The Indianapolis Demon House

Between 2011 and 2012, Latoya Ammons and her family experienced phenomena in their Gary, Indiana, home so disturbing that police, hospital personnel, and child welfare officials became witnesses. The case gained notoriety when officials documented events they could not explain.

The Activity

The family reported classic poltergeist phenomena: footsteps, shadows, wet footprints appearing from nowhere. But the activity escalated to what they described as demonic possession, particularly affecting the three children.

Official Witnesses

A Department of Child Services case manager watched one of the children walk backward up a wall and flip over, landing on his feet. A nurse witnessed a child speaking in a voice not his own. Police Captain Charles Austin, initially skeptical, became convinced after witnessing phenomena he could not explain.

The Hospital

When the children were taken to a hospital, medical staff witnessed strange events. A child reportedly levitated. Another spoke in a deep voice and had to be restrained. Hospital staff documented events they could not attribute to natural causes.

The Exorcism

The family sought help from a local priest, who performed exorcisms over several months. The phenomena eventually ceased, and the family moved away from the house.

The House

The property’s next owner, Zak Bagans of “Ghost Adventures,” investigated and filmed in the house before having it demolished in 2016, claiming it was too dangerous to leave standing.

Assessment

The Indianapolis demon house case is notable for the number of independent officials who witnessed phenomena. Police, social workers, and medical personnel provided testimony that lends the case unusual credibility.