# EP 112: "The Devil Made Me Do It" — The Real Amityville Horror (Part III)

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Podcast: [Camping is Canceled.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/camping-is-canceled-6262466)
Published: 2026-01-11T15:04:18+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/campingiscanceled/2453586
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Duration seconds: 7420

## Resource

In this final part, we revisit the Lutz family’s own words through their 1979 Good Morning America interview, then pull back the curtain to examine the contradictions, missing details, and the carefully crafted public image that made Amityville a media monster.​ From there, we dig into what investigators, psychics, and skeptics uncovered behind the scenes: parapsychic Ron Mangravite’s claim that the house was soaked in ritual magic, Lorraine Warren’s belief that someone inside the home was acting like a magnet for dark energy, and the way George Lutz’s “regular guy” persona starts to crumble under closer scrutiny. We also bring in the perspective that’s usually ignored—the experience of Kathy’s son Danny—whose memories of abuse, manipulation, and spiritual chaos complicate the neat little “haunted house” narrative the public was sold.​ Where is the line between possession, performance, and plain old human darkness? “That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.” Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled . Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor. 📲 Instagram: @campingiscanceled 📲 TikTok: @campingiscanceled 📧 Contact: campingiscanceled@gmail.com 🎧 Listen now — everywhere you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Friday. Want more stories, no ads, and exclusive bonus episodes every Thursday? Join our Patreon to support the show!

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