The Exorcist; The Story Behind It & Possession in Children

On today's episode, we talk about the true story that the classic film, The Exorcist, was based on. We're gonna follow it up with real life examples of possession and exorcism recorded in children from the late 1800's through to our present day. What is disheartening are the extreme lengths to which frightened, superstitious people will go, to rid their young of a perceived demonic presence. It's obvious - it ain't right. And it ain't necessary. Support the Show at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod BuyMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/paranormgirlpod Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/ Follow the Show at: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/paranormgirlpod/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/ TikTok: @paranormgirlpod TW/Disclaimer: THIS EPISODE IS EXPLICIT AND CONTAINS DETAILS OF REAL LIFE POSSESSION AND EXORCISM RECORDED IN CHILDREN. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. References & Info: Boy Whose Case Inspired ‘The Exorcist’ Is identified over 70 Years Later: https://www.insideedition.com/boy-whose-case-inspired-the-exorcist-is-identified-over-70-years-later-72075 The Exorcist (film) Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exorcist_(film) The Exorcist (novel) Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exorcist_(novel) The Exorcism of Roland Doe Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism_of_Roland_Doe Did the Exorcism of Roland Doe - aka “The Real” ‘Exorcist’ Story - Actually Happen: https://www.distractify.com/p/was-the-exorcism-of-roland-doe-real What really happened to Ronald Hunkeler, who inspired ‘The Exorcist’: https://nypost.com/2021/12/20/is-the-exorcist-a-true-story-what-happened-to-ronald-hunkeler/ Investigation by Mark Opsasnick: http://www.strangemag.com/exorcistpage1.html Occult World; Bruner, Theobald & Joseph: https://occult-world.com/bruner-burner-theobald-and-joseph/ The Exorcism of Gina: https://www.newsweek.com/exorcism-gina-202430 Experts call for Government funding to tackle abuse being ‘hidden in plain sight’: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/witchcraft-possession-child-abuse-murders-warning-figures-spirits-faith-belief-action-call-government-funding-kristy-bamu-a8214196.html Tucson Man Killed Son While Trying to Exorcise Demon: https://www.kold.com/2019/09/30/authorities-tucson-man-killed-son-while-trying-exorcise-demon/ Charges Upgraded for neighbors and parents in the death of 4 year old girl: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/charges-upgraded-for-neighbors-and-parents-in-the-death-of-a-four-year-old-girl/ Toddler’s Exorcism Death Part of Dark History: https://www.livescience.com/37274-toddler-exorcism-death.html Autistic Boy Dies During Exorcism: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/autistic-boy-dies-during-exorcism/ Sri Lanka Girl, 9, Dies in Exorcism Ritual: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56240667 Pastor Allegedly Admitted to Performing Exorcism on Child and Doing Meth with Parishoners: https://people.com/crime/pastor-allegedly-admitted-to-performing-exorcism-on-child-and-doing-meth-with-parishioners/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy