Jack Janet Smurl — New!

Lorraine Warren, a trance clairvoyant, claimed to sense a dark presence immediately upon entering the home. The Warrens’ verdict was chilling: the Smurl home was infested with not just a poltergeist, but . Among them were a spirit of a deceased woman (who they believed was harmless), a demonic presence they called a “low-level” demon, and a mysterious old man.

It started small. Janet reported hearing heavy footsteps in the hallway when no one was there. The family dog would growl at an empty corner of the basement. Pictures would tilt on the walls overnight. jack janet smurl

Yes, those Warrens.

What is undeniable is the psychological toll. Jack and Janet Smurl lived the rest of their lives under a cloud of either sympathy or suspicion. They eventually sold the house (which still stands today, occupied by new owners who have reported no activity). Lorraine Warren, a trance clairvoyant, claimed to sense

Suddenly, Jack and Janet Smurl were celebrities. They appeared on talk shows. Skeptics circled. The media camped outside 208 Chase Street. It started small