Famous Cases & True Stories
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.