Famous Cases & True Stories
Sacred Law and Secular Courts: Exorcisms That Became Cases (2020–2025)
Review of 2020–2025 criminal and civil cases where exorcisms led to prosecutions, trials, and lawsuits — legal outcomes, precedents, and implications.
Algorithmic Vigilance: How Video Forensics Authenticate Viral Exorcism Footage
How forensic analysts verify viral exorcism videos: tools, vendors, chain-of-custody methods, and case-study lessons to separate staged clips from authentic evidence.
Netflix and Beyond: How 'The Deliverance' and Documentaries Rekindled Interest in Real Exorcisms
How Netflix's The Deliverance and recent documentaries renewed public interest in exorcism — examining media effects, real cases, and ethical implications.
Inside the Duxbury Case: What the 2024 Trial Reveals About 'Baptism-Style' Exorcism Deaths
2024 Duxbury trial: Jack Callahan convicted of drowning his father in a 'baptism-style' exorcism — conviction, sentence, and mental-health lessons today.
Investigative Checklist: Verifying Claims in Exorcism Documentaries & Viral Videos
Checklist to verify exorcism documentaries and viral videos: source checks, technical review, expert referrals, clear documentation, and ethical reporting.
From Earling to Amityville: Revisiting Landmark Exorcisms and Their Court Records
A factual review of landmark exorcism cases (Earling, Amityville, Anneliese Michel), what court records exist, and how they shaped law, media and public perception.
Archival Deep Dive: How Historic Court Files Shaped Modern Exorcism Law
Examine landmark 19th- and 20th-century court records that shaped legal standards for exorcism, religious freedom, competency evaluations, and ritual oversight in modern law.
After the Cameras: When Documentary Subjects Say They're Still Possessed
When documentary subjects claim ongoing possession after filming, filmmakers, clinicians and audiences must balance ethics, law and care — practical steps, safety planning and best-practice guidance.
Behind the Scenes: Journalists’ Ethics When Reporting Live Exorcisms
A professional guide to ethical reporting on live exorcisms: consent, harm minimization, legal risks, platform rules, and collaboration with clinicians and clergy.
Crowdsourced Investigations: How Reddit and Amateur Sleuths Reopen Famous Possession Claims
How Reddit and amateur sleuths are reigniting investigations into famous possession claims—methods, risks, and documentary impacts in 2025.