In 2011, a small rental home on Carolina Street in Gary, Indiana became the epicenter of one of the most chilling paranormal cases in American history. What began as strange noises and cold spots quickly escalated into full-blown possession, exorcisms, and a documented police investigation.
This wasn’t just another ghost story. It was a case so compelling that it drew national media attention, police involvement, Child Protective Services, and even the Vatican.
Welcome to the Demon House of Gary, Indiana—a real-life horror story that blurred the line between skepticism and the supernatural.
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The Ammons Family Moves In
In November 2011, Latoya Ammons, her mother Rosa Campbell, and her three children moved into the modest home at 3860 Carolina Street.
At first, things seemed normal. But soon after settling in, strange occurrences began:
- Swarms of black flies gathered on the porch—in winter
- Shadowy figures were seen pacing through the house
- Heavy footsteps echoed at night when no one was awake
Then, the children’s behavior changed.
Possession, Levitations, and Violent Behavior
According to family and medical reports:
- One child was thrown across a room by an invisible force
- Another spoke in deep, unnatural voices, growled, and hissed
- The youngest reportedly levitated above the bed, unconscious, during a prayer session
- The children began to display superhuman strength and severe personality changes
Medical professionals and psychologists examined them but were baffled. The children were physically healthy, but their behavior could not be explained.
When social workers and hospital staff observed the children, they too became witnesses.
The Infamous “Wall Walk”
Perhaps the most terrifying moment came when a DCS (Department of Child Services) worker and hospital nurse witnessed one of the boys walk backward up a wall, flipped over, and landed on his feet.
According to official documents, the boy had no wires, no support, and made no eye contact before or after the event.
This incident was documented in a DCS report, verified by multiple staff, and sent shockwaves through the department.
The hospital chaplain refused to return to the room.
Police Involvement and Strange Evidence
The Gary Police Department was brought in. Officers and a local priest investigated the home.
They reported:
- Malfunctioning electronics in the house during visits
- Unexplained oil-like substances leaking from walls and blinds
- Apparent cold spots and a sense of dread in the basement
- Audio and photographic anomalies, including phantom voices and images
One officer, a self-described skeptic, later told reporters, “I’m a believer now.”
The Exorcism
Father Michael Maginot, a Catholic priest, was called to perform an exorcism. He began with interviews, prayers, and minor rites before eventually performing three full exorcisms—one in English, two in Latin.
During the rituals:
- Latoya reportedly convulsed and collapsed
- The room grew inexplicably cold
- Witnesses claimed to hear growling and screaming from unseen sources
Father Maginot later said he had no doubt that what he witnessed was a real demonic infestation.
The Aftermath and Media Storm
After the exorcisms, the family moved out. The new home brought peace, and the paranormal activity stopped.
But the story caught fire:
- In 2014, Zach Bagans of Ghost Adventures purchased the home
- He filmed a documentary, “Demon House” (2018), which claimed his crew experienced similar hauntings
- Bagans ultimately demolished the house, claiming it was too dangerous to remain standing
Skeptics dismissed the case as exaggeration or mass hysteria. But believers point to over 800 pages of official documentation, testimonies from multiple professionals, and the physical collapse of those involved as proof that something truly dark once inhabited that house.
A Modern Possession Case
What makes the Demon House case stand out is the overlap between spiritual, medical, and legal institutions. Rarely do child psychologists, hospital staff, police officers, and priests all report the same unexplained phenomena.
Whether you believe the house was truly possessed or not, the Gary case remains one of the most thoroughly documented modern hauntings in the U.S.
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