8. Anneliese Michel

In 1976, a young German woman named Anneliese Michel underwent a series of intense and harrowing exorcisms—67 sessions over 10 months—after her family and local priests became convinced she was possessed by demonic forces. Her story is one of faith, fear, and tragedy, blurring the line between religious belief and medical reality. Was Anneliese truly possessed, or was she suffering from an illness that went untreated? In this chilling episode of Haunted Hangout, we dive into the eerie claims made by those who witnessed the exorcisms and the controversial trial that followed her untimely death. Tune in—if you dare.Got a spooky story of your own? Send it our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠! We’d love to share it in a future Haunted Hangout episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving us a review, and following us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Tik Tok⁠! This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music. Episode Sources: ⁠Cries of a Woman Possessed by Michael Getler⁠⁠Anneliese Michel And The Shocking Story Behind The Exorcism Of The Real-Life Emily Rose by Gabe Paoletti⁠⁠Geschwind Syndrome | sciencedirect.com