Chapter
The DeFeo Family Dynamics
03:02 - 10:15 (07:12)
Ronald Sr. was an intimidating man who allegedly abused members of his family, especially his eldest child Butch, and may have caused serious head trauma. The family's old-style architecture, a colonial look that is often associated with hauntings, may also contribute to the eerie reputation of their home.
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The historic colonial architecture style is often associated with haunted houses, as many of these homes have a long and sometimes dark history.
03:02 - 06:52 (03:49)
Summary
The historic colonial architecture style is often associated with haunted houses, as many of these homes have a long and sometimes dark history. The infamous Amityville Horror house, nicknamed "High Hopes", had a Dutch colonial style and was the site of multiple murders and subsequent hauntings.
ChapterThe DeFeo Family Dynamics
Episode12: Warren Files: The Amityville Haunted House Murders
PodcastLights Out
Butch's refusal to get treatment for his son's substance abuse problems only made things worse, leading to negative consequences for the whole family.
06:52 - 10:15 (03:22)
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Butch's refusal to get treatment for his son's substance abuse problems only made things worse, leading to negative consequences for the whole family.