In this episode of The Compendium, we are diving head first into The Exorcism of Roland Doe, the terrifying true story behind The Exorcist movie. That's right, it was real! This real-life exorcism story recounts the chilling experiences of young Roland Doe, also known as Ronald Hunkeler, whose battle with alleged demonic possession shook his family and the Catholic Church to its core, testing their strength and faith. Today we'll discuss Ouija board dangers, Father William Bowdern’s harrowing exorcism attempts, and the haunting diary kept by Father Raymond Bishop. Is this a case of supernatural possession, or something psychological?

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism by Thomas Allen
2. Exorcism of Roland Doe - Wikipedia
3. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
4. The Roman Ritual - Wikipedia
5. The Exorcism of Roland Doe - Paranormal documentary, available on YouTube

 

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• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

 

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