We’ve watched this channel for a very long time, and the one consistency is that Michael and Jessica do not trespass. They go out of their way to stay off of private property, and are courteous and respectful of the current owners, and the neighbors. As long as they stay on the public access, they have as much rights, as anybody else. Courtesy and respect goes both ways.

The murder of the DeFeo family is a heck of a lot more terrifying than a haunted house.

All these years hearing the story and I will never be able to wrap my head around how he managed to shoot everyone 'while they slept'. After the first one, EVERYONE is going to be awake unless they were drugged or otherwise incapacitated. Beyond that... a true horror story for the Defeos.

My grandma was 16 years old when it happened and she lived in Amityville until she went to college. Her parents still live there. So I have heard a lot of stories about it from her. I have always been interested in the story because of that.

Fun fact: Larry Zerner (Shelley in Friday the 13th Part 3) represented the Lutz family in some of their legal issues.

Another FANTASTIC recap of a story that I have followed for many years. Thanks guys!!!

Amityville 2 was based on the actual gruesome murders the Defeo family while the extremely popular Amityville original was based on the family that moved in after so if you watch them backwards you kinda get the picture

May the Defeo family rest in peace. These murders are extremely tragic as family with the exception of Ronny who passed in prison. Thank you for bring so respectful and explaining this sad piece of history with such kindnesses and compassion.

Went by the house about 20 years ago and I will say the neighbors don't like people coming there. Great video:-)

You and Jessica tell these horrific stories with a lot of class. You normally do not show what should not be shown nor get too graphic, and you really do attempt to be as respectful as possible which is really cool. Thank you for posting these bits of history which we hope will not be repeated. I hope you both are doing well and Jessica, you look lovely as always.

The house actually looks really nice ! I’d love to see what the inside looks like now.

This was so respectful...nice job. Amityville really should just embrace the history the way Fall River, MA has embraced Lizzie Borden’s place. Newsflash to Amityville...it’s NEVER going away. The DeFeo’s will never be forgotten! However, I do agree that the current occupants should be allowed to live in relative peace...but still, you knew what house you were buying....so you can’t stop or pretend people aren’t curious!

There is just something about this case and house that bothers my soul. You’ve done a beautiful and respectful job telling the story, as always. 💚🖤💚

Over the years I had heard two stories about the house and what happened . One was that the Lutz's couldn't make the mortgage payments so came up with these stories to get out from under it and the other was that the oldest sister assisted Ronald with the killings . Great video as always guys , keep up the great work and stay safe out there .

That house was never haunted until that coward murderer his own family, little kids, I remember when I heard about it, I was a teen and it broke my heart, that photo of the ghost of the youngest victim, the little boy is amazing, clear as if he were alive.

Great video. Interesting how no one wants people near the house...yet they didn't tear it down.

At 0:44 - Ever notice that The Amityville House and The Villisca Axe Murder House in Iowa have those same curved windows that the Amityville House does on the top floor? I am pretty sure The Amityville House removed those windows, but prior to that both houses had those windows. And I've never really seen windows like that on a lot of homes. (I swear there is another infamous murder house that have windows like that, I just can't remember what house it is). Great video guys (as usual). I truly love this You Tube Channel!

I once dedid a deep dive in the Defao's and Lutx's stories. You did a nice job covering it, It's still creepy and no matter what anyone says there's a dark net on that property until this day!

I’ll always be here for a new Grimm Collective. Love you two! Amazing story tellers!

I am so shocked your channel hasn't blown up more!! Only just came across you guys, but you make the BESTTT content. I hope you get the recognition you spookies deserve 🖤

Love this channel! You both are always so insightful and yet respectful!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for respectfully covering the infamous Amityville case. Been obsessed with it for eons. I love it when any channel featuring it pops up, especially you guys. RIP to the DeFeos. My one thought on this house: beautiful, but deadly. Haunted or not (I'm a believer), I would never live there. Something's off about the energies there. But I digress. Would love to see you guys cover the case of Karen Silkwood (who died the same night as the DeFeos-11/13/1974).

I'm 54 and have never seen the movie. But when I was a kid in the 70s, I had the only morning paper route that covered downtown stores. Even then I was a deep thinker and in my own world, sensitive. I would toss papers to the barbershop where he called me Young Pete,(he's still cutting hair, im not lying, I still live here) the shoe store, JC Penney where I'd get my little suits for church, the donut shop, only thing open and I'd get donut holes halfway through my route, Yum! So I'm all alone, walking the papers and then I'd deliver to our two movie theaters, both sides of street. I'd look at those big horror movie posters, week after week, and month, all through the year. It was such a contrast to the blush of morning, birds singing, smell of bakery. I felt the whole dark vibe of the movie and I worried about my 5 older siblings who could go there( rated R) and why such a horrible thing was even made, and put in every town and city. There were soooo many in the 70s, and just seeing those posters was enough for me. When I was finally old enough, just the thought of going turned my stomach. . . . . I do love Halloween though, paradoxically! : ) But I like scaring people, not making them sick to their stomach . . . BOO!! Great video guys.

"High Hopes" is a great book about the Amityville murders. The book gets it's name from a sign the Defeo's put up in the front yard after they moved in.

I love learning about new stories like these, rip to the victims 🙏 🕊

I was 12 when I read the book - parents bought me a Yorkshire Terrier puppy and I called him Jodie - love the channel - regards to all from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😊

That’s where my Dad lives, about 4 blocks away. My buddy owns Victorio’s on Main Street great Italian restaurant!

I noticed that Rober Defeo Jr. looks a lot like Mr. Lutz, which makes me realize this must be the reason why the spirits haunted the Lutz family the way they did, they probably thought it was Robert Jr. I mean Robert Jr. with a beard looks a lot like the guy. And I also want to mention, this is an example of how Hollywood sometimes blows the story up or exaggerates the story to make money. As for the flies incidents, I recall that Loretta Lynn had the same problem in her house on Hurrican Mills, I is supposed to either be a bad omen or a sign that the room was a murder room. I really appreciate the work you two put into reasearching and presenting these stories, they are history and should be respected.

All of those religious artifacts in the front yard of the Defeo house were purchased in Montreal at a seminary I used to go to as a child.

If you guys are up in the New York New Jersey area, you should head over to Westfield New Jersey. That’s the town where the John list murders took place. The house is now gone but it’s a creepy story just like the Amityville story is.

Visited this house back in the early 90's. Had no idea the DeFeo family was buried in the same cemetery as Peter Steele though.

Odd house for sure, this happened when I was a kid I was fascinated by this story. Strange that the house was built with the side of the house facing the road.

The neighbors and people don't need to throw things at people that are just wanting to learn about history. Maybe they all should move if they don't like it... That's not fair that people are throwing things and yelling at people like you and Scott on tape who actually don't trespass and they just stay on the sidewalks and mind their own business... It's actually very sad that people would do that.

I worked for a remolding company about 6 years ago. They have a beautiful garage with a boat dock inside. I remember seeing a Villanova flag inside the garage!!!

I actually own the original High Hopes sign from the Amityville house. It has a number on back, the number represents which order it was auctioned off at.

😃Thank you so much for posting this video of the Amityville horror house & the DeFeo family grave. Too bad that the new owners changed the infamous window that made awesome eyes of the house. My Uncle's friends went to that house to take a picture of it during the early 80's. I remembered seeing that picture and they had it in the original format. Also remembered the couple( my uncle's friends) told us that the owner of the house & their neighbors were so rude that they chucked rocks at them to leave. My goodness how people could be so touchy.

As a small kid growing up in Denmark, I was to scared to watch this movie.. it had the danish title ‘The house that God forgot’..! Great video 🙂👍

I've lived in NY my whole life and I have never made my way to see the house. I've seen the exit to Amityville on the highway a million times and always make a mental note of the house/story/movies

I was 6 years old when it happened as a teenager I actually got to visit inside the house twice and have pictures to this day of the house inside and I called the two windows in the Attic the eyes of the house! 💯

So happy you guys are doing an episode on the Amityville horror. This story is frightening. Love you guys !!!!

Anybody know if in NY Realtors have a duty to disclose if a home was the scene of a murder anytime a home sells?

I can remember the stories that were told about that house I was 4 when the murders happened and 9 when the movie came out and as much as I respect the neighbors feelings about the house or it's history what happened there will never be forgotten R.I.P to the De Feo family Thank you for another awesome adventure Micheal & Jessica

Funny how it seems to be the only house in the area, set sideways to the street, making it more distinctive.

Great job, Michael and Jessica. Before Ronald DeFeo died, He swore that his sister was behind all of the murders that took place in that house, and that he did not act alone.

I love how thorough your videos are... you guys never disappoint. I also love how respectful you guys are, yet provide us with so many beautiful images and stories. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures!!!! We love you! ❤❤❤❤

Honestly, I'm surprised that they would let a house like that still stand, but also it's good to preserve history no matter how bad it was. And as far as I see the true story of the Amityville horror is 10 times more scarier than any ghosts or haunted houses. And I'm sorry you were disrespected from that last time. You stepped foot into that town. Hopefully you didn't happen again but thank you for paying respects

Ronald de Feo jr died in 2021. What you do is awesome. Always look forward to the next video.

The Lutzes only lived there for 28 days, leaving everything behind except for a chest that was made for George by his grandfather. No neighbors on either side or across the street heard Defao shoot that rifle, and no silencer was used. No toxins were found in any of the 6 family members. Things don't add up if you think about it. The man who did buy the property not long after the Lutz family moved out still owned the house until his passing in 2018. It has since gone back on the market. Anyone who owns the house does not like people coming around to see it, hoping that they can live a life in peace, which they deserve, but because of what Ronnie Jr. did in 1974 (I was 3 years old when it happened) that house will never be left alone. I feel it should, and those who had and currently own it should be left alone. No one since the Lutzes have had any activity because something was done about it. The truth about the land prier to the homes existence was finally put to rest, as were the past hauntings that home faced until 1979. The memory of that tragedy in 1974 should also be left to rest in peace.

The book was frightening. Lights stayed on all night. Your respectful grace telling the story and keeping a distance was very thoughtful. That's why I watch your shows.

Thanks for taking my recommendation on Amityville. I use to go to the original home in the late 90s. When I visit Longisland I still drive by and look at it. The present owners aren't the friendliest. I don't blame them though they are probably sick of the public lol

Great video 👍💯😊 and respectful to the family and community

I have passed this house numerous times being a Long Islander and I always get an uneasy feeling no matter what. I feel bad for those poor defeo children that were murdered by the one person they trusted sad tragic story may they RIP

Love how respectful you both are to these places. Even if it were once haunted, doesn't mean it still is. Beautifully done!✌️

Probably first horror movie i ever watched as a kid. I was too young for Excorsist. Amytiville Horror and the Shining def in my top 5 scary movies. The original was great didnt really care for remake. Great vid.

I have a cousin who lives in Amityville a couple of blocks away from Ocean Avenue. One time while I was there visiting, after explaining how I always wanted to see the actual death house irl, my cousin agreed to take me to see it. We set out on foot seeing how it wasn't too far away. As we approached 108 Ocean Ave - (FYI: At the time of the DeFeo crimes, the original address was 112 Ocean Avenue but that eventually got changed to 108 Ocean Avenue to maintain the privacy of the current owners from people like me who come to gawk at the infamous former "High Hopes" house;) - I felt an uncomfortable mixture of nausea & morbid fascination. I was excited that I finally was able to achieve my goal of seeing the place, but my excitement was cut short when the current owner - a grouchy crabby old lady with gray hair wearing a purple sweatshirt - came out and threatened to call the cops on us if we didn't leave immediately.

Lies that nothing happened in that house. The Warren’s book has the accounts and pictures. Good job ! Love how you tell us the real story. 😊

They filmed the movie in my hometown in NJ. House is still there and all the filming locations still exist.

There were other Amityville horrors in the 19th century. A man was shot in front of his house and then somehow threw himself down the well - so claimed the defense of the men accused. The whole area was looked down upon as lawless and corrupt. I made a short video on it. Always glad to see the Amityville house and revisit the history. Thank you. Ronnie was a cold blooded killer. He even blamed his sister Dawn for killing the children before he killed her.

I saw the film upon release in the theatres as a kid in the 70’s freaked me out!

I remember reading online years ago about the Lutzs claims about the house being "haunted", according to the site they had found out that the Lutzs couldn't afford to keep the house so they came with the story of the "haunting" to try to make money to cover their losses on the house. Apparently the person behind the site said that they did more research on Lutzs time in the house and that sometime after they reportedly fled the home that actually a day or two later they were having a yard sale trying to sell personal items in a yard sale. They also found documents to prove an ad was put out about their yard sale. I've also read that the book about the haunting after it was republished over the years that different events and some names kept changing everytime it was republished. I saw a documentary on TV where people who said that they were in that house after the Lutzs left visiting the owners and they saw no supernatural events going on and the Lutzs were crazy about their haunting claims.

St. Martins church, that where I made my holy communion. Long Island in general is very haunted.

That's one of those movies that scared the hell out of me as a child..

I was actually there a month back and was very careful not to p**s off people on the block. Went to the town and met some locals and everyone was super friendly and chilled. It's a stunning area, beautiful and peaceful. Was a childhood bucket list dream to actually walk to the house and see it from front and back. As I get older I tend to ignore the 'haunted' stories and fascinated by the crime and theories. If you get a chance, read the book 'High Hopes' which would make for a fantastic crime documentary and the true horror of the house and murders.

I’ve driven past it a BUNCH of times since I have friends who live in that area of Long Island. Even from the curb you can feel something

My Grandmother gave me the first print of the Amityville novel when I was 10years old!! I still have the book!!! 📚 😎 👍 ❤

Always a spooky treat to see your channel pop up with a new video! I love how incredibly respectful you are while sharing grim moments in history. 🖤

Found you`re channel 2 months ago and have watched as many videos as i can and you are both so very good at what you are doing. Well researched and respect for those involved, great video. R.I.P to those that lost their lifes here.

Been hooked on this channel. Love it. I love how they add news video clips at the beginning of the video just to add context to the story.

I love your channel so much, you are both so respectful with how you film your content and give us so much detail, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your work, thank you 😊

You and Jessica are literally the only people on KZfaq that I can sit and watch the whole video. Thank you for the content you push out. Such a beautiful couple ♥️ ty for visiting my home state and doing a video on this :)

I've been there. It always amazes me that the home looks really big in photographs. It's nat as big as it appears.... Great job Grimm!!

I love your channel. Always fascinating to see all this history years after these events.

Half Moon Windows is an awesome band name

As always ya’ll never disappoint. Another awesome video.

Love this channel its amazing. The attention to detail on each location, the humor and passion that goes into it is astonishing. Also Michael rocking the long hair really suits You. Love You guys keep up the amazing work ❤️

Another banger video as always, guys. Respectful, insightful, and well shot/edited. 💯

Love watching your video’s so insightful. I remember reading the book early 80’s. Always was fascinated by this sad story. As always Micheal and Jessica brilliant, informative and respectful.

I will never understand why anyone would choose to live in a house that six people were murdered in. That is something that will never go away no matter what you try to change about the house. They don't want anyone taking pictures or publicity well then you shouldn't have bought it then. Duh

Love your hair Jessica. It looks so much more green! Love it!

THEY FILMED THE MOVIE IN TOMS RIVER ON DOCK STREET IN NJ AT A HOUSE THAT LOOKED LIKE IT...THEY HAVE SINCE MOVED THE HOUSE AND CHANGED THE EXTERIOR...MY DAD LIVED DOWN THE STREET BACK THEN

Michael and Jessica are always respectful when it comes to other people love them so much and they tell their stories so will. Great job guys loved this.

Both of you are always so awesome always got such great content keep up the great work Michael and Jessica you're amazing 💚💚💚

Great video Mike and Jessica! Well done

Absolutely brilliant episode. I actually became a subscriber after I stumbled upon your last video you made on this subject years ago and remember commenting on your brilliant broadcasting/ hosting style back then. You’ve come along way. I live in Ireland and am fascinated with the amityville story, but will realistically never get to go there, so, really appreciate these videos.. amazing to see the inside of the church too. Great job 🙏☘️☘️☘️

I've recently subscribed to your channel, and really look forward to each one. You are very respectful of the places you visit. thr Amytiville House has always been of interest to me. To murder his whole family is so horrific, especially the brothers, and sisters. I don't know what to believe about the hauntings, i do believe in spirits, but tend to analyse things before i make up my mind. Thank you both for all your content. Sending love from Scotland. 🤗

Another great example of a true crime story that people tend to forget because of the movies, well done again for shining true light on the REAL case and for being respectful and considerate. Love the old news footage! Happy Halloween!

I've always wanted to do what you guy's are doing, guess I get to live vicariously through this channel, keep up the good work!

A girl I worked with years ago actually grew up in that road in Amityville. She was very little when this happened, she also has an older sister who used to play with the one of the youngest children. I can’t remember who she played with and mind you I heard about this back in 1993 when I worked at a Casino in Atlantic City.

I've always been fascinated with Amityville. Lots of mystery. A friend of mine grew up not far from the house. He actually was in it many years ago. It's actually very beautiful. I just recently watched an interview with one of the Lutz children, he seems legit. Who knows though...what an awesome story! Wouldn't it be cool 😎 if a fan bought it like Buffalo Bills house here in PA??! Thanks so much guys! Happy Halloween 🧡🖤🧡🖤🎃

Another great job, guys. Better than the History Channel...they got the DeFeo Family's portraits confused and said Dawn was shot with Allison. You two ALWAYS do your homework. This story is endlessly fascinating to me. Thanks for covering it.

I love waking up on a Saturday with even a hangover- watching your guys videos because your voice is low and not so loud and the video has info that is info and knowledgeable

I remember this story well . Great retrospective as usual. Your care to detail unequaled.

I love how much respect you put into all these. good man!

Hi Michael and Jessica! Love your videos and channel. You guys are awesome and amazing. Ed and Lorraine warren investigated the Amityville home.

Hello I was fortunate enough to come across your Channel on KZfaq and I've watched several episodes now. After the first episode that I watch about The Conjuring I immediately subscribed to your channel. I think you guys are awesome I love how you do the research and know the true history of these places and the truth about these events that have been shown in the movies. And that is something that I really appreciate. Because that's I want the truth about what goes on in these stories. So I just want to say thank you and keep doing what you do because you both do a fantastic job. Take care.

Oh my gosh YES!!!! I was so waiting for you all to do this with Micheal narrating and baby Ghoul giving us insight, soooo excited! My 2023 has been made, thank you so much!!!

micheal and jessica thankyou for taking us along on these vlogs u guys are the best and as always you do not tresspass and show respect, well done and happy halloween to u both 👻👻

thank you for doing this one!

Another brilliant, insightful and thought provoking episode. You guys are awesome 🖤

Always fascinating! Thanks for taking me along👍!