Ep.177 - The True Story of the Perron Family Haunting
Summary
Hosts Mike and Keith review *Scream 7* negatively while praising the horror-comedy series *Widow’s Bay*. They then detail the Perrin family haunting, which inspired *The Conjuring*, discussing the involvement of Ed and Lorraine Warren. The episode examines the alleged witch Bathsheba Sherman and the historical inaccuracies surrounding the case, including the true identity of Mrs. John Arnold.
Topics discussed
Intro: Keith's bathroom delay and raspy voice
Keith's knee brace and hat collection
Spooky encounter with a floating head
Review of Scream 7 and deep fake tech
Recommendation for the TV show Widow's Bay
Ed and Lorraine Warren and psychic research history
Warren's famous cases and The Conjuring movies
The Perrin family moves to Rhode Island
Initial paranormal activity and benevolent spirits
Escalation: Demonic smells and threats
Violent attacks and the Warrens' involvement
The legend of Bathsheba Sherman the witch
Debunking Bathsheba's history and timeline
The true identity of Mrs. John Arnold
The failed exorcism and family's departure
Subsequent owners and the house's current status
Andrea Perrin's books and final thoughts
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