From the Enfield poltergeist to the terrifying Annabelle doll, the Conjuring universe has always drawn from actual stories. Headed to HBO Max this June, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It takes a step in a true-crime direction, following paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) as they delve into Arne Cheyenne Johnson and David Glatzel’s demonic possession case. If you’re a paranormal enthusiast, chances are you’ve likely heard of Johnson’s “The Devil Made Me Do It” story. After fatally stabbing his landlord, 19-year-old Johnson tried to use demonic possession as a defense in court.
Before you check out The Conjuring’s interpretation of this strange true story, here’s what you need to know about the murder and how the Warrens got involved in the case.
How the Murder Unfolded
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