I have a question for anyone who has seen a Haunting in Connecticut and also read the book "In a Dark Place" on which it was based. Did you find it as odd as I did that they completely left out the "reason" the place was haunted that was given by Lorraine Warren? In the book, Lorraine "clairvoyantly" was able to determine that the former proprieter of the mortuary (or maybe it was just an employee, I can't really remember) was a necrophiliac and had defiled many many bodies there in lots of despicably creative ways. According to Lorraine, THAT was the reason so many spirits were hanging out there, and that was the reason that the demon was attracted to the place. I just find it interesting that this point was so prominent in the book and was completely left out of the show. Of course, it would be easy enough to determine who the employees of the mortuary were, so maybe the show's producers were worried about lawsuits. Anyone have any other ideas why they left it out? (other than the fact that it's pretty far-fetched lol)

Also, I find it very interesting that so many of these demon cases seem to involve some sort of sexual element. It also seems that the majority of the families are Catholic. I'm not sure what the connection is, but it's interesting food for thought.

Catholics have farther to fall, maybe. You don't see many atheists or agnostics being haunted. Demons like to run your nose in your own offal.

I don't know how many of these families are Catholics,but just because one is Catholic doesn't mean we see ghosts and demons everywhere.
By the way how do you know that agnostics and atheists don't get haunted? There maybe some who live in haunted homes but just don't talk about it.
Many people regardless of religion,or lack thereof, find it had to talk about a haunting in their home or any paranormal experiences they have because
they are afraid of public ridicule from family,friends and co-workers.


I think the reason the business about necrophilia and the former mortuary owner or worker was not brought up in the show,was because it was considered a very touchy subject for tv.

Hey Holly Dolly and Craig - thanks to you both for answering my question. I don't mean any offense to Catholics, by any means - it's just that three very high profile "demon" cases (The Lutzs, the Smurls, the Snedeckers) all centered around Catholic families. It could also be that Catholic families may be more likely to involve Ed and Lorraine Warren (then the case is more likely to BECOME high-profile) because Ed had an affiliation with the church. Actually, I am completely fascinated by this topic - for example - you could have the exact same phenomenon and have three different families experience it three different ways. Example: The Wiccan family might see helpful elemental spirits, the Shinto (predominant religion in Japan) might see Ancestral spirits or household spirits like soot sprites, where as the Catholic family may see demons. I think we know so little of the nature of these things, it is impossible to say whether they "are" one thing or another to begin with, or if they become what we believe them to be. I think belief has tremendous power and it is possible that it might even have the power to shape this type of energy (or possibly attract different types?). But, anyway, I digress...

Oh, and about the necrophilia thing... you're right, I quite agree, it is quite a touchy subject for tv. However, after seeing some of the stuff they show, it's surprising they wouldn't jump on it! lol At any rate, it makes the case unique and interesting - I mean, how often do you hear about something like *that*? (thank goodness). BUT, I think there was never any proof to those allegations and it would be easy enough to research who worked there and whose bodies went through there (can you imagine how the families would react?!) - all adding up to some pretty serious claims that would probably end in several lawsuits. Anyway, thanks again for replying - I love talking about this case

I like this show too, however in one of the newer episodes "Dark Wrath", a husband who is apparently possessed takes an axe to his front door and then sticks his face through the hole he just made while his wife cowers in terror. I was half-expecting him to say "here's Johnny". It was way too much like "The Shining".

The one thing I LOVE about that show is every account and story is true. Many times they show the real photos and we can hear EVP's. It makes it so credible that the real people talk during the show. I think Ive seen them all about 10 times. New season coming out, just not sure when..I cant wait..JN

I disagree. I know two Demonologists that are on alot of the shows, and or produce them. Many are theiests, agnostics, but due to the nature of the haunting the best way is to bring in clergy and I have seen Minsters, Pastors and a Rabi. Demonics do not discriminate, if they are attached to a house, a room or a person, they couldnt care less what their religious backgrounds are. They detest humans, and I know many who have had Demonic hauntings, including myself who were not Catholic. We just have to find the right people to fumigate a demonic infestation, plain and simple..JN

I don't know, either. Put me down as an "I can't wait."

LOL I am so tired of the same ones over and over..I know them by heart which is rather pathetic LOL

I noticed that the brown house appears in several episodes. If you're wondering which one, it's the house with the half-circle window in the front. It appears as the haunted house or the house where the family moves to at the end of the episode.

I also noticed that when the house appears as the haunted house, it's always haunted by a demonic enity.

Reason for that it, that is the only show revealing true accounts of negative or demonic entities. They rarely delve into a human spirit or grounded one. JN

The one i haven't seen completely, and keep missing is the little boy who has the ghost "man." I don't know the name to look it up on Youtube.. :/

You can try to find the episode at ..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_A_Haunting_episodes

But I think the one your after is.....

Demon Child
In Kentucky, Jan and Dale Foster's 6-year-old son Cody starts talking to an imaginary playmate, who he names "Man." As the weeks progress, Cody's behavior becomes erratic. His sudden outbursts make Jan wonder if there is a correlation to Cody's new "friend." When she questions Cody, she learns that his constant companion is the ghost of a murdered little boy. Cody's deviant behavior escalates, and Jan suspects that something more sinister is at work. A Native American shaman gives Jan the tools to rid her house of a demon that seems dead set on possessing her son's soul. In the end she must confront the evil entity alone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMNaE2wA59c

Cody was actually 3 years old when this started. They were unable to find a 3 year to portray Cody's part for the film properly.

That was on today and a very good episode..JN