Amityville II vs. The DeFeo Murders: What Really Happened the Night Six People Were Killed

The Fear Archive examines the DeFeo murders — one of the most disturbing family annihilations in American true crime history — and the exploitation film that tried to explain them with demons and incest. On November 13, 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were found shot dead in their beds at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. The only survivor was Ronald 'Butch' DeFeo Jr., who would later claim he heard voices. What followed was one of the most contested criminal cases and haunted house myths in American history. Tonight Amanda and Mike separate what actually happened from what Hollywood invented — and ask the harder question: when a movie tries to explain real horror with the supernatural, who does it protect? Hosted by Amanda Kagiwada and Michael Ryan Assip. Executive produced by Cassie Jozefov. A Violet Hour Media production. LISTENER WARNING: This program includes discussion of real-world violence and other subject matter that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please proceed with caution. Popular Topics Include: Amityville horror true story, DeFeo murders, Ronald DeFeo Jr, 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville II The Possession, Amityville true crime, family annihilation, Butch DeFeo, horror film true story, true crime horror podcast, Fear Archive, horror podcast, Violet Hour Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices