In the quiet Pennsylvania town of West Pittston, the Smurl family thought they’d found their forever home, until strange noises, foul smells, and shadowy figures turned their dream into a living nightmare. For over a decade, their house was said to be plagued by violent spirits that tormented the family day and night. From ghostly black mists to attacks in the dark, the haunting escalated to something truly sinister — drawing the attention of renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. But were the Smurls truly victims of the supernatural… or was there another explanation behind the horror? Join us as we unpack one of America’s most chilling and controversial hauntings.

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This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

All the Chilling Details of the Real Haunting That Inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites by Tyler Piccotti

The Smurl Family Haunting – Here’s the Real Story That Inspired ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ by Luiz H. C.

Where Is the Smurl Family Now? Here’s What Happened to The Conjuring: Last Rites Subjects After Their Horrifying Paranormal Experiences by Jessica Sager

The Smurl Haunting: Inside The Alleged Demonic Attacks In Pennsylvania That Inspired ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ by Austin Harvey

The Smurl Family Haunting | residualwhispers.wordpress.com⁠

Investigation of the Smurl Family Haunting | YouTube Video by
Center for Inquiry