Long before their cases inspired blockbuster films like The Conjuring, Ed and Lorraine Warren were already investigating some of the most terrifying and unexplained hauntings in American history.

Ed, a self-taught demonologist, and Lorraine, a claimed clairvoyant and medium, dedicated their lives to investigating the paranormal—founding the New England Society for Psychic Research in the early 1950s. Together, they explored thousands of cases involving hauntings, demonic oppression, and alleged possession.

From the infamous Amityville Horror to the chilling case that inspired The Conjuring, the Warrens became both celebrated and controversial figures. Believers saw them as protectors against evil—skeptics questioned their methods and claims.

Traveling across the country, they documented encounters with spirits, conducte ...