The Demon House of Gary, Indiana (2011–2014)
One of the strangest modern paranormal cases happened in Gary, Indiana, at a small house on 3860 Carolina Street. The story became so widely reported that it involved police, doctors, social workers, and eventually the paranormal investigator Zak Bagans.
The Beginning
In 2011, a woman named Latoya Ammons moved into the house with her mother and three children.
Soon after moving in, the family claimed strange things began happening:
Large black flies appeared in the house during winter.
Footsteps were heard in the basement when nobody was there.
Doors opened by themselves.
One night, Latoya said she saw a shadowy figure pacing the living room.
Witnesses Outside the Family
What made this case unusual is that multiple professionals documented incidents.
A Department of Child Services caseworker wrote in her report that during a visit to the hospital, one of the children began:
Growling
Speaking in a deep voice
Walking backward up a wall
The social worker wrote that the boy “glided backwards up the wall, flipped over, and landed on his feet.”
A police captain who visited the house later reported that his radio malfunctioned and strange photos were captured showing unexplained figures and mist.
Medical and Religious Involvement
The family sought help from Michael Maginot, who performed three exorcisms on Latoya Ammons.
According to church records and interviews:
Latoya reportedly levitated during one of the rites
She spoke in voices that did not sound like her own
The family claimed activity stopped after the final exorcism
The Aftermath
The house gained national attention and was eventually purchased by paranormal investigator Zak Bagans, who documented the case in the film Demon House.
Bagans later demolished the house in 2016, saying the location felt overwhelmingly dark.
Why the Case Is Famous
This case stands out because it involved official documentation, including:
Police reports
Hospital staff statements
Department of Child Services records
Church involvement
Even today, skeptics argue it may have been psychological or exaggerated, while believers say the number of witnesses makes it one of the most credible modern hauntings in America.