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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 25 MIN

The Ammons Demon House: The Possession Case Authorities Could Not Explain — Ep. 43

from State of the Unknown | Documented Hauntings and Real Paranormal Cases Across America

In 2011, a family in Gary, Indiana reported escalating disturbances inside their rental home on Carolina Street. What began as unexplained noises and strange behavior would eventually involve the Gary Police Department, Methodist Hospital medical staff, and the Indiana Department of Child Services.According to official DCS documentation later obtained by the Indianapolis Star, a hospital caseworker reported witnessing a child walk backward up a wall during a medical evaluation. The case generated a 77-page investigative file and drew the attention of local clergy, including Reverend Michael Maginot, who later performed exorcisms.Years later, paranormal investigator Zak Bagans purchased the property and documented his own investigation in the film Demon House before demolishing the structure in 2016.Join host Robert Barber as he examines the documented reports, the custody battle, the hospital incident, and the demolition that turned a Gary rental house into one of the most debated haunting cases in modern American history.Support the showState of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast exploring America’s unexplained stories, including reported hauntings, UFO encounters, cryptid sightings, folklore, and modern paranormal cases. Each episode combines careful research, atmospheric storytelling, and reflection on the human questions behind the mystery.👁️‍🗨️ New episodes every Tuesday 📬 Reach out: [email protected]📣 Follow the strange: @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Threads🔍 Want more? Visit stateoftheunknown.com to explore show notes and submit your own story.Share Your TakeHave a theory about this episode? Message me anytime on Instagram @stateoftheunknownpodcast - I read every DM.Some stories don’t stay buried.We go looking anyway.

In 2011, a family in Gary, Indiana reported escalating disturbances inside their rental home on Carolina Street. What began as unexplained noises and strange behavior would eventually involve the Gary Police Department, Methodist Hospital medical staff, and the Indiana Department of Child Services. According to official DCS documentation later obtained by the Indianapolis Star, a hospital caseworker reported witnessing a child walk backward up a wall during a medical evaluation. The case gene...

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