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Demon House of Gary

A family in Gary, Indiana claimed demonic possession caused children to walk backwards up walls, witnessed by a DCS caseworker and hospital staff. Ghost hunter Zak Bagans bought the house and filmed a documentary before demolishing it. Multiple people involved reported lasting psychological effects.

2014
Gary, Indiana, USA
20+ witnesses

Documented possession witnessed by officials.

The Family

Latoya Ammons:

  • Mother of three
  • Gary, Indiana
  • Carolina Street home
  • 2011-2012
  • Reported demonic activity

The Events

What was claimed:

  • Children possessed
  • Walked backwards up walls
  • Spoke in tongues
  • Levitation witnessed
  • Violence occurred

Official Witnesses

Who saw it:

  • DCS caseworker
  • Hospital staff
  • Police captain
  • Child walked up wall
  • Documented in reports

The Investigation

What happened:

  • Children removed by DCS
  • Police investigation
  • Medical evaluations
  • Exorcisms performed
  • House abandoned

Zak Bagans

Ghost Adventures:

  • Bought house 2014
  • Filmed documentary
  • Demolished house 2016
  • Claimed personal effects
  • “Demon House” released

The Aftermath

Long-term impact:

  • Family relocated
  • Officials changed
  • Psychological effects reported
  • House destroyed
  • Case documented

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