Stuff You Should Know The Warrens: Paranormal Power Couple
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Jan 6, 2026 Explore the fascinating world of Ed and Lorraine Warren, pioneers of paranormal investigation. Discover how they popularized ghost hunting and their infamous cases like the Perron haunting and the legend of Annabelle the doll. Delve into the Amityville mystery and the chilling Enfield Haunting. The podcast also touches on the controversial Arne Johnson trial, where demonic possession was a legal defense. Amidst their legacy, allegations of fabrication and personal scandals emerge, leaving listeners questioning the Warrens' true impact on the paranormal community.
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Couple Who Mainstreamed Ghost Hunting
- Ed and Lorraine Warren made ghost hunting mainstream through publicity and media savvy.
- Their Connecticut-based New England Society for Psychic Research turned local tales into national phenomena.
The Perron Farmhouse Ten-Year Ordeal
- The Perron family claimed decade-long terror in a 1750s farmhouse with levitations and trances.
- The Warrens held a seance, blamed a witch spirit, then left while the haunting allegedly continued until they moved.
The Annabelle Doll In The Warrens' Museum
- A Hartford nurse's Raggedy Ann doll allegedly moved, left notes, and physically attacked a friend.
- The Warrens claimed a demon disguised as a girl's spirit and locked the doll in their museum under glass.