Episode 613: Latoya Ammons and the Demon house

2024/10/28

Morbid

Key Insights

Why did Latoya Ammons and her family experience supernatural events in their rented house?

Latoya Ammons and her family claimed to be besieged by demons in their rented house, experiencing phenomena such as levitation, possession, and ghostly apparitions. The cause of these events remains unexplained, with multiple witnesses, including police officers and social workers, reporting the incidents.

How did the supernatural events affect Latoya Ammons' family?

The supernatural events caused significant physical and emotional distress to Latoya Ammons and her children, leading to regular bouts of vomiting, fever, and diary. The children missed school frequently, and the family's health deteriorated. The incidents also disrupted their daily lives and caused fear within the community.

What role did the church play in trying to resolve the supernatural events?

The church was initially sought for help, but local clergy did not take the family seriously. Eventually, a pastor with knowledge of exorcisms was found, and several rituals were performed to rid the house of demons. The rituals seemed to work temporarily, but the peace did not last long.

How did the local community and authorities respond to the Ammons' situation?

The local community and authorities were initially skeptical, but multiple witnesses, including police officers and social workers, reported seeing unexplained phenomena. Child Protective Services eventually intervened, removing the children from the home due to concerns over their safety and the family's mental health.

What was the outcome of the supernatural events for Latoya Ammons and her family?

After several exorcisms and interventions, Latoya Ammons and her family claimed to no longer experience demonic activity. They regained custody of their children and started participating in therapy services. The house was later demolished by its new owner, who believed it was too dangerous to keep.

Chapters

Latoya Ammons and her family claimed to be terrorized by demons in their rented home, experiencing phenomena like levitation, possession, and ghostly apparitions.

The family reported constant infestation with black flies.
Children were levitated from their beds and possessed.
Multiple witnesses, including police officers and social workers, corroborated their experiences.

Shownotes Transcript

In January 2014, a strange article appeared in the Indianapolis Star about Latoya Ammons, an Indiana single mother of three who claimed that for more than a year, she and her children were besieged by demons in their rented home. Ammons claimed, among other things, that the house was constantly infested with black flies, the children were levitated from their beds, and her nine-year-son became possessed and walked up a wall backwards. And that was only the beginning; by the end of just one year in the house, the Ammons family claim they were terrorized by all manner of supernatural assaults, from ghostly apparitions to demonic entities.

Latoya Ammons’ story might well have gone unnoticed, had it not been for the surprising number of witnesses to the paranormal events, from family and friends to police officers and social workers. Still, Latoya was not without her critics or skeptics—some accused her of fabricating the story to get out of her lease, while others assumed she was simply delusional. Regardless of the explanation for the cause of the events, there’s no denying that Latoya Ammons story is one of the most terrifying paranormal experiences heard in decades.

Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!

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