Last Podcast On The Left Last Update on the Left - Episode 10 - Amityville Reloaded
Jan 2, 2026
Dive into the chilling true crime saga of The Amityville Horror. Discover the gruesome DeFeo family murders and the suspicious behavior of Butch DeFeo. Explore the Lutz family's haunting claims and the bizarre paranormal incidents they reported. Was the ghostly narrative a fabrication for profit? The hosts unravel the connections between the DeFeo and Lutz stories while debating the real motives behind the legends. Plus, a look at the film legacy that keeps this terrifying tale alive across generations.
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Myth Overtakes Fact In Famous Hauntings
- Marcus and Henry realized Amityville's legend was inflated by the Lutzes and media over time.
- Myth often outlasts truth, turning small facts into sensational folklore.
Butch DeFeo's Barroom Alarm
- Marcus recounts Ronnie DeFeo bursting into Henry's Bar yelling his family had been shot and bringing friends to discover the massacre.
- The victims were found in bed with gunshot wounds, which shaped later theories about the killings.
Quick Collapse From Move-In To Flight
- The Lutzes reported immediate supernatural events after moving in, including crushed hands, an imaginary pig friend, and moving beds.
- They fled the house after 28 days, but later claims were heavily questioned.