Even if you’re not a big fan of horror movies and supposed stories of true hauntings, you’ve probably at least heard about the infamous Amityville horror house.
That house, which is located at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, is now for sale. The asking price is $850,000.
The story of this horror house begins in 1974. One fateful day that year, 23-year-old Ronald DeFeo went on a killing spree. By the end, both of DeFeo’s parents and all four of his siblings were dead.
The Amityville Horror house, where six people were murdered, is on the market for $850,000 https://t.co/gR6yOcXeqd pic.twitter.com/bSSWFJIRd9
— People Magazine (@people) June 8, 2016
Initially, DeFeo claimed that the murders were the work of a hitman, but he soon confessed and was sentenced to life in prison. He’s still behind bars today.
Get out! The Amityville Horror house is back on the market https://t.co/UyFHLiv8OM pic.twitter.com/FSVQ48qL3q
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Not long after, the new owners of the home claimed to be haunted by several angry spirits. Their tales of paranormal activity became the basis for Jay Anson’s popular book “The Amityville Horror,” and for all subsequent films.
The infamous ‘haunted’ Amityville Horror house where a family was murdered is on sale https://t.co/aDAQiYGLwf pic.twitter.com/XXFLC4y5jf
— The Sun (@TheSun) June 8, 2016
Despite widespread tales of ghosts and demons, there has never actually been a documented haunting on the property. Rather than the Amityville horror, locals refer to the rumor as the Amityville hoax.
House that inspired the “Amityville Horror” book and scary films goes on the market: https://t.co/Tq0O639LKD pic.twitter.com/fH7Me5A4gJ
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(via Unexplained Mysteries)
Regardless of whether the house is haunted or not, the new owners could make a killing if they opened up an Amityville horror-themed bed and breakfast. (Okay, maybe “make a killing” isn’t the best phrase.)
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