The Bridgeport Poltergeist

In November 1974, the Goodin family home in Bridgeport, Connecticut, became the scene of poltergeist activity so intense that it attracted the attention of police, journalists, and the famous Ed and Lorraine Warren. Multiple officers witnessed phenomena they could not explain.

The Beginning

Laura and Gerard Goodin lived in a small bungalow with their ten-year-old daughter Marcia. The disturbances began with typical poltergeist activity: objects moving, strange sounds, and things going missing. But the phenomena quickly escalated to dangerous levels.

Police Witnesses

What made this case extraordinary was the number of police officers who witnessed the events. Officers responded to calls and saw heavy furniture move by itself. A refrigerator slid across the kitchen floor. A television levitated and flew across the room. One officer was hit by a flying object.

The Warrens’ Investigation

Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated the case and believed a demonic entity was responsible. They documented numerous incidents and concluded that young Marcia was the focus of the activity. During their investigation, religious items were found destroyed.

The Media Circus

The case became a media sensation, with news crews camped outside the home. Some of the phenomena were captured on film, though skeptics questioned the footage. The attention seemed to intensify the activity.

Assessment

The Bridgeport case is notable for the credibility of its witnesses. Multiple police officers with no reason to fabricate stories reported impossible events. Whether poltergeist or demonic in nature, the phenomena were real enough to terrify hardened police officers.