They Don't Stay Dead
When horror movies aren't enough, childhood friends Alexa Van Blyderveen and Brittany Pondeljak tell each other Australia's scariest real life ghost stories. Listen in if you dare...
They Don't Stay Dead
Episode 75: The Amityville Horror - The True Story (Brit solo ep)
Hey Paranormies!
Alexa is living it up in Japan so this week is just a short, solo ep from Brit. Don't worry, we'll be back to regular scheduling soon.
Enjoy this bite size episode of the true story behind The Amityville Horror hauntings.
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Sources for today's ep:
The Amityville Horror: The True Story
https://amityvillemurders.com/the-defeos/the-defoe-family.html
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Ronald_DeFeo,_Jr.#:~:text=His%20father%20worked%20as%20a,time%20being%20domineering%20at%20home.
https://criminaldiscoursepodcast.com/ronald-defeo-jr/
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-true-story-of-the-amityville-horror
https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/amityville-horror-house.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amityville_Horror#:~:text=The%20book%20was%20written%20after,the%20basis%20of%20the%20book.
Got a ghost story? Email them to us at theydontstaydead@gmail.com
Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva
In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.