In 1986, at their wits' end, the Smurls contacted Ed and Lorraine Warren.
With high publicity comes high skepticism. Notable skeptic investigator Joe Nickell visited the home and interviewed the family. He concluded that the events were likely misinterpretations of natural events, folklore, and a desperate family under immense stress. smurl family conjuring
The activity didn't start with screaming and levitation. Like many infamously haunted locations, it began slowly. The family reported typical "poltergeist" activity: In 1986, at their wits' end, the Smurls
Their 75-pound German Shepherd was reportedly thrown against a wall by an invisible force. He concluded that the events were likely misinterpretations
Unlike the movies, where the climax is a single, dramatic exorcism, the Smurl case was a public saga. The Warrens arranged for three exorcisms to be performed in the home by the Catholic Church.
Most controversially, Jack Smurl claimed he was sexually assaulted by a demonic entity on multiple occasions. The Warrens’ Investigation