The Smurl Haunting: The True Paranormal Case Behind The Conjuring: Last Rites — Ep. 23

Before Hollywood gave it a name, there was the real story. Between 1974 and 1989, Jack and Janet Smurl claimed their quiet Pennsylvania duplex had become a battleground of good and evil — a haunting so violent it drew the attention of famed investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. In this episode of State of the Unknown, Robert Barber revisits one of America’s most disturbing real-life hauntings - the true events that inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites. From unexplainable noises and levitations to an alleged demonic presence that terrorized an ordinary family, this case remains one of the most chilling chapters in modern paranormal history. 🎧 Haunted history. True encounters. Real fear. Support State of the Unknown If you enjoy the show and would like to help support it, you can become a Sasquatch Supporter for $3 a month. Your support helps cover the costs of researching and producing the show, website hosting, distribution, and helping more people discover State of the Unknown. Membership is completely optional, and the show remains free for everyone. Become a Sasquatch Supporter on Patreon 🔍 New episodes every Tuesday 🌐 Visit stateoftheunknown.com for show notes and to submit your own story. 📬 Questions, theories, or story ideas? Reach out at [email protected] or @stateoftheunknownpodcast. Some stories don’t stay buried. We go looking anyway.