I would love to talk to Ronnie Jr some day. Hopefully they turned out better than their parents. Kathy aged unnaturally fast and suffered from terrible nightmares. People are honestly haunted by certain things whether its real or fake or ghosts or dolls or just voices in there head. Some people go to heaven, some to hell, and some get lost along the way. I am sorry for the loss of such a wonderful guy. He occasionally appeared at conferences dedicated to the paranormal to discuss his Amityville experiences. Try again later. Does anyone know what they are doing now? It was like a magic trick gone bad that youcouldntshut off. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. I wouldnt. And I think that alot of what you read about the Lutzs accounts and what you seen in the movies, were other people making money off of a family that did have legit reasons to flee a house. I cannot imagine living in that environment. Kathy married George Lutz in 1974. Kathleen (Kathy) Lutz Amityville Horror - Good Morning America Watch on Death 17 Aug 2004 (aged 57) Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Estimates of the sales of the book are around 10 million copies from its numerous editions. As far as the Lutzs go, all I can say is wow. ga('ads.send', { That Im not sure of. In addition to this blog, the search found the site: Once again, I dont have sympathy for them. GEORGE M. LUTZ. The Lutzes later collaborated with author Jay Anson for his best-selling book. How can anyone questions the reality of the Lutz story? In the interview, Pecoraro makes it clear that he did in fact enter the home and that he was slapped by an invisible force and told to "get out" by a disembodied voice. What about their children? The following year, DeFeo was convicted on six counts of second-degree murder after confessing to the killings and was sentenced to 25-years-to-life at the Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg, New York. IT WILL MAKE EVERYONE MORE AWARE OF WHATS OUT THERE. Now you want to know how his children are? Wow Haha there are some credible sources but some arent. He was 59. Shame on George and Kathy Lutz. It had to be repeated and told to give it a public airing for opinion. But he insists his stepfather at the time, George Lutz, brought the troubles on himself by dabbling in the occult and then amplified what paranormal incidents did occur to profit off books and movies about the house. George Lutz, a wonderful guy? All you need to know about what really happened all those years ago. Even as a child, you realized there was something not right about this man something not good.. He has campaigned on a theme of " law and order " and welcomed the support of Chicago . He says the levitating beds, footboards and headboards slamming into the ceiling, were not imagined. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I pay tribute to George and Kathleen Lutz for their passing. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Daniel Lutz, who was a 10-year-old boy on January 14, 1976 when the family fled from the house , still insists that the family was menaced by spirits in the home. } 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. Within days of moving in, they claim to have noticed strange activity. You see thats what the Lutzs were doing. He swatted hundreds of them and went to fetch his mother. [18] The results, in Rice's opinion, did not indicate lying. He was 69 when he died March 12 at a hospital in Albany, N.Y. The residents of Amityville have been harrassed enough, dont you think? Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. It is obvious that they would never sacrifice their image and community status the way their parents did with lies and utter falsehoods. The next day, a mover arrived to remove the possessions to send to the Lutzes. $600K cash reported stolen from Joel Osteens megachurch in 2014 is found by plumber stuffed in the bathrooms walls. We took real-life incidents and transposed them, Weber reportedly said on the TV program A Current Affair in May 1988. Try again later. By mid-January 1976, after another attempt at a house blessing by George and Kathy, they experienced what would turn out to be their final night in the house. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Two years before the Lutz family's infamous flight, Ronald DeFeo Jr. entered Henry's Bar in Amityville, Long Island, New York, and claimed his family had been shot to death. Mr. Lutz, a Las Vegas resident, died Monday, his lawyer, Larry Zerner of Los Angeles, said yesterday. If you were one of these children, would you want to come on TV to talk about it? 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. The part of the priest who blesses the house (renamed Father Delaney in the film) was played by Academy Awardwinning actor Rod Steiger. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. "He told me I had to do this. I was a huge fan of the Amityville story. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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." After 37 years, one of the original Amityville Horror children has decided to finally break the silence regarding his experience at the legendary haunted home. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. the lutzs spent all their savings on the house and with no money said the house was haunted so they can get money. This account has been disabled. } [35], The episode of CSI: NY first broadcast on October 31, 2007, was a Halloween edition based on The Amityville Horror. IF YOU HAVENT START READING UP ON IT. His story would have likely remained secret had a friend not contacted a popular filmmaker, Eric Walter, about speaking to him about his experience. Paranormal and esoteric news, research and articles. There wereodors in the house that came and went. Just because they have a TV show doesnt mean squat. ga('ads.send', { The Lutzes alleged misappropriation of names for trade purposes, invasion of privacy and mental distress. I moved into Amityville in December 1975. It also had a swimming pool and a boathouse (the home was located on a canal). I believe what they say, and I am also really sad they have both passed on so young. They could make a fortune. Verify and try again. I agree with Todd Ponton, the negative energy in the house has probably died off with time. },false) Many times I have seen contridictions in not only police testimony but also witness testimony. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Weber countersued them for fraud and breach of contract. They pretended to respect each other, but George could not stand to be in the same room with Kathy. George "Lee" Lutz, the former owner of a haunted house known as "The Amityville Horror," died on May 8 of heart disease. Kathy and George divorced in 1980, and both have since passed away. I believe that something happened to that family. There has NEVER been any kind of activity in that house as described by the former owners(Lutzes). I am sure there is an explanation if we only had the time and resources for a full investigation. I think they were nuts to move into that house knowing its history. This discrepancy was criticized by Stephen and Roxanne Salch Kaplan in The Amityville Horror Conspiracy. During the course of the investigation Gene Campbell took a series of infrared time-lapse photographs. No cause of death has been given yet. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}^ The Prologue of The Amityville Horror states that "they moved in on December 23". let gads_event; The book was published in 1995. George Lutz was born on November 29, 1935, and died at age 38 years old in April 1974. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. [6], The book was written after Tam Mossman, an editor at the publishing house Prentice Hall, introduced George and Kathy Lutz to Jay Anson. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? But if there is one thing Jay and Grant have taught me is that there is a such thing as residual energies. He was convicted of second-degree murder in November 1975 and sentenced to six terms of 25 years to life in prison. I loved the original movie and I felt sad for the Lutz family as well as the Defeos. In other words, it was a hoax., Still, George, who died in 2006, maintained that the story was the real deal, telling ABC, I can just say what I experienced.. the devil works in mysterious waysits pretty sad. }).render().setUser('blogofdeath').start(); Your email address will not be published. For the 2005 film version, the house address was changed to 412 Ocean Avenue. He still recalls the family dog going crazy, nearly strangling itself with its lead as their garage door shook and slammed up and down. pg.acq.push(function() { In Chapter 1, the date is given as December 18. So i wonder if there isnt some other type of gas that those susceptible to might suffer hallucinations. If the house is full of evil and these events the Lutzs claimed to really have happened, why didnt the owners after the Lutzs or the current owners not experiening what the Lutzs did. Fortunately, he's . New Bigfoot video leads experts to concede the mythical creature may indeed be real. I was reading some of the comments and when I came up on Todd Pontons comment about the the Ghost Hunters formally known as TAPS being idiots, well they know a lot more than what you and I put together do and right now I am currently taking classes to become a ghost hunter. 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. In the September 17, 1979, issue of People magazine, William Weber wrote: "I know this book is a hoax. "[21][22][23], The question about whether the Lutz's version of events could have actually happened is studied extensively in episode 20 of the popular "How Haunted?" While son Christopher Quaratino claimed to the Seattle Times that although the book was not a hoax, it was extremely amplified. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ In a 1992 newspaper interview, Defeo claimed Weber had pursued the insanity defense against his wishes - and hed done so claiming that insanity at his trial would make the story more attractive for possible book or film deals. NO JOKE! In August 2010, the house was sold to a local resident for $950,000. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. May George and Kathy Lutz rest in peace. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [32] The quarter round windows have been removed and the house today looks considerably different from its depiction in the films. Daniel has declined any further interviews and has no plans to make any financial gain out of any of this. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But George Lutz claimed the holy man felt an unseen hand slap him in the sewing room and heard a voice say "Get out." In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the house they bought for a steal of a price. The facts surrounding the Defeo case are amazing. The cause was heart disease, according to the Clark County coroner. Of Cranberry Twp., on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. They agreed that if anyone broke the circle of silence, that (those) person(s) would be publicly labeled as having mental problems, substance abuse and a purported history of violence and erratice behavior so as to destroy the slightest possibility of any degree of credibility in their allegations. Soon after, the couple said they began noticing odd things around the house, such as doors being ripped from hinges, cabinets slamming shut and slime oozing from the ceilings. That is why so many old mental hospitals and prisons are haunted. The five-bedroom house was built in Dutch Colonial style, and had a distinctive gambrel roof. The case is open; a counterclaim filed by Quaratino was dismissed in January. Once the family fled, the psychic link was broken and possibly began dying off. There is one article by Finster stating that hopefully the kids turned out better then there parents. while I do beleive spirits are everywhere,the Lutzs probably felt uncomfortable in their new house knowing that six people were murdered in that house.Whos not gonna fell jumpy,seeing things hearing things.While we are human do we think we are the only ones walking around here on earth.Spirits are right next to you now,we all have the gift to see things but we choose not to use it.Me personnally I choose not to use it I look at things either its black or white.ButI also have friends who do see sprits,sense when somthings about to happen,the dead comes back to them.Maybe it has not happen to me cause they(the spirits)know that I cant handle it. Some of the comments on here make me wonder exactly what caliber of people post on the blogs or message boards. Jay and Grant founded TAPS(The Atlantic Paranormal Society), the show on which they show people how to determine REAL paranormal activity from fictional mind tricks is called Ghost Hunters they are the same people, same group doing a television show. Fact remains, we will never know. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. podcast. color: '#ffffff', It is also the basis of a series of films released from 1979 onward. }, Where are their kids and why have none of them stepped forward to dispel the allegations that the whole thing is a fake? When the History Channel made its documentary about The Amityville Horror in 2000, no member of the Historical Society would discuss the matter on camera. features: { Please reset your password. and if you google ronald defeo jrs name it says how police were very puzzled that all of the victims were lying face down, without a sign of any struggle. Reportedly, it no longer represents the iconic structure shown in the movies and has been entirely renovated. Kathy had three children from a previous marriage: Daniel, 9, Christopher, 7, and Melissa (Missy), 5. Theres no proof, either way. I agree with Collette. She was shot and killed in the back of the neck. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Rest in peace! Six people were murdered wouldnt you feel a bit spooked if you bought a house and the real estate agent said oh by the way 6 people were murdered in the house Good Luck!!! Steve. He would have me out in a couple of years and I would come into all that money. 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. } hitType: 'event', 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. He reported no paranormal phenomena while inside the house. [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. Which is what one of you were hinting at. Oops, something didn't work. During that marriage, they purchased the house at 112 Ocean Avenue, for around $80,000, and moved in on December 18, 1975. The book evolved into several movies. THEY HAD TO CALL A PRIEST DO DO AN EXORCISM ON THE HOUSE. I belive the story is a hoax. Quaratino said he wants to set the record straight from Lutzs version. Hulton Archive (Getty Images) The prosecutor and the police admitted on several occasions that the crime would have required three people, and another independent investigation by retired police . if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Ric Osuna: His book The Night the Defeos Died is a well researched book and well worth reading. Barbara Cromarty argued that they appeared to be the original items and had not been repaired. I just feel as though were being exploited.. No proven evidence of life after death, or anything of the sort. George and Kathy Lutz were profiteers based in the contemporary interest in the paranormal. After discussing the matter, they decided that it was not a problem. ONE NIGHT SHE HEARD POLICE SIRENS FLYING DOWN HER STREET, WHILE NEIGHBORS WERE ALL CROWDED ON THIS GUYS LAWN. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. - ?) One of the better known features of the Amityville Horror films is the distinctive pumpkin head appearance of the house, which was created by two quarter round windows on the third floor attic level. Furniture changed location without being moved, and repulsive odors filled the air. There was never any real spirits. The most pertinent one being -- was the Amityville House of horror just a hoax? Doors and windows mysteriously unlocked of their own accord. [31], The house known as 112 Ocean Avenue still exists, but it has been renovated and the address changed to discourage sightseers from visiting it. 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On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot and killed six members of his family at 112 Ocean Avenue, a large Dutch Colonial house situated in a suburban neighborhood in Amityville, on the south shore of Long Island, New York. ga('ads.send', { 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. with the lutzs gone why dont the kids come on tv or something and talk about what happened. The psychics agreed that there was some kind of demonic force present in the house. It was the setting of a mass murder less than a year before. Kathy died of emphysema in 2004 and George died of heart disease in 2006. George and Kathys purported friendship was nothing more than contrived publicity with each threatening to expose the other and ruin their income ability. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. hitType: 'event', Pursued by the media as their story emerged, the family briefly went into hiding, but eventually moved to California. DUH! Paranormal and esoteric news, research and articles "Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown", Copyright 2021 Altered Dimensions. type: 'profile', The film also shows the George Lutz character building coffins for members of his own family. Ketcham was a common name in Suffolk County, New York during the 17th century. They did not recieve money from books or movies made about the amittyville house. Well it looks like all the sordid characters of this affair, a scam on the American public are dead, including the priest. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ The lutz family bought this house with all their savings, why would they leave 28 days later? Resend Activation Email. }); Ed Warren died in his home on August 23, 2006. 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