Back in the early 1970s, a horrible murder took place in this house on Ocean Avenue in Amityville. The Lutz family moved in afterward and claimed they were haunted by evil spirits and demons. The book they wrote about the experience became a famous film in 1979. One of the most famous homes in America, the house has since changed owners many times.

The original address was 112 Ocean Avenue but has since been changed to 108 Ocean Avenue to thwart lookie-loos
The house was built in 1927
Tragedy struck on November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot and killed six members of his family with a .35 caliber rifle while they were asleep
None of their neighbors heard any gunshots and seemingly none of the family members woke up from the shots
All of the family members were found in the same position - face down in their beds
DeFeo initially claimed a mafia hitman killed his family though he later admitted to the murders
There is speculation that a second killer might have been involved but evidence has been inconclusive
Over the years DeFeo’s story has changed
Ronald DeFeo Jr. was found guilty and is still serving a life sentence in prison for the murders
Some claim that Defeo might not have committed the murders on his own
The Lutz family purchased the home over a year later for $88,000
They stayed in the house for only 28 days