Ghosts and Grit With Jack Osbourne

The Devil Made Me Do It: Paranormal Horror or Human Tragedy?

May 19, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of "Jack Osbourne's The Most Haunted", Jack explores one of the most disturbing and controversial paranormal cases ever tied to a real murder trial: the infamous "The Devil Made Me Do It" case. It follows the terrifying events surrounding Arne Cheyenne Johnson, the first person in American history to attempt a demonic possession defense after the 1981 killing of his landlord, Alan Bono. Jack breaks down the chilling claims involving 12-year-old David Glatzel, alleged demonic oppression, exorcism rituals, and the involvement of Ed and Lorraine Warren, before examining how the case spiraled into one of the most debated intersections of the paranormal, religion, and the American legal system. The episode explores the darker questions surrounding belief, fear, mental health, and whether the possession narrative was genuine, misunderstood, or amplified over time through media attention and paranormal fame. Decades later, the Devil Made Me Do It case remains one of the most unsettling and divisive haunting stories ever brought into a courtroom.

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