George Lutz, who died in 2006, stuck to his version of the story but admitted that some parts of the account were exaggerated. rpp: 5, oh I suppose that the room I am in right now is haunted because it has a small draft of coldness in it.Not quite. Perhaps mold spores got to him. In December 1975, a month after DeFeo was convicted of the murders, the Lutz couple and their three young kids moved into the house, which they had reportedly snatched for $80,000. George and Kathy had married a few months earlier and each had their own homes, but they wanted to start fresh with a new property. I wouldnt. Family (1) Spouse George Lutz ( 4 July 1975 - 1988) (2 children) Sebastian Quaratino (? Im a believer that things happen that are unexplainable. He points his finger at the house and says theres something evil there, he said. Ghostvillage.com Again he petitioned and the judge told him he would have to pay the cost of the testing that equaled 10,000, his grandmother paid it, with the first installment payment being $3,500, it was then the judge denied it based on the fact that Defeo never named when and where this testing would take place and if even after 17 years he questioned whether the blood would be good to test. It is also the basis of a series of films released from 1979 onward. Margaret Gibson. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. You see noone knows if the Lutzs were telling the truth. Though their story is now widely thought of as a hoax, the Lutzs so-called horror house continues to fascinate the public. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The cause was heart disease, according to the Clark County coroner. Jim and Barbara Cromarty, a couple that later moved into the house, claimed it was not haunted and even sued Lutz for bringing undue fame and attention to their lives. This is the two angle raw video footage that George and I shot for a project about the Lutz haunting. While he was born on Long Island where the haunting hoax occurred, his place of death was Las Vegas, Nevada. And not only that but to be murdered in the way they were there is no doubt in my mind that bad energy was all around that place. Oops, something didn't work. The book and movies had visions of walls oozing slime, moving furniture and a visit from a demonic pig named Jodie. How did George and Kathy Lutz die? He also makes additional claims that both he and George Lutz were possessed and that George Lutz demonstrated telekinetic abilities, and strongly suggests that George's dabbling in the occult may have initiated the demonic events.[27]. background: '#000000', If you were one of these children, would you want to come on TV to talk about it? eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), What about their children? Fortunately, he's . She was married to George Lutz and Sebastian Quaratino. They claimed that the phenomena followed them there, with the final scene of Anson's book describing "greenish-black slime" coming up the staircase towards them. Haunted houses are all over the place and after a murder of six Im sure evil was in the house. Now 37 and living in Scottsdale, Ariz., Quaratino maintains the haunting was not a hoax. There has NEVER been any kind of activity in that house as described by the former owners(Lutzes). document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ It was on the front of the night-gown. The Warrens' visit to the house was depicted in the 2016 film The Conjuring 2. All Rights Reserved. At the same time, he blamed most of this exaggeration on the retelling in the book and original film. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. According to Quaratino, when the family moved into the house in 1975, George Lutz was extremely curious of everything paranormal and tried to summon supernatural beings by chanting. George knew a Catholic priest named Father Ray who agreed to carry out the house blessing (in Anson's book, real-life priest Father Ralph J. Pecoraro is referred to as Father Mancuso for privacy reasons).[5]. eventAction: 'view' "There were odors in the house that came and went, George Lutz had told ABC News in 2006. Ive studied the paranormal (nothing like those idiots on Ghost Hunters but the real science). THIS WAS WITNESSED BY MANY!! Defeos & the Lutzs: I pray that their souls find peace in the afterlife. No cause of death. She died on 17 August 2004 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. I had the honor of meeting George in person, he was such a nice guy, I even have a picture that was taken of me with him and one of him with my 9 month old daughter(at the time), Just last October. i totally believed george lutz and kathy lutz! I would love to talk to Ronnie Jr some day. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The way they left this world is horrific, but as a beliver in God I feel they all went to heaven and if they went to heaven why would there spirits be bothered to haunt people they didnt know when they were alive. The only catch? The Lutzes did not work directly with Anson, but submitted around 45 hours of tape-recorded recollections to him, which were used as the basis of the book. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. So dont bash these people because you do not understand the paranormal, or you do not believe, its your opinion and they had theirs. Amityville: Should be thanking Jay Anson, the Lutzs, & Ric Osuna for the publicity their books have given this little town. Please try again later. Kathy and George divorced in 1980, and both have since passed away. He was 59. But it wasn't until after the Lutz family moved into the house in December of 1975 that the purported haunting of the Amityville Horror house allegedly set in. Entitled "Boo", it features a house in Amityville where a family has died in circumstances similar to the DeFeo murders. He was 59 years old. its odd how kathy and george have both died at a somewhat young age. Quaratinos brother, Daniel Lutz, did not return a call seeking comment. Good fiction movie though. Honestly? NO! The case is open; a counterclaim filed by Quaratino was dismissed in January. After discussing the matter, they decided that it was not a problem. Things got worse when the family started noticing odd things happening around the house -- doors being ripped from hinges, slime oozing out from the ceilings among other inexplicable events. Just because the Lutz felt coldness going through the house that doesnt mean that the house is haunted. }); This will reveal whats real and whats not. George Lutz. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. What does the judge have to hide? Their tale of demonic possession would go on to inspire the 1977 book 'The Amityville Horror,' a hit 1979 movie of the same name, and several sequels, including a 2005 remake. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He died on May 8, 2006 of heart disease. I still think those on Ghost Hunters/TAPS are idiots. The later owners of the house have previously attempted to debunk the story, claiming some of it didnt add up to what they found when they moved in. On January 14, 1976, George and Kathy Lutz, with their three children and their dog Harry, left 112 Ocean Avenue, leaving all of their possessions behind. He was previously married to Kathy Lutz. No witnesses can physically place him at the scene of the crime, no witnesses heard gun shots, and the sound of a gun going off would echo anywhere. The Cromartys also revealed that the "Red Room" was a small closet in the basement and would have been known to the previous owners of the house (the Lutzes) because it was not concealed in any way. width: 'auto', George and Kathy Lutz were profiteers based in the contemporary interest in the paranormal. But George Lutz claimed the holy man felt an unseen hand slap him in the sewing room and heard a voice say "Get out." Weber countersued them for fraud and breach of contract. Not some liar who put this hoax up so he could cash in and pay off his debts. The photograph did not emerge into the public domain until 1979, when George and Kathy Lutz and Rod Steiger appeared on The Merv Griffin Show to promote the release of the first film. George Lutz and his wife have since died but documentary makers unearthed various reporters, psychic investigators and paranormal specialists who descended on the house for a seance after the story broke, and who are still buzzing with theories and stories of their visits to the home. Kathy died in 2004 of emphysema. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. I feel that Mr. Lutz realized what he had here, he bought a huge beautiful house for dirt cheap where a man killed his entire family, and with a little I hear a voice, like DeFeo claimed he did before killing his family, Kathy did you move the couch there, and this window was closed who opened it. NO JOKE! In addition to this blog, the search found the site: [28] The photograph did not emerge into the public domain until 1979, when George and Kathy Lutz and Rod Steiger appeared on The Merv Griffin Show to promote the release of the first film. "In other words, it was a hoax." ga('ads.send', { Their children have tended to shy away from the horror spotlight, specifically daughter Missy. And Steven After living in Amityville my entire life .. i can speak for the entire town when i say Amityville is tired of everyone making a huge scene to find the house. The couples terrifying tale of demonic possession inspired the 1977 book The Amityville Horror, a hit 1979 movie of the same name and several sequels, including a 2005 remake. A month after DeFeo was convicted of the murders, in December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz and their three children moved into the house. behavior: 'all' He was still an inmate of a maximum-security prison in Sullivan County, N.Y. the lutzs spent all their savings on the house and with no money said the house was haunted so they can get money. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the house they bought for a steal of a price. If you dont believe me check out the TAPS website. I couldnt get warm in the house for many days.. One night, he apparently heard his childrens beds slamming up and down on the floor but couldn't do anything because an invisible force was paralyzing him. Demons are attracted to human suffering. When leaving the house, Father Mancuso did not mention this incident to either George or Kathy. Some of the comments on here make me wonder exactly what caliber of people post on the blogs or message boards. She died on Aug 17, 2004 in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona Kathy was age 57 yrs, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The first three Amityville films received a theatrical release, while the fourth film was made for television by NBC. pg.acq.push(function() { scrollbar: true, Then a week later was told that the evidence was found and that she was sorry. The part of the priest who blesses the house (renamed Father Delaney in the film) was played by Academy Awardwinning actor Rod Steiger. In reality, 112 Ocean Avenue is a suburban house within 50 feet (15m) of other houses in the neighborhood. The six-bedroom house was built in Dutch Colonial style and had a distinctive gambrel roof with odd-shaped windows giving it the appearance of eyes. pg.acq.push(function() { [29], George Lutz registered the phrase The Amityville Horror as a trademark in 2002 and it is referred to as The Amityville Horror on his official website. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ He told the filmmaker, I just wanted somebody to believe me. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Was Amityville's house of horror a hoax? Verify and try again. I believe that they were saying a lot of the stuff for media attention and for the money. I have read cases that DNA was taken and tested in cases 20+ years old.Also, it is stated that Robert Defeo Jr.s clothing was taken off of him at the homicide devision, however, it was later changed to we found the said subjects clothing in a sewer drain, another contridiction in a field of contridictions. How could that be, I do not know. George and Kathy Lutz believed their purchase of the 4,000-square-foot house at $80,000 was a steal but moved out 28 days later after terrifying incidents allegedly forced them to flee. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I still enjoy them, but I enjoy them for what they are "William Weber gave me no choice," DeFeo told The Times. The Amityville Horror is a book by American author Jay Anson, published in September 1977. IF YOU HAVENT START READING UP ON IT. Mr. Lutz's story has been challenged by some who accused him of intentionally moving into the home to profit from the DeFeo murders, but he stuck by his version. For those of you who say they were after the money, how would they have any idea that their story would sell? ). To George and Kathy Lutz I hope you found peace with the angels. Funeral date Grave or burial unknown . [37][38] On August 21, 2010, the departing owner held a moving sale at the house and hundreds of people turned up for the event. The book chronicles the alleged supernatural occurrences experienced by the Lutz family in a house in Amityville, New York, where a murder once took place. To come online and verbally assault someone after they have passed tells me a lot of the character of the people who post on the boards. Ive had the pleasure of knowing the Cromartys during their time in Amityville- THEY are the kind of people who deserve tribute pages. IF THEY DIDNT THEN THEY WENT THROUGH A LIVING HELL! STANDING BACK FROM THE STREET LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS YOU COULD SEE FURNITURE LIFTED IN THE AIR AND BEING THROWN AROUND. With regard to The Amityville Horror true story, it is widely known that the Lutz family spent twenty-eight days in the home. Surveillance video captures massive flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in northern Mexico. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The reason why Families after the Lutz didnt feel or see anything in the house is the fact that the house was blessed and prayed on. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of Many times I have seen contridictions in not only police testimony but also witness testimony. George Lee Lutz, the former owner of a haunted house known as The Amityville Horror, died on May 8 of heart disease. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); Some of the alleged incidents detailed in The Amityville Horror book such as unseen forces ripping the front door from its hinges never occurred, Quaratino said. I believe in the life beyond. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. The book describes the house at 112 Ocean Avenue as remaining empty for 13 months after the DeFeo murders. Kaplan went on to write a critical book titled The Amityville Horror Conspiracy with his wife Roxanne Salch Kaplan. What everyone is claiming to be a Hoax must have some truth to it. At the time, George was a non-practicing Methodist and had no experience of what this would entail. Some people go to heaven, some to hell, and some get lost along the way. Born and raised in Philadelphia, son of the late . you were not there and you never witnessed it. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. There was an error deleting this problem. Capitalism does funny things to people! Doors and windows mysteriously unlocked of their own accord. [30] Lutz claimed that the film producers embellished or fabricated events portrayed in the 1979 version and the 2005 remake. So far theres been three representations of what happened in that house, Quaratino said. The James Randi foundation has had for several years offered 1 million dollars for evidence in anything to prove that there is ghosts or such.and nobody has come forward to claim it in over 10 years. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. However, why would a family spend their entire life savings on a house only to abandon it 28 days later? They did not recieve money from books or movies made about the amittyville house. He was messed up. They were allowed to go inside the house, but not to visit the upstairs rooms or the basement.[39]. But according to reports, the tome and the successful film spin-offs earned them around $300,000. He has campaigned on a theme of " law and order " and welcomed the support of Chicago . He still recalls the family dog going crazy, nearly strangling itself with its lead as their garage door shook and slammed up and down. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He still stands by the familys original story. The filmmaker noted that Daniel still insists the story is substantially true. IT WILL MAKE EVERYONE MORE AWARE OF WHATS OUT THERE. In 1979, Father Pecoraro, appearing in silhouette, described his experience while blessing the Amityville house during an interview for the television series "In Search Of." Lutz was killed in Iraq on December 29th, less than a month after his 25th birthday. Lutz sued his former stepson in Nevada district court in 2003 over what Quaratino said are allegations of trademark infringement and fraud relating to a future Amityville movie planned by Lutz. You think they want to come on TV to clear a bunch of crap people are saying online? At first George and Kathy experienced nothing unusual in the house. [33][34] The website of the Amityville Historical Society makes no mention of the murders by Ronald DeFeo, Jr. in 1974 or the period that the Lutz family lived at 112 Ocean Avenue. During the Lutz family's final night on Ocean Avenue, George falls prey to the home's evil influence, rampaging through his house with an axe and trying to murder his stepkids. Kathleen (Kathy) Lutz Amityville Horror - Good Morning America Watch on ", Baby Mia Jade Riley: Parents Lani and Tom Riley speak out after dog attack killed their 5-week-old infant, 'We have lots to reveal': Madeleine McCann lookalike Julia Wandelt posts footage of meeting with PI probing claims, Kyle Sambrook: Hiker falls 100ft to death while carrying his dog in one hand through 'appalling' weather, Killer mom Lindsay Clancy was suffering from drug withdrawal and had 'worst side effects,' says friend, Bruce Willis's mom Marlene 'not sure if her son still recognizes her' as 'aggressiveness' creeps in. The Lutzes later collaborated with author Jay Anson for his best-selling book. Daniel says he knew something was off with the house within hours of moving in. If anything, it was the grist for horror pop culture, what with the book and the movies. Im sure the towns businesses have seen the benefits from the house at 112 Ocean Avenue & capitalized on the tragedy. This browser does not support getting your location. The defamation claim was dismissed by a Los Angeles court in November 2005, while other issues related to the lawsuit remained unresolved at the time of George Lutz's death. In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz and their three children moved into the house. Ghost Hunters: International, and Ghost Hunters Academy, however, do not. ga('ads.send', { I pay tribute to George and Kathleen Lutz for their passing. Barbara Cromarty argued that they appeared to be the original items and had not been repaired. The entire family sparing the one were found in their beds at the familys home in Amityville, a town on the South Shore of Long Island, on November 13th, 1974. No cause of death has been given yet. if you research more into what happened in the defoe murders, it will open your mind to what really could have happened with the lutz family. Massacre after midnight The various owners of the house since the Lutz family left in 1976 have publicly reported no problems while living there. He was 59. The team took several photos inside, including a now-infamous image apparently showing a ghost boy peering out from one of the bedrooms. [19][20] In October 2000, The History Channel broadcast Amityville: The Haunting and Amityville: Horror or Hoax?, a two-part documentary made by horror screenwriter/producer Daniel Farrands. 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