: DeFeo initially blamed a mob hitman but later confessed, claiming "voices" in the house drove him to kill.
: He was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder and died in prison in 2021. Paranormal Allegations The Amityville Horror
" The Amityville Horror " refers to a massive horror franchise encompassing books, films, and real-life true crime events. It began with the 1977 book by Jay Anson, which detailed the alleged paranormal experiences of the Lutz family at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. The house became infamous after Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six members of his family there in 1974, just over a year before the Lutzes moved in and subsequently fled after only 28 days. The True Crime Foundation : DeFeo initially blamed a mob hitman but
: On November 13, 1974, he shot and killed his parents and four siblings while they slept. It began with the 1977 book by Jay
The "Horror" is rooted in the very real and gruesome DeFeo murders.
The Lutz family's 28-day stay fueled the supernatural legend.