This week we discuss the case that was the inspiration for the movies The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Requiem, and Anneliese the Exorcist Tapes.Anneliese Michel was a devout Roman Catholic from Bavaria that began experiencing seizures, and hallucinations. After seeing several specialists and being diagnosed with epilepsy, her symptoms worsened in 1975. Anneliese began refusing to eat or drink, ate bugs, and developed an intense aversion to any religious items.

Between 1975 to 1976, Anneliese underwent 67 exorcisms conducted by Father Alt and Father Renz, who believed she was possessed. Anneliese and her family believed the same, and Anneliese began praying rigorously to save herself. On July 1st, 1976, Anneliese died from dehydration, starvation, and physical exertion, leading to four individuals getting charged with negligent homicide.

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