience these things. I had told my mother, but she acted like it was just my imagination. Oh, there was one other family member who heard the noises--the dog! One time the dog and I were home alone when I started hearing the noises upstairs. The dog went over to the staircase and stood there briefly looking toward the top of the stairs. At some point, all the strange phenomena stopped--I think it was after I returned home after being in the hospital for a month. Then, in college, I was a night monitor in a building on campus. There was an auditorium downstairs, and a classroom and office upstairs. It was rare for anyone to go in at night. I would sit in the auditorium studying, and would hear the sound of someone walking around backstage. I started sitting at the back of the auditorium near the door. One night, though, I suddenly heard a clicking sound and looked up from my book. I noticed the lights over the stage had come on. I had to work up some courage to go up on stage to turn the lights out. I had a couple of classes in the same building, and one night several of us from one of my classes went there to study. We were sitting onstage talking when suddenly the lights came on and then went back off. All of us sat there staring at each other for a few seconds before we continued talking. I'm glad there were other people there to witness that! There were rumors on campus about a student murdering her roommate. I don't know if it was true; I think there are similar rumors on all college campuses. Anyway, that was a newer building. After surviving a couple of haunting experiences in my life, I'm not sure if I would be brave enough to buy a house where I knew someone had been murdered. I have thought about it before. If the murder was unsolved, I think I might be inclined to move into the house and try to forge a connection with the deceased, letting them know I want to help bring their killer to justice.

Thanks TCR you never disappoint ❤️

Good morning from snowy Texas, y'all! 💖❄💖❄💖 Hope all are safe & warm wherever you are! Blessings & Happy thoughts out to all.☺

I lived in a house with spirits once for one year. They are real.

Oh anyone else in Texas get that freak snowstorm? Freezing cold no electricity we had no water yesterday and I am about to go stir crazy.

I stayed at my grandparent's new apartment for a couple of months back in 1998. I slept in the living room on the couch. After the first month, I was made aware that the beam on the ceiling right above the couch was used by a young man who worked in the building crew as his hangpost. I kept sleeping there without any disturbances other than annoying relatives. So, yes! I'd buy the Amityville house at a steep discount and move right in. Furniture and all.

Morning CR 👋🏽 I remember this well and the movie. Since I was a child I’ve been taught that when you move into a new dwelling a prayer of protection should be done. Lots of folk would call it blessing a home The last tenant of the apartment I have lived in for more than a decade died here I have had no paranormal experiences. The spirits know who to bother Great job as always!!

Greetings friends and TCR. Yes this town is about 30 minutes from my house.

Dude… you’re a master of the narration game. Respect! ✊🏽. Starting to warm to the idea of audio books because of you! Nice job.

Crimey, it's all your fault if I have any strange dreams during my afternoon siesta after watching this......wink 😉😜 keep them coming!

I would not knowingly move into a house that was a crime scene. However, I unknowingly did about a decade ago, and it was frightening.

Good morning everyone. The horror was every family member was murdered. I believe the Lutz’s were smart enough to turn that home into a money maker. Interesting that no one ever came forward to say Mr. or Mrs. Defeo ever spoke about living in a haunted house.

I thought I was being haunted, quite often I would hear someone whispering, "psst..." Then I realized it was the ending part of the " Crime Reel"video I was viewing.

Good afternoon Crimey n the Reelies ♥️. Hope the gang are all ticketyboo. This was one of the first ‘grown up’ books i read,the film was diabolical. JFYI the other was The Rats series by James Herbert. No sleepless nights here.. listening to every noise and praying it’s not a giant rat coming to eat me alive 😂. Always wore knickers in bed after that ... if you know you know 😳😂. EDIT- I would and did live in a house where a murder occurred. I was there when it happened and only left when my son was born and needed more room

This is exactly what I needed to wake up to today! Thanks for all your hard work in putting these great videos together!

Awww I love this story ☺️ thanks luv 😃

Great video as always! Thanks for your awesome work! Take care crimey 😊

I've lived in a place where someone was killed, and lemme tell you... this shit is real. I didn't believe it until I saw it and heard it and man, there are a lot of things we don't understand and can't even begin to grasp.

Psst: It would be the property tax & the heating bill that would scare me

Wow! Amazing work, unbelievable coverage on a fascinating case. Thank you! 💜

Excellent, as always. Thank you 😊

I absolutely love your videos. I am so glad subscriber

Good Evening, TCR fans!

💗 Love The Crime Reel!! Super fan of your videos and all the information, and love your voice! Makes the narration even better 💗

Thank you for this video! You went into great detail and talked about things that I didn't know about. You did a great job!

Hey Crimey, hope your doing well. Staying healthy and all that.

Good morning everyone, the very first time I watched this movie, as a child , I have always had the thought of I were ever lucky enough to get my dream home, it would turn out to be a home like this 🥺

Another interesting upload, details that were new to me 😃, thanks TCR🌺🌸👍✌️

Ah great to be well again and back to catching up on your vids I've missed.

I don’t believe I’d like to live in a home that was the scene of a murder. To much negative energy.

What a nightmare to be honest I'm not sure how I'd feel living in a place that had murders occur in it. I'm not the superstitious type but it would still feel somewhat uncomfortable. Still it's interesting to find out the origins of the Amytiville horror movies.

Loving the crime reel!!!

Another great show. Thankyou TCR.

This was sooooo interesting and quite different.. George and Kathy loved the winey! Thanks so much for this totally fascinating insight into the story, Crimey! 🤗 Psssst.. not sure if I would move into a house where there had been a crime scene but as houses generally "outlive" us and can stand for centuries, I am sure many of us dwell in places where somebody died.. I am not religious but do think there are many things we have yet to understand about the paranormal!

I think a lot of money has been made from books and movies, but its so tragic that a whole family was destroyed in the beginning.

My favourite channel always ❤ another good one

Thanks as always CR! Stay safe! ☺️❤️🇺🇸

I think George & Kathy Lutz needed to lay off the local mushrooms

Loved this! And ,no, I would never move into a house where somebody was murdered!! We are on day four of snowmageddon in Texas. Appreciate the entertainment as we need a little diversion from this mess.

Crimey You always hit it out of the park. Ritzi & I send 💖 & Cheer from Texas!!! Everyone be safe...

Outstanding presentation.😀thank you & 🤗🤗🤗

Morning, Crime Reel 💛💛🌟🤗🌟🌟🤗🤗🌟🌟🌟☺️☺️☺️! Hi, Everyone!

As a kid, I lived in a "haunted" house for six years. There were definite evil spirits in that house. People who visited said they felt it too. Not a pleasant experience. I wouldn't live in a house where there had been a murder. Not intentionally anyway.

Thank YOU for the great vid and Mort for bringing me here! I love the mystery behind the events and have always been fascinated and had all my.."facts" but was confused about how exactly the Lutz family fit into it all and where the movie fit in. Awesome job 👏👏👏, have a great weekend!

Good Morning Everyone ☕ & Thank You TCR👌😁

Oh yes, yes, YES! You did one of my all time terrifying favs! I think I need some Rescue Remedy after this. I'm sure there was some embellishments but the mere fact there was a mass murder there anyway is more than enough to make it scary. Saying that. I still would move into a massive house at a bargain reduced price! Weds hugs to you Xx

Would I move into a house of a crime scene?, well I probably wouldn't, people think I'm bonkers but I really do believe in spirits, they're not all nasty but I wouldn't be happy knowing people had lost their lives in a brutal way in rooms I spend all my time in, the echos of what happened would bother me. thanks for your story today🙂 x

You truly made this story interesting crime reel! Thank you!

Great video.

Happy Wednesday! Thanks for another great video! CR your the best!🍻 ! I grew up in a haunted house. And no thanx 18 years in a haunted house is quite enough.

Gooood morning everyone!👋🐱🤗🦄🌈🌞🦋🍫🍫🐈☕🙃😹🌹😻

A little known fact-EVERY place is haunted..some energy is just more noticeable than others..and as far as experiencing that energy,it depends on how well you're protected🙏...keep up the great work C.R.

Thank you for such an informative video, I've learned more about this than from any other site.

Hello! Another great narrative and to answer your question, I would absolutely not move into a house with a previous crime scene.

Hi Crime Reel, I knew about this case from the movie, though I didn't watch it.

Very creepy house Crimey. I often pass by the home on ocean avenue when I’m in Long Island. It’s still there. I have to admit, I get the chills every time.

Great upload THX!! I'd move in. If it was rent free.

Psssst!!! There’s no way in hell I’d live in that house. Cheers from afar!!

Psst! I'd definitely consider moving into a crime scene house as long as crime not notorious enough to attract crime gawkers. But If any spirits of the victims wished to make themselves known I'd welcome their company 🙂

I’m sure I’ve watched this episode 10 times 👏 great work and narration ✨

"The 7 wasted lives of the DeFeo family". So tragic. Another great video TCR!! Thank you

Hello Crime Reel. I've watched all the movies read the books. I still to this day find this intriguing. I don't think this will ever be resolved that's what makes this story interesting to this day. I'm not sure if I would live in that house permanently but I would like to stay for a few days. Thank you again for sharing this Well done.

You know it's a good evening when there's a new BC to listen to 🎉

Such an iconic house,good stuff Crimey ❤

this was a very interesting video!

In regards to the furniture...I was in a B&B and as I was walking through the foyer an angry!? 😄 credenza caught my eye, demanding that I open the top drawer. Upsetting because I thought I was going crazy and just gave myself a sane-person pep talk. Next time I went through though, I just couldn't help myself. I opened the top drawer and in it was...A DIRTY DIAPER! Go figure, I guess I'd be angry too.

HAVE A GREAT DAY CRIMIES..... I read the books in the late 70s over a weekend. I was soooooo cold that weekend even with a electric blanket....

Heck no! Too creepy! (And I have watched too many paranormal shows!). Thank you for the new video!!!

Thank you CR for hosting this I love a good true story any day

That house is one of the ugliest houses I had ever seen even if it wasn't associated with murder. It looks like a barn with eyes.

Good morning! Thanks for this one but you debunked everyone’s favorite horror story. 😆 I’d guess if anyone did experience paranormal events they’re not telling anyone because it would make it harder to sell at price. That it’s turned over that many times is a bit suspicious. That’s the kind of house you buy for life and your children take over. I lived in a house where weird things happened. My sister lived there after my parents died. She said they never stopped. The buyer converted it into apartments. I wonder if people living there still experience the weirdness.

Mortis Media sent me over to checkout your video. I find this kind of stuff very interesting! Thanks for video & info. Mortis Media speaks very highly of you.

I would not knowingly move into a house that had been a crime scene. The reason being, the knowledge that something terrible had happened there would be enough to feel uncomfortable, plus, I truly believe that just like a cassette or CD/DVD events can be recorded and played over and over like echoes in a building or location where death has transpired... After all, violent death, is filled with extreme emotion such as pain, fear and hopelessness. On the other hand, having lived in a flat and then a house, both of which I was initially unaware of their past, and experienced evidence of a haunting along with other witnesses and later discovered the history of the premises, I know that a haunting as a result of a natural/peaceful death is not a problem. I was in the flat for getting on for 3 months and it was a cold flat. The decor suggested it had belonged to an elderly person. I was alone, first time I had lived alone and I kept getting the feeling that someone was there, but never saw anything. I was doing my washing in the bath one evening (no washer for a few weeks) and I suddenly thought. I wonder if she died in here? It was a passing thought, but I later befriended a neighbour who said, 'I don't know how you can live there?' I asked why and she said, 'Nobody told you? The old lady who lived there. Nobody heard from here for a week so relatives came round and found her dead in her bath.' Oddly it did not scare me in the slightest. I just said to her, 'Aah, that explains why I feel like someone is watching me.' Felt no ill intent, no sadness, just a presence that was strangely comforting. However, the second one, the house. It was an old building and though nobody knew it's exact past apart from it being across the road from an army testing ground during WWI, it has to be said that I was not sad to leave, nor was my pet dog, who spent her time very close to me with her tail between her legs. Now that place just felt icky and just wrong. Not to mention it being cold in the height of summer and at night, with the lights on you heard footfalls overhead and would see a shadow cross the room most nights... I thought it was my imagination until my boyfriend's sister gave me a knowing look and calmly said, 'You saw it didn't you? Happens all the time here. You heard the footsteps yet? Seen the figure move through the bedroom and go through the wall? Why do you think I moved out as soon as I could? This is not a happy house. Only reason dad and my brother stay is because it's part of the farm.' I was there for 2 months. Regarding the Amityville killings, the one thing that has always puzzled me was the fact that they were all found dead in their beds yet nobody heard the shotgun going off! If you have ever heard a shotgun go off, it's pretty bloody loud. I can't work that one out. No drugs in their systems, no signs of a struggle? No screams or shots were heard by neighbours. Now that is really weirdy beardy and makes you wonder what the hell took place there? As for what the Lutz family's experiences. I do feel that a lot can be due to their knowing full well what was happening there and if there was lingering unpleasantness, they would have been sensitive to it. Sorry for the long post, but I would share. Thanks Crime Reel. Look forward to your next crime.... well, not you personally ;)

"George was into the occult". That's all I needed to hear to make my decision.

I'm not a big believer in haunted houses. As a nurse, I've seen some end of life happenings that have no explanation tho!! Get right with God. That's all.

Sent here by mortis media......glad I came.....great video!

Great story... love them

When two oddly shaped attic windows and “Get OUT” became tragic memes. I might go for a sweet deal where something outrageous happened. Native Americans say that all of us white people living here in Oklahoma did just that. Plenty to ponder...

Great story TCR, I glad you told the whole story including the money grab by the second owners. I would move into a house that had a history because I do not believe in " spirits "

How good are these stories...... wow

Crikey, Crime Reel! This case scares me to death, but I love Long Island and of course I love James Brolin in the movie. Well, since CrimeReel Fam is here too, maybe I won't be tooooo scared listening. Thank you!