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The SMURL HAUNTING: The TRUE Story Behind the Latest CONJURING Film

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Show Notes

Tonight’s true scary story dives deep into one of the most disturbing paranormal cases ever investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren, and the chilling inspiration for The Conjuring: Last Rites.

From odd smells and shadow figures to physical attacks, the Smurl family claimed they were terrorized by unseen forces for over a decade. Neighbors reported seeing and hearing odd things, even when the house was empty - but skeptics insisted it could all be easily explained away.

This is one of the most unsettling stories ever told. Turn off the lights, put on your headphones, and let’s get into the Smurl Haunting…

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