Episode 188: The Real Amityville Horror

In this week’s episode, Paul and Kate explore the real story behind the Amityville Horror, examining the murders that took place in the house and the events that made it infamous.

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Drew, Richard. “Today in History: Murders in Amityville and Karen Silkwood.” Detroit Free Press. November 13, 2014. https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2014/11/13/today-in-history-murders-in-amityville-and-karen-silkwood/18963477/

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