Text size. Daniel, deeply troubled by both his abusive father, George Lutz, and the terrifying experience at Amityville, left home five years after they fled the house and spent time, homeless, living on the streets. They agreed that if anyone broke the circle of silence, that (those) person(s) would be publicly labeled as having mental problems, substance abuse and a purported history of violence and erratice behavior so as to destroy the slightest possibility of any degree of credibility in their allegations. Haunted houses are all over the place and after a murder of six Im sure evil was in the house. George, Kathleen, Daniel, Christopher and Missy moved in on December 18, 1975 and fled on January 14, 1976. NO! And I think that alot of what you read about the Lutzs accounts and what you seen in the movies, were other people making money off of a family that did have legit reasons to flee a house. The reason why Families after the Lutz didnt feel or see anything in the house is the fact that the house was blessed and prayed on. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. George J. Lutz Jr. passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.George was born June 23, 1939, in Williamstown, to the late George and Anna Zeneka Lutz.In add The Lutzes declined to give a full account of the events that took place on this occasion, describing them as "too frightening". Kathy died in 2004 of emphysema. We now have a plot for a book and eventually a movie. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. I hope the family that is left has found peace. It was like a psychic slumber party, reporter Laura Didio recalled to ABC. So i wonder if there isnt some other type of gas that those susceptible to might suffer hallucinations. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. The day they moved, the couple had a priest bless the house. She died on August 17, 2004 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. Some of the comments on here make me wonder exactly what caliber of people post on the blogs or message boards. 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But George Lutz claimed the holy man felt an unseen hand slap him in the sewing room and heard a voice say "Get out." STANDING BACK FROM THE STREET LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOWS YOU COULD SEE FURNITURE LIFTED IN THE AIR AND BEING THROWN AROUND. In addition to that, George Lutz claimed that his wife was physically transformed into an old woman and once levitated. The front door would slam shut in the middle of the night. The Queens resident recounted his side of the story in the 2013 documentary My Amityville Horror.. Each member of the family experienced personality changes as well. Daniel recalls a kitchen window mysteriously slamming shut as his mother treated his injured hand and then watching as an invisible spirit slid a chair back and sat down, leaving impressions in the padded seat. Barbara Cromarty argued that they appeared to be the original items and had not been repaired. I signed a petition to get you the help you need. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), [22], The local residents and authorities in Amityville, New York, are unhappy with the attention that The Amityville Horror brings to the town, and tend to decline requests to discuss it publicly. this whole storie baffles me. The book describes the house at 112 Ocean Avenue as remaining empty for 13 months after the DeFeo murders. However I do believe that the Lutzs did experience something terrifying in that house. pg.acq.push(function() { Perhaps he is allergic or susceptible to some sort of environmental factor and started hallucinating and hearing voices. He has campaigned on a theme of " law and order " and welcomed the support of Chicago . Rest in peace! He reported no paranormal phenomena while inside the house. pg.acq.push(function() { The notorious killer died behind bars on March 12 at 69. I agree. 112 Ocean Avenue was also investigated by the parapsychologist Hans Holzer. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. GOD REST THEIR SOULS. dd/mm/yyyy. background: '#333333', The photograph did not emerge into the public domain until 1979, when George and Kathy Lutz and Rod Steiger appeared on The Merv Griffin Show to promote the release of the first film. If any of them spoke out against the story or even threatened to expose the fraud, they were cut off from the wills annuity and their portion would go to the others. Third has anyone ever noticed that none of their kids have said anything about this strange part of their life, If I were them ,I would want to forget and try to put it behind them and it seems they are trying to. George Lutz, 59, Who Found Horror in Amityville, Dies, https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/11/obituaries/11lutz.html. First of all I want to pay tribute to George and Kathleen Lutz for their passing. As far as the Robert Defeo,I have been going over some of his case files. The Amityville story, as well as the millions of other haunted houses or eerie stories out there.are just that.stories. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Surveillance video captures massive flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in northern Mexico. When she returned with him to the room, there was not a fly in sight. A story is a story and this story was good. Capitalism does funny things to people! Search above to list available cemeteries. George Lutz was born on November 29, 1935, and died at age 38 years old in April 1974. Stepfather George Lutz had a history of dabbling in the occult. I just feel as though were being exploited.. Kathy had three children from a previous marriage: Daniel, 9, Christopher, 7, and Melissa (Missy), 5. Pigs dont fly! To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. eventAction: 'click_adunit' When George Lutz and his wife Kathleen moved into the DeFeo's former house and reported paranormal activity, the case turned into a global obsession. I would love to talk to Ronnie Jr some day. His sister, Melissa, could not be located. "I told George Lutz that Ronnie DeFeo used to call the neighbor's cat a pig," he said. He was 59. They will never be forgotten. As for the waking up at 3:15 am to check up on the boat house and the foul smells and flies in the window all made up to keep the story going in my opinion. The story the Lutzes claimed to be true, are true. Do the spirits of the DeFeo family still roam around the house maybe. In December 1975, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the house they bought for a steal of a price. Years on, the Lutz worked with author Jay Anson to create The Amityville Horror, using 45 hours of tape recordings from the couple. The first three Amityville films received a theatrical release, while the fourth film was made for television by NBC. I live about 7 miles away from the house on 112 Ocean Ave in Amityville, and lived on Long Island all of my life. They also owned a crossbreed Malamute/Labrador dog named Harry. Not unless someone it trying to make money and get the medias attention. It is obvious that they would never sacrifice their image and community status the way their parents did with lies and utter falsehoods. He still stands by the familys original story. As far as the Lutzs go, all I can say is wow. The three-story colonial its original address was 112 Ocean Ave. but was changed to 108 to deter tourists was the site of a brutal slaughter. I think they were nuts to move into that house knowing its history. But they also got the consequences too. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He claimed that he used to wake up mysteriously at 3.15 am every day, which was around the same time that DeFeo committed the murders. The windows are often illuminated in the films, giving the appearance of malevolent eyes. Mr. Lutz's story has been challenged by some who accused him of intentionally moving into the home to profit from the DeFeo murders, but he stuck by his version. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Lutz. George W. Lutz III died at his home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the age of 66. Ronald DeFeo Jr might have died in custody on March 12, 2021, in a hospital in Albany, New York, but questions remain about the terrifying Amityville House. GREAT NEWS! You dont even know them. There are a few mysterious stories that happened here on Long Island. Please try again later. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ The house was probably imprinted with negative emotional residue for the lack of a better term. He was 59. The Amityville Horror house, located at 112 Ocean Avenue, remained empty for 13 months after the DeFeo murders (where husband and wife and their four children were slaughtered by their 23-year-old son, Ronald DeFeo, in the middle of the night). Wow Haha there are some credible sources but some arent. However, not one person in the whole house moved an inch from their sleeping positons. As far as them being idoits I think not. I am sorry for the loss of such a wonderful guy. They had all been warned of the murders that were committed there at the hands of DeFeo. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of William Desmond Taylor was an actor and a top US film director of silent films in the early days of Hollywood. At the time of his death, George was living in Las Vegas, where he volunteered at a homeless shelter and restored old cars. Ive studied the paranormal (nothing like those idiots on Ghost Hunters but the real science). His story would have likely remained secret had a friend not contacted a popular filmmaker, Eric Walter, about speaking to him about his experience. and if you google ronald defeo jrs name it says how police were very puzzled that all of the victims were lying face down, without a sign of any struggle. The following year, DeFeo was convicted on six counts of second-degree murder after confessing to the killings and was sentenced to 25-years-to-life at the Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg, New York. DeFeo died in custody in March 2021. George felt sick and depressed and awoke each night at 3:15 a.m. with an uncontrollable desire to check the boathouse. Why would someone make something like this up. Not some liar who put this hoax up so he could cash in and pay off his debts. Current owners: I do not have sympathy for the current owners. IF THEY DID LIE ABOUT THE SUPERNATURAL EVENTS THEY WENT THROUGH, GOD HAVE MERCY ON THEM. - ?) Son of the late Howard and Erla Lutz; beloved husband of 53 years to Marlene Galecki Lutz; loving father of Marcianne L. Kristof (Nicholas); beloved brother of Barbara Weisenmiller and William . In December 1975, George and Kathleen Lutz bought the house for what was considered to be a bargain price of $80,000. The Lutz family moved on December 18, 1975. Haha, good luck with that On January 14, 1976, George and Kathy Lutz, with their three children and their dog Harry, left 112 Ocean Avenue, leaving all of their possessions behind. behavior: 'all' But I do wonder if other explanations could answer the questions lingering about events at the house. My heart still goes out to the families who lost love ones in the Defeo murders, as well as for George and Kathy. Jim and Barbara Cromarty, a couple that later moved into the house, claimed it was not haunted and even sued Lutz for bringing undue fame and attention to their lives. Essa histria nunca existiu. Ed Warren died in his home on August 23, 2006. pg.acq.push(function() { Shame on George and Kathy Lutz. During the Lutz family's final night on Ocean Avenue, George falls prey to the home's evil influence, rampaging through his house with an axe and trying to murder his stepkids. Several accounts have discredited George Lutzs version of events. ga('ads.send', { So far theres been three representations of what happened in that house, Quaratino said. [40] Events in the book dated to the period before December 23 suggest that this date may be incorrect. its so dumb that any of you would assume that they are lying.how the heck you YOU know?? What kind of question is that?? Advertisements [2] Neighbors[who?] He claimed that he would mysteriouslywake up at 3:15 a.m. nearly every day around the same time the DeFeo murders were believed to have happened. Thanks for contacting us. [31], The house known as 112 Ocean Avenue still exists, but it has been renovated and the address changed to discourage sightseers from visiting it. The Lutzes eventually fled for their lives, leaving the majority of their possessions behind. How do you get in? He died on May 8, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The team took several photos inside, including a now-infamous image apparently showing a ghost boy peering out from one of the bedrooms. hitType: 'event', When he flicked the first holy water and began to pray, he heard a masculine voice demand that he "get out". In an upcoming A&E documentary, The BTK Killer, Dennis Rader, reveals he had a list of an additional 45 potential victims he had chosen to meet the hands of death. }); Again he petitioned and the judge told him he would have to pay the cost of the testing that equaled 10,000, his grandmother paid it, with the first installment payment being $3,500, it was then the judge denied it based on the fact that Defeo never named when and where this testing would take place and if even after 17 years he questioned whether the blood would be good to test. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Defeos & the Lutzs: I pray that their souls find peace in the afterlife. Second where`s all the BIG money George and Kathy Lutz is said to have made off of the book and movie, I did some research into their story and I really can`t find that they were rich. The book and movies had visions of walls oozing slime, moving furniture and a visit from a demonic pig named Jodie. COUCHES, CHARIS AND TELEVISON SETS WERE IN THE AIR!!!! } eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), After getting in touch with Father Mancuso, the Lutzes decided to take some belongings and stay at Kathy's mother's house in nearby Deer Park, New York, until they had sorted out the problems with the house. }, "There were odors in the house that came and went, George Lutz had told ABC News in 2006. One night, he apparently heard his childrens beds slamming up and down on the floor but couldn't do anything because an invisible force was paralyzing him. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. the lutzs spent all their savings on the house and with no money said the house was haunted so they can get money. Born and raised in Philadelphia, son of the late . George and Kathy Lutz divorced in the late 1980s. George Lee Lutz, the former owner of a haunted house known as The Amityville Horror, died on May 8 of heart disease. In a 1992 newspaper interview, Defeo claimed Weber had pursued the insanity defense against his wishes - and hed done so claiming that insanity at his trial would make the story more attractive for possible book or film deals. The Truth Behind Two Hollywood Ghost Stories, Investigative Files Amityville: The Horror of It All, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Amityville_Horror&oldid=1141017465, Reportedly haunted locations in New York (state), All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases, Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from July 2016, Wikipedia articles needing page number citations from February 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 23:17. He was 59. No cause of death has been given yet. by Altered Dimensions, Check the collection of paranormal pics below. This is the real-life story of his crimes - and how they spawned a ghost story which has terrified the world for decades. We've received your submission. Why on earth would someone who spent every penny on a house make up these things.. to just up and leave 28 days later and not take any of their stuff with them? You need a Find a Grave account to continue. George was said to wake up at 3:15 am every morning, which was around the time Ron carried out his murders. What about their children? These became even more serious when DeFeo's defense attorney, Weber, admitted that he and the Lutz couple came up with the tale over several bottles of wine. Come on get it right. How could that be, I do not know. There was never any real spirits. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Im sure the towns businesses have seen the benefits from the house at 112 Ocean Avenue & capitalized on the tragedy. Ronald DeFoe, the murderer that led to or inspired, depending what you believe, Amityville Horror has died, but what happened to George and Kathy Lutz? Kathy and George divorced in 1980, and both have since passed away. Punks) jk. James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. - Levittown Obituary. Im sure they had no intention of duping millions of readers when they abandoned their home 28 days after moving in. But he insists his stepfather at the time, George Lutz, brought the troubles on himself by dabbling in the occult and then amplified what paranormal incidents did occur to profit off books and movies about the house. George and Kathy Lutz, passed a professional polograph .George Lee Lutz, died May 8, 2006 of a heart attack. I had the honor of meeting George in person, he was such a nice guy, I even have a picture that was taken of me with him and one of him with my 9 month old daughter(at the time), Just last October. "He told me I had to do this. They should of known what they were getting into when they bought it. Hulton Archive (Getty Images) The prosecutor and the police admitted on several occasions that the crime would have required three people, and another independent investigation by retired police . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { At times, his wife was physically transformed into an old woman and once levitated, George said. So dont bash these people because you do not understand the paranormal, or you do not believe, its your opinion and they had theirs.