Inside the DeFeo Home Exploring the Amityville Horror

ALBANY, N. Y. (AP) — The man convicted of slaughtering his parents and four siblings in a home that later inspired the "The Amityville ... Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators and writers from the previous movie, are played again by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. Ronald "Butch" DeFeo, Jr (renamed Sonny Montelli in the second film) is a character based on the real mass murderer of the same name who was convicted of ... This week Shannon takes us on the horrific ride that inspired the cult classic movie The Amityville Horror. It is a real home in Amityville, ... DeFeo was reportedly a known LSD and heroin user. He killed his entire family: parents Ronald DeFeo Sr., a car salesman, and Louise; daughters ... Ronald DeFeo Jr, who shocked the country in 1974 when he killed six members of his family, has died in prison. He passed away on Friday at the age of 69. Listen to Amityville Horror: The Murders Of Ronald DeFeo Jr from Paranormal Activity with Yvette Fielding. On this week's episode of ... Ronald DeFeo Jr., the killer in “The Amityville Horror” case, has died, according to a spokesperson for the New York State prisons department. 224 votes, 40 comments. Ronald DeFeo Jr In November 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. committed a horrific crime that continues to baffle and disturb. Delve into the chilling legacy of Ronald DeFeo Jr. and the infamous Amityville Horror in this gripping tale of true crime and supernatural ...