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The Roland Doe Exorcism

59 min · 21 dec 2025
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In 1949, a series of disturbing events surrounding a young boy in Maryland and St. Louis became one of the most thoroughly documented exorcism cases in American history. Known publicly as “Roland Doe,” his experiences—recorded in detail by Jesuit priests and witnesses—would later inspire William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist, reshaping modern horror and public perception of possession. In this episode of They’re Still Here, we conduct our most in-depth investigation yet. From the earliest unexplained disturbances and family involvement to the weeks-long exorcism carried out at Alexian Brothers Hospital, we examine what was witnessed, what was documented, and how faith, psychology, and cultural context intersected in this extraordinary case. We also explore the skepticism, the lasting impact on those involved, and why this case ultimately overshadowed others like the 1928 Earling, Iowa exorcism. This is a careful, comprehensive examination of one of the most influential—and debated—paranormal cases of the 20th century. https://linktr.ee/PriceParanormalResearchGroup

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aflevering The Roland Doe Exorcism artwork

The Roland Doe Exorcism

In 1949, a series of disturbing events surrounding a young boy in Maryland and St. Louis became one of the most thoroughly documented exorcism cases in American history. Known publicly as “Roland Doe,” his experiences—recorded in detail by Jesuit priests and witnesses—would later inspire William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist, reshaping modern horror and public perception of possession. In this episode of They’re Still Here, we conduct our most in-depth investigation yet. From the earliest unexplained disturbances and family involvement to the weeks-long exorcism carried out at Alexian Brothers Hospital, we examine what was witnessed, what was documented, and how faith, psychology, and cultural context intersected in this extraordinary case. We also explore the skepticism, the lasting impact on those involved, and why this case ultimately overshadowed others like the 1928 Earling, Iowa exorcism. This is a careful, comprehensive examination of one of the most influential—and debated—paranormal cases of the 20th century. https://linktr.ee/PriceParanormalResearchGroup

21 dec 202559 min